What Did Karan Johar Say About Tu Yaa Main? You’ll Be Shocked

Karan Johar just watched Tu Yaa Main, and he’s still recovering from the experience. The filmmaker took to social media exactly 30 minutes after the film ended to share his brutally honest review of Shanaya Kapoor and Adarsh Gourav’s Valentine’s Day survival thriller.

KJo Can’t Stop Raving About The Crocodile Thriller

What did Karan Johar say about Tu Yaa Main? He didn’t hold back. “NO CARDIO NEEDED! You will physically jump out of your seats right through the second half of this traumatising (in the best way possible) survival croc edge of the seater!” Karan wrote. The Dharma Productions head admitted swimming pools will never be the same for him again.

But here’s where it gets interesting. Karan Johar actually urged couples to watch the film this Valentine’s Day—with a warning. “Tell them to wear armour because you will clutch onto them in FEAR!!!!” he wrote. The filmmaker even confessed he’s still stressed and joked about needing an extra dose of his BP medication after watching the intense thriller.

Shanaya Kapoor Earns Major Praise From KJo

Karan Johar has known Shanaya Kapoor since she was a child, so his review carries extra weight. “So proud of your choices and for your assured, hugely convincing performance,” he gushed about her portrayal of Miss Vanity. He praised how she transformed from Miss Vanity to “Miss Insanity” when things got terrifying in the film.

This marks a significant moment for Shanaya. Early reviews already suggested she delivered a surprisingly good performance, but having Karan Johar publicly validate her work adds serious credibility to her acting chops.

Adarsh Gourav Called “JUST BRILLIANT”

If you thought Karan would play favorites, think again. He reserved special praise for Adarsh Gourav, writing in all caps: “You are JUST BRILLIANT as the Gully boy and as the traumatised victim of the croc attack! I felt every inch of your FEAR!!!”

Adarsh plays Aala Flowpara from Nalasopara, a content creator who falls in love with Shanaya’s character. The film takes a horrific turn when both get trapped in an empty swimming pool with a deadly crocodile. According to early reviews, Adarsh’s performance was mind-blowing, and Karan’s reaction confirms that assessment.

Bejoy Nambiar’s Technical Excellence Gets Recognition

Karan Johar also credited director Bejoy Nambiar for “keeping the tension alive with solid craft and technical excellence.” The filmmaker congratulated producer Aanand L Rai and Vinod Bhanushali for backing what he called a “cracker of a clutter breaker.”

Tu Yaa Main released on Valentine’s Day 2025, offering couples something different from the usual romantic fare. The film follows two content creators whose love story spirals into a fight for survival against a crocodile. It’s a bold departure from typical Valentine releases.

The Verdict: A Must-Watch According To KJo

Karan Johar ended his lengthy review with a clear recommendation: “A MUST WATCH IN THE CINEMAS!!!” Coming from someone who rarely gives such unfiltered praise, this endorsement could seriously boost the film’s box office prospects.

The dramatic tone of Karan’s review—complete with his confession about fearing crocodile attacks in Mumbai traffic—shows just how much the film affected him. Whether you’re a Shanaya Kapoor fan, an Adarsh Gourav admirer, or just someone looking for an adrenaline rush this weekend, Tu Yaa Main seems to deliver on its survival thriller promise.

Will Karan Johar’s enthusiastic review push you to book tickets? One thing’s certain—swimming pools across India might see fewer visitors after audiences watch this one.