Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has officially confirmed that she will be a part of Mani Ratnam’s upcoming film, which is said to be inspired by Kalki’s legendary novel Ponniyin Selvan. “Though Mani hasn’t officially confirmed yet, the word is out so yes I’m working with him. I’m more than thrilled, excited, and overwhelmed to work with my guru,” she said in… Continue reading "Aishwarya Rai confirms being part of Mani Ratnam’s next"
Arun Vijay and Aishwarya Rajesh have wrapped up their portions in Mani Ratnam’s Chekka Chivantha Vaanam. Recently, Arvind Swamy too completed his portions, it may be noted. Aishwarya Rajesh tweeted: “It’s a wrap 4 me #CCV Watta an amazing experience working wit mani sir … it’s my dream come true … Thank u so much sir”. Arun Vijay wrote: “And,… Continue reading "Major update on Mani Ratnam’s next"
After Kattru Veliyidai, ace director Mani Ratnam was set to start his next film soon. But he is yet to do so, and it is learnt that he is yet to finalise the cast. “Mani sir is in talks with a few actors and this includes Madhavan. But he hasn’t signed anyone yet and the process will take a few… Continue reading "Mani Ratnam finds it tough to finalise cast for his next"
Mani Ratnam’s next movie will reportedly have his favourite actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and his latest heroine Aditi Rao Hydari in key roles. Interestingly, while Aishwarya had acted in Mani’s movies such as Iruvar and Ravanan, Aditi Rao is the heroine of his recent venture Kaatru Veliyidai. Aditi has already hinted about joining hands with Mani Ratnam again after Kaatru… Continue reading "Aishwarya Rai and Aditi Rao in Mani Ratnam’s next?"
Mani Ratnam has come out with a clarification on the prison episode in his last week release, the Karthi-Aditi Rao Hydari starrer Kaatru Veliyidai. A press note from his production house Madras Talkies said, ” There is a sequence in the film where, the Indian prisoners Karthi and his two friends escape from Pakistan Prison and their Army Men. Some… Continue reading "Mani Ratnam clears the air"
Ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam has completed 60 per cent shoot of his upcoming film Kaatru Velyidai starring Karthi and Aditi Rao Hydari in the lead roles. According to sources, the first two schedules of the film had happened in Ooty and Hyderabad while the team is currently in Ladakh for the third schedule. “Though it is a romantic film, it… Continue reading "Mani Ratnam completes 60% of Kaatru Veliyidai"
A fire accident has been reported at the office of Mani Ratnam’s Madras Talkies located in Abiramapuram Chennai, on Monday afternoon. Though the fire service department has been immediately alerted and the personnel have promptly doused the fire, sad part is that materials worth of lakhs of rupees have been gutted by the fire. The primary reason that caused the… Continue reading "Fire mishap at Mani Ratnam’s office"
It’s almost every actresses’ dream to work with the veteran director Mani Ratnam, whether its in Bollywood or down south. He is one director who is on everybody’s wish list. Recently, Alia Bhatt too expressed her desire to work with him in a film. Only a few actresses like Manisha Koirala and Aishwarya Rai from Bollywood have had the unique… Continue reading "Aditi Rao, Mani Ratnam, Manisha Koirala"
Mani Ratnam has roped in Bollywood character artist Vipin Sharma of Raanjhannaa and Taare Zameen Par fame to play an important role in his upcoming film Kaatru Velyidai. Shradhaa Srinath has also joined the team recently in Ooty for the shoot. “Travelling with @RJ_Balaji from Coimbatore to Ooty right now. Our first day on Mani sir’s sets tomorrow. Deivameeee”, posted… Continue reading "Mani Ratnam picks Vipin Sharma"
Mani Ratnam unveils Kaatru Veliyidai first look Ace director Mani Ratnam, who is all set to commence the shoot of his next venture Kaatru Veliyidai in Nilgiris on Friday, has released the first look poster of the movie. The still has the film’s lead pair Karthi and Aditi Rao Hydari sharing a lighter moment. It also has birds and flight.… Continue reading "Mani Ratnam unveils Kaatru Veliyidai first look"