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Raanjhanaa

  • 2013
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 20m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
37K
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Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor in Raanjhanaa (2013)
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Tragic RomanceDramaRomance

Kundan, the son of a Hindu pundit, discovers that his childhood sweetheart Zoya loves city-bred Akram and wants to marry him. However, he persistently seeks to win her heart.Kundan, the son of a Hindu pundit, discovers that his childhood sweetheart Zoya loves city-bred Akram and wants to marry him. However, he persistently seeks to win her heart.Kundan, the son of a Hindu pundit, discovers that his childhood sweetheart Zoya loves city-bred Akram and wants to marry him. However, he persistently seeks to win her heart.

  • Director
    • Aanand L. Rai
  • Writers
    • John Mahendran
    • Himanshu Sharma
  • Stars
    • Dhanush
    • Sonam Kapoor
    • Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    37K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Aanand L. Rai
    • Writers
      • John Mahendran
      • Himanshu Sharma
    • Stars
      • Dhanush
      • Sonam Kapoor
      • Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub
    • 176User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 36 nominations total

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    Dhanush
    Dhanush
    • Kundan Shankar
    Sonam Kapoor
    Sonam Kapoor
    • Zoya Haider
    Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub
    Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub
    • Murari
    • (as Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub)
    Swara Bhasker
    Swara Bhasker
    • Bindiya
    • (as Swara Bhaskar)
    Abhay Deol
    Abhay Deol
    • Akram Zaidye…
    Deepika Amin
    Deepika Amin
    • Zoya's Mother
    Shilpi Marwaha
    • Rashmi
    Kumud Mishra
    Kumud Mishra
    • Zoya's Father
    Suraj Singh Sinsinwar
    • Anand
    • (as Suraj Singh)
    Nisha Jindal
    Nisha Jindal
    Vipin Sharma
    Vipin Sharma
    • Kundan's Father
    Naman Jain
    Naman Jain
    • Kundan (Childhood)
    Arvind Gaur
    • Guptaji
    Sujata Kumar
    Sujata Kumar
    • Chief Minister
    Ishwak Singh
    Ishwak Singh
    • Doctor from Lucknow
    Tejpal Singh
    • Father of Jasjeet Singh Shergill
    Ginny Singh
    • JNU activist
    Saniya Anklesaria
    • Zoya Haider's Childhood
    • Director
      • Aanand L. Rai
    • Writers
      • John Mahendran
      • Himanshu Sharma
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews176

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    10ishpreetsingh-chadha

    Lovely movie

    Lovely movie, it had a twist and a blend of action, drama, romance, a little bit fiction too. The movie is worth a watch. it displays the actuality of the people, their nature and all i loved the romantic part of the movie as well. it was fun, interesting and very very entertaining too. I seriously recommend it to be watched. it has a little bit abuses which aren't suitable for a child's attention. if you are looking for a movie to watch for fun, to cry, to feel love, experience pain,i am pretty astonished about "Dhanush" as this was his first movie in the Bollywood and he made his mark pretty high. People it must be watched at least once, and i am very sure about going to the cinemas to see it again Enjoy, It is not something either that will get you bored during the movie. The movie has brilliant direction, acting. For me its a 11/10
    9prantickb

    Love -- With A Different View !!

    Raanjhanaa, what can I say about the film!! As an avid film buff I have compel to write this bollywood movie review. It's an unique movie, so bollywood but so unique and refreshing! It is a definitive multi-layered story woven beautifully with a great but complex script.

    Script is complex, multi-layered but transparent to viewer. It starts from boy meets girl and narrates philosophy, dedication, progression of life with love. And how it turns to an unique love story that should not be missed.

    The editing is very good at first half, but it should be more stringent in the second half. Cinematography is marvelous, Baranasi can be this beautiful? then you have to watch it.

    Songs and lyrics woven beautifully in the story. You can not side-line the songs and watch the movie; it is practically lyrical story. AR Rehman creates a blend of true Indian flavored music here.

    Dialogues are also playing a crucial part in the film. From witty to cliché, from orthodox to unorthodox, it varies and triumphs.

    When you are seeing the acting of the film, Dhanush has really become Kundan. Dhanush never existed in this film, only Kundan has. That should sum up the acting depth infused in the film as Kundan. Welcome Dhanush to bollywood. Sonam is beautiful and well enacted the role. She is more compelling towards ending of the film.

    Another advantage director uses in his film that is supporting actors. Special mention to Murari(Kundan's friend) and Bindiya. Both have the best one-liners of the film and their acting was just apt. Abhay Deol is also good.

