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<div>{{Short description|2013 film by Anand L. Rai}}<br />
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{{Infobox film<br />
| name = Raanjhanaa<br />
| image = Raanjhanaafilmposter.jpg<br />
| alt = <br />
| caption = Theatrical release poster<br />
| director = [[Aanand L. Rai]]<br />
| producer = [[Krishika Lulla]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Jaya-Bachchan-s-performance-in-Guddi-inspired-me-Sonam-Kapoor/Article1-1018205.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130304204730/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Jaya-Bachchan-s-performance-in-Guddi-inspired-me-Sonam-Kapoor/Article1-1018205.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 March 2013|title=Jaya Bachchan's performance in Guddi inspired me: Sonam Kapoor|author=Dibyojyoti Baksi|work = [[Hindustan Times]]|access-date= 1 March 2013}}</ref><br />Aanand L. Rai<br />
| writer = [[Himanshu Sharma]]<br />
| starring = {{ubl|[[Dhanush]]|[[Sonam Kapoor]]|[[Abhay Deol]]}}<br />
| music = [[A. R. Rahman]]<br />
| cinematography = [[Natarajan Subramaniam]]<br />[[Vishal Sinha]]<br />
| editing = [[Amitabh Shukla]]<br />
| studio = [[Colour Yellow Productions]]<br />
| distributor = [[Eros International]]<br />
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2013|6|21}}<br />
| runtime = 146 minutes<ref name="BOI Report"/><br />
| country = <br />
| language = [[Hindi]]<br />
| budget = {{INR}}36 crore<ref name="BOI Report">{{cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=1287|title=Raanjhanaa|publisher=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref><br />
| gross = {{Estimation}}<!--Per WT:ICTF consensus--> {{INR}}94 crore<ref name="BOI Report"/><br />
}}<br />
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'''''Raanjhanaa''''' ({{translation|Beloved one}}) is a 2013 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[romantic drama film]] directed by [[Aanand L. Rai]] and written by [[Himanshu Sharma]]. The film is produced by [[Krishika Lulla]] under the banner of [[Eros International]]. It stars [[Dhanush]], [[Sonam Kapoor]], [[Abhay Deol]], [[Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub]] and [[Swara Bhaskar]]. It marks the Hindi film debut for Dhanush.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/news/2012/dhanush-romance-sonam-kapoor-050312.html | title = Dhanush to romance Sonam Kapoor|work = One India Entertainment | date=5 March 2012 |access-date=20 September 2012}}</ref> The film was released on 21 June 2013 worldwide,<ref name=dor/> while the Tamil version titled ''Ambikapathy''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-08/news-interviews/39115921_1_raanjhanaa-tamil-version-dhanush | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130605212243/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-08/news-interviews/39115921_1_raanjhanaa-tamil-version-dhanush | url-status=dead | archive-date=5 June 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Raanjhanaa becomes Ambikapathy in Tamil | access-date=9 May 2013}}</ref> was released a week later.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ambikapathy-release-postponed-news-tamil-ngokA2ffegd.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130619003331/http://www.sify.com/movies/ambikapathy-release-postponed-news-tamil-ngokA2ffegd.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 June 2013 | title = 'Ambikapathy' release postponed|work =Sify | date=14 June 2013|access-date=14 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office-collections/ |title=Archived copy |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=28 June 2013 |archive-date=23 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130723010502/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/top5/id/977/date/2013-06-28 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
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The background score and songs were composed by [[A. R. Rahman]] and the lyrics of the tracks were penned by [[Irshad Kamil]].<ref name="1st Week">{{cite web|url= http://www.boxofficecapsule.com/collection/1st-Week-Box-Office-Collection-Of-RAANJHANAA-1489|title=RAANJHANAA Crosses 64 Cr Net In Six Days|publisher=Box Office Capsule|access-date= 28 June 2013}}</ref> The film was released theatrically on 21 June 2013.<ref name="BOI Report" /> A standalone sequel, titled ''Tere Ishk Mein'', is set to release in 2024.<br />
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==Plot==<br />
Kundan Shankar is the only son of [[Tamils|Tamil]] [[Hindu]] [[Brahmin]] parents settled in [[Varanasi]]. While collecting donations at his teacher's house for [[Dussehra]] when he was a child, he sees Zoya, a [[Muslim]] girl praying in the adjacent room. He immediately falls in love with her and for years would attempt to talk to her or flirt with her, while not even knowing her name. Zoya slaps him multiple times, before getting quite fond of him and finally telling him her name. She asks him to meet her in private, and when they do she finds out that Kundan is kidnap from a Hindu Brahmin family. She starts to avoid him on purpose as her family is very orthodox, and she knows for sure that her relationship with Kundan would go nowhere. Zoya's family figures out that she likes a Hindu boy, and decide to send her away to [[Aligarh]] for further studies. After she leaves, Kundan tries to get on her family's good side by helping them with chores around their house. Zoya gets into [[Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi]] and starts making new friends, falling for student leader Akram Zaidi.<br />
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Eight years later, Zoya comes back home to Varanasi. Kundan cannot contain his excitement, but Zoya barely remembers him. He asks her to be with him but she declines and tells him about her relationship with Akram. She asks Kundan to help convince her family about marrying Akram, and Kundan eventually agrees to get her wedding arranged. He promises Zoya that he will also marry someone on the day of her wedding and forget all about her, and goes straight to his childhood friend Bindiya, who has had a crush on him since they were kids.<br />
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On the day of Zoya's wedding, Kundan finds out that Akram is a [[Sikh]] and his real name is Jasjeet Singh Shergill reality. Enraged, Kundan and Zoya had used him and Kundan's religious differences to convince Kundan that she could not marry him. He crashes their wedding ceremony and tells Zoya's parents the truth about Jasjeet. He finds out soon after that Zoya tried to commit suicide, and Jasjeet was beaten up by Zoya's relatives for lying. At the hospital, Jasjeet tells Kundan that it was Zoya's idea for him to pretend to be a Muslim so he could marry her, a plan he knew he should not have agreed to. While with Jasjeet, Kundan forgets about his own wedding ceremony with Bindiya and is too late when he finally returns. Hurt and angry, Kundan's family disowns him. Jasjeet's parents take him back to their village, and Kundan tries to redeem himself with Zoya by taking her there with him. There, he is devastated to find out that Jasjeet died from his injuries, and he realises that his one-sided love for Zoya resulted in an innocent man's death.<br />
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Now homeless, Kundan begins visiting other religious places around the country and volunteering in their activities to atone for his sins. On one of these visits, a man advises him to do the right thing instead of running away. This motivates Kundan to find Zoya, who is back at her university spearheading Jasjeet's political party, the All India Citizen Party (AICP). Kundan joins the party, bringing them snacks and tidying up after them, to get Zoya's attention. Over time, he becomes popular with the party due to his simple wit and charm. They are also impressed when Kundan helps them negotiate tough situations with his intelligence. However, Zoya holds a grudge that the person who is responsible for Jasjeet's death is now taking his place. She tries to instigate party members against Kundan but Jasjeet's sister Rashmi suggests that they must continue with Kundan, as he is the best choice for fulfilling Jasjeet's vision, and apparently the party's last hope too.<br />
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Kundan, however, only wants Zoya to forgive him. The Chief Minister tells Zoya that she must get revenge on Kundan. To get back Jasjeet's position, she tells Zoya to let Kundan get injured as he delivers his campaign speech. Zoya seems brainwashed by this plan and as the Chief Minister desired, Kundan is hurt badly and sent to the ICU, thus fulfilling Zoya's revenge.<br />
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At a press meet, the Chief Minister denies having any hand in the blast that hurt Kundan. However, Zoya steps forward and reveals that the plan was plotted by her and the Chief Minister and that she is prepared to go to prison for this. Zoya then finds out that Kundan was aware of the plot and still lets himself be injured. Shocked, she rushes to the hospital to be with him.<br />
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In a final voiceover, a dying Kundan wonders about letting go. He says he might have the desire to live again if Zoya called out to him, but then again, everything has become so tiring and he would rather let go and rest, a [[euphemism]] for dying. He says that he can be born again and again in the same [[Varanasi]], fall in love with a girl like Zoya again, and be lovelorn again in her thoughts.<br />
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==Cast==<br />
{{cast listing|<br />
*[[Dhanush]] as Kundan Shankar<br />
*[[Sonam Kapoor]] as Zoya Haider<br />
*[[Abhay Deol]] as Akram Zaidi / Jasjeet Singh Shergill<br />
*[[Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub]] as Murari Gupta<br />
*[[Swara Bhaskar]] as Bindiya Tripathi <br />
*[[Ishwak Singh]] as Shahid, a doctor and Zoya's prospective groom<br />
*[[Shilpi Marwaha]] as Rashmi Shergill, Jasjeet's sister<br />
* Suraj Singh as Anand<br />
* [[Kumud Mishra]] as Inzamaam Qalab-E-Haider a.k.a. Guruji, Zoya's father<br />
* Deepika Amin as Zoya's mother <br />
* Urmillla Sharma as Kundan's mother<br />
*[[Vipin Sharma]] as Shivraman Shankar, Kundan's father<br />
* Rahul Chauhan as Inspector Ashok Tripathi, Bindiya's father<br />
* Reena Kumar as Bindiya's mother<br />
* Tejpal Singh as Ishar Singh Shergill, Jasjeet and Rashmi's father <br />
* Dimple as Jasjeet and Rashmi's mother<br />
* Naman Jain as young Kundan Shankar<br />
* [[Saniya Anklesaria]] as young Zoya Haider<br />
* Payal Bhojwani as young Bindiya Tripathi<br />
* Ansh as young Murari Gupta<br />
* Sujata Kumar as Chief Minister<br />
* [[Arvind Gaur]] as Guptaji<br />
* Shailendra Singh as Guptaji's secretary<br />
* Shivi as Shivi<br />
* Amarnath Sharma as Junait <br />
* Rahul Tanwar as Acchan<br />
* Uptal Jha as police inspector<br />
* Nisha Jindal as a student of JNU<br />
* Mannveer Choudharry as a student of JNU<br />
* Ginny Singh as a JNU activist<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.indianexpress.com/news/being-the-change/1139871/| title = Being the Change| work = the Indian Express|author= Suanshu Khurana| date= 10 July 2013|access-date= 11 July 2013}}</ref><br />
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==Production==<br />
===Development===<br />
In late 2011, [[Shahid Kapoor]] and [[Sonakshi Sinha]] were signed as the lead pair for the film. Apparently, they dropped out of the project because of [[Prabhudeva]]'s next [[R... Rajkumar]] . In late January 2012, actor [[Dhanush]], making his Bollywood debut, signed onto the film<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/dhanush-signed-for-hindi-film-raanjhnaa/223772-8-66.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120127053941/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/dhanush-signed-for-hindi-film-raanjhnaa/223772-8-66.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=27 January 2012 | title = Dhanush signed for Hindi film 'Raanjhnaa' | work = IBN Live| date=24 January 2012 |access-date=20 September 2012}}</ref> for the character of Kundan. The actor reportedly underwent training for fluency in Hindi language to obtain the role. Actress [[Sonam Kapoor]] was signed on for the role of the female lead after March 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-07/news-interviews/31131733_1_sonam-kapoor-aishwarya-dhanush-dates |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201195604/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-07/news-interviews/31131733_1_sonam-kapoor-aishwarya-dhanush-dates |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 February 2014 | title = Will Sonam Kapoor have the dates for Dhanush? | date=7 March 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=7 June 2012}}</ref> In April 2012, the actress and the director visited the JNU Campus of Delhi for the former to imbibe more for her role. [[Sonam Kapoor]] also attended acting workshops with prominent theatre director [[Arvind Gaur]] to learn the nuances of street theatre.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-08/news-interviews/31305216_1_sonam-kapoor-jnu-student-theatre-group|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20131231000340/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-08/news-interviews/31305216_1_sonam-kapoor-jnu-student-theatre-group|url-status= dead|archive-date= 31 December 2013| title = Sonam Kapoor braves Delhi's heat!| date= 8 April 2012 |work= [[The Times of India]]|access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> The director chose to cast actors who could also play younger versions of themselves. In an interview the director stated the film was an intense love story, and its characters would travel to [[Delhi]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] and [[Chennai]], and that actor [[Abhay Deol]] would be seen in a special appearance in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-27/news-interviews/33424090_1_raanjhnaa-dhanush-sonam-kapoor |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130428101325/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-27/news-interviews/33424090_1_raanjhnaa-dhanush-sonam-kapoor |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 April 2013 | title = Sonam, Dhanush to play younger lovers in 'Raanjhnaa'| author=Subhash K Jha| date=27 August 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=20 September 2012}}</ref> Urmila Sharma, well known for her Hindi TV serial roles was signed to play the character of Kundan's mother in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-14/tv/33843068_1_kolaveri-di-dhanush-raanjhnaa |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201195607/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-14/tv/33843068_1_kolaveri-di-dhanush-raanjhnaa |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 February 2014 | title = Urmila Sharma to share screen space with Dhanush |author=Tejashree Bhopatkar| date=14 September 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=20 September 2012}}</ref> Initially, [[Aditi Rao Hydari]] was supposed to play the role of Kundan's childhood friend but she opted out due to lack of availability, being replaced by [[Swara Bhaskar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2012/sep/260912-Real-reason-behind-Aditi-Raos-exit-from-Raanjhnaa.htm | title = Real reason behind Aditi Rao's exit from 'Raanjhnaa'| author=Kunal M Shah|work = Mid-Day | date=26 September 2012 |access-date=4 October 2012}}</ref><br />
