Tanu Weds Manu Returns… Movie Review by Shoby

Tanu Weds Manu Returns… Movie Review by Shoby

4.25 Stars out of 5…

He made an impact with his directorial venture Tanu Weds Manu in 2011. Later on, he strenthened his position in Bollywood as an exceptional talent with Raanjhna in 2013. When he started his sequel to 2011 hit Tanu Weds Manu, everyone was anticipating a big product. Lets see, what he came with.

Sequel starts right from where the first installment ended. Tanu and Manu gets married and right after four years, we see them standing in front of a mental asylum, where we get to see the rift between them.  Manu is sent to asylum and Tanu goes back to  India. Later on Manu also goes back and finds a Tanu’s look alike Kumari Kusum there. I strongly recommend you to watch the movie to find out what happens after that.

It’s a kind of plot you rarely find in an Indian movie. Almost perfect with nearly no cliches at all. A script I have no words to praise, which is converted into a screenplay you will find the most interesting one. It is without any doubt the finest rom-com ever made in Bollywood.

This film will be remembered for ages for three basic elements. 1. Perfect script, 2. Power-packed performances, 3. Dialogues. Madhavan, Jimmy Shergil and everyone out there in supporting cast have given outstanding performances. I would specially like to mention Deepak Dobriyal (Pappi) and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub (Chintu). Whenever they were on screen, they were a treat to watch.

Nevertheless, to me, it was a Kangana Ranavat’s show all alone. After TWM and Queen, she made a big mark but this film is her career best performance.

Some characters remain a part of you for ages. To name a few, we have Rhea (Rani) in Hum Tum, Geet (Kareena in Jab We Met), Jordan (Ranbir in Rockstar), Veera (Aliya Bhatt), Vidya (Vidya Balan in Kahaani) and somer others. Mark my words, Kusum (Kangaana’s avtar in Tanu Weds Manu Returns) is one of the most historic cinematic characters Bollywood has ever produced.

Kangana is pitch perfect in Haryanvi accent and a sports athlete avtar. Right from where she utters the dialogue “Main lagu to taari lugai jaisi, per main taari lugai kai na. Mara Naam hai Kumari Kusum” you starts feeling the goosebumps. The ease with which she has uttered the dialogues in the whole movie in Haryanvi accent deserves more than a big applaud. I believe, she is a very strong contender for her performce in all the upcoming awards.

One thing that makes this film stand out from traditional romantic comedies is the humor Ananad has embedded in the plot. Even in most intense of the situations, he has managed to bring a LOL sort of humor, without making it look like a forced one or slap stick. The one liners written by Himanshu Sharma are delight to hear.

Although its one of those movies that never allow you to take your eyes off, yet I found a big issue and that is the editing. I believe, if it was a bit more crispier especially in the second half, it would have been a flawless endeavor. Ending sequences are felt to be exaggerated and over expanded, which could have been cropped to save almost 10 odd minutes. That’s where editing department could have done much better.

Music is average, however goes by the proceedings well and tracks are mostly situational. Bannu, Bavari and Maari Galli are for front benches. Witnessed whistles and claps while they play in the theater.

Overall, it is the best movie of 2015 till date and you should better not miss this epic romantic-comedy.