    Director Mr. Rai presents you a story with great attributes. Celebrate, cheers, empathizes and of course fall in love....with a bit of sacrifice.....Raanjhanaa !!!
    10travelnitweet

    Dhanush all the way!

    What can I say? I went to watch this movie after reading all the reviews online - Therefore with high expectations. Well, I was still blown over by the movie or should I say DHANUSH! Ranjhanaa is based on a topic that is so far reaching and yet is that much more realistic! Every scene is delicately handled and the emotional parts were so subtle.Everyone in the screen just melted away and got hazy when Dhanush was in it. He makes you laugh, cry, hate him, and sympathize with him at the same time. AR Rahman's music was divine and seamlessly blended with the storyline. Excellent performances by the whole cast - But Dhanush owns the movie! A definite must watch!!!
    8Shashiishere

    made my day

    This is one of those rare breed of movies in Bollywood that dare to go beyond the commercial crowd pleasers. Fortunately we are seeing more of such kind each day. Having said that, this is a highly entertaining paisaa vasool venture with substance. Kudos to the writer and director who gave us the soulful Tanu weds Manu but this time he sets his mark higher.

    The movie takes you on journey with Kundan who is brilliantly plated by Dhanush right from his school days in Banaras to his ultimate destiny. Its very hard not to feel for the guy and cheer him,laugh with him, feel with him and it definitely makes one nostalgic and teary eyed at the same time.

    There are many amazing sequences in the film which are so realistic that you can really feel the main man crying,smiling,puking at various stages of the movie.His transformation from a school boy with a crush, through a youth with stubble and only one real goal in life, to an atonement seeking person is palpable.

    Mind you though its made to be a love story it almost never gets into stereotypes or clichés and keeps us on the edge of the seat with its thrilling twists throughout the course.

    Of course the main character is aided by a wonderful support cast from his friend Murari who gets the best one-liners, his childhood girlfriend, Abhay deol who plays his role with ease and surprisingly Sonam Kapoor who has dared to do something different & succeeded.

    But the movies greatest strength is Dhanush who can make you cheer for him even when he's slashing his wrist, or riding is love into the river when he realizes she in love with somebody else.

    On the flip side his role as a political leader seems over stretched after the racy 1st half and some of the actions of the lead female towards the end are not understandable.

    All in all if you want to watch desi realistic love story with raw human emotions and unpolished drama here's your chance. Don't miss it!
    9sapraakshat

    Romantic saga with desi flavor

    Well, I will not start with telling about story as it will spoil the fun for the people who haven't seen the movie or will see in the future, but I can see it is already spoiled here.

    1> But I have to start with story which is extremely interwoven together. Now a days when people talk about first half and second half which doesn't matter according to me. Story has all the elements be it fun, romance, drama and it has a classic desi Indian touch with it because movie is based in varansi which gives it a flavor with its crispy language, people, ethnicity. Its pleasure to watch reality in the movie when all the movies releasing are masala shits.

    2> If music is given by A.R. Rahman there is no point talking about it. Mucic was flowing like butter.

    3> Performances are best like characters are meant for them. Dhanush is awesome in his performance. He is a delight to watch. The way he delivers his dialogues is super cool and his accent has a roughness and his south Indian accent doesn't interferes with his Hindi accent. Sonam looks sober and does her part with full conviction, Supporting cast especially Kundan's friend "Murari" is fun to watch.

    4> Dialogues has everything from catchphrases, roughness to desi gaaliyan of UP.

    Overall, it is a very good film after such a long time as we don't come across these days in bollywood :)

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    • Trivia
      In a one of its kind first, A R Rahman gets first credits as composer, followed by the director's.
    • Goofs
      When Kundan and Murari return from hospital to Kundan's wedding, they are on a 'Piaggio' scooter belonging to Murari. But in the previous traveling scene, both were on a 'Bajaj' scooter belonging to Kundan.
    • Quotes

      Zoya Haider: Forget Me

      Kundan Shankar: You Forget Me

      Murari: Forget me means to erase someone from memory

    • Alternate versions
      In 2025, the film was re-released with an altered climax that distributor Eros International called "powered by Artificial Intelligence." The alterations were criticized by director Aanand L Rai and star Dhanush.
    • Connections
      Featured in 59th Idea Filmfare Awards (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Raanjhanaa
      Produced by A.R. Rahman

      Written by Irshad Kamil

      Performed by Shiraz Uppal and Jaswinder Singh

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    • Release date
      • June 21, 2013 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
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    • Language
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • 我是妳的羅密歐
    • Filming locations
      • Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
    • Production companies
      • Colour Yellow Pictures
      • Eros Worldwide
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    • Budget
      • ₹350,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $903,232
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $414,211
      • Jun 23, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,765,799
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 20m(140 min)
    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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