Mani Ratnam-Rajinikanth collaborate after 34 years
Mani Ratnam-Rajinikanth collaborate after 34 years
Celebrated actor Rajinikanth and director Mani Ratnam collaborate after 34 years for a project. They last worked together in film Thalapathi.
Notably, Rajinikanth is one of the most celebrated actors in the South Indian film industry. His performance in the 1991 Mani Ratnam directorial Thalapathi was lauded by netizens. Now, there are reports that the actor-director are uniting for a project.
It is learned from the production house that an announcement will be made on Rajinikanth’s birthday on December 12.
Reportedly, Rajinikanth and Mani Ratnam’s project will be tentatively tiled Thalaivar173 and might go on floors in July 2025. Mani Ratnam’s production house, Madras Talkies, will collaborate with a leading Kollywood banner to jointly bankroll Thalaivar173.
The 1991 film Thalapathi is the only film where actor Rajinikanth and director Mani Ratnam collaborated for a project. The movie marked the debut film for actor Arvind Swamy, who essays the role of Arjun in the movie.
The audience saw Rajinikanth in a completely different avatar; the actor sported a different hairstyle and fans loved the actor’s new look. Interestingly, it marked the last collaboration of director Mani Ratnam and music composer Ilaiyaraaja.
The film is based on Mahabharata, with Rajinikanth essaying Karna, Mommootty playing Duryodhana, and Arvind Swamy portraying the role of Arjuna, all set in the modern world. The characters’ original traits were retained in the 1991 Tamil movie. The film also featured Mammooty, Arvind, Jaishankar, Amrish Puri, Srividya, Bhanupriya, Shobana, and Geetha in prominent roles.
News Edit KV Raman
