Fans of coming-of-age dramas and heartfelt first love stories will be thrilled to hear that writer-director Sushrut Jain’s acclaimed film The Tenant launches worldwide (except India) this Valentine’s Day weekend on Friday, February 13, 2026. Filmhub distributes the movie, making it available on major platforms like Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, The Roku Channel, and Tubi – reaching audiences in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, Australia, and beyond.
Meanwhile, set in a vibrant middle-class Mumbai housing society, The Tenant movie release unfolds with the arrival of bold, mysterious Meera, sparking gossip, fascination, and judgment among neighbors. Through the innocent eyes of 13-year-old Bharat, the story skillfully explores themes of independence, conformity, desire, first love, and the loneliness of being different.
Already wowing festival crowds, securing Sky UK distribution, and enjoying a theatrical run in India (digital release later this year), this critically acclaimed indie film earned rave reviews. For instance, The Times of India praised its “taut and stellar storytelling,” while Free Press Journal declared, “Shamita is the heartbeat of the film – she has never looked so fresh, raw, and confident.”
Shamita Shetty’s powerful comeback as captivating Meera (since Mohabbatein) pairs brilliantly with Rudhraksh Jaiswal’s breakout as Bharat (Extraction). Additionally, the stellar cast features:
- Atul Srivastava (Stree)
- Sheeba Chaddha (Hamlet)
- Swanand Kirkire (Three of Us)
The movie was produced by Daniel Walter (Picture Day, Exit 5 Productions) and Kanchan Kalra (Songs of Paradise, Golden Creeper Pictures). Pankaj Kumar (Khauf) shot the movie and Honey Trehan (Raat Akeli Hai) cast it.
“The Tenant” was about showing how we misjudge each other, says Sushrut Jain, a USC Cinematic Arts graduate from Mumbai who now lives in Los Angeles. He made the award-winning documentary “Beyond All Boundaries,” which premiered at Palm Springs and is now on Netflix. “It comes from India, but it speaks to people all over the world about the raw journey of growing up and accepting who you are.
This Valentine’s Day streaming gem is a must-see for fans of emotional, socially charged movies.
Who is Sushrut Jain? Jain is a groundbreaking filmmaker who combines Indian roots with international style. His stories that break the rules continue to captivate.
