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Madhavan says Run changed his career: 'Mani Ratnam looked at me very differently'
August 07, 2026 8:07 am
R Madhavan recalls how Run transformed his career, saying its iconic subway fight convinced audiences, and filmmakers, that he could be an action hero as much as a romantic lead.
Rejected by college theatre group, Arvind Swamy quit stardom to set up Rs 3300 cr empire
June 18, 2026 6:25 pm
Arvind Swamy went from being asked to get off stage at a college theatre tryout to becoming one of Mani Ratnam's most enduring leading men. After setting up a Rs 3300 crore business and surviving a spinal surgery, he returned to cinema again.
Kamal Haasan's 15-year dream turned into a Rs 300 cr disaster despite a GOAT at the helm
June 14, 2026 3:14 pm
From Thalaivan Irukkiran to Amar Hai, Kamal Haasan protected a story for over a decade before handing it over to Mani Ratnam, only to see it become a bomb.
What R Madhavan’s 33-year relationship with wife teaches us about lasting marriages
June 11, 2026 5:55 pm
R Madhavan has often credited wife Sarita for shaping his life and career, describing her as an equal partner in their 26-year marriage.
Tamil actor Suhasini Maniratnam’s fitness routine features a surprising new addition: Bharatanatyam at age 63
April 03, 2026 5:20 pm
Warming up before practice and cooling down afterward is crucial
Mani Ratnam reunites with Vijay Sethupathi and AR Rahman, brings Sai Pallavi into the fold for next film
March 20, 2026 9:02 pm
The untitled romantic entertainer marks Vijay Sethupathi’s second collaboration with ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam and Sai Pallavi’s first, with AR Rahman set to compose the music.
Why Brinda Master questioned Mani Ratnam over Aishwarya Rai's role in Ponniyin Selvan: 'I was feeling extremely bad'
March 12, 2026 7:33 pm
Choreographer Brinda Master met Aishwarya Rai at a party after the shoot of Ponniyin Selvan had wrapped, and the moment left a lasting impression on her.
When Aishwarya Rai was asked to shoot at 5 am by Mani Ratnam: 'You people are torturing me'
February 19, 2026 9:06 pm
Dance master Brinda recalled that she met Aishwarya Rai even before she became Miss World, and added that over the years she has proven she can ace any dance style with remarkable ease.
Suriya, Dhanush, Vijay Sethupathi and Mani Ratnam unite at Saranya Ponvannan's daughter's wedding reception, see video
February 09, 2026 4:20 pm
The wedding reception of the younger daughter of beloved stars Saranya Ponvannan and Ponvannan, transformed into a glittering reunion of Tamil cinema's finest.
Govinda's role was chopped off from Mani Ratnam's Raavan, recalls co-actor; claims the film changed during editing stage
February 04, 2026 7:21 pm
Mani Ratnam's Raavan starred Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan. However, many supporting actors' roles were chopped from from the film.
MANI RATNAM PHOTOS
Inside Ponniyin Selvan 2 trailer and music launch
March 30, 2023 9:38 pm
The trailer and music launch of filmmaker Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan 2 was a star-studded affair. Besides the ensemble cast of the film, the event also had actors such as Kamal Haasan, Silmabarasan TR, Revathy, Khushboo Sundar, Shobana and other well known artists.
Ponniyin Selvan 1: Jayam Ravi, Trisha, Mani Ratnam and others kickstart multi-city promotional tour
September 20, 2022 3:36 pm
The cast of filmmaker Mani Ratnam's ambitious project Ponniyin Selvan 1 has started the film's promotions.
Vikram, Jayam Ravi and Aishwarya Rai: Here are the official posters of Ponniyin Selvan 1
July 04, 2022 3:48 pm
Ahead of its 30th September release, here is a look at the official posters of Mani Ratnam's magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan-1.
Happy birthday Mani Ratnam: Rare photos of the ace filmmaker
June 01, 2019 10:48 pm
Today, marks the 63rd birthday of ace filmmaker Mani Ratnam. Take a look at some rare photos of the Nayagan director from the Express Archives.
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