Tanu Weds Manu: Returns is a 2015 Indian romantic comedy film directed by Aanand L. Rai and produced by Sunil Lulla and Krishika Lulla. [1] A sequel to the 2011 film Tanu Weds Manu , the film stars R. Madhavan and Kangana Ranaut in lead roles. Jimmy Sheirgill, Swara Bhaskar and Deepak Dobriyal portray supporting roles. [2] The film was written by Himanshu Sharma and the musical score was composed by Krsna Solo and Tanishk–Vayu. [1] Tanu Weds Manu Returns tells the story of a feuding couple (Ranaut and Madhavan) who suffer from a series of misadventures when the husband is attracted to a younger, aspiring athlete (also Ranaut).
Made on a budget of ₹390 million (US$4.9 million), Tanu Weds Manu Returns was released on 22 May 2015, and grossed ₹2.43 billion (US$30 million) worldwide. [3] The film garnered awards and nominations in several categories, with particular praise for its writing, music, and the performances of Ranaut and Dobriyal. As of June 2016, the film has won 15 awards.
At the 63rd National Film Awards, Tanu Weds Manu Returns won the awards for Best Actress (Ranaut), Best Original Screenplay and Best Dialogues. [4] At the 61st Filmfare Awards ceremony, the film won two awards: Best Actress – Critics (Ranaut) and Best Dialogue. [5] The film also received nominations for Best Film and Best Director at the ceremony. [6] In addition, Tanu Weds Manu Returns received 13 nominations at the Producers Guild Film Awards ceremony, more than any other film, and won the award for Best Actor in a Comic Role (Dobriyal). [7] [8] Among other wins, the film garnered two awards each from the International Indian Film Academy, BIG Star Entertainment and the Times of India award ceremonies.
Kangna Amardeep Ranaut is an Indian actress and filmmaker who works primarily in Hindi films. Known for her portrayals of strong-willed, unconventional women in female-led films, she is the recipient of several awards, including four National Film Awards and five Filmfare Awards, and has featured six times in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list. In 2020, the Government of India honoured her with the Padma Shri, the country's fourth-highest civilian award.
Deepak Dobriyal is an Indian actor known for his work in several films and theatre productions. He is a recipient of several awards including a Filmfare Award and a Filmfare Award Marathi.
Tanu Weds Manu is a 2011 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy drama by Aanand L. Rai, and produced by Shailesh R Singh. It stars R. Madhavan, Kangana Ranaut, Jimmy Sheirgill, Eijaz Khan, Swara Bhaskar and Deepak Dobriyal. The story of the film has been written by Himanshu Sharma, music is directed by Krsna Solo and the lyrics penned by Rajshekhar.
Mohammad Zeeshan Ayyub Khan is an Indian actor who appears in Hindi films. He is frequently cast in supporting roles, and has appeared in more than 25 films in a career which has spanned eight years. He has also worked in a Hindi serial "Kyunki... Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai" which was telecasted on Doordarshan in 2008. He has collaborated with director Aanand L. Rai on four films.
Swara Bhasker is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films. Best known for her supporting work in mainstream productions and starring roles in independent films, she has won two Screen Awards and has been nominated for a Filmfare Award on three occasions.
Himanshu Sharma is an Indian film writer and producer who works in Hindi cinema. He is most well known as the writer of the Tanu Weds Manu series and Raanjhanaa (2013), all of which were considered highly successful domestically. His screenwriting for the films was generally received with praise.
Krsna Solo is a music composer, singer-songwriter and a music producer from India, who debuted with the popular Hindi film "Tanu Weds Manu" in 2011. Among his awards are a Filmfare R.D. Burman Award, Stardust Award for Best New Music Director. His work also includes Jolly LLB, Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Tamanchey, Oonga and more. One of his mentionable international score is for the documentary called India's Daughter by Leslee Udwin.
Reza Shariffi is a costume designer from India. He has designed for many leading actresses in Bollywood.
Tanu Weds Manu Returns is a 2015 Indian romantic comedy film directed by Aanand L. Rai, which is a sequel to the 2011 film Tanu Weds Manu. R. Madhavan, Kangana Ranaut, Jimmy Sheirgill, Deepak Dobriyal, Swara Bhaskar, and Eijaz Khan reprise their roles from the original film. Ranaut also portrays the additional role of a Haryanvi athlete in it. The story, screenplay and the dialogues were written by Himanshu Sharma. The soundtrack and film score were composed by Krsna Solo and the lyrics were penned by Rajshekhar. Saroj Khan and Bosco–Caesar were the film's choreographers while the editing was done by Hemal Kothari.
The 61st Filmfare Awards were held to honor the best films of 2015 on 15 January 2016 at NSCI Dome in Mumbai. The ceremony was hosted by Shah Rukh Khan and Kapil Sharma.
Shailesh R Singh is an Indian film producer known for his works exclusively in Hindi cinema. In his 12-year career span, he has produced both commercially & critically acclaimed films.