Ananya vs Shanaya: BFFs at War? Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri & Tu Yaa Main's big Valentine’s clash

Get ready for a friendly yet fiery box office face-off! Bollywood's beloved besties Ananya Panday and Shanaya Kapoor are set to light up theaters with their respective films releasing just a day apart in February 2026. While one film teases a swoon-worthy romance, the other dives into a nail-biting survival thriller making this Valentine's week extra special for moviegoers.

Karan Johar recently took to social media to unveil the first look of Tu Meri Main Tera, Main Tera Tu Meri, starring Ananya Panday and Kartik Aaryan. The announcement came with a romantic picture showing the duo sharing a playful kiss hidden behind a passport, hinting at a love story possibly tied to travel or long-distance dynamics. The film is directed by Sameer Vidwans and is backed by big names like Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, Apoorva Mehta, and Shareen Mantri Kedia. Mark your calendars as this rom-com is all set to hit cinemas on February 13, 2026.

What makes this release all the more intriguing is that it lands just a day before Shanaya Kapoor's big-screen project Tu Ya Main, arriving on February 14, 2026. Directed by Bejoy Nambiar and co-starring Adarsh Gourav, the film promises a thrilling cinematic experience. The story follows two social media influencers on the run from a man-eating crocodile, a survival thriller that's as stylish and sonically rich as one would expect from Nambiar. The teaser, released a few weeks ago, has already created a stir for its visual flair and the reinvented version of the classic Chori Chori Yoon Jab from Paap Ki Duniya.

Interestingly, both actresses, who also share a warm off-screen friendship with Suhana Khan, may find themselves in an unexpected box-office tug-of-war. Though technically not releasing on the same day, the one-day gap ensures they will be vying for the same Valentine's audience. With the hype around both projects steadily building, it remains to be seen if one of them will eventually shift dates to avoid splitting viewers.

Ananya has been on a roll with projects like CTRL, Call Me Bae, and Kesari Chapter 2. Up next, she stars in Chand Mera Dil alongside Lakshay. Shanaya, meanwhile, is not just pinning hopes on Tu Yaa Main, she's also busy filming Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan opposite Vikrant Massey.

Whether it's love or adrenaline that wins the weekend, this Valentine's Week promises to be a cinematic treat and watching two real-life BFFs shine in such different genres only adds to the charm. Stay tuned, because this battle of hearts and thrills is going to be one for the books!a