Kangana Ranaut’s swagger, R. Madhavan’s subtle nature and Deepak Dobriyal’s wit in Tanu Weds Manu Returns has struck gold at the box office, garnering rave reviews. And it’s getting steady, as it has amassed Rs1.65 billion (Dh94.9 million) worldwide.
Produced by Eros International and Colour Yellow Productions, and directed by Aanand L. Rai, Tanu Weds Manu Returns is a sequel to the 2011 entertainer Tanu Weds Manu.
The film has grossed more than Rs1.29 billion in India and Rs360 million overseas since its release, making it the first film to cross Rs1 billion Net Box Office (NBOC) this year, according to a statement.
Focusing on the rediscovery of love between a married couple, the film features Ranaut in a double role and has a supporting cast of Jimmy Shergill and Swara Bhaskar.
The film got a massive response not only from the critics and audiences, but also from the film fraternity.
Elated by the success, the director Rai said: “Nothing can be bigger and more encouraging than this for a filmmaker. I’d like to thank everyone for accepting the film with so much warmth.”
Nandu Ahuja, senior vice president at Eros International Media, noted that the film’s success was a win for audience’s too.
“Tanu Weds Manu Returns is not just our film anymore, it now belongs to the audiences. After a long time viewers are enjoying a real entertainer and we are witnessing families flocking to cinemas and also repeat viewings. The success of films like TWMR reiterates our audiences’ appetite for content driven entertaining cinema,” Ahuja said.
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