Tanu Weds Manu: Returns is a 2015 Indian romantic comedy film directed by Aanand L. Rai and produced by Sunil Lulla and Krishika Lulla. 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. The film was written by Himanshu Sharma and the musical score was composed by Krsna Solo and TanishkVayu. 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 , Tanu Weds Manu Returns was released on 22 May 2015, and grossed worldwide. 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. At the 61st Filmfare Awards ceremony, the film won two awards: Best Actress – Critics (Ranaut) and Best Dialogue. The film also received nominations for Best Film and Best Director at the ceremony. 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). 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.
Accolades Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) and nominee(s) Result BIG Star Entertainment Awards 13 December 2015 Most Entertaining Comedy Film Tanu Weds Manu: ReturnsMost Entertaining Actor in a Comedy Role – Male Most Entertaining Romantic Film Tanu Weds Manu: ReturnsMost Entertaining Actor in a Drama Role – Female Most Entertaining Actor in a Romantic Role – Male R. MadhavanMost Entertaining Actor in a Romantic Role – Female Most Entertaining Music Krsna SoloMost Entertaining Singer – Female Swati Sharma (for song "Banno")Most Entertaining Song TanishkVayu (for song "Banno") Filmfare Awards 15 January 2016 Best Film Tanu Weds Manu: Returns Best Director Best Actress Best Supporting Actor Best Dialogue Best Actress – Critics Global Indian Music Academy Awards6 April 2016 Best Music Debut (for song "Banno") TanishkVayu (for song "Banno") Best Playback Singer – Critics (for song "Banno") Best Duo/Group Song and Brijesh Shandllya (for song "Banno") International Indian Film Academy Awards 25 June 2016 Best Movie Tanu Weds Manu: Returns Best Director Best Actress Best Supporting Actor Best Performance in a Comic Role Best Make Up Mirchi Music Awards 29 February 2016 Female Vocalist of the Year (for song "Banno") Upcoming Female Vocalist of the Year (for song "Banno") Upcoming Lyricist of the Year Vayu (for song "Banno") Upcoming Male Vocalist of the Year (for song "Banno") Upcoming Music Composers of the Year TanishkVayu (for song "Banno") National Film Awards3 May 2016 Best Actress Best Original Screenplay Best Dialogues Producers Guild Film Awards 22 December 2015 Best Film Tanu Weds Manu: Returns Best Director Best Actress in a Leading Role Best Actor in a Supporting Role Best Actor in a Comic Role Best Story Best Screenplay Best Dialogue Best LyricsVayu (for song "Banno") Best Music Director Male Playback Singer (for song "Banno") Female Playback Singer (for song "Banno") Male Playback Singer (for song "Ghani Bawri") Screen Awards 8 January 2016 Best Supporting Actor Stardust Awards 21 December 2015 Film of the Year Tanu Weds Manu: Returns Director of the Year Actor of the Year – Female Best Supporting Actor Best Actor in a Comic Role Best Music Album Eros Music and T-Series Best Lyricist (for song "Ghani Bawri") Best Playback Singer – Female (for song "Ghani Bawri") Times of India Film Awards 18 March 2016 Best Film Tanu Weds Manu: Returns Best Director Best Actor – Female Best Supporting Actor – Male Best Actor in a Comic Role Critics Award for Best Actor – Female Zee Cine Awards 20 February 2016 Best Film Tanu Weds Manu: Returns Critics Award for Best FilmTanu Weds Manu: Returns Best Actor – Female Critics Award for Best Actor – Female Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Male Best Playback Singer – Female (for song "Banno")
See also List of Bollywood films of 2015
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External links Accolades for Tanu Weds Manu Returns at the Internet Movie Database