Directed by **Bejoy Nambiar** the film stars debutant **Shanaya Kapoor** as Miss Vanity (a glamorous content creator) and **Adarsh Gaurav** as “A” (a confident hip-hop artist/creator from Nalasopara). It is the story of two influencers from two different worlds whose coming together sparks chemistry and adventure, but a strange fate traps them – encountering a bloodthirsty crocodile in a blood-soaked swimming pool – turning their romance into a deadly fight for their lives. Marketed as a “Date-Night, Date-Fright” Valentine’s special, the film explores creator culture and offers a fresh, youthful look at love amid chaos.
Following were the reactions from Bollywood after the trailer was released:
– **Karan Johar** described it as “the first sleeper hit of the year”, called Shanaya “lovely” and camera-friendly, Adarsh as “brilliant” and the film as “out of the box”. He urged the audience to “hold on tight” this Valentines.
– **Ananya Panday** called Crocodile her “valentine” and described it as “so awesome”, and was excited for Friday the 13th vibes.
– **Mouni Roy** shared the thrill and excitement, and wished the team all the best.
– **Khushi Kapoor** “Can’t wait!!” Posted, and tagged the lead actors.
– **Navya Naveli Nanda** “Can’t wait for this!!” Said.
– **Suhana Khan** “Counting the days!!! Can’t wait for Valentine’s Day.”
– **Tamanna Bhatia** found it “very cool”. Produced by **Aanand L Rai** and **Himanshu Sharma** (Colour Yellow), and produced by **Vinod Bhanushali** and **Kamlesh Bhanushali** (Bhanushali Studios Limited), the film will release in theaters on **February 13, 2026** – a Valentine’s Day clash on Friday the 13th, which promises to give the audience an experience full of thrill and romance.
