Box Office Report:'Tanu Weds Manu' stable in average position

Box Office Report:'Tanu Weds Manu' stable in average position: Last Friday’s release Tanu Weds Manu is holding steady at the box office, even as director Vishal Bhardwaj’s much hyped 7 Khoon Maaf is breathing its last.

The ongoing Cricket World Cup has certainly taken the footfalls away from theatres, but despite that director Anand L Rai’s matrimonial comedy Tanu Weds Manu, starring Kangana Ranaut and Madhavan, has managed a fairly decent weekend at the box office.

As per trade figures, it did a business of Rs. 3.2 crore on Friday. The collections picked up and reached Rs. 4.15 crore on Saturday, but fell down on Sunday to Rs. 3.7 crore, possibly because of the India-England nail-biter in Bangalore.

The film’s first weekend figure stands at approx Rs. 11 crore nett.

On the other hand, 7 Khoon Maaf is gasping its last breath. The film’s collections fell by 80 percent after the first week collection of Rs. 15 crore nett.

Photos - Shilpa Shetty wowz at 'Tanu Weds Manu' Premiere

Photos - Shilpa Shetty wowz at 'Tanu Weds Manu' Premiere:

Photos - Shilpa Shetty wowz at 'Tanu Weds Manu' Premiere

Box Office Report: 'Tanu Weds Manu' gives possitive respose

Box Office Report: 'Tanu Weds Manu' gives positive response: This Friday’s release Tanu Weds Manu has taken a decent start at the box office while the last week’s release 7 Khoon Maaf is going down.

Tanu Weds Manu, starring Kangana Ranaut as a rebellious small-town girl dead against arranged marriage and Madhavan as a possible suitor hand-picked by her parents, has opened to a fairly good 40 percent response at ticket windows. Though the response was more heartening in north India than elsewhere, the film is expected to perform well over the weekend and the coming weeks because it doesn’t any stiff competition at box office.

Vishal Bhardwaj’s much hyped 7 Khoon Maaf has turned out to be a colossal disappointment. It rounded off its first week with a collection of Rs. 15 crore nett.

Likewise, Patiala House completed its two-week run at box office with a total business of Rs. 30.50 crore so far. It’s being labelled a flop.

The coming month would see no big releases from Bollywood due to the ongoing cricket world cup and also because of the examinations in schools and colleges. It’s that time of the year when the box office goes into doldrums.

'Tanu Weds Manu' Review

'Tanu Weds Manu' Review: A seedha saadha NRI doc Manu (Madhavan) who claims to have resided more than a decade without any close friends in London comes to India on a bride hunt and finds a suitable one in the wispy form of a pot-smoking, vodka-guzzling Kanpuri kudi Tanu (Kangana Ranaut). It’s a mismatch as odd as it gets, because though he falls head-over-heels for this foul-mouthed chatterbox, she is dead against the arranged match and instead wants to hook up with a Lucknow gunda named Raja (Jimmy Shergill).

Manu, the poor soul, nurses the heartbreak and even helps Tanu and her goon beau elope. The plot thickens when Tanu and Manu cross paths against the backdrop of a big fat Punjabi wedding. Love for Manu seems to be taking root in Tanu’s heart, but then Raja rears his head. Drama, peppered with clichéd emotional conflicts and standoffs between the two suitors follow, and, given the film’s title, we know whom Tanu will eventually choose.

The predictability of the plot is well compensated by the melee of oddball characters that director Anand L Rai crowds the story with. There’s is an utterly likeable sidekick (Deepak Dobriyal) and a Sikh friend (Eijaz Khan) of Manu adding fun to the proceedings. There’s Raja’s crony (Ravi Kishen) and Tanu’s best friend (Swara Bhaskar) chipping in from the margins. And full credit to director Rai for the brisk pace at which the first half unspools. Alas, the same can’t be said of the second half, when the story stagnates and we see more of Jimmy Shergill than would have liked to. It’s a clear case of a story losing its steam after a triumphant start. Even the build-up to the climax is somewhat overblown.

Warts and all, Tanu Weds Manu still remains a watchable fare thanks to the wonderfully realistic milieu of India’s crowded, dusty small towns and their middle-class families with their colourful characters that remain pivotal to the story until the very end. On top of it, music by Krsna breezes with vim and vigour. The humour mostly remains light-hearted, sometimes evoking laughs, sometimes falling flat.

Kangana performs well as a small town rebel without a pause. Her body language is decidedly bratty, her dialogue delivery, at times bordering on lisp, creditably raw and edgy to suit her character. Madhavan shines as a submissive, love-struck NRI with no firangi airs. The actor’s naturally charming persona adds tons to his character’s credibility.

