"Raanjhanaa" (2013) is a Hindi romantic drama directed by Aanand L. Rai, featuring Dhanush as Kundan “Kundan” Shankar, Sonam Kapoor as Zoya Haider, and Abhay Deol as Surya Singh. The film blends passionate, unrequited love with social and political backdrop in the holy city of Varanasi, delivering memorable performances, a vibrant soundtrack by A. R. Rahman, and strong emotional stakes.