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===Characters===<br />
Actor [[Dhanush]] plays the character Kundan who has a deep passion for his city [[Banaras]] and Zoya. It depicts him a young boy and a teen who turns into a sensitive adult. Sonam Kapoor quoted her character as, “'Zoya' is childlike and unpredictable. She can be cold and at the same time, objective. She has every quality that makes her desirable to a man." In an interview, Kapoor revealed that for playing the role of a school girl in the film, she drew inspiration from the character [[Jaya Bachchan]] played in the 1971 film ''[[Guddi (1971 film)|Guddi]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-25/news-interviews/39502527_1_raanjhanaa-sonam-kapoor-anand-l|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130609070317/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-25/news-interviews/39502527_1_raanjhanaa-sonam-kapoor-anand-l|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 June 2013|title ='Guddi' inspired Sonam for 'Raanjhanaa'| date=25 May 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=26 May 2013}}</ref> Actor [[Abhay Deol]] as Akram plays a secure yet confident university student, socialist and a budding politician.<ref name=charmore>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Raanjhanaa-A-tale-of-undying-love/articleshow/20630160.cms| title ='Raanjhanaa': A tale of undying love|author=Parag Maniar|work=Times of India|date=18 June 2013|access-date=18 June 2013}}</ref><br />
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===Filming===<br />
After main casting announcements, filming was substantially delayed; the reason was speculated to be composer [[A. R. Rahman]]'s music being denied outright by the film director.<ref name="Tag.One">{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-04/news-and-interviews/32524825_1_rahman-delay-sonam-kapoor |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103084851/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-04/news-and-interviews/32524825_1_rahman-delay-sonam-kapoor |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 January 2013 | title = Rahman not behind my film's delay, says Anand Rai| author = Jyothi Prabhakar| date=4 July 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=20 September 2012}}</ref> Filming officially began in [[Varanasi]], India in early September 2012 and continued for 40 days in and around the city. As per reports, the leading duo were also seen playing the role of 17-year-old teenagers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/first-look-sonam-kapoor-dhanush-in-raanjhanaa/289245-8-161.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120909185517/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/first-look-sonam-kapoor-dhanush-in-raanjhanaa/289245-8-161.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 September 2012 | title = First Look: Sonam Kapoor, Dhanush turn school kids for 'Raanjhanaa'| publisher = IBN Live | date=7 September 2012 |access-date=20 September 2012}}</ref> In mid-September 2012, the schedule of filming was put on hold as actor [[Dhanush]] fell ill on the sets in Varanasi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/sep-12-03/dhanush-raanjhnaa-19-09-12.html | title = Dhanush under the weather|work = Behindwoods | date=19 September 2012 |access-date=20 September 2012}}</ref> While filming in October 2012, the actor injured his shoulder during the filming of an action sequence for his Tamil outing ''[[Maryan (film)|Maryan]]''. The consequences led to the scheduled shooting of dance sequences to be postponed and were shot in Varanasi on 19 December 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-19/news-interviews/35911956_1_final-schedule-raanjhnaa-kolaveri |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203102704/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-19/news-interviews/35911956_1_final-schedule-raanjhnaa-kolaveri |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 February 2014 | title = Sonam, Abhay shoots for Raanjhnaa in Delhi|date=19 December 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=22 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-25/news-interviews/34728701_1_raanjhnaa-dhanush-kolaveri |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103135719/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-25/news-interviews/34728701_1_raanjhnaa-dhanush-kolaveri |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 January 2013 | title = Dhanush stalls 'Raanjhnaa' shoot|author=Subhash K Jha (for [[Mumbai Mirror]])| date=25 October 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=27 October 2012}}</ref> On 4 November 2012, Sonam Kapoor and Abhay Deol shot the song "Tu Mun Shudi" at [[India Gate]], [[Delhi]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-04/news-interviews/34892737_1_raanjhnaa-abhay-deol-sonam-kapoor |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126110304/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-04/news-interviews/34892737_1_raanjhnaa-abhay-deol-sonam-kapoor |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 January 2013 | title = Sonam, Abhay shoots for Raanjhnaa in Delhi|author=Ranjit Kumar | date=4 November 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=22 December 2012}}</ref> and their dialogue scenes were shot at the [[Indian Institute of Mass Communication]] campus in Delhi by early December 2012. Permission to shoot inside was denied to the director by the college authorities. So, the unit shot some scenes in Amity International School, Noida. To avoid footage leaks, over a hundred potential crew members were made present at the filming venue. Certain filming was also done in [[Gurgaon]] and [[Faridabad]].<ref name=tag.three>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/movies/sonam-abhay-shoot-for-raanjhnaa-in-delhi_122837.htm| title = Sonam, Abhay shoot for 'Raanjhnaa' in Delhi |work = [[Zee News]] |date=16 November 2012|access-date=11 December 2012}}</ref> The title track of the film was shot on 27 December 2012.<ref name=dor>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/it-is-raining-in-dhanushs-heart-thanks-to-arrahman-ar-rahman-dhanush-27-12-12.html | title = It is raining in Dhanush's heart thanks to A.R. Rahman|work = Behindwoods | date=27 December 2012 |access-date=27 December 2012}}</ref> The final schedule of filming began in [[Delhi]] on 7 January 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Dhanush-freezes-in-Delhi-for-Raanjhnaa/articleshow/17935941.cms | title = Dhanush freezes in Delhi for Raanjhnaa|author=Shiva Prasad |work =Times of India| date=8 January 2013 |access-date=8 January 2013}}</ref> In March 2013, the film's crew shot several scenes at the [[Pataudi Palace]] in Haryana over two days.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Sonam-Kapoor-s-Raanjhana-to-be-shot-in-Pataudi-palace/Article1-1026270.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130314181956/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Sonam-Kapoor-s-Raanjhana-to-be-shot-in-Pataudi-palace/Article1-1026270.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 March 2013|title = Sonam Kapoor's Raanjhana to be shot in Pataudi palace|author=Dibyojyoti Baksi |work =[[Hindustan Times]]| date=14 March 2013 |access-date=19 April 2013}}</ref><br />
After the completion of writing work, Actress Sonam Kapoor required the dialogue in Devnagri, hence "Sanjay Bhardwaj" (Dev) appointed to do the said job for her.<br />
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==Soundtrack==<br />
{{Main|Raanjhanaa (soundtrack)}}<br />
The music and the background score for the film was composed by A. R. Rahman. The soundtrack's original version has lyrics penned by [[Irshad Kamil]] whereas the Tamil version by [[Vairamuthu]]. In an interview with ''[[Hindustan Times]]'', Rahman stated that he had emphasised the [[Indian folk music|folk-classical]] genre as the film brings out a fascination for [[Benaras]] through the music<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/I-never-miss-an-opportunity-to-make-music-AR-Rahman/Article1-936913.aspx|title=I never miss an opportunity to make music: AR Rahman|author=Nirmika Singh|work=Hindustan Times|date=28 September 2012|access-date=28 September 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120929055154/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/I-never-miss-an-opportunity-to-make-music-AR-Rahman/Article1-936913.aspx|archive-date=29 September 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> and hence, most of the songs are character-driven. In all, the soundtrack album has nine original tracks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Music/It-is-good-time-to-be-part-of-the-industry-AR-Rahman/Article1-1066588.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130528035558/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Music/It-is-good-time-to-be-part-of-the-industry-AR-Rahman/Article1-1066588.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 May 2013| title =It is good time to be part of the industry: A R Rahman|author=Nirmika Singh| work =Hindustan Times| date=27 May 2013 |access-date=27 May 2013}}</ref> The original version of the soundtrack was released on the co-branded record labels [[Sony Music India|Sony Music]] and [[Eros Music]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/announcements/sony-music-eros-intl-come-together-for-musicraanjhanaa_861375.html| title = Sony Music, EROS Int'l come together for music of Raanjhanaa | work = [[CNBC-TV18]] |access-date=29 April 2013}}</ref> on 27 May 2013 and the Tamil version on 17 June 2013.<br />
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==Marketing==<br />
On 10 May 2013, a grand event was held at a set resembling [[Varanasi]] at Film City in [[Goregaon]], [[Mumbai]]. The lead actors made their entry riding a chariot and performed the title track of the film. The producer stated that the event was promoted in Banarasi style so as to represent the essence of the film and its setting.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/sonam-dhanush-promote-raanjhanaa-in-mumbai-watch-pics--7682.html| title=Sonam, Dhanush promote Raanjhanaa in Mumbai |work =India TV| date=11 May 2013|access-date=26 May 2013}}</ref> The film's music was promoted at the [[Radio Mirchi|Radio Mirchi Studios]] in Mumbai on 27 May 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/dhanush-hopes-to-get-recognised-as-an-actor-after-raanjhanaa/1129728/| title=Dhanush hopes to get recognised as an actor after Raanjhanaa |work =The Indian Express| date=14 June 2013|access-date=17 June 2013}}</ref> Dressed in typical South Indian attire, Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor promoted the Tamil version, ''Ambikapathy'' in [[Chennai]]. The leading duo also promoted the film in [[Mumbai]], [[Delhi]], [[Ahmedabad]], [[Lucknow]] and [[Jaipur]] from mid-May to June 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-pix-sonam-kapoor-dhanush-take-raanjhanaa-around-the-country/20130621.htm#3| title=Working their charm on Chennai|work =Rediff| date=21 June 2013|access-date=22 June 2013}}</ref><br />
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==Release==<br />
The first look of the characters in the film was revealed as a poster with no credits and film name on the day of [[Holi]] 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-28/first-look/38098883_1_love-story-raanjhanaa-dhanush|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130704020931/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-28/first-look/38098883_1_love-story-raanjhanaa-dhanush|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 July 2013| title = Raanjhanaa – TOI Film Profile | date=22 April 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=23 April 2013}}</ref><ref name=fl/> The first theatrical trailer was released on 24 April 2013.<ref name=fl>{{cite web|url=http://www.asianage.com/bollywood/raanjhanaa-s-real-romance-764| title = Raanjhanaa's real romance| author=Joginder Tuteja|work = [[The Asian Age]]| date=23 April 2013 |access-date=23 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/a-midnight-release-for-dhanush-dhanush-raanjhnaa-22-04-13.html | title = A midnight release for Dhanush| work = Behindwoods| date=22 April 2013 |access-date=23 April 2013}}</ref> The Hindi version of the film released worldwide on 21 June 2013 with the estimated number of release screens being 1,000. The film opened to an occupancy of 50–55%, the highest compared to other Bollywood films that released on the same date.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5782&nCat=| title =Shorcut Romeo And Enemmy Dull Raanjhanaa Better But Low| work =Box Office India| date=21 June 2013 |access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref><br />
