Bollywood movies Tanu Weds Manu and its sequel Tanu Weds Manu Returns were sensational hits at the box office. Aanand L. Rai, who directed them, had already announced the trequel – Tanu Weds Manu 3, but it seems his plans have hit a major roadblock.
Reports claim that the movie was stalled because Eros International issued a legal notice stating that all rights for Tanu Weds Manu, including expanding it as a franchise, are under their control, and no one has the right to make any movie without their permission. It is clear that the legal notice was meant for Aanand L. Rai.
If the ongoing rumour is true, the issue may be connected to the director’s other film, Raanjhanaa. Recently, the Tamil version of the movie was re-released with a different, happy ending, which Aanand L. Rai criticised Eros International, while Dhanush came in support. Although people liked it, using AI to alter the climax reportedly upset the director a lot.
As a result, Aanand L. Rai may not be the director if Eros still wants to go ahead with the trequel. Meanwhile, Aanand has completed Tere Ishq Mein, starring Dhanush and Kriti Sanon.
These developments have upset fans eagerly waiting for Tanu Weds Manu 3. We will have to see how things unfold in the days to come.