Thrice as nice

Nearly a decade after Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015), Kangana Ranaut and R Madhavan are set to reunite. Filmmaker Aanand L Rai, who started the romantic comedy franchise with Tanu Weds Manu (2011), is said to have finalised the story of the third edition with his writing partner, Himanshu Sharma. In keeping with the world of the franchise, the film will be a mix of romance, comedy, drama, and music. Taking off from where the last instalment ended, the new narrative organically leads to Tanu Weds Manu 3, as the movie is tentatively titled. Interestingly, like its predecessor, in which Kangana essayed two distinct characters, Tanuja Trivedi Sharma aka Tanu and Kusum Sangwan aka Datto, the actor will play a triple role this time around. Naturally, Kangana is excited about exploring the first triple role of her career and eagerly looking forward to hearing the narration from Aanand and Himanshu. The makers are planning to begin filming around August next year. By then, Rai will be through with Tere Ishq Mein, which reunites him with his Atrangi Re actor, Dhanush.

An odd on-screen pairing