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== Critical reception ==<br />
The film received positive response from the critics who praised the writing, direction, performances, cinematography and soundtrack although the second half received some criticism.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/raanjhanaa-collects-rs-21-crore-in-first-three-days/1133068/|title=Raanjhanaa collects Rs 21 crore in first three days - Indian Express|website=archive.indianexpress.com|access-date=2020-04-28}}</ref> Critic [[Komal Nahta]] responded positively and said, "On the whole, Raanjhanaa is an interesting, entertaining and a fairly different love story. It is like heady wine and its effect will only grow." [[Rajeev Masand]] of ''[[CNN-IBN]]'' wrote, "For its immensely entertaining first half, a winning score by AR Rahman, but most of all for Dhanush, this is a film that's worth your time. I'm going with three out of five for Raanjhanaa. It's not perfect, but it'll do."<ref>{{cite web|title=Bleeding heart|url=http://www.rajeevmasand.com/reviews/our-films/bleeding-heart/|publisher=rajeevmasand.com|date=21 June 2013|access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> Resham Sengar of ''[[Zee News]]'' gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and summarised "''Raanjhanaa'' is a love story that does not fall within the confines of a clichéd Bollywood romance."<ref>{{cite web|title='Raanjhanaa' review: Here arrives a romantic hero of a rare breed – Dhanush!|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/raanjhanaa-review-here-arrives-a-romantic-hero-of-a-rare-breed-dhanush_137296.htm|work =Zee News| date=21 June 2013|access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> [[Taran Adarsh]] of ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' gave the film 3.5 out of 5 and stated, "On the whole, ''Raanjhanaa'' encompasses romance and myriad emotions most wonderfully, besides bravura performances and a popular musical score from the maestro." Adarsh also called it "a film that touches the core of your heart" and said it was "definitely worthy of a watch".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/549839|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130105090532/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/549839|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 January 2013| title = Raanjhanaa| work =[[Bollywood Hungama]]| date=20 June 2013 |access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> At ''[[NDTV]]'', Saibal Chatterjee gave it 3.5/5 and opined in the review, "The film defies the expectations of the audience at several crucial junctures and holds out absolutely no apologies for springing abrupt surprises. A love story with a huge difference that benefits no end from a clutch of exceptional performances."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/raanjhanaa-movie-review-827|title=Raanjhanaa movie review|work=NDTV|date=21 June 2013|access-date=21 June 2013|archive-date=2 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170402164940/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/raanjhanaa-movie-review-827|url-status=dead}}</ref> Sukanya Verma of [[Rediff|''Rediff Movies'']] gave 3 out of 5 stars and claimed, "Raanjhanaa isn't easy viewing. Kundan and Zoya aren't easily likeable. They have flaws. They make mistakes. Blunders, really but Rai shows them for what they are; he never paints a pretty picture. And this brutal honesty coupled with a commanding Dhanush is what works."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-raanjhanaa-shines-with-dhanush-and-ar-rahman-s-score/20130621.htm| title =Review: Raanjhanaa shines with Dhanush and Rahman's score| work =Rediff| date=21 June 2013 |access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> Meena Iyer of ''[[The Times of India]]'' claimed, "Raanjhanaa is a love story that has a Shakespearean touch and is mounted on a lavish scale". She noted, "You may not like this film if you cannot digest brooding love stories", and gave it 3.5 out of 5.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Raanjhanna/movie-review/20662406.cms| title =Raanjhanna|work =The Times of India| date=21 June 2013 |access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> Kaushik Rmesh of ''Planet Bollywood'' gave the film an 8 on 10 and summarised, "A realistic romance that brims with impressive elements (including and especially the enchanting music), Raanjhanaa is surely a winner at the end and must be watched for its unconventional handling and freshness". [[Anupama Chopra]] of [[Hindustan Times]] gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and said, "The dialogues by Himanshu Sharma are the highlight of the film. The lines are pithy, earthy and wonderfully funny. Snaking his camera through the streets of Benares, director Aanand L Rai creates an intimate and lived milieu. AR Rahman’s music, especially the gorgeous Tum Tak, layers the narrative further."<ref>{{cite web |title=Anupama Chopra's review: Raanjhanaa |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/anupama-chopra-s-review-raanjhanaa/story-YtgjIVJN4ofceEzlI0giYP.html|first=Anupama |last=Chopra |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=24 June 2013}}{{Rating|3.5|5}}</ref><br />
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Nabanita of [[Oneindia.in|One India]] gave the film 3.5 out of 5 and wrote, "Raanjhanaa works, and yes, the movie has maximum possibilities to strike the right chords amongst the audience, only and only because of Dhanush and his heart-touching performance."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/reviews/2013/raanjhanaa-movie-review-112529.html| title =Raanjhanaa Movie Review: Dhanush gets his Hindi right| work =One India| date=20 June 2013 |access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> Rachit Gupta of ''[[Filmfare]]'' called the film a "great love story" and concluded, "Grab a ticket, clutch the hand of your loved one and go fall in love. This time with great cinema".<ref>{{cite web|title=Raanjhanaa Movie Review |url=http://www.filmfare.com/reviews/movie-review-raanjhanaa-3492.html|date=21 June 2013|access-date=23 June 2013}}</ref> Critics at Indicine gave a score of 65 out of 100 and summarised, "The intentions of Aanand L Rai seem genuine. He wants to show us the world where he grew up in, wants to romanticize the feeling of nostalgia and unrequited love."<ref name=indcinnmre>{{cite web|title=Raanjhanaa Review|url=http://www.indicine.com/bollywood/raanjhanaa/reviews/|work=Indicine|date=21 June 2013|access-date=21 June 2013|archive-date=27 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130627005352/http://www.indicine.com/bollywood/raanjhanaa/reviews|url-status=dead}}</ref> Tushar Joshi writes for ''[[Daily News and Analysis|DNA India]]'', "Raanjhanaa works because of Dhanush's ability to make you believe in his love for Zoya. You might not agree with his approach, but deep down you cheer and root for him each time Zoya plants a slap on his face."<ref name=fewcrt>{{cite web|title=Critics' review Raanjhanaa: watch it for performances, first half|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Critics-review-Raanjhanaa-watch-it-for-performances-first-half/Article1-1080116.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621184526/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Critics-review-Raanjhanaa-watch-it-for-performances-first-half/Article1-1080116.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 June 2013|work =Hindustan Times|date=21 June 2013|access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> At ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'', Khalid Mohamed mentioned, "Raanjhanaa: Playing ping pong with love", and gave it three stars out of five.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130621/entertainment-movie-reviews/article/raanjhanaa-review-playing-ping-pong-love|title=Raanjhanaa: Playing ping pong with love|work=Deccan Chronicle|date=21 June 2013|access-date=21 June 2013|archive-date=21 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621235231/http://deccanchronicle.com/130621/entertainment-movie-reviews/article/raanjhanaa-review-playing-ping-pong-love|url-status=dead}}</ref> ''[[India Today]]'' rated the film 3/5 and judged, "Raanjhanaa harks back to the way Bollywood used to make love stories once upon a time. With some imagination, the effect would have been nostalgic, too."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/movie-review-raanjhanaa/1/284653.html"| title =Raanjhanaa Review| work =[[India Today]]| date=21 June 2013 |access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> Shubha Shetty Saha of ''Mid-Day'' assigned 3.5/5 to the film and praised actor [[Dhanush]] and stated, "And then the second half is when the pace dips, the sincerity of the storyline gets somewhat hazy and the film gets wee bit disappointing. An absolutely believable one-sided romance takes a slightly deceptive political drama twist and I am not sure if that is what you wanted it to be. It is unpredictable, yes, but not in a great, believable way."<ref name=indcinnmre/> At ''[[Mumbai Mirror]]'', [[Karan Anshuman]] pointed, "Raanjhanaa flows like good poetry. It is arguably the best love story of the year so far, the kind of film others in the genre should aspire.".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/entertainment/bollywood/Film-review-Raanjhanaa/articleshow/20700732.cms| title =Raanjhanaa : Film Review|work=Mumbai Mirror| date=21 June 2013 |access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref><br />
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On the contrary to above, critic Mayank Shekhar wrote, "His ([[Dhanush]]) character is supposed to be gifted with great inter-personal skills. It doesn't quite show."<ref name=fewcrt/> Shubhra Gupta of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave it 2.5 out of 5 and mentioned, "Raanjhanaa is a film which is all of a piece in its engaging first half, and a good Bollywood launchpad for Dhanush. Makes me want to see what he will do in his second pass."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/review-of-raanjhanaa-dhanush-plays-a-perfect-lover/1132068/0| title =Raanjhanaa Review| work =The Indian Express| date=21 June 2013 |access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> At ''[[Emirates 24/7]]'', Sneha May Francis said, "While music maestro AR Rahman tunes the track, and leaves us occasionally cheerful, the moments are far too few to erase the horrid after effects of this movie."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emirates247.com/entertainment/films-music/review-dhanush-s-bollywood-take-off-raanjhanaa-is-a-terribly-one-sided-affair-2013-06-20-1.511289| title =Review: Dhanush's Bollywood take-off 'Raanjhanaa' is a terribly one-sided affair| work =Emirates 24/7| date=20 June 2013 |access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> Critic Manohar Basu at [[Koimoi]] stated, "However a sluggish screenplay and lurching script makes Raanjhanaa a half baked effort and hence gets a 3/5 from me."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/reviews/raanjhanaa-review/| title =Raanjhanaa Review| work =koimoi.com| date=20 June 2013 |access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> [[Sudhish Kamath]] of ''[[The Hindu]]'' concluded, "A dream debut for Dhanush even if the film gets stuck in its messy political subtext that kills the romance."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/raanjhanaa-between-the-head-and-the-heart/article4840586.ece| title =Raanjhanaa: Between the head and the heart| work =The Hindu| date=22 June 2013 |access-date=22 June 2013| last1 =Kamath| first1 =Sudhish}}</ref><br />
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;Overseas<br />
At ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'', Lisa Tsering left the film unrated and asserted, "The fact that the film marks the Hindi-language debut of South Indian star and YouTube superstar Dhanush is bound to draw interest at the box office, though Rai's firm refusal to play by the rules of the typical Bollywood love story may make it hard to sustain momentum."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/raanjhanaa-film-review-573471| title =Raanjhanaa: Film Review| work =The Hollywood Reporter| date=21 June 2013 |access-date=22 June 2013}}</ref><br />
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===Controversy===<br />
The [[Central Board of Film Censors|Central Board of Film Censors (CFBC)]] banned the film before its scheduled release in Pakistan. Chief executive officer of IMGC Global Entertainment Amjad Rasheed, the importer of ''Raanjhanaa'', revealed that he received a letter from the CBFC with directives to shelve the film's release which stated that the film portrays an inapt image of a [[Muslim]] girl (played by Sonam Kapoor) falling in love with a [[Hindu]] man and having an affair with him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Pakistan-Film-Censor-Board-has-banned-Raanjhanaa/articleshow/20894237.cms| title =Pakistan Film Censor Board has banned "Raanjhanaa"|work =The Times of India| date=4 July 2013|access-date=4 July 2013}}</ref><br />
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==Box office==<br />
===Domestic===<br />
