Mani Ratnam Interview With Baradwaj Rangan | Wide Angle | Ponniyin Selvan: I

[@SubhalakshmiKumar]

BR making thali observations and blowing my mind 5 minutes into the interview. I smiled even before clicking on the video for him to meet his dream director. I am not disappointed.

[@ranjitkumar-st4ij]

Read his book on interviews with Maniratnam if u haven’t read yet

[@bharath3201]

It's like a IELTS speaking test , learned many words from their conversation

[@jayrambadri7327]

Having beer and listening to this conversation hits the spot

[@VK-bk7gi]

Try scotch even better!

[@anirudh949]

which beer?

[@jayrambadri7327]

@@anirudh949 kf it is

[@sportsrockstar4539]

@@anirudh949 Heineken

[@tomsquad1286]

Cheers 🥂

[@alokprusty]

Learned many things from this beautiful conversation. About Movies, history, technical aspects and many others. There’s no way you can’t admire this genius Mr. Maniratnam.

[@rajaraja-om2uy]

Apdi ena learn paninga ? R u in cine field ? What makes u learn from these cinema clown guys

[@abhishekramesh904]

@@rajaraja-om2uy If u don't learn anything , then why are you even here ? Go read some encyclopedia !

[@jananisriganesh9365]

@@rajaraja-om2uy there are two creative people who are genius in their own fields admiring each other's work.

[@rajaraja-om2uy]

@@abhishekramesh904 there's more to learn. You guys still believing the cinema guys who lie anything for their movie promotion

[@rajaraja-om2uy]

@@jananisriganesh9365 i agree. But few are over reacting as if these cine guys are the only intellectual person ever. So i thought of replying it

[@pavan_kumar556]

This is the fastest click in my life for an interview

[@balajipalani8605]

Same here

[@sripramkar]

Yeah same

[@sangeethanarayanan7248]

Me too

[@itsmesid9631]

Same here buddy

[@kathirvelveeramani]

Me too

[@vishweshhramesh2163]

The love for this man's movies has no limit. Has inspired so many filmmakers ❤️ Can't wait to see this film in theatre

[@Mel-by7re]

manirtnam's films are way overrated. jayalalitha herself has said this. this man plays his politics thorugh movies. Kalki krishnamoorthy played politics with his pen with PS. PS is written to distract people from true history of cholas. read 1949 history of cholas by research historian Sadasiva Pandrathar. 1950 immediately kalki writes this novel to distract people played his poitics as it was 4 brahmin men who killed aditya karikalan and kalki was a brahmin. maniratnam is anti dravidian and is a brahmin too.

[@karty03]

This interview is a library for most of the young directors. And Barad really hats off for your choice of questions man.. we getting breezy feel in your interviews which away from others most common interviews which was always having the questions like “Do you like Ajith or Vijay”

[@dharanisoundarapandian6587]

True that..Someone asked Trisha questions like "how did you act with heavy necklaces" and "how heavy is the bun on your head " smh

[@karty03]

@@dharanisoundarapandian6587 yes.. usual interview elements never place here

[@praveeng3351]

The explanation about Mounaragam, Alaipayuthe, OK kanmani was excellent 👏👏👏

[@keerthi_KV]

Equally anticipated for this interview like it was for the movie 😍

[@sabariraj33]

Invanga Vera level cinema lover 👌🏼

[@sabariraj33]

Edho last month than ellam movie um patha marri detailed ah pesuranga Mind la epadi than evlo questions ah prepare panni vachi irupanga nu theriyalae

[@appleofeye]

Vanakkam! The opening fight reminded the opening fight sequence of Gladiator, the scenes between Vikram and Vikram Prabhu, the sea shore fight in Sri Lanka reminded of Troy, the secne where Karthi was alone in the sea reminded of Life of Pi, the rescue scenes of Oomai Rani reminded of The Lord of the Rings. the fight sequence of Karthi at the Fort reminded of The Scirpion King. Apart from these things, the characterization is well handled. The cinematography and the lighting are enjoyable. The costumes and the use of jewellery take the audience to the time. Sure, there will be orders pouring into many jewellery shops at least in Tamilnadu. All the characters are well portrayed by the seasoned artists of our film industry. The background music and the songs are delivered well by A R Rahman. Well, choreographed dances by Brindha. Lovely lines by the lyricists. The sets are designed as close to reality by Thotta Tharani. Thank you, Mr. Mani Ratnam- PONNIYIN SELVAN- Part-1.

[@anithashanmugam4453]

@@appleofeye always Mani sir 😍💞💞

[@anon9695]

I have heard enough people say that Mani sir hasn’t evolved with the changing times, but the Q/A on the Thaali/Mangalsutra shows clearly how much he stays relevant and sometimes probably more forward than the rest of the society

[@radhikakumar2331]

What's wrong if people still believe in thaali?? This mani doesn't believe in Hinduism, not only him but his entire family, his wife too.. Entire hasan family who get funds from missionary!!

[@radhikakumar2331]

You mean to say evolving is something which is against culture.. stupid logic..

[@madhurima8768]

this man Maniratnam is the reason that I started admiring films in various aspects...Genius and Guru of all time 🔥❤️

[@anithashanmugam4453]

Mee too

[@saivignesh4108]

It's almost as if Mani Ratnam has the best possible, already well thought out answer to each of Baradwaj Rangan's brilliant questions. Love the interview/conversation!

