Review Central: Tanu Weds Manu Returns – Kangana rocks in a frothy feelgood film
If last week’s release, Bombay Velvet, was slammed, almost without exception, Tanu Weds Manu Returns, which hit the screens this week, has got all-round applause. The movie picks up where Tanu Weds Manu left off and explores a romance gone wrong as the boredom of marriage sets in. Kangana Ranaut’s performance in a double role has won her praise and one critic said the film vindicates the general belief that ‘Kangana is in a zone where she can do no wrong’.
Aanand L Rai’s capacity for telling compelling stories set in small town India has also been commended, as has been Deepak Dobriyal, who is the madcap buddy of protagonist, Manu, played effortlessly by Madhavan. Here’s a round-up of the reviews:
Saibal Chatterjee, NDTV Movies @ndtv
Review: In #TanuWedsManuReturns, Kangana pulls off a magnificent double role – 3.5 stars http://t.co/2745Un0gZ1 pic.twitter.com/TOLNBHXLUJ
— NDTV (@ndtv) May 22, 2015
Sweta Kaushal, Hindustan Times @SwetaKaushal
Wonderful performances, beautiful experience.My verdict? #TanuWedsManuReturns is a must watch. http://t.co/7ZrVSrKHAI pic.twitter.com/qvNpvBHi9c
— Sweta Kaushal (@SwetaKaushal) May 22, 2015
Mihir Fadnavis, First Post @firstpost
Tanu Weds Manu Returns review: Kangana is brilliant in a sequel that's half-good, half-idiotic http://t.co/6dlhSDi9zA pic.twitter.com/fobtSdH8Nm
— Firstpost (@firstpost) May 22, 2015
Rachit Gupta, Filmfare @filmfare
.@radiochatter says #KanganaRanaut owns #TanuWedsManuReturns. Read the full review here: http://t.co/qieRMBW0ec pic.twitter.com/45Vtg6O8qg
— Filmfare (@filmfare) May 21, 2015
Taran Adarsh @taran_adarsh
Watched #TanuWedsManuReturns. O-U-T-S-T-A-N-D-I-N-G! A hat-trick for director Aanand Rai – #TanuWedsManu, #Raanjhanaa and now this!
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) May 20, 2015
Our take
Enjoyed Tanu Weds Manu? Then the sequel is certain to please you with its splendid performances and the setting of small town India. The film is predictable, in parts, but is still a great watch.
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