In the vibrant tapestry of Indian cinema, few films have captured the essence of small-town romance as poignantly as Aanand L Rai 's ‘Tanu Weds Manu’ series. The 2011 original, starring R. Madhavan and Kangana Ranaut , painted a compelling narrative of two contrasting individuals navigating love amidst societal norms.
Its sequel, ‘ Tanu Weds Manu Returns’ in 2015, not only continued this journey but also set a benchmark by achieving the highest opening weekend collections for a female-led film in India until 2019. Naturally, the buzz around a potential third installment has been palpable among fans, and the new update on the same is sure to add to the excitement While talking to News18 Showsha, Aanand L Rai offered a fresh glimmer of hope. "Tanu Weds Manu is a kind of franchise that demands a part three," he remarked.
Emphasizing the depth and appeal of the characters, he added, "Those characters are so beautiful, and they were played so beautifully by Madhavan and Kangana. Those characters became a little bigger than the story itself." This evolution of characters over the storyline is a testament to both the filmmaker’s directorial prowess and the actors' immersive performances.
Reflecting on the franchise's journey, Aanand divulged that the inception of a series was never the original intent. "Tanu Weds Manu was wrapped very well. The story was complete.
But the characters were eager to come back. That’s why we were able to create another story," he explained. .