The first-day collection was estimated at {{INRConvert|81.5|m}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5783&nCat=| title =Raanjhanaa Picks Up And Heads for a Decent First Day| work =Box Office India|access-date=22 June 2013}}</ref> The film performed well at multiplexes outside the metros in places like [[Indore]], [[Kanpur]], [[Banaras]], regions of [[Central Provinces and Berar|CP Berar]], [[Central India]] and states like [[Uttar Pradesh]], Bihar and [[Rajasthan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5785&nCat=| title =Raanjhanaa Picks Up Fukrey Excellent 8th Day|work =Box Office India|access-date=22 June 2013}}</ref> On its opening day, it grossed more than 500,000 in the city of [[Lucknow]] itself.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5787&nCat=|title =Shortcut Romeo Is Mega Disaster| work =Box Office India|access-date=22 June 2013}}</ref> On Saturday, a day just after release, collections rose to {{INRConvert|68.0|m}}. The film had a growth rate of 40–45%,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5788&nCat=| title =Ranjhanaa Has Good Growth on Saturday| work =Box Office India|access-date=23 June 2013}}</ref> making its total first weekend collection {{INRConvert|201|m}}.<ref name="1st Weekend">{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficecapsule.com/collection/1st-Weekend-Box-Office-Collection-Of-RAANJHANAA-1474|title=RAANJHANAA Finishes Weekend Big|publisher=Box Office Capsule|access-date= 23 June 2013}}</ref> Within a week of its release, its gross surpassed {{INRConvert|340|m}} and [[Box Office India]] declared it a "Hit".<ref name=oneweek>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5803&nCat=| title =Raanjhanaa Is A HIT| work =Box Office India|access-date=28 June 2013}}</ref> After two weeks of release, the film had collected {{INRConvert|520|m}} at the box office.<ref name=twoweek>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5834&nCat=| title =Lootera and Policegiri Make Little Impact Raanjhanaa Strong Second Week| work =Box Office India|access-date=6 July 2013}}</ref> ''Raanjhanaa'' also had the fourth-highest second week collections of the year 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5835&nCat=| title =Top Second Week Collections 2013: RAANJHANAA FOURTH| work =Box Office India|access-date=6 July 2013}}</ref> It grossed Rs 75&nbsp;million in its third week, taking its total domestic overall collections to {{INRConvert|600|m}} and worldwide collections nearing to a remarkable mark and becoming the second highest-grosser of 2013 at the time of its release.<ref>http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5854&nCat= {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref><ref name=threeweeksBO>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5851&nCat=| title =Raanjhanaa Hits 60 crores in Three Weeks| work =Box Office India|access-date=12 July 2013}}</ref> The film ended its run with an estimated {{INRConvert|615|m}} nett in India.<ref>{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130809082214/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/youdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5929&nCat=|title=Will Chennai Express Beat Ek Tha Tiger Opening Records?|url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/youdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5929&nCat=|website=[[Box Office India]]|archive-date=9 August 2013|access-date=9 August 2013}}</ref><br />
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===Overseas===<br />
''Raanjhanaa'' grossed around {{INRConvert|15.0|m}} internationally on its first weekend.<ref name="1st Weekend"/> Its first weekend gross in the United Kingdom amounted to £72,000, while in North America it made $415,000. The film collected $145,000 in the [[United Arab Emirates|UAE]] and $46,000 in Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5797&nCat=|title=Raanjhanaa Does Well in USA Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani At $9.50 Million|publisher=Box Office India|access-date=26 June 2013}}</ref> Raanjhanaa also grossed $1.55 million in ten days.<ref>http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5820&nCat= {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref> Further, the film receded its total collections and dropped around $1.8 million by 17 July 2013.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5865&nCat=| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130722122632/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5865&nCat=| archive-date = 2013-07-22| title = Boxofficeindia.com}}</ref><br />
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==Awards and nominations==<br />
::'''''Note''''' &ndash; ''The lists are ordered by the date of announcement, not necessarily by the date of ceremony/telecast.''<br />
{| class="wikitable" <!-- to use sortable requires eliminating all use of rowspan --><br />
|+ Awards and nominations <br />
|-<br />
! Distributor<br />
!Date announced<br />
! Category<br />
! Recipient<br />
! Result<br />
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|References}}<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center"| [[BIG Star Entertainment Awards]]<br />
| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center"| 18 December 2013<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Most Entertaining Romantic Film<br />
| style="text-align:center" | [[Anand L. Rai]]<br />
| rowspan="3" {{nominated}}<br />
| align="center" rowspan="3" |<ref name=bigst>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefilmyguide.com/big-star-entertainment-award-2013-nomination-and-winners-list/|title=Big Star Entertainment Award 2013|publisher=The Filmy Guide|access-date=1 January 2014|archive-date=2 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141202075725/http://www.thefilmyguide.com/big-star-entertainment-award-2013-nomination-and-winners-list/|url-status=dead}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Most Entertaining Debut Actor - Male<br />
| style="text-align:center" | [[Dhanush]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Most Entertaining Music<br />
| style="text-align:center" | [[A. R. Rahman]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | [[Zee Cine Awards]] || rowspan="12" style="text-align:center" | 14 January 2014 || [[Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role&nbsp;– Female|Best Actor in a Supporting Role– Female]] || style="text-align:center" | [[Swara Bhaskar]]|| rowspan="1" {{won}} || align="center" |<ref>{{cite news |title= Zee Cine Awards 2014: Swara Bhaskar's Award Acceptance Speech |url= http://www.zeecineawards.com/2014/pictures/swara-bhaskars-awards-acceptance-speech.html |date= 14 January 2014 }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="11" style="text-align:center"| [[Screen Awards]]<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Swara Bhaskar<br />
| rowspan="1" {{won}}<br />
| align="center" rowspan="11" |<ref name=cscr>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/20th-annual-screen-awards-2014-the-complete-list-of-nominees/444093-8-66.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108104623/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/20th-annual-screen-awards-2014-the-complete-list-of-nominees/444093-8-66.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 January 2014|title=20th Annual Screen Awards 2014: The complete list of nominees|publisher=IBN Live|access-date=14 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indicine.com/movies/bollywood/screen-awards-2014-winners-full-list/|title=Screen Awards 2014 Winners – Full List|publisher=Indicine|access-date=14 January 2014}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Actor (Popular Choice)<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"| Dhanush<br />
| rowspan="16" {{nominated}}<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Actor (Male)<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male)<br />
| style="text-align:center" | [[Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Actress (Popular Choice)<br />
| style="text-align:center" | [[Sonam Kapoor]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Cinematography<br />
| style="text-align:center" | [[Natarajan Subramaniam]]<br /> Vishal Sinha<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Music<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"| A. R. Rahman<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Background Score<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Costume<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Payal Saluja<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Sound Design<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Arun Nambiar<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Production Design<br />
| style="text-align:center" | [[Wasiq Khan]]<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="6" style="text-align:center"| [[Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Award]]<br />
| rowspan="6" style="text-align:center"| 16 January 2014<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Actor in a Supporting Role<br />
| style="text-align:center" | [[Abhay Deol]]<br />
| align="center" rowspan="6"|<ref name="Guild">{{cite web|title=Nominations for Renault Star Guild Awards 2014|date=16 January 2014|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2014/renault-star-guild-awards-2014-nominees-list-129818.html}}</ref><br />
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| style="text-align:center" | Best Screenplay<br />
|rowspan="3" style="text-align:center"| [[Himanshu Sharma]]<br />
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| style="text-align:center" | Best Story<br />
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| style="text-align:center" | Best Dialogue<br />
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| style="text-align:center" | Best Music<br />
| style="text-align:center" | A. R. Rahman<br />
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| style="text-align:center" | Best Performance in a Comic Role<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Mohammed Zeeshan Ayubb<br />Swara Bhaskar<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center"| [[ETC Bollywood Business|ETC Bollywood Business Awards]]<br />
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center"| 18 January 2014<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Highest Grossing Debut (Male)<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Dhanush<br />
| rowspan="2" {{won}}<br />
| align="center" rowspan="1"|<ref name="etc">{{cite web|title=Full Winners List of Bollywood Business Awards 2013|date=22 January 2014|url=http://www.boxofficedaily.blogspot.in/2014/01/full-winners-list-of-bollywood-business.html?m=1}}</ref><br />
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| rowspan="6" style="text-align:center"| [[59th Filmfare Awards|Filmfare Awards]]<br />
| rowspan="6" style="text-align:center"| 20 January 2014<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Debut (Male)<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Dhanush<br />
| align="center" rowspan="6" |<ref name="59th Idea Filmfare Awards Nominations">{{cite web|title=59th Idea Filmfare Awards Nominations|date=14 January 2014|url=http://www.filmfare.com/news/59th-idea-filmfare-awards-nominations-5138.html}}</ref><ref name="59th Idea Filmfare Awards Winners">{{cite web|title=Filmfare Awards 2014: List of winners|date=25 January 2014|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/filmfare-awards-2014-list-of-winners-475177|publisher=NDTV|access-date=25 January 2014|archive-date=25 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140125010917/http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/filmfare-awards-2014-list-of-winners-475177|url-status=dead}}</ref><br />
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| style="text-align:center" | Best Director<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Anand L. Rai<br />
| rowspan="9" {{nominated}}<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Film<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Anand L. Rai <br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female)<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Sonam Kapoor<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Swara Bhaskar<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Music<br />
| style="text-align:center" | A. R. Rahman<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="4" style="text-align:center"| Global Indian Music Awards (GiMA)<br />
| rowspan="4" style="text-align:center"| 20 January 2014<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Engineer (Film Album)<br />
| style="text-align:center" | R. Nitish Kumar<br />
| align="center" rowspan="4" |<ref name="GIMA">{{cite web|title=FILM MUSIC NOMINEES|date=18 January 2014|url=http://www.gima.co.in/2014_film_nominees.php|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140208053318/http://gima.co.in/2014_film_nominees.php|archive-date=8 February 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Background Score<br />
|rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"| A. R. Rahman<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Film Album<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Playback Singer (Female)<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Shreya Ghoshal <br />{{small|(for the song "Banarasiya")}}<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"| [[International Indian Film Academy Awards]]<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"| 26 April 2014<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Actress In A Supporting Role<br />
| style="text-align:center" | [[Swara Bhaskar]]<br />
| rowspan="1" {{nominated}} <br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Male Debutant Star<br />
| style="text-align:center" | [[Dhanush]]<br />
| rowspan="1" {{won}}<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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==Sequel==<br />
On June 21, 2023, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of ''Raanjhanaa'', a standalone sequel, titled ''Tere Ishk Mein'', was announced via a teaser, which featured [[Dhanush]] returning in the lead role. Initially conceived as an original film, it was later re-designed as a sequel to ''Raanjhanaa'', due to both films having similar themes. The film is set to release in 2024.<br />
