India’s largest and most premium cinema exhibitor, PVR INOX Limited, is all set to revive the restless spirit of a generation as it re-releases Yuva on February 20. Directed by the visionary Mani Ratnam, Yuva remains one of his most electrifying works—a gripping multi-narrative drama where romance, rebellion, and realism collide against the charged backdrop of Kolkata.
Exploring themes of love, youthful idealism, anger, class divide, masculinity, and the clash with power and corruption, Yuva captured the pulse of a generation searching for its voice. Anchored by powerhouse performances from Ajay Devgn, Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Vivek Oberoi, Esha Deol, and Sonu Sood, the film marked a defining moment in many of their careers. Each character felt raw, flawed, and fiercely real—making the film not just relevant in 2004, but strikingly resonant even today.
Speaking about the re-release, Vivek Oberoi shared his heartfelt excitement: “I am thrilled to announce the re-release of one of my most favourite films, Yuva, on Feb 20th at PVR INOX. This film will always be incredibly special to me. It came at a very important time in my life and pushed me as an actor in ways I hadn’t experienced before. Working with Mani Ratnam Sir, sharing the screen with such amazing, incredibly talented co-actors and being a part of a story that spoke so powerfully about youth, politics and change, it shaped me both personally and professionally. The energy, the music, the absolute madness of Kolkata and the passion that we all poured into it—Yuva wasn’t just a film that we made; it was a whole vibe. I am so excited that a whole new generation will get to watch it on the big screen. See you at the movies!”
Adding to the nostalgia, Esha Deol said, “Yuva was such a special journey for me, especially working with Mani sir, Ajay, and Surya in the Tamil version. Being part of a youth-centric film like this stays in our hearts forever. All the best for the re-release of Yuva.”
The film re-releases on 20th Feb.