# List of accolades received by Tanu Weds Manu Returns

Tanu Weds Manu: Returns is a 2015 Indian romantic comedy film directed by Aanand L. Rai and produced by Sunil Lulla and Krishika Lulla. A sequel to the 2011 film Tanu Weds Manu, the film stars R. Madhavan and Kangana Ranaut in lead roles. Jimmy Sheirgill, Swara Bhaskar and Deepak Dobriyal portray supporting roles. The film was written by Himanshu Sharma and the musical score was composed by Krsna Solo and Tanishk–Vayu. Tanu Weds Manu Returns tells the story of a feuding couple (Ranaut and Madhavan) who suffer from a series of misadventures when the husband is attracted to a younger, aspiring athlete (also Ranaut).
Made on a budget of ₹390 million (US$4.7 million), Tanu Weds Manu Returns was released on 22 May 2015, and grossed ₹2.43 billion (US$29 million) worldwide. The film garnered awards and nominations in several categories, with particular praise for its writing, music, and the performances of Ranaut and Dobriyal. As of June 2016, the film has won 15 awards.
At the 63rd National Film Awards, Tanu Weds Manu Returns won the awards for Best Actress (Ranaut), Best Original Screenplay and Best Dialogues. At the 61st Filmfare Awards ceremony, the film won two awards: Best Actress – Critics (Ranaut) and Best Dialogue. The film also received nominations for Best Film and Best Director at the ceremony. In addition, Tanu Weds Manu Returns received 13 nominations at the Producers Guild Film Awards ceremony, more than any other film, and won the award for Best Actor in a Comic Role (Dobriyal). Among other wins, the film garnered two awards each from the International Indian Film Academy, BIG Star Entertainment and the Times of India award ceremonies.