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{{Infobox film<br />
| name = Raanjhanaa<br />
| image = Raanjhanaafilmposter.jpg<br />
| alt = <br />
| caption = Theatrical release poster<br />
| director = [[Aanand L. Rai]]<br />
| producer = [[Krishika Lulla]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Jaya-Bachchan-s-performance-in-Guddi-inspired-me-Sonam-Kapoor/Article1-1018205.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130304204730/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Jaya-Bachchan-s-performance-in-Guddi-inspired-me-Sonam-Kapoor/Article1-1018205.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 March 2013|title=Jaya Bachchan's performance in Guddi inspired me: Sonam Kapoor|author=Dibyojyoti Baksi|work = [[Hindustan Times]]|access-date= 1 March 2013}}</ref><br />Aanand L. Rai<br />
| writer = [[Himanshu Sharma]]<br />
| starring = {{ubl|[[Dhanush]]|[[Sonam Kapoor]]|[[Abhay Deol]]}}<br />
| music = [[A. R. Rahman]]<br />
| cinematography = [[Natarajan Subramaniam]]<br />[[Vishal Sinha]]<br />
| editing = [[Amitabh Shukla]]<br />
| studio = [[Colour Yellow Productions]]<br />
| distributor = [[Eros International]]<br />
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2013|6|21}}<br />
| runtime = 146 minutes<ref name="BOI Report"/><br />
| country = <br />
| language = [[Hindi]]<br />
| budget = {{INR}}36 crore<ref name="BOI Report">{{cite web|url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=1287|title=Raanjhanaa|publisher=[[Box Office India]]}}</ref><br />
| gross = {{Estimation}}<!--Per WT:ICTF consensus--> {{INR}}94 crore<ref name="BOI Report"/><br />
}}<br />
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'''''Raanjhanaa''''' ({{translation|Beloved one}}) is a 2013 Indian [[Hindi]]-language [[romantic drama film]] directed by [[Aanand L. Rai]] and written by [[Himanshu Sharma]]. The film is produced by [[Krishika Lulla]] under the banner of [[Eros International]]. It stars [[Dhanush]], [[Sonam Kapoor]], [[Abhay Deol]], [[Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub]] and [[Swara Bhaskar]]. It marks the Hindi film debut for Dhanush.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/news/2012/dhanush-romance-sonam-kapoor-050312.html | title = Dhanush to romance Sonam Kapoor|work = One India Entertainment | date=5 March 2012 |access-date=20 September 2012}}</ref> The film was released on 21 June 2013 worldwide,<ref name=dor/> while the Tamil version titled ''Ambikapathy''<ref>{{cite web | url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-08/news-interviews/39115921_1_raanjhanaa-tamil-version-dhanush | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130605212243/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-08/news-interviews/39115921_1_raanjhanaa-tamil-version-dhanush | url-status=dead | archive-date=5 June 2013 | work=[[The Times of India]] | title=Raanjhanaa becomes Ambikapathy in Tamil | access-date=9 May 2013}}</ref> was released a week later.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/ambikapathy-release-postponed-news-tamil-ngokA2ffegd.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130619003331/http://www.sify.com/movies/ambikapathy-release-postponed-news-tamil-ngokA2ffegd.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 June 2013 | title = 'Ambikapathy' release postponed|work =Sify | date=14 June 2013|access-date=14 June 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office-collections/ |title=Archived copy |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=28 June 2013 |archive-date=23 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130723010502/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/trade/top5/id/977/date/2013-06-28 |url-status=live }}</ref><br />
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The background score and songs were composed by [[A. R. Rahman]] and the lyrics of the tracks were penned by [[Irshad Kamil]].<ref name="1st Week">{{cite web|url= http://www.boxofficecapsule.com/collection/1st-Week-Box-Office-Collection-Of-RAANJHANAA-1489|title=RAANJHANAA Crosses 64 Cr Net In Six Days|publisher=Box Office Capsule|access-date= 28 June 2013}}</ref> The film was released theatrically on 21 June 2013.<ref name="BOI Report" /> A standalone sequel, titled ''Tere Ishk Mein'', is set to release in 2024.<br />
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==Plot==<br />
Kundan Shankar is the only son of [[Tamils|Tamil]] [[Hindu]] [[Brahmin]] parents settled in [[Varanasi]]. While collecting donations at his teacher's house for [[Dussehra]] when he was a child, he sees Zoya, a [[Muslim]] girl praying in the adjacent room. He immediately falls in love with her and for years would attempt to talk to her or flirt with her, while not even knowing her name. Zoya slaps him multiple times, before getting quite fond of him and finally telling him her name. She asks him to meet her in private, and when they do she finds out that Kundan is from a Hindu Brahmin family. She starts to avoid him on purpose as her family is very orthodox, and she knows for sure that her relationship with Kundan would go nowhere. Zoya's family figures out that she likes a Hindu boy, and decide to send her away to [[Aligarh]] for further studies. After she leaves, Kundan tries to get on her family's good side by helping them with chores around their house. Zoya gets into [[Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi]] and starts making new friends, falling for student leader Akram Zaidi.<br />
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Eight years later, Zoya comes back home to Varanasi. Kundan cannot contain his excitement, but Zoya barely remembers him. He asks her to be with him but she declines and tells him about her relationship with Akram. She asks Kundan to help convince her family about marrying Akram, and Kundan eventually agrees to get her wedding arranged. He promises Zoya that he will also marry someone on the day of her wedding and forget all about her, and goes straight to his childhood friend Bindiya, who has had a crush on him since they were kids.<br />
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On the day of Zoya's wedding, Kundan finds out that Akram is a [[Sikh]] and his real name is Jasjeet Singh Shergill reality. Enraged, Kundan and Zoya had used him and Kundan's religious differences to convince Kundan that she could not marry him. He crashes their wedding ceremony and tells Zoya's parents the truth about Jasjeet. He finds out soon after that Zoya tried to commit suicide, and Jasjeet was beaten up by Zoya's relatives for lying. At the hospital, Jasjeet tells Kundan that it was Zoya's idea for him to pretend to be a Muslim so he could marry her, a plan he knew he should not have agreed to. While with Jasjeet, Kundan forgets about his own wedding ceremony with Bindiya and is too late when he finally returns. Hurt and angry, Kundan's family disowns him. Jasjeet's parents take him back to their village, and Kundan tries to redeem himself with Zoya by taking her there with him. There, he is devastated to find out that Jasjeet died from his injuries, and he realises that his one-sided love for Zoya resulted in an innocent man's death.<br />
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Now homeless, Kundan begins visiting other religious places around the country and volunteering in their activities to atone for his sins. On one of these visits, a man advises him to do the right thing instead of running away. This motivates Kundan to find Zoya, who is back at her university spearheading Jasjeet's political party, the All India Citizen Party (AICP). Kundan joins the party, bringing them snacks and tidying up after them, to get Zoya's attention. Over time, he becomes popular with the party due to his simple wit and charm. They are also impressed when Kundan helps them negotiate tough situations with his intelligence. However, Zoya holds a grudge that the person who is responsible for Jasjeet's death is now taking his place. She tries to instigate party members against Kundan but Jasjeet's sister Rashmi suggests that they must continue with Kundan, as he is the best choice for fulfilling Jasjeet's vision, and apparently the party's last hope too.<br />
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Kundan, however, only wants Zoya to forgive him. The Chief Minister tells Zoya that she must get revenge on Kundan. To get back Jasjeet's position, she tells Zoya to let Kundan get injured as he delivers his campaign speech. Zoya seems brainwashed by this plan and as the Chief Minister desired, Kundan is hurt badly and sent to the ICU, thus fulfilling Zoya's revenge.<br />
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At a press meet, the Chief Minister denies having any hand in the blast that hurt Kundan. However, Zoya steps forward and reveals that the plan was plotted by her and the Chief Minister and that she is prepared to go to prison for this. Zoya then finds out that Kundan was aware of the plot and still lets himself be injured. Shocked, she rushes to the hospital to be with him.<br />
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In a final voiceover, a dying Kundan wonders about letting go. He says he might have the desire to live again if Zoya called out to him, but then again, everything has become so tiring and he would rather let go and rest, a [[euphemism]] for dying. He says that he can be born again and again in the same [[Varanasi]], fall in love with a girl like Zoya again, and be lovelorn again in her thoughts.<br />
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==Cast==<br />
{{cast listing|<br />
*[[Dhanush]] as Kundan Shankar<br />
*[[Sonam Kapoor]] as Zoya Haider<br />
*[[Abhay Deol]] as Akram Zaidi / Jasjeet Singh Shergill<br />
*[[Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub]] as Murari Gupta<br />
*[[Swara Bhaskar]] as Bindiya Tripathi <br />
*[[Ishwak Singh]] as Shahid, a doctor and Zoya's prospective groom<br />
*[[Shilpi Marwaha]] as Rashmi Shergill, Jasjeet's sister<br />
* Suraj Singh as Anand<br />
* [[Kumud Mishra]] as Inzamaam Qalab-E-Haider a.k.a. Guruji, Zoya's father<br />
* Deepika Amin as Zoya's mother <br />
* Urmillla Sharma as Kundan's mother<br />
*[[Vipin Sharma]] as Shivraman Shankar, Kundan's father<br />
* Rahul Chauhan as Inspector Ashok Tripathi, Bindiya's father<br />
* Reena Kumar as Bindiya's mother<br />
* Tejpal Singh as Ishar Singh Shergill, Jasjeet and Rashmi's father <br />
* Dimple as Jasjeet and Rashmi's mother<br />
* Naman Jain as young Kundan Shankar<br />
* [[Saniya Anklesaria]] as young Zoya Haider<br />
* Payal Bhojwani as young Bindiya Tripathi<br />
* Ansh as young Murari Gupta<br />
* Sujata Kumar as Chief Minister<br />
* [[Arvind Gaur]] as Guptaji<br />
* Shailendra Singh as Guptaji's secretary<br />
* Shivi as Shivi<br />
* Amarnath Sharma as Junait <br />
* Rahul Tanwar as Acchan<br />
* Uptal Jha as police inspector<br />
* Nisha Jindal as a student of JNU<br />
* Mannveer Choudharry as a student of JNU<br />
* Ginny Singh as a JNU activist<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.indianexpress.com/news/being-the-change/1139871/| title = Being the Change| work = the Indian Express|author= Suanshu Khurana| date= 10 July 2013|access-date= 11 July 2013}}</ref><br />
}}<br />
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==Production==<br />
===Development===<br />
In late 2011, [[Shahid Kapoor]] and [[Sonakshi Sinha]] were signed as the lead pair for the film. Apparently, they dropped out of the project because of [[Prabhudeva]]'s next [[R... Rajkumar]] . In late January 2012, actor [[Dhanush]], making his Bollywood debut, signed onto the film<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/dhanush-signed-for-hindi-film-raanjhnaa/223772-8-66.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120127053941/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/dhanush-signed-for-hindi-film-raanjhnaa/223772-8-66.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=27 January 2012 | title = Dhanush signed for Hindi film 'Raanjhnaa' | work = IBN Live| date=24 January 2012 |access-date=20 September 2012}}</ref> for the character of Kundan. The actor reportedly underwent training for fluency in Hindi language to obtain the role. Actress [[Sonam Kapoor]] was signed on for the role of the female lead after March 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-07/news-interviews/31131733_1_sonam-kapoor-aishwarya-dhanush-dates |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201195604/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-07/news-interviews/31131733_1_sonam-kapoor-aishwarya-dhanush-dates |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 February 2014 | title = Will Sonam Kapoor have the dates for Dhanush? | date=7 March 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=7 June 2012}}</ref> In April 2012, the actress and the director visited the JNU Campus of Delhi for the former to imbibe more for her role. [[Sonam Kapoor]] also attended acting workshops with prominent theatre director [[Arvind Gaur]] to learn the nuances of street theatre.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-08/news-interviews/31305216_1_sonam-kapoor-jnu-student-theatre-group|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20131231000340/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-08/news-interviews/31305216_1_sonam-kapoor-jnu-student-theatre-group|url-status= dead|archive-date= 31 December 2013| title = Sonam Kapoor braves Delhi's heat!| date= 8 April 2012 |work= [[The Times of India]]|access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> The director chose to cast actors who could also play younger versions of themselves. In an interview the director stated the film was an intense love story, and its characters would travel to [[Delhi]], [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] and [[Chennai]], and that actor [[Abhay Deol]] would be seen in a special appearance in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-27/news-interviews/33424090_1_raanjhnaa-dhanush-sonam-kapoor |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130428101325/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-08-27/news-interviews/33424090_1_raanjhnaa-dhanush-sonam-kapoor |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 April 2013 | title = Sonam, Dhanush to play younger lovers in 'Raanjhnaa'| author=Subhash K Jha| date=27 August 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=20 September 2012}}</ref> Urmila Sharma, well known for her Hindi TV serial roles was signed to play the character of Kundan's mother in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-14/tv/33843068_1_kolaveri-di-dhanush-raanjhnaa |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201195607/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-14/tv/33843068_1_kolaveri-di-dhanush-raanjhnaa |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 February 2014 | title = Urmila Sharma to share screen space with Dhanush |author=Tejashree Bhopatkar| date=14 September 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=20 September 2012}}</ref> Initially, [[Aditi Rao Hydari]] was supposed to play the role of Kundan's childhood friend but she opted out due to lack of availability, being replaced by [[Swara Bhaskar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2012/sep/260912-Real-reason-behind-Aditi-Raos-exit-from-Raanjhnaa.htm | title = Real reason behind Aditi Rao's exit from 'Raanjhnaa'| author=Kunal M Shah|work = Mid-Day | date=26 September 2012 |access-date=4 October 2012}}</ref><br />