On the sidelines, Deepak Dobriyal impresses the most while Ravi Kishan is reduced to a caricature. Jimmy Shergill is all frowns but Swara Bhaskar does leave a mark as Kangana’s friend who tries to hammer some sense into the reckless Tanu.

All in all, Tanu Weds Manu is like the shaadi ka laddoo that you can neither resist nor happily bite into. Make time for this matrimonial comedy if you haven’t yet tired of watching the reruns of Jab We Met.

Photos - Kangana Ranaut, Madhavan at PVR Juhu for 'Tanu Weds Manu' promo

Photos - Kangana Ranaut, Madhavan at PVR Juhu for 'Tanu Weds Manu' promo:

Photos - Kangana Ranaut, Madhavan at PVR Juhu for 'Tanu Weds Manu' promo

Kangana Ranaut play an audacious role in 'Tanu Weds Manu'

Kangana Ranaut play an audacious role in 'Tanu Weds Manu': Kangana Ranaut, most popular for playing the ‘girl interrupted’ kind of roles on the big screen will be seen playing a hilariously quirky character in this Friday’s release Tanu Weds Manu.

In the movie, Kangana plays Tanu, a rebellious girl from a small town.

“My character in the film is not glamorous. She is audacious but very lovable character. She is from a very cultured Kanpur family, who has studied in Delhi University. But then she also likes to shock people and have a bit of fun,” Kangana is quoted as saying by a news agency.

The actress added that unlike her previous roles she did not have to do any research for this one because she has known a lot of girls like Tanu.

“I come from the North, I have grown up with people who think like Tanu and also dress up like her. So it was not a role that needed too much research,” she said.

The movie stars Madhavan as Kangana’s NRI suitor. The movie is a romantic comedy about how love gradually takes root between two unlike-minded people.

Kangana Ranaut no for kiss by Mika

Kangana Ranaut no for kiss by Mika: Kangana Ranaut plays a feisty girl in the upcoming matrimonial comedy Tanu Weds Manu. But she got cold feet at the idea of kissing the Punjabi singer Mika.

In the movie, Mika has sung a peppy song titled Jugni. It’s a promotional track that was recently shot on the film’s lead actors Kangana and Madhavan with Mika joining in for a jig.

While filming the song, director Anand L Rai came up with the idea of making Mika kiss Kangana at the song’s end, just the way he locked lips with the item girl Rakhi Sawant a few years ago at her birthday.

The antic was intended to be funny, but Kangana wasn’t comfortable in being kissed by Mika. So she told the director to axe the kiss.

Tanu Weds Manu Music Review

Tanu Weds Manu Music Review: No big names, no big production house, and this is also not a big budget project but has two natural actors, a new director, and, can we now say, an incredibly talented new music director. Tanu Weds Manu starring Kangana Ranaut and Madhavan may not be riding high on buzz, but the promos and the movie’s look has done the trick. People like the promos of the film that features the hit song Sadi Gali.

Tanu Weds Manu Wallpapers

The music of Tanu Weds Manu is by newcomer Krsna and lyrics have been penned by Rajshekhar.

Lehember Hussainpuri’s Sadi Gali gives the album a storming start. This hit Punjabi pop song composed by RDB finds the first place in the album for its spunk and wedding mood. As Tanu Weds Manu revolves around a marriage, this song just fits in and is also the most apt number to promote the film.

Mohit Chauhan gets to belt out the romantic Yun Hi. This song will leave an impression in your mind because of its melody which is not diluted with the heavy use of instruments. The song has quasi-ghazal feel and can remind you of some of the hit soft numbers of the 80s. As for Mohit, the silvery voiced singer continues to get our rah-rah.

Sometimes we just ignore the rich folk culture of music in India; only when a film brings out the folksy tunes that we notice and feel wow. Rangrez, influenced by Rajasthani folk, wins you over with its earthy flavour. It’s a passionate rendition by Krsna, who has got strong vocals.

There is another version of the song Hey Rangrez Mere by none other than Wadali Brothers (Puranchand Wadali & Pyarelal Wadali). The song instantly grabs your attention because of the Sufi duo Wadali Brothers and like always they have delivered a power packed song with their brilliant vocals. A treat for the music aficionados!

The album adds another folksy gem with Piya crooned by Roop Kumar Rathod. This tender song floors us with Roop’s dramatic mix of amazing voice which gives the song a distinct romantic mood.

Now starts the battle between Kanpur and Delhi with Manu Bhaiya. The commonplace lyrics are almost graphic; you can go from Karol Bagh to Qutub Minar within seconds. The song is addictive because of its easy, rustic feel. If Sunidhi Chauhan gets to sing the entire song, the chorus has got the singers Ujjaini, Rakhi Chand, Vivek Naik, Manjeera and Niladri Debnath. Masses can easily relate to this track and that’s what makes it a winner in the album.

