The much-loved franchise Tanu Weds Manu, starring Kangana Ranaut and R Madhavan, has hit an unexpected bump on the road to its third part. While fans were
eagerly waiting for Tanu Weds Manu 3, the project now faces a serious delay due to a tussle over ownership rights. Eros International, which backed the earlier films, has claimed full ownership of the series and has sent a legal notice to director Aanand L Rai. The notice states that any unauthorised attempt to produce a sequel 'shall be treated as infringement' and would invite legal action. This has sparked fresh tension between Aanand L Rai and Eros, who have not been on the best of terms lately. The filmmaker had previously criticised the studio for using AI to alter the climax of his film Raanjhanaa in its re-release, and now this fresh dispute has widened the gap. The notice further mentions that no other party can legally make a sequel. Eros also shared that it is already developing its own continuation of the franchise. ALSO READ - Kangana Ranaut Reacts To Manisha Koirala's High Praise, Thanks Veteran Actress This news is particularly disappointing for fans who were excited about earlier reports suggesting Kangana might play a triple role in the film opposite R Madhavan. A source had revealed to Pinkvilla, "Kangana is excited to explore the first triple role of her career, and is awaiting a complete narration from Aanand L Rai. The film will give her the opportunity to dive into new shades of a performer." Both Tanu Weds Manu (2011) and Tanu Weds Manu Returns (2015) were runaway successes, with Kangana's dual performance in the sequel as Tanu and Datto earning praise across the board. The clash between Eros and Aanand L Rai now puts the future of the beloved franchise in doubt, leaving fans to wonder whether Tanu and Manu's story will ever get its final chapter.
