Tanu Weds Manu review: another Jab We Met?

Tanu Weds Manu

Reviewed by Sab Khan

Tanu weds Manu is an obvious love story which eventually ends up in pairing up the right heroine with the right hero. A common perception says that Tanu Weds Manu is another Jab We Met and to an extent this is true, as the story revolves around Delhi boy Manu (Madhavan), Kanpur girl Tanu (Kangana Ranaut) and Tanu’s already existed boyfriend Raja (Jimmy Shergill). The director Anand L. Rai has taken up the old-age ideal love story but it still leaves you with a tint of freshness and I couldn’t control the grin on my face.

The plot of the story is quite unsurprising but is still very fascinating. The sweet simple and sensible NRI Manu returns to his country after 12 years and like an obedient son, he is all set to marry the girl chosen by his parents. But Tanu is completely against the idea of arranged marriage and has plans to elope with her boyfriend. When the plan comes to live, Manu realises that he must call off the wedding. But while helping the girl he loves, the story takes the obvious turns and you end with a Jab We Met or Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.

Though the story doesn’t offer any uniqueness, it still manages to be grasping. The direction by Anand L. Rai is blooming throughout the movie. Madhavan’s acting is compelling and Kangana’s deliciously outrageous role has glimpses of Jab We Met's Geet. But Kangana’s character is that of a more open-minded girl who is off to drinking and smoking but with the passage of time her personality changes and she ends up in being the quintessential Indian girl.

All in all, the movie is not-so-very un-tempting, but it’s not a movie you should regret missing. The music by Krsna isn’t moving enough to boost up the romance quotient. Tanu Weds Manu simply is a radiant comedy with generous doses of good screenplay and acting.

Rating: 2.5/5