[@DwarakR]

BR started with "Hello MR". Maniratnam pleasantly acknowledged with smile. I don't recollect any interviewers called him like that. Looks like BR has great rapport with MR. 😃.

[@nezukochan86]

That question about costume detailing (metal armour vs leather) was superb. Cannot imagine another interviewer asking something as simple, yet interesting as this. And Mani Sir's answer was just as perfect as Baddy's question was.

[@vivektele1574]

Queries from Baradwaj and answers from Manirathnam is one of the epic pair in the cine history. Class😎

[@arjunan1059]

Most awaited interview ever in my life Both are gems ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lokeshdeenan2875]

When i watched Mouna Ragam, i felt the movie is ahead of its time, and again it happened after watching Alaipayuthey but when i watch OK kanmani, somewhere made me feel it could have happened little early.

[@anandraj6755]

Pls read 'The power of now'. YOu seem to be either ahead or before and not in the present

[@padamcaco]

A calm zen interview with the gem- Manirathnam. Mani demystifies and any aspiring film maker can directly take whatever he says literally - there is no false note - He is keeping it real. Thanks Baradwaj for your raw enthusiasm as usual

[@kodhaivaradarajan2154]

Don’t use the word Zen so loosely.

[@padamcaco]

@@kodhaivaradarajan2154 Why not? Just curious

[@shankarraj3433]

அஞ்சாதடா துஞ்சாதடா சோழா சோழா வாளோடு வேலோடு போராடு போராடு ... ⚓⛵🏹🛡🗡⚔🛡🏹

[@jaionweb]

This is Pure Gold for cine-philes. Mani Ratnam is the God of Indian Cinema. Thank you Galatta Plus : You are the suitable person to interview him.

[@suryavvvthegreat1]

God😂😂😂😂

[@zubairkhaleel6247]

Gold standard...each word is worth of pure gold. You are always up ur toes in awe when the master explains his craft just like a magician speaks about his work.

[@srividhyasankar2959]

BR,finalllllyyyyy...just this afternoon I was wondering as to why there isnt one interview on Galatta plus with PS 1 getting released in 2 days,then there is this interview up.. thank you sir😇

[@roopalap9086]

Same thoughts here too was checking for update every now and then for the interview

[@arunsurendren4730]

The movie was epic and cool!!! First of all a shoutout and applause to the technical team behind the movie.. Art Director: Thotta Tharani, DOP: Ravi Varman, Music and BGM: ARR and also kudos to the make up and costume designers... The 'story' is the king and the 'captain' is the director. Director Mani Ratnam sir has showcased and showed justice to the Novel written by Kalki Krishnamurthy sir... If Kalki sir was with us now, he must have praised Mani sir for the movie created. Star cast has shown great performance for the roles given to them. Let it be Vikram, Aishwarya Rai and Lekshmi, Trisha, Parthiben, Nasar, Lal, Prabhu, Karthik, Jayaram and all other Co stars everybody has done their part so well.. Here, story is the king hence Mani sir, without imjecting too much mass into the movie, he went according to the book. Mass performances were all suttle without any single character over doing anything. Even though Jayam Ravi performed well, ofcourse he's a good character, I felt instead of him an other actor would have performed a bit more better. That doesn't mean he didn't show justice to the character but still...... The way Ravi Varman captured frames in this movie was outstanding. He bought out all the beauty of the women characters in this movie. By focusing more on them.... Especially I loved the scene before interval where Vikram talks about the past and the camera was on him for good 5-7 minutes. Not only this there are 'N' number of other scenes as well. . ARR as usual has proved his music scores. Very well scored the bgm for the movie according to the pace of the movie.. Not concerned abt CGI or Vfx.. Proper hardcore Tamil language is used in the movie, hence subtitles helped me and I will again watch the Malayalam version as well. I heard dubbing for all the languages were perfect. Climax has been a bit confused and it concluded well for the 2nd part.. I haven't read the novel so far, hence I shall buy the Malayalam or English version and will read it.. **** Brilliant movie**** Eagerly waiting for the 2nd part and please please do not do a comparison with RRR, Bahubali or KGF.. This is purely story based and not action based... ❤❤❤❤❤

[@harishvatsan4592]

Finally much awaited interview 😍😍❤️

[@gairikabhattacharya2165]

Finally, THE MOST AWAITED INTERVIEW!!! Can't thank BR enough for this.

[@SIT-Prakash]

MANI SIR IS LEGENDARY DIRECTOR FOR OUR SOUTH INDIAN CINEMA INDUSTRY WE SHOULD HONOUR HIM FOR MAKING THE PS-1 ❤️

[@Tn.876]

மணிரத்னம் ஐயா 😊 special interview 👍

[@nishajaihindajain9192]

Both are legends in their field . What a learning it was from both ends . 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@rskentertainment730]

❤❤❤ favourite director ❤❤❤

[@dharanisoundarapandian6587]

BR is probably the only interviewer that actually listens to the celebrities and asks intelligent questions. His curiosity about the celebrities is endearing to watch... Waiting for someone that