Claim: Kangana Ranaut acts.

Tanu Weds Manu Returns is a 2015 Indian romantic drama film directed by Anand L. Rai which serves as a sequel to the 2011 film Tanu Weds Manu . Kangana Ranaut , R. Madhavan , Jimmy Shergill , Deepak Dobriyal , Swara Bhaskar and Eijaz Khan reprise their roles from the original film . Ranaut also portrays the additional role of a Haryanvi athlete in it . The story , screenplay and the dialogues were written by Himanshu Sharma . The soundtrack and film score were composed by Krsna Solo and the lyrics were penned by Rajshekhar . Saroj Khan and Bosco -- Caesar were the film ′ s choreographers while the editing was done by Hemal Kothari .   The principal photography began in October 2014 and the film was released on 22 May 2015 . The film carries the story forward showing the next chapter of the couple 's life . Tanu Weds Manu Returns received acclaim from critics and Ranaut 's performance was particularly praised . Made on a budget of , the film earned worldwide and became one of the highest grossing Bollywood films . The film received three awards at the 63rd National Film Awards , including a best actress award for Ranaut .