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===Characters===<br />
Actor [[Dhanush]] plays the character Kundan who has a deep passion for his city [[Banaras]] and Zoya. It depicts him a young boy and a teen who turns into a sensitive adult. Sonam Kapoor quoted her character as, “'Zoya' is childlike and unpredictable. She can be cold and at the same time, objective. She has every quality that makes her desirable to a man." In an interview, Kapoor revealed that for playing the role of a school girl in the film, she drew inspiration from the character [[Jaya Bachchan]] played in the 1971 film ''[[Guddi (1971 film)|Guddi]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-25/news-interviews/39502527_1_raanjhanaa-sonam-kapoor-anand-l|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130609070317/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-25/news-interviews/39502527_1_raanjhanaa-sonam-kapoor-anand-l|url-status=dead|archive-date=9 June 2013|title ='Guddi' inspired Sonam for 'Raanjhanaa'| date=25 May 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=26 May 2013}}</ref> Actor [[Abhay Deol]] as Akram plays a secure yet confident university student, socialist and a budding politician.<ref name=charmore>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Raanjhanaa-A-tale-of-undying-love/articleshow/20630160.cms| title ='Raanjhanaa': A tale of undying love|author=Parag Maniar|work=Times of India|date=18 June 2013|access-date=18 June 2013}}</ref><br />
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===Filming===<br />
After main casting announcements, filming was substantially delayed; the reason was speculated to be composer [[A. R. Rahman]]'s music being denied outright by the film director.<ref name="Tag.One">{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-04/news-and-interviews/32524825_1_rahman-delay-sonam-kapoor |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103084851/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-07-04/news-and-interviews/32524825_1_rahman-delay-sonam-kapoor |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 January 2013 | title = Rahman not behind my film's delay, says Anand Rai| author = Jyothi Prabhakar| date=4 July 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=20 September 2012}}</ref> Filming officially began in [[Varanasi]], India in early September 2012 and continued for 40 days in and around the city. As per reports, the leading duo were also seen playing the role of 17-year-old teenagers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/first-look-sonam-kapoor-dhanush-in-raanjhanaa/289245-8-161.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120909185517/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/first-look-sonam-kapoor-dhanush-in-raanjhanaa/289245-8-161.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 September 2012 | title = First Look: Sonam Kapoor, Dhanush turn school kids for 'Raanjhanaa'| publisher = IBN Live | date=7 September 2012 |access-date=20 September 2012}}</ref> In mid-September 2012, the schedule of filming was put on hold as actor [[Dhanush]] fell ill on the sets in Varanasi.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/sep-12-03/dhanush-raanjhnaa-19-09-12.html | title = Dhanush under the weather|work = Behindwoods | date=19 September 2012 |access-date=20 September 2012}}</ref> While filming in October 2012, the actor injured his shoulder during the filming of an action sequence for his Tamil outing ''[[Maryan (film)|Maryan]]''. The consequences led to the scheduled shooting of dance sequences to be postponed and were shot in Varanasi on 19 December 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-19/news-interviews/35911956_1_final-schedule-raanjhnaa-kolaveri |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203102704/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-19/news-interviews/35911956_1_final-schedule-raanjhnaa-kolaveri |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 February 2014 | title = Sonam, Abhay shoots for Raanjhnaa in Delhi|date=19 December 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=22 December 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-25/news-interviews/34728701_1_raanjhnaa-dhanush-kolaveri |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130103135719/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-10-25/news-interviews/34728701_1_raanjhnaa-dhanush-kolaveri |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 January 2013 | title = Dhanush stalls 'Raanjhnaa' shoot|author=Subhash K Jha (for [[Mumbai Mirror]])| date=25 October 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=27 October 2012}}</ref> On 4 November 2012, Sonam Kapoor and Abhay Deol shot the song "Tu Mun Shudi" at [[India Gate]], [[Delhi]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-04/news-interviews/34892737_1_raanjhnaa-abhay-deol-sonam-kapoor |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130126110304/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-11-04/news-interviews/34892737_1_raanjhnaa-abhay-deol-sonam-kapoor |url-status=dead |archive-date=26 January 2013 | title = Sonam, Abhay shoots for Raanjhnaa in Delhi|author=Ranjit Kumar | date=4 November 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=22 December 2012}}</ref> and their dialogue scenes were shot at the [[Indian Institute of Mass Communication]] campus in Delhi by early December 2012. Permission to shoot inside was denied to the director by the college authorities. So, the unit shot some scenes in Amity International School, Noida. To avoid footage leaks, over a hundred potential crew members were made present at the filming venue. Certain filming was also done in [[Gurgaon]] and [[Faridabad]].<ref name=tag.three>{{cite web|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/movies/sonam-abhay-shoot-for-raanjhnaa-in-delhi_122837.htm| title = Sonam, Abhay shoot for 'Raanjhnaa' in Delhi |work = [[Zee News]] |date=16 November 2012|access-date=11 December 2012}}</ref> The title track of the film was shot on 27 December 2012.<ref name=dor>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/it-is-raining-in-dhanushs-heart-thanks-to-arrahman-ar-rahman-dhanush-27-12-12.html | title = It is raining in Dhanush's heart thanks to A.R. Rahman|work = Behindwoods | date=27 December 2012 |access-date=27 December 2012}}</ref> The final schedule of filming began in [[Delhi]] on 7 January 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Dhanush-freezes-in-Delhi-for-Raanjhnaa/articleshow/17935941.cms | title = Dhanush freezes in Delhi for Raanjhnaa|author=Shiva Prasad |work =Times of India| date=8 January 2013 |access-date=8 January 2013}}</ref> In March 2013, the film's crew shot several scenes at the [[Pataudi Palace]] in Haryana over two days.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Sonam-Kapoor-s-Raanjhana-to-be-shot-in-Pataudi-palace/Article1-1026270.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130314181956/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Sonam-Kapoor-s-Raanjhana-to-be-shot-in-Pataudi-palace/Article1-1026270.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 March 2013|title = Sonam Kapoor's Raanjhana to be shot in Pataudi palace|author=Dibyojyoti Baksi |work =[[Hindustan Times]]| date=14 March 2013 |access-date=19 April 2013}}</ref><br />
After the completion of writing work, Actress Sonam Kapoor required the dialogue in Devnagri, hence "Sanjay Bhardwaj" (Dev) appointed to do the said job for her.<br />
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==Soundtrack==<br />
{{Main|Raanjhanaa (soundtrack)}}<br />
The music and the background score for the film was composed by A. R. Rahman. The soundtrack's original version has lyrics penned by [[Irshad Kamil]] whereas the Tamil version by [[Vairamuthu]]. In an interview with ''[[Hindustan Times]]'', Rahman stated that he had emphasised the [[Indian folk music|folk-classical]] genre as the film brings out a fascination for [[Benaras]] through the music<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/I-never-miss-an-opportunity-to-make-music-AR-Rahman/Article1-936913.aspx|title=I never miss an opportunity to make music: AR Rahman|author=Nirmika Singh|work=Hindustan Times|date=28 September 2012|access-date=28 September 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120929055154/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/I-never-miss-an-opportunity-to-make-music-AR-Rahman/Article1-936913.aspx|archive-date=29 September 2012|df=dmy-all}}</ref> and hence, most of the songs are character-driven. In all, the soundtrack album has nine original tracks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Music/It-is-good-time-to-be-part-of-the-industry-AR-Rahman/Article1-1066588.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130528035558/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Music/It-is-good-time-to-be-part-of-the-industry-AR-Rahman/Article1-1066588.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=28 May 2013| title =It is good time to be part of the industry: A R Rahman|author=Nirmika Singh| work =Hindustan Times| date=27 May 2013 |access-date=27 May 2013}}</ref> The original version of the soundtrack was released on the co-branded record labels [[Sony Music India|Sony Music]] and [[Eros Music]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/announcements/sony-music-eros-intl-come-together-for-musicraanjhanaa_861375.html| title = Sony Music, EROS Int'l come together for music of Raanjhanaa | work = [[CNBC-TV18]] |access-date=29 April 2013}}</ref> on 27 May 2013 and the Tamil version on 17 June 2013.<br />
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==Marketing==<br />
On 10 May 2013, a grand event was held at a set resembling [[Varanasi]] at Film City in [[Goregaon]], [[Mumbai]]. The lead actors made their entry riding a chariot and performed the title track of the film. The producer stated that the event was promoted in Banarasi style so as to represent the essence of the film and its setting.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/bollywood/sonam-dhanush-promote-raanjhanaa-in-mumbai-watch-pics--7682.html| title=Sonam, Dhanush promote Raanjhanaa in Mumbai |work =India TV| date=11 May 2013|access-date=26 May 2013}}</ref> The film's music was promoted at the [[Radio Mirchi|Radio Mirchi Studios]] in Mumbai on 27 May 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/dhanush-hopes-to-get-recognised-as-an-actor-after-raanjhanaa/1129728/| title=Dhanush hopes to get recognised as an actor after Raanjhanaa |work =The Indian Express| date=14 June 2013|access-date=17 June 2013}}</ref> Dressed in typical South Indian attire, Dhanush and Sonam Kapoor promoted the Tamil version, ''Ambikapathy'' in [[Chennai]]. The leading duo also promoted the film in [[Mumbai]], [[Delhi]], [[Ahmedabad]], [[Lucknow]] and [[Jaipur]] from mid-May to June 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-pix-sonam-kapoor-dhanush-take-raanjhanaa-around-the-country/20130621.htm#3| title=Working their charm on Chennai|work =Rediff| date=21 June 2013|access-date=22 June 2013}}</ref><br />
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==Release==<br />
The first look of the characters in the film was revealed as a poster with no credits and film name on the day of [[Holi]] 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-28/first-look/38098883_1_love-story-raanjhanaa-dhanush|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130704020931/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-28/first-look/38098883_1_love-story-raanjhanaa-dhanush|url-status=dead|archive-date=4 July 2013| title = Raanjhanaa – TOI Film Profile | date=22 April 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=23 April 2013}}</ref><ref name=fl/> The first theatrical trailer was released on 24 April 2013.<ref name=fl>{{cite web|url=http://www.asianage.com/bollywood/raanjhanaa-s-real-romance-764| title = Raanjhanaa's real romance| author=Joginder Tuteja|work = [[The Asian Age]]| date=23 April 2013 |access-date=23 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/a-midnight-release-for-dhanush-dhanush-raanjhnaa-22-04-13.html | title = A midnight release for Dhanush| work = Behindwoods| date=22 April 2013 |access-date=23 April 2013}}</ref> The Hindi version of the film released worldwide on 21 June 2013 with the estimated number of release screens being 1,000. The film opened to an occupancy of 50–55%, the highest compared to other Bollywood films that released on the same date.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5782&nCat=| title =Shorcut Romeo And Enemmy Dull Raanjhanaa Better But Low| work =Box Office India| date=21 June 2013 |access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref><br />
