Raanjhanaa is a Bollywood romance drama film directed by Anand L. Rai and released in 2013. The film stars Dhanush, Sonam Kapoor, and Abhay Deol in lead roles. The story revolves around Kundan Shankar (played by Dhanush), a Hindu boy from Varanasi who falls in love with Zoya Haider (played by Sonam Kapoor), a Muslim girl from the same town.
Kundan has been in love with Zoya since childhood, but she considers him only as a good friend. Zoya dreams of moving to the big city of Delhi and pursuing a career, which is quite different from Kundan's aspirations of staying in Varanasi and working as a local laddu-maker. However, things change when Abhay Deol's character, Akram Zaidi, enters the picture. He is Zoya's new friend from Delhi who shares her ideals and ambitions.
Kundan's love for Zoya takes a different turn when he decides to help her reunite with Akram, who she had to leave behind due to some personal reasons. As Kundan goes out of his way to help Zoya, he discovers her dark secret and is forced to choose between his love for her or his loyalty to his own beliefs.
The film depicts the struggles of caste and class divide, as Kundan tries to break the barriers that separate him from Zoya. It also delves into the themes of unrequited love, sacrifice, and the harsh realities of life. The movie received critical acclaim for its performances, music, and direction, and was a box office success.
