Breaking Hype
Mani Ratnam lauds Karthik Subbaraj’s bold ‘Dorothy’
The veteran director praised the LGBTQ‑driven drama for its storytelling, language and progressive take, even as the film awaits a Telugu dub.
3 days ago2 min read
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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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Red Carpet
Suriya and Mani Ratnam May Reunite for New Tamil 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.
21 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Mani Ratnam Titles Next Film Inji Vellam, Unveils Vijay Sethupathi-Sai Pallavi First Look
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.
7 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Mani Ratnam's Next With Vijay Sethupathi, Sai Pallavi Titled Inji Vellam
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.
7 Sept 20262 min