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== Critical reception ==<br />
The film received positive response from the critics who praised the writing, direction, performances, cinematography and soundtrack although the second half received some criticism.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/raanjhanaa-collects-rs-21-crore-in-first-three-days/1133068/|title=Raanjhanaa collects Rs 21 crore in first three days - Indian Express|website=archive.indianexpress.com|access-date=2020-04-28}}</ref> Critic [[Komal Nahta]] responded positively and said, "On the whole, Raanjhanaa is an interesting, entertaining and a fairly different love story. It is like heady wine and its effect will only grow." [[Rajeev Masand]] of ''[[CNN-IBN]]'' wrote, "For its immensely entertaining first half, a winning score by AR Rahman, but most of all for Dhanush, this is a film that's worth your time. I'm going with three out of five for Raanjhanaa. It's not perfect, but it'll do."<ref>{{cite web|title=Bleeding heart|url=http://www.rajeevmasand.com/reviews/our-films/bleeding-heart/|publisher=rajeevmasand.com|date=21 June 2013|access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> Resham Sengar of ''[[Zee News]]'' gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and summarised "''Raanjhanaa'' is a love story that does not fall within the confines of a clichéd Bollywood romance."<ref>{{cite web|title='Raanjhanaa' review: Here arrives a romantic hero of a rare breed – Dhanush!|url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/bollywood/raanjhanaa-review-here-arrives-a-romantic-hero-of-a-rare-breed-dhanush_137296.htm|work =Zee News| date=21 June 2013|access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> [[Taran Adarsh]] of ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' gave the film 3.5 out of 5 and stated, "On the whole, ''Raanjhanaa'' encompasses romance and myriad emotions most wonderfully, besides bravura performances and a popular musical score from the maestro." Adarsh also called it "a film that touches the core of your heart" and said it was "definitely worthy of a watch".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/549839|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130105090532/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/549839|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 January 2013| title = Raanjhanaa| work =[[Bollywood Hungama]]| date=20 June 2013 |access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> At ''[[NDTV]]'', Saibal Chatterjee gave it 3.5/5 and opined in the review, "The film defies the expectations of the audience at several crucial junctures and holds out absolutely no apologies for springing abrupt surprises. A love story with a huge difference that benefits no end from a clutch of exceptional performances."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/raanjhanaa-movie-review-827|title=Raanjhanaa movie review|work=NDTV|date=21 June 2013|access-date=21 June 2013|archive-date=2 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170402164940/http://movies.ndtv.com/movie-reviews/raanjhanaa-movie-review-827|url-status=dead}}</ref> Sukanya Verma of [[Rediff|''Rediff Movies'']] gave 3 out of 5 stars and claimed, "Raanjhanaa isn't easy viewing. Kundan and Zoya aren't easily likeable. They have flaws. They make mistakes. Blunders, really but Rai shows them for what they are; he never paints a pretty picture. And this brutal honesty coupled with a commanding Dhanush is what works."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-raanjhanaa-shines-with-dhanush-and-ar-rahman-s-score/20130621.htm| title =Review: Raanjhanaa shines with Dhanush and Rahman's score| work =Rediff| date=21 June 2013 |access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> Meena Iyer of ''[[The Times of India]]'' claimed, "Raanjhanaa is a love story that has a Shakespearean touch and is mounted on a lavish scale". She noted, "You may not like this film if you cannot digest brooding love stories", and gave it 3.5 out of 5.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Raanjhanna/movie-review/20662406.cms| title =Raanjhanna|work =The Times of India| date=21 June 2013 |access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> Kaushik Rmesh of ''Planet Bollywood'' gave the film an 8 on 10 and summarised, "A realistic romance that brims with impressive elements (including and especially the enchanting music), Raanjhanaa is surely a winner at the end and must be watched for its unconventional handling and freshness". [[Anupama Chopra]] of [[Hindustan Times]] gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars and said, "The dialogues by Himanshu Sharma are the highlight of the film. The lines are pithy, earthy and wonderfully funny. Snaking his camera through the streets of Benares, director Aanand L Rai creates an intimate and lived milieu. AR Rahman’s music, especially the gorgeous Tum Tak, layers the narrative further."<ref>{{cite web |title=Anupama Chopra's review: Raanjhanaa |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/anupama-chopra-s-review-raanjhanaa/story-YtgjIVJN4ofceEzlI0giYP.html|first=Anupama |last=Chopra |publisher=Hindustan Times |date=24 June 2013}}{{Rating|3.5|5}}</ref><br />
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Nabanita of [[Oneindia.in|One India]] gave the film 3.5 out of 5 and wrote, "Raanjhanaa works, and yes, the movie has maximum possibilities to strike the right chords amongst the audience, only and only because of Dhanush and his heart-touching performance."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/reviews/2013/raanjhanaa-movie-review-112529.html| title =Raanjhanaa Movie Review: Dhanush gets his Hindi right| work =One India| date=20 June 2013 |access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> Rachit Gupta of ''[[Filmfare]]'' called the film a "great love story" and concluded, "Grab a ticket, clutch the hand of your loved one and go fall in love. This time with great cinema".<ref>{{cite web|title=Raanjhanaa Movie Review |url=http://www.filmfare.com/reviews/movie-review-raanjhanaa-3492.html|date=21 June 2013|access-date=23 June 2013}}</ref> Critics at Indicine gave a score of 65 out of 100 and summarised, "The intentions of Aanand L Rai seem genuine. He wants to show us the world where he grew up in, wants to romanticize the feeling of nostalgia and unrequited love."<ref name=indcinnmre>{{cite web|title=Raanjhanaa Review|url=http://www.indicine.com/bollywood/raanjhanaa/reviews/|work=Indicine|date=21 June 2013|access-date=21 June 2013|archive-date=27 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130627005352/http://www.indicine.com/bollywood/raanjhanaa/reviews|url-status=dead}}</ref> Tushar Joshi writes for ''[[Daily News and Analysis|DNA India]]'', "Raanjhanaa works because of Dhanush's ability to make you believe in his love for Zoya. You might not agree with his approach, but deep down you cheer and root for him each time Zoya plants a slap on his face."<ref name=fewcrt>{{cite web|title=Critics' review Raanjhanaa: watch it for performances, first half|url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Critics-review-Raanjhanaa-watch-it-for-performances-first-half/Article1-1080116.aspx|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621184526/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Critics-review-Raanjhanaa-watch-it-for-performances-first-half/Article1-1080116.aspx|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 June 2013|work =Hindustan Times|date=21 June 2013|access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> At ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'', Khalid Mohamed mentioned, "Raanjhanaa: Playing ping pong with love", and gave it three stars out of five.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/130621/entertainment-movie-reviews/article/raanjhanaa-review-playing-ping-pong-love|title=Raanjhanaa: Playing ping pong with love|work=Deccan Chronicle|date=21 June 2013|access-date=21 June 2013|archive-date=21 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621235231/http://deccanchronicle.com/130621/entertainment-movie-reviews/article/raanjhanaa-review-playing-ping-pong-love|url-status=dead}}</ref> ''[[India Today]]'' rated the film 3/5 and judged, "Raanjhanaa harks back to the way Bollywood used to make love stories once upon a time. With some imagination, the effect would have been nostalgic, too."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/movie-review-raanjhanaa/1/284653.html"| title =Raanjhanaa Review| work =[[India Today]]| date=21 June 2013 |access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> Shubha Shetty Saha of ''Mid-Day'' assigned 3.5/5 to the film and praised actor [[Dhanush]] and stated, "And then the second half is when the pace dips, the sincerity of the storyline gets somewhat hazy and the film gets wee bit disappointing. An absolutely believable one-sided romance takes a slightly deceptive political drama twist and I am not sure if that is what you wanted it to be. It is unpredictable, yes, but not in a great, believable way."<ref name=indcinnmre/> At ''[[Mumbai Mirror]]'', [[Karan Anshuman]] pointed, "Raanjhanaa flows like good poetry. It is arguably the best love story of the year so far, the kind of film others in the genre should aspire.".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/entertainment/bollywood/Film-review-Raanjhanaa/articleshow/20700732.cms| title =Raanjhanaa : Film Review|work=Mumbai Mirror| date=21 June 2013 |access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref><br />
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On the contrary to above, critic Mayank Shekhar wrote, "His ([[Dhanush]]) character is supposed to be gifted with great inter-personal skills. It doesn't quite show."<ref name=fewcrt/> Shubhra Gupta of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' gave it 2.5 out of 5 and mentioned, "Raanjhanaa is a film which is all of a piece in its engaging first half, and a good Bollywood launchpad for Dhanush. Makes me want to see what he will do in his second pass."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/review-of-raanjhanaa-dhanush-plays-a-perfect-lover/1132068/0| title =Raanjhanaa Review| work =The Indian Express| date=21 June 2013 |access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> At ''[[Emirates 24/7]]'', Sneha May Francis said, "While music maestro AR Rahman tunes the track, and leaves us occasionally cheerful, the moments are far too few to erase the horrid after effects of this movie."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emirates247.com/entertainment/films-music/review-dhanush-s-bollywood-take-off-raanjhanaa-is-a-terribly-one-sided-affair-2013-06-20-1.511289| title =Review: Dhanush's Bollywood take-off 'Raanjhanaa' is a terribly one-sided affair| work =Emirates 24/7| date=20 June 2013 |access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> Critic Manohar Basu at [[Koimoi]] stated, "However a sluggish screenplay and lurching script makes Raanjhanaa a half baked effort and hence gets a 3/5 from me."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.koimoi.com/reviews/raanjhanaa-review/| title =Raanjhanaa Review| work =koimoi.com| date=20 June 2013 |access-date=21 June 2013}}</ref> [[Sudhish Kamath]] of ''[[The Hindu]]'' concluded, "A dream debut for Dhanush even if the film gets stuck in its messy political subtext that kills the romance."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/raanjhanaa-between-the-head-and-the-heart/article4840586.ece| title =Raanjhanaa: Between the head and the heart| work =The Hindu| date=22 June 2013 |access-date=22 June 2013| last1 =Kamath| first1 =Sudhish}}</ref><br />
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At ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'', Lisa Tsering left the film unrated and asserted, "The fact that the film marks the Hindi-language debut of South Indian star and YouTube superstar Dhanush is bound to draw interest at the box office, though Rai's firm refusal to play by the rules of the typical Bollywood love story may make it hard to sustain momentum."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/raanjhanaa-film-review-573471| title =Raanjhanaa: Film Review| work =The Hollywood Reporter| date=21 June 2013 |access-date=22 June 2013}}</ref><br />
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===Controversy===<br />
The [[Central Board of Film Censors|Central Board of Film Censors (CFBC)]] banned the film before its scheduled release in Pakistan. Chief executive officer of IMGC Global Entertainment Amjad Rasheed, the importer of ''Raanjhanaa'', revealed that he received a letter from the CBFC with directives to shelve the film's release which stated that the film portrays an inapt image of a [[Muslim]] girl (played by Sonam Kapoor) falling in love with a [[Hindu]] man and having an affair with him.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Pakistan-Film-Censor-Board-has-banned-Raanjhanaa/articleshow/20894237.cms| title =Pakistan Film Censor Board has banned "Raanjhanaa"|work =The Times of India| date=4 July 2013|access-date=4 July 2013}}</ref><br />
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==Box office==<br />
===Domestic===<br />
