Cast: R Madhavan, Kangna Ranaut, Jimmy Sheirgill, Deepak Dobriyal, Eijaz Khan
Direction: Anand L. Rai
Genre: Romance
Duration: 2 hours

Tanu Weds Manu – a really controversial film, isn’t it? Yes the first thing that strikes us about this film is that, it does have a striking familiarity with Jab We Met.

This film is quite a remake of Jab We Met–the storyline is basically the same. Madhavan, a NRI doctor based in London, comes to India looking for a bride ands gets smitten with Kangna, who lives with her extended clan in Kanpur.

Madhavan wants to get married with this girl. But there’s a real problem. Kangna is in love with a goonda, from Lucknow, who threatens Madhavan with dire consequences if he does not withdraw from the marriage. Madhavan (a total loser) does not only stop the marriage but also does his best to get Kangna married to her boy friend( I told you he is a loser).

Although the film in itself is quite boring, watching Kangna decide who is a better husband material –Madhavan or her goonda boyfriend, the film does manageto get you involved with its beautiful cityscapes. The director along with his crew has been able to capture Kanpur, in its real variety, which almost starts living on the screen, with its narrow lanes and alleys. The film’s messed up love story between Madhavan and Kangna does not attract viewers as much as does enemity between Madhavan and Jimmy (Kangna’s goonda boy friend) over the girl. Although its not really understandable why Kangna falls for Madhavan who is not half as smart or stylish or good looking as Jimm, the hero’s love and luster prevails in the end (as is always the case).

The director quite skillfully creates a brimming and colorful backdrop for the film, which would have worked better given a neatier storyline and a less screwed up climax.