Mani Ratnam's 'Yuva' returning to theaters after 22 years
Mani Ratnam's acclaimed film Yuva is coming back to the big screen on February 20, 2026, thanks to PVR INOX Ltd.
Originally released in 2004, this film, which was simultaneously shot in Tamil as Aayutha Ezhuthu, stars Abhishek Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Vivek Oberoi, and Rani Mukerji.
The plot follows three young men from different walks of life whose paths collide after a violent incident.
Plot of the film
Yuva weaves together the lives of Lallan (Bachchan), a goon for a corrupt politician; Mike (Devgn), a passionate student activist; and Arjun (Oberoi), an ambitious yuppie.
With Rani Mukerji, Esha Deol, and Kareena Kapoor rounding out the cast, their stories intersect dramatically when Lallan shoots Mike off Vidyasagar Setu—sparking political awakening and tough choices for everyone involved.
Cast and production house's take on the film
For the cast, Yuva was more than just another project—Oberoi called it a turning point in his career under Ratnam's direction.
Deol described it as a special youth-centric journey.
PVR INOX's Niharika Bijli says this re-release is about sharing Ratnam's powerful vision with today's generation who might have missed its impact the first time around.