The first-day collection was estimated at {{INRConvert|81.5|m}}.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5783&nCat=| title =Raanjhanaa Picks Up And Heads for a Decent First Day| work =Box Office India|access-date=22 June 2013}}</ref> The film performed well at multiplexes outside the metros in places like [[Indore]], [[Kanpur]], [[Banaras]], regions of [[Central Provinces and Berar|CP Berar]], [[Central India]] and states like [[Uttar Pradesh]], Bihar and [[Rajasthan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5785&nCat=| title =Raanjhanaa Picks Up Fukrey Excellent 8th Day|work =Box Office India|access-date=22 June 2013}}</ref> On its opening day, it grossed more than 500,000 in the city of [[Lucknow]] itself.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5787&nCat=|title =Shortcut Romeo Is Mega Disaster| work =Box Office India|access-date=22 June 2013}}</ref> On Saturday, a day just after release, collections rose to {{INRConvert|68.0|m}}. The film had a growth rate of 40–45%,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5788&nCat=| title =Ranjhanaa Has Good Growth on Saturday| work =Box Office India|access-date=23 June 2013}}</ref> making its total first weekend collection {{INRConvert|201|m}}.<ref name="1st Weekend">{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficecapsule.com/collection/1st-Weekend-Box-Office-Collection-Of-RAANJHANAA-1474|title=RAANJHANAA Finishes Weekend Big|publisher=Box Office Capsule|access-date= 23 June 2013}}</ref> Within a week of its release, its gross surpassed {{INRConvert|340|m}} and [[Box Office India]] declared it a "Hit".<ref name=oneweek>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5803&nCat=| title =Raanjhanaa Is A HIT| work =Box Office India|access-date=28 June 2013}}</ref> After two weeks of release, the film had collected {{INRConvert|520|m}} at the box office.<ref name=twoweek>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5834&nCat=| title =Lootera and Policegiri Make Little Impact Raanjhanaa Strong Second Week| work =Box Office India|access-date=6 July 2013}}</ref> ''Raanjhanaa'' also had the fourth-highest second week collections of the year 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5835&nCat=| title =Top Second Week Collections 2013: RAANJHANAA FOURTH| work =Box Office India|access-date=6 July 2013}}</ref> It grossed Rs 75&nbsp;million in its third week, taking its total domestic overall collections to {{INRConvert|600|m}} and worldwide collections nearing to a remarkable mark and becoming the second highest-grosser of 2013 at the time of its release.<ref>http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5854&nCat= {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref><ref name=threeweeksBO>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5851&nCat=| title =Raanjhanaa Hits 60 crores in Three Weeks| work =Box Office India|access-date=12 July 2013}}</ref> The film ended its run with an estimated {{INRConvert|615|m}} nett in India.<ref>{{cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130809082214/https://www.boxofficeindia.com/youdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5929&nCat=|title=Will Chennai Express Beat Ek Tha Tiger Opening Records?|url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/youdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5929&nCat=|website=[[Box Office India]]|archive-date=9 August 2013|access-date=9 August 2013}}</ref><br />
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===Overseas===<br />
''Raanjhanaa'' grossed around {{INRConvert|15.0|m}} internationally on its first weekend.<ref name="1st Weekend"/> Its first weekend gross in the United Kingdom amounted to £72,000, while in North America it made $415,000. The film collected $145,000 in the [[United Arab Emirates|UAE]] and $46,000 in Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5797&nCat=|title=Raanjhanaa Does Well in USA Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani At $9.50 Million|publisher=Box Office India|access-date=26 June 2013}}</ref> Raanjhanaa also grossed $1.55 million in ten days.<ref>http://www.boxofficeindia.com/boxnewsdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5820&nCat= {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref> Further, the film receded its total collections and dropped around $1.8 million by 17 July 2013.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5865&nCat=| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130722122632/http://www.boxofficeindia.com/overdetail.php?page=shownews&articleid=5865&nCat=| archive-date = 2013-07-22| title = Boxofficeindia.com}}</ref><br />
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==Awards and nominations==<br />
::'''''Note''''' &ndash; ''The lists are ordered by the date of announcement, not necessarily by the date of ceremony/telecast.''<br />
{| class="wikitable" <!-- to use sortable requires eliminating all use of rowspan --><br />
|+ Awards and nominations <br />
|-<br />
! Distributor<br />
!Date announced<br />
! Category<br />
! Recipient<br />
! Result<br />
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|References}}<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center"| [[BIG Star Entertainment Awards]]<br />
| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center"| 18 December 2013<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Most Entertaining Romantic Film<br />
| style="text-align:center" | [[Anand L. Rai]]<br />
| rowspan="3" {{nominated}}<br />
| align="center" rowspan="3" |<ref name=bigst>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefilmyguide.com/big-star-entertainment-award-2013-nomination-and-winners-list/|title=Big Star Entertainment Award 2013|publisher=The Filmy Guide|access-date=1 January 2014|archive-date=2 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141202075725/http://www.thefilmyguide.com/big-star-entertainment-award-2013-nomination-and-winners-list/|url-status=dead}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Most Entertaining Debut Actor - Male<br />
| style="text-align:center" | [[Dhanush]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Most Entertaining Music<br />
| style="text-align:center" | [[A. R. Rahman]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | [[Zee Cine Awards]] || rowspan="12" style="text-align:center" | 14 January 2014 || [[Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role&nbsp;– Female|Best Actor in a Supporting Role– Female]] || style="text-align:center" | [[Swara Bhaskar]]|| rowspan="1" {{won}} || align="center" |<ref>{{cite news |title= Zee Cine Awards 2014: Swara Bhaskar's Award Acceptance Speech |url= http://www.zeecineawards.com/2014/pictures/swara-bhaskars-awards-acceptance-speech.html |date= 14 January 2014 }}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="11" style="text-align:center"| [[Screen Awards]]<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Swara Bhaskar<br />
| rowspan="1" {{won}}<br />
| align="center" rowspan="11" |<ref name=cscr>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/20th-annual-screen-awards-2014-the-complete-list-of-nominees/444093-8-66.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140108104623/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/20th-annual-screen-awards-2014-the-complete-list-of-nominees/444093-8-66.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 January 2014|title=20th Annual Screen Awards 2014: The complete list of nominees|publisher=IBN Live|access-date=14 January 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indicine.com/movies/bollywood/screen-awards-2014-winners-full-list/|title=Screen Awards 2014 Winners – Full List|publisher=Indicine|access-date=14 January 2014}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Actor (Popular Choice)<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"| Dhanush<br />
| rowspan="16" {{nominated}}<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Actor (Male)<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male)<br />
| style="text-align:center" | [[Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Actress (Popular Choice)<br />
| style="text-align:center" | [[Sonam Kapoor]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Cinematography<br />
| style="text-align:center" | [[Natarajan Subramaniam]]<br /> Vishal Sinha<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Music<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"| A. R. Rahman<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Background Score<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Costume<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Payal Saluja<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Sound Design<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Arun Nambiar<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Production Design<br />
| style="text-align:center" | [[Wasiq Khan]]<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="6" style="text-align:center"| [[Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Award]]<br />
| rowspan="6" style="text-align:center"| 16 January 2014<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Actor in a Supporting Role<br />
| style="text-align:center" | [[Abhay Deol]]<br />
| align="center" rowspan="6"|<ref name="Guild">{{cite web|title=Nominations for Renault Star Guild Awards 2014|date=16 January 2014|url=http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/news/2014/renault-star-guild-awards-2014-nominees-list-129818.html}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Screenplay<br />
|rowspan="3" style="text-align:center"| [[Himanshu Sharma]]<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Story<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Dialogue<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Music<br />
| style="text-align:center" | A. R. Rahman<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Performance in a Comic Role<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Mohammed Zeeshan Ayubb<br />Swara Bhaskar<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center"| [[ETC Bollywood Business|ETC Bollywood Business Awards]]<br />
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center"| 18 January 2014<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Highest Grossing Debut (Male)<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Dhanush<br />
| rowspan="2" {{won}}<br />
| align="center" rowspan="1"|<ref name="etc">{{cite web|title=Full Winners List of Bollywood Business Awards 2013|date=22 January 2014|url=http://www.boxofficedaily.blogspot.in/2014/01/full-winners-list-of-bollywood-business.html?m=1}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="6" style="text-align:center"| [[59th Filmfare Awards|Filmfare Awards]]<br />
| rowspan="6" style="text-align:center"| 20 January 2014<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Debut (Male)<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Dhanush<br />
| align="center" rowspan="6" |<ref name="59th Idea Filmfare Awards Nominations">{{cite web|title=59th Idea Filmfare Awards Nominations|date=14 January 2014|url=http://www.filmfare.com/news/59th-idea-filmfare-awards-nominations-5138.html}}</ref><ref name="59th Idea Filmfare Awards Winners">{{cite web|title=Filmfare Awards 2014: List of winners|date=25 January 2014|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/filmfare-awards-2014-list-of-winners-475177|publisher=NDTV|access-date=25 January 2014|archive-date=25 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140125010917/http://movies.ndtv.com/bollywood/filmfare-awards-2014-list-of-winners-475177|url-status=dead}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Director<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Anand L. Rai<br />
| rowspan="9" {{nominated}}<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Film<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Anand L. Rai <br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Actor in a Leading Role (Female)<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Sonam Kapoor<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Swara Bhaskar<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Music<br />
| style="text-align:center" | A. R. Rahman<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="4" style="text-align:center"| Global Indian Music Awards (GiMA)<br />
| rowspan="4" style="text-align:center"| 20 January 2014<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Engineer (Film Album)<br />
| style="text-align:center" | R. Nitish Kumar<br />
| align="center" rowspan="4" |<ref name="GIMA">{{cite web|title=FILM MUSIC NOMINEES|date=18 January 2014|url=http://www.gima.co.in/2014_film_nominees.php|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140208053318/http://gima.co.in/2014_film_nominees.php|archive-date=8 February 2014|df=dmy-all}}</ref><br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Background Score<br />
|rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"| A. R. Rahman<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Film Album<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Playback Singer (Female)<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Shreya Ghoshal <br />{{small|(for the song "Banarasiya")}}<br />
|-<br />
|-<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"| [[International Indian Film Academy Awards]]<br />
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center"| 26 April 2014<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Best Actress In A Supporting Role<br />
| style="text-align:center" | [[Swara Bhaskar]]<br />
| rowspan="1" {{nominated}} <br />
|<br />
|-<br />
| style="text-align:center" | Male Debutant Star<br />
| style="text-align:center" | [[Dhanush]]<br />
| rowspan="1" {{won}}<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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==Sequel==<br />
On June 21, 2023, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of ''Raanjhanaa'', a standalone sequel, titled ''Tere Ishk Mein'', was announced via a teaser, which featured [[Dhanush]] returning in the lead role. Initially conceived as an original film, it was later re-designed as a sequel to ''Raanjhanaa'', due to both films having similar themes. The film is set to release in 2024.<br />
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