Mika makes us forget everything and sing the crackling number Jugni with him. Lyrics of the song in praise of a bold lassie are noteworthy, and make the song a fun to hear. To get into the groove listen to the song. Jugni naughty hai!

Tanu Weds Manu is not like the other Bollywood albums we get to hear now and then. The treatment of the film is different though it’s a masala comedy with cheerful faces and funny dialogues. The songs do full justice to the marriage and masti theme of the movie. There is nothing superfluous about the songs, they lack mush and don’t sound stiflingly romantic. But the diverse range of tracks has one similarity; all are earthy in feel and thus are very endearing.

Secret Tattoo of Kangna Ranaut in 'Tanu Weds Manu'

Secret Tattoo of Kangna Ranaut in 'Tanu Weds Manu': Kangana Ranaut shows off a secret tattoo that is inked on her chest in her next film Tanu Weds Manu.

The actress plays a carefree, bindaas girl in the film who is dead against an arranged marriage but her parents choose a NRI doctor for her, played by Madhavan. So Kangana gets a tattoo on her chest which goes with her bold gal nature. The tattoo says ‘Awasthi’, her boyfriend’s name in the film, and in one scene she lowers her kurta to flaunt the tattoo on her chest to shock the boy who has come to marry her.

It’s learnt that Kangana was not quite sure of the scene, but as she is a thorough professional, she gave it a try and got a temporary henna tattoo on the upper part of her breast especially for the scene. In fact, she used to get the tattoo daily for continuous three days till the scene was finally canned.

That’s the secret of tattoo!

Tanu Weds Manu Movie Wallpapers

Tanu Weds Manu Movie Wallpapers:

Tanu Weds Manu Movie Wallpapers

Kangana Ranaut feel sick after smoking pot

Kangana Ranaut feel sick after smoking pot: Kangana Ranaut was game for shooting a scene in which she was supposed to smoke a fake joint. Little did she know that the joint had real pot.

In the upcoming comedy film Tanu Weds Manu, Kangana plays an absolutely bindaas girl who drinks and smokes with abandon. For a scene she was supposed to roll a joint and inhale from it. However, unknown to her, some members of the film’s crew put real marijuana (gaanja) in the joint.

And after canning just a few shots, in which she had to inhale repeatedly, Kangana’s head began to spin. She complained of feeling sick and before anyone could know what to do, she threw up.

Yes, the dizziness from the joint made her puke.

So sick did she feel with pot kick that Kangana didn’t even wrap the day’s shoot. The smoking scene was shot later and this time no one dared to spike her joint.

Online Watch ‘Tanu Weds Manu’ trailer

Online Watch ‘Tanu Weds Manu’ trailer: After proving her acting mettle with a slew of challenging roles, Kangana Ranaut will begin this year on a comic note as a bold small-town girl who loves to get drunk in the comedy film Tanu Weds Manu.

Directed by Aanand Rai, the film tells the story of a sweet and shy NRI doctor, played by Madhavan, who comes to the city of Kanpur to marry a simple girl, played by Kangana.

But the seedhi-saadi Kangana is a bold lassie, nowhere close to being simple; instead, she is brash, loves alcohol (neat) and hates arrange marriages.(Check the first poster)

Tanu Weds Manu is a funny story from the Indian heartland. It’s about two families and two completely different individuals. Marriages are made in heaven! Though the road to heaven might be a little “tedha”, says the movie’s tagline.

Now here we catch the movie trailer and don’t miss Kangana mouthing some witty dialogues.

Kangana Ranaut's 'Tanu Weds Manu' on going

Kangana Ranaut's 'Tanu Weds Manu' on going: “Tanu Weds Manu”, which will see the fresh pairing of Kangana Ranaut and R. Madhavan, was initially titled “Manu Weds Tanu” but the name was changed at the lead actress’ behest.Director Anand Rai felt “Manu Weds Tanu” was an appropriate title, but Kangana who plays Tanu in the film, insisted that the title should be “Tanu Weds Manu” and not “Manu Weds Tanu” because the narrative unfolds from Tanu’s point of view, said a source.

The director was taken aback, but Kangana explained her point saying Tanu, a small town, wild girl, is the one in the commanding position compared to Madhavan’s character Manu who is shown as a simple NRI guy in the comedy.

When the director spoke to Madhavan, thinking he would get upset, the actor saw the point immediately and readily agreed with Kangana.

“It’s true that the film was earlier titled ‘Manu Weds Tanu’. However, we felt that ‘Tanu Weds Manu’ was a more suitable title, according to the demands of the script. So we decided to go with ‘Tanu Weds Manu’,” said Rai.

The film will release Feb 25.