Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Tanu Weds Manu Returns’ box office collections jump to Rs 169.88 cr

Kangana Ranaut and R Madhavan starrer romantic comedy ‘Tanu Weds Manu Returns’ box office collections have reached Rs 169.88 crore worldwide on day 17.

The Aanand L Rai directed-‘Tanu Weds Manu Returns’ produced by Eros International, has grossed over Rs 128.96 crore in India alone.

Elated at the positive response by the viewers to the movie, Rai 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.”

The movie, a sequel to 2011 rom-com ‘Tanu Weds Manu’, had Kangana Ranaut in a double role – a rebellious Tanuja and a young Haryanvi college student Datto.

“The film opened to a thunderous response at the box office with screens packed to capacity. ‘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,” said Nandu Ahuja, Senior VP, India Theatrical, Eros International Media Limited.

Eros International released the film across 2200 screens in India and 350 screens overseas.

“‘Tanu Weds Manu Returns’ has struck just the right chord with international audiences and set new benchmarks in the overseas markets as well. The film has shown unprecedented response and outperformed across all territories, creating box office history in regions like UAE.

Like in India, the film is the biggest opener this year in the overseas markets too,” said Pranab Kapadia, President, Marketing and Distribution, Eros International Plc.

The film opened to decent reviews and good public response.