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Response: Anjaana Anjaani has found many takers post debut in cities other than south India. At multiplexes and single-screen theatres in the Metros (besides southern cities), it opened to an average 80% occupancy.

However, in the southern cities, Anjaana Anjaani was overshadowed completely by Rajnikanth’s film Robot (Endhran in Tamil) and saw a muted response. Especially in Tamil Nadu, where the Rajnikanth starter was reportedly the only film enthusiasts queued up for with other releases drawing almost a blank.

This, film buffs feel, could have a long-term impact as Rajni mania is likely to spread to other Indian cities as well. Adding to the woes of Anjaana Anjaani is that few critics have given thumbs down to the film even as some say it is a fairly well-made romantic story.

Film type: Romance

Cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Zayed Khan

Director: Siddharth Anand

Time of movie: Two hours

Story: Ranbir Kapoor or Akash meets Priyanka Chopra (Kiara) in a New York bridge where both attempt suicide as they are unable to cope with their fast-paced life. They, however, postpone their plan and agree to spend 20 days together. In those 20 precious days, they go on a trip to casino city Las Vegas and fulfil their other wishes as well. The plot in Anjaana Anjaani revolves around whether they actually make another suicide attempt.

Review: Anjaana Anjaani is not the usual love story. It gives a new angle to a relationship where strangers (Priyanka and Ranbir) become lovers and later strangers again. But there isn’t anything new in the plot. Anjaana Anjaani is a typical modern day romantic story and the plus point in the film is that both Ranbir’s and Priyanka’s performance have been commendable.

But a film buff sums it up saying it’s pretty slow in the first half but picks up in the second half. He adds to say that Ranbir’s acting was satisfactory while Priyanka failed to deliver. Anjaana Anjaani is a film we recommend, especially if you’re fond of romantic stories.

Rating: 3/5