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'Tanu Weds Manu Returns' continues to dominate box office
New Delhi, June 2
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 Rs.165 crore 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 over Rs.129
crore in India and Rs.36 crore overseas since its release, making it the
first film to cross Rs.100 crore Net Box Office (NBOC) this year, read a
statement.
Focussing on the rediscovery of love between a
married couple, the film features Kangana in a double role and has a
supporting cast of actors Jimmy Sheirgill and Swara Bhaskar.
The
film got massive response not only from the critics and audience, but
also from the film fraternity. Released on May 22, the entertainer
collected Rs.38.10 crore in its opening weekend.
Elated by the
success, the director 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.â€
Nandu Ahuja, senior vice president,
India Theatrical, Eros International Media Limited, noted that the
film's success is audience's win 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.