
Sethupathi’s Sacrifice: Vijay Sethupathi Slashes Fee for Mani Ratnam’s Next
Vijay Sethupathi reportedly slashing his fee for Mani Ratnam’s next film, Inji Vellam

The man who revolutionized Tamil-language cinema, Mani Ratnam is the biggest director in South India and one of the most respected directors in all of India. Each of his films contains its own unique style, with beautifully photographed songs and unique back-lighting, and deal with a wide variety of topics, from the…
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Vijay Sethupathi reportedly slashing his fee for Mani Ratnam’s next film, Inji Vellam

Mani Ratnam complimented Karthik Subbaraj’s ‘Dorothy’, calling it a progressive venture that handles its queer narrative with finesse, while fans await a Telugu version of the controversial film.

Industry buzz points to a possible Suriya‑Mani Ratnam collaboration after the director finishes Inji Vellam. The pair last teamed up on 2004’s Aayutha Ezhuthu, and sources say the script is being reworked for a fresh launch.
Mani Ratnam's next film finally has a name and a face. Inji Vellam pairs Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi in a Kolkata-set romance, with AR Rahman on music and a January 2027 release planned.

Mani Ratnam's next film with Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi is titled Inji Vellam, set for a January 2027 release with AR Rahman's music and Netflix's digital rights already sealed.