Shanaya Kapoor Pens Emotional Note After Tu Yaa Main Hits Theatres

As Tu Yaa Main continues its theatrical run, Shanaya Kapoor is receiving strong appreciation for her performance as Avani — a layered survival character that demanded both vulnerability and fierce resilience. With audiences and critics praising her screen presence and emotional intensity, the young actor took to social media to share a heartfelt note about what the film truly means to her.

She wrote, “Tu Yaa Main came into my life at a time when I really didn’t have the most confidence in myself.. and it gave me that.. and everything more. 💚

Tu Yaa Main is now in theatres and Avani is out there surviving crocodiles. She taught me so much.. especially taught me how to be a complete BADASS. (still trying.. getting there.. I think😋)

Thank you… thank you not just for letting me play her, but for accepting me as a part of something like this so early on in my career… all the love from the audience.. the reviews.. everything. Overwhelmed. 🧿

I still have a long journey of learning this art… so getting to work with @bejoynambiar & @aanandlrai ‘s slightly unhinged, very real world feels kind of wild?!?!

@bejoynambiar sir thank you for bringing AVANI to life.. for believing in me and pushing me to be the best version of myself.. I’m forever grateful to have gotten the chance to be directed by YOU! Love u sir!

@aanandlrai sir this whole madness exists because you back stories that aren’t the obvious choice. You backed me when you could have taken ANYONE else for this character and they would have happily done and been part of your project.. so thank you for believing in ME and giving me this opportunity. You gave me this chance, a chance on a new actor, that had to fill in shoes of a heavy and layered character. A chance to be part of a wild and super cool story. Thank you for trusting me. You’re the best.

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@gouravadarsh allaflowpara from nalasopara, talent hai bharpur, naa dekhoge dobara.. (Rap is not my thing). thank you for being you and the best partner through this roller coaster of a ride! 🫶🏻

Special thank you to Mukesh sir @castingchhabra for helping me audition for this part and pushing me to do so. Thank you to Atul sir @atulmongia for guiding me through each step.. and helping me build Avani :)

The entire cast and crew.. heres to the crazy nights that turned into beautiful mornings. We did this. We’re here and I’m so thankful for everyone’s support and kindness. This was a wild ride.

The end of a campaign full of green outfits and 🐊 toys 😭

See you at the next one, Bacchi🤞🏼😊”

With gratitude at the forefront, Shanaya’s note not only celebrates the film’s release but also marks a deeply personal milestone in her journey as an actor. She made sure to thank her co-star Adarsh Gourav, director Bejoy Nambiar, producer Aanand L. Rai, along with the entire cast and crew for believing in her and shaping Avani with her. If Avani’s journey was about surviving the wild, Shanaya’s journey with Tu Yaa Main has been about finding her voice and reclaiming her confidence — and as the film continues its run in theatres, stepping into her own, one role at a time.