Behind the Scenes with Aanand L Rai: Celebrating a Decade of Bollywood’s Boldest Sequel Tanu Weds Manu Returns

Hard to believe, but it’s been a whole decade since Aanand L Rai and Colour Yellow dropped one of Bollywood’s most fearless and fan-favourite rom-com sequels, Tanu Weds Manu Returns. The film hit theatres in 2015 and instantly became a classic with its hilariously chaotic, wildly entertaining celebration of imperfect love.

Kangana Ranaut’s unforgettable double act as the fiery Tanu and fierce-yet-grounded Datto, paired with R. Madhavan’s endearing, sometimes confused Manu, made this film a pop culture milestone. Be it the crackling chemistry, messy drama, or those one-liners we still quote with pride. And let’s not forget, the film bagged three National Awards, including Best Dialogue for Himanshu Sharma and Best Actress for Kangana’s knockout performance.

To mark the 10-year milestone, director Aanand L Rai shared a touching Instagram post filled with behind-the-scenes memories. He wrote, “10 saal kam nahi hote par phir bhi aise lag raha hai jaise kal ki hi baat thi. Bahut saara pyar. Love you and miss you guys. @kanganaranaut @actormaddy @deepakdobriyal1 @jimmysheirgill @mohdzeeshanayyub #HimanshuSharma #TanuWedsManuReTurns10 #10YearsOfTanuWedsManuReturns @cypplofficial” The post went viral with fans commenting, reminiscing and celebrating the movie.

Check Out His Post Below:

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Written by Himanshu Sharma and backed by Colour Yellow, Tanu Weds Manu Returns stood out for its sharp writing, richly drawn characters, and refreshingly real take on love. Add to that an ensemble cast including Jimmy Shergill, Deepak Dobriyal, Swara Bhasker, and Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, and you’ve got a film that’s more than just an entertaining story. It’s an emotion.

Ten years later, we’re still rooting for Tanu and Manu, and for the filmmaker who gave us their story. Rai is already on to his next adventures, with Tere Ishk Mein arriving November 2025, and Tu Yaa Main coming Valentine’s Day 2026. Here’s to a filmmaker who knows how to turn chaotic love stories into timeless cinema.

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