## Accolades

| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
| BIG Star Entertainment Awards | 13 December 2015 | Most Entertaining Comedy Film | Tanu Weds Manu: Returns | Won | [9] [10] [11] |
| BIG Star Entertainment Awards | 13 December 2015 | Most Entertaining Actor in a Comedy Role – Male | Deepak Dobriyal | Won | [9] [10] [11] |
| BIG Star Entertainment Awards | 13 December 2015 | Most Entertaining Romantic Film | Tanu Weds Manu: Returns | Nominated | [9] [10] [11] |
| BIG Star Entertainment Awards | 13 December 2015 | Most Entertaining Actor in a Drama Role – Female | Kangana Ranaut | Nominated | [9] [10] [11] |
| BIG Star Entertainment Awards | 13 December 2015 | Most Entertaining Actor in a Romantic Role – Male | R. Madhavan | Nominated | [9] [10] [11] |
| BIG Star Entertainment Awards | 13 December 2015 | Most Entertaining Actor in a Romantic Role – Female | Kangana Ranaut | Nominated | [9] [10] [11] |
| BIG Star Entertainment Awards | 13 December 2015 | Most Entertaining Music | Krsna Solo | Nominated | [9] [10] [11] |
| BIG Star Entertainment Awards | 13 December 2015 | Most Entertaining Singer – Female | Swati Sharma (for song "Banno") | Nominated | [9] [10] [11] |
| BIG Star Entertainment Awards | 13 December 2015 | Most Entertaining Song | Tanishk–Vayu (for song "Banno") | Nominated | [9] [10] [11] |
| Filmfare Awards | 15 January 2016 | Best Film | Tanu Weds Manu: Returns | Nominated | [5] [6] |
| Filmfare Awards | 15 January 2016 | Best Director | Aanand L. Rai | Nominated | [5] [6] |
| Filmfare Awards | 15 January 2016 | Best Actress | Kangana Ranaut | Nominated | [5] [6] |
| Filmfare Awards | 15 January 2016 | Best Supporting Actor | Jimmy Sheirgill | Nominated | [5] [6] |
| Filmfare Awards | 15 January 2016 | Best Supporting Actor | Deepak Dobriyal | Nominated | [5] [6] |
| Filmfare Awards | 15 January 2016 | Best Dialogue | Himanshu Sharma | Won | [5] [6] |
| Filmfare Awards | 15 January 2016 | Best Actress – Critics | Kangana Ranaut | Won | [5] [6] |
| Global Indian Music Academy Awards | 6 April 2016 | Best Music Debut | Swati Sharma (for song "Banno") | Nominated | [12] [13] [14] |
| Global Indian Music Academy Awards | 6 April 2016 | Best Music Debut | Tanishk–Vayu (for song "Banno") | Nominated | [12] [13] [14] |
| Global Indian Music Academy Awards | 6 April 2016 | Best Playback Singer – Critics | Jyoti Nooran (for song "Banno") | Nominated | [12] [13] [14] |
| Global Indian Music Academy Awards | 6 April 2016 | Best Duo/Group Song | Swati Sharma and Brijesh Shandllya (for song "Banno") | Won | [12] [13] [14] |
| International Indian Film Academy Awards | 25 June 2016 | Best Movie | Tanu Weds Manu: Returns | Nominated | [15] [16] |
| International Indian Film Academy Awards | 25 June 2016 | Best Director | Aanand L. Rai | Nominated | [15] [16] |
| International Indian Film Academy Awards | 25 June 2016 | Best Actress | Kangana Ranaut | Nominated | [15] [16] |
| International Indian Film Academy Awards | 25 June 2016 | Best Supporting Actor | Deepak Dobriyal | Nominated | [15] [16] |
| International Indian Film Academy Awards | 25 June 2016 | Best Performance in a Comic Role | Deepak Dobriyal | Won | [15] [16] |
| International Indian Film Academy Awards | 25 June 2016 | Best Make Up | Vikram Gaikwad | Won | [15] [16] |
| Mirchi Music Awards | 29 February 2016 | Female Vocalist of the Year | Swati Sharma (for song "Banno") | Nominated | |
| Mirchi Music Awards | 29 February 2016 | Upcoming Female Vocalist of the Year | Swati Sharma (for song "Banno") | Nominated | |
| Mirchi Music Awards | 29 February 2016 | Upcoming Lyricist of the Year | Vayu (for song "Banno") | Nominated | |
| Mirchi Music Awards | 29 February 2016 | Upcoming Male Vocalist of the Year | Brijesh Shandllya (for song "Banno") | Nominated | |
| Mirchi Music Awards | 29 February 2016 | Upcoming Music Composers of the Year | Tanishk–Vayu (for song "Banno") | Nominated | |
| National Film Awards | 3 May 2016 | Best Actress | Kangana Ranaut | Won | [4] [18] |
| National Film Awards | 3 May 2016 | Best Original Screenplay | Himanshu Sharma | Won | [4] [18] |
| National Film Awards | 3 May 2016 | Best Dialogues | Himanshu Sharma | Won | [4] [18] |
| Producers Guild Film Awards | 22 December 2015 | Best Film | Tanu Weds Manu: Returns | Nominated | [7] [8] |
| Producers Guild Film Awards | 22 December 2015 | Best Director | Aanand L. Rai | Nominated | [7] [8] |
| Producers Guild Film Awards | 22 December 2015 | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Kangana Ranaut | Nominated | [7] [8] |
| Producers Guild Film Awards | 22 December 2015 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Deepak Dobriyal | Nominated | [7] [8] |
| Producers Guild Film Awards | 22 December 2015 | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Deepak Dobriyal | Won | [7] [8] |
| Producers Guild Film Awards | 22 December 2015 | Best Story | Himanshu Sharma | Nominated | [7] [8] |
| Producers Guild Film Awards | 22 December 2015 | Best Screenplay | Himanshu Sharma | Nominated | [7] [8] |
| Producers Guild Film Awards | 22 December 2015 | Best Dialogue | Himanshu Sharma | Nominated | [7] [8] |
| Producers Guild Film Awards | 22 December 2015 | Best Lyrics | Vayu (for song "Banno") | Nominated | [7] [8] |
| Producers Guild Film Awards | 22 December 2015 | Best Music Director | Krsna Solo | Nominated | [7] [8] |
| Producers Guild Film Awards | 22 December 2015 | Male Playback Singer | Brijesh Shandllya (for song "Banno") | Nominated | [7] [8] |
| Producers Guild Film Awards | 22 December 2015 | Female Playback Singer | Swati Sharma (for song "Banno") | Nominated | [7] [8] |
| Producers Guild Film Awards | 22 December 2015 | Male Playback Singer | Jyoti Nooran (for song "Ghani Bawri") | Nominated | [7] [8] |
| Screen Awards | 8 January 2016 | Best Supporting Actor | Deepak Dobriyal | Won | |
| Stardust Awards | 21 December 2015 | Film of the Year | Tanu Weds Manu: Returns | Nominated | [20] [21] |
| Stardust Awards | 21 December 2015 | Director of the Year | Aanand L. Rai | Nominated | [20] [21] |
| Stardust Awards | 21 December 2015 | Actor of the Year – Female | Kangana Ranaut | Nominated | [20] [21] |
| Stardust Awards | 21 December 2015 | Best Supporting Actor | Deepak Dobriyal | Nominated | [20] [21] |
| Stardust Awards | 21 December 2015 | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Deepak Dobriyal | Nominated | [20] [21] |
| Stardust Awards | 21 December 2015 | Best Music Album | Eros Music and T-Series | Nominated | [20] [21] |
| Stardust Awards | 21 December 2015 | Best Lyricist | Raj Shekhar (for song "Ghani Bawri") | Nominated | [20] [21] |
| Stardust Awards | 21 December 2015 | Best Playback Singer – Female | Jyoti Nooran (for song "Ghani Bawri") | Nominated | [20] [21] |
| Times of India Film Awards | 18 March 2016 | Best Film | Tanu Weds Manu: Returns | Nominated | [22] [23] |
| Times of India Film Awards | 18 March 2016 | Best Director | Aanand L. Rai | Nominated | [22] [23] |
| Times of India Film Awards | 18 March 2016 | Best Actor – Female | Kangana Ranaut | Won | [22] [23] |
| Times of India Film Awards | 18 March 2016 | Best Supporting Actor – Male | Deepak Dobriyal | Nominated | [22] [23] |
| Times of India Film Awards | 18 March 2016 | Best Actor in a Comic Role | Deepak Dobriyal | Won | [22] [23] |
| Times of India Film Awards | 18 March 2016 | Critics Award for Best Actor – Female | Kangana Ranaut | Nominated | [22] [23] |
| Zee Cine Awards | 20 February 2016 | Best Film | Tanu Weds Manu: Returns | Nominated | [24] [25] [26] |
| Zee Cine Awards | 20 February 2016 | Critics Award for Best Film | Tanu Weds Manu: Returns | Nominated | [24] [25] [26] |
| Zee Cine Awards | 20 February 2016 | Best Actor – Female | Kangana Ranaut | Nominated | [24] [25] [26] |
| Zee Cine Awards | 20 February 2016 | Critics Award for Best Actor – Female | Kangana Ranaut | Nominated | [24] [25] [26] |
| Zee Cine Awards | 20 February 2016 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Male | Deepak Dobriyal | Nominated | [24] [25] [26] |
| Zee Cine Awards | 20 February 2016 | Best Playback Singer – Female | Swati Sharma (for song "Banno") | Nominated | [24] [25] [26] |