Tanu Weds Manu and Tanu Weds Manu Returns

I watched the first movie maybe two years ago, because I loved Kangana Ranaut and R. Madhavan.

I did not like the first movie much though. The acting was great but I did not like the story much. I felt Manu deserved better. Still, Kangana did wonderfully portray a woman confused about what it means to be carefree and fun, and only knew that a certain way.

Tanu Weds Manu Returns is a much better movie, I feel.

It was poignant, funny, heartbreaking.

Kangana's acting was on point, as she sought old thrills and realized they did not bring the same joy. That things have changed. That she has changed.

And her portrayal of Kusum is also really wonderful! I mean, it was not hard to believe they weren't different people. Kusum talked, stood, moved and even showed emotion with her eyes differently. And yes, in my heart of hearts, I want a Kusum Weds _____ movie! It broke me when she was looking for that earring, watching her realize what has happened (that she has fallen in love!).

R. Madhavan was so cute as a stalker, I think it is hard not to give off creepy vibes. Haha. And he's really gotten the shy, quiet, enduring character down pat.

For those interested in watching these movies, I honestly think the second one can stand alone BUT to fully appreciate the second, one needs to suffer the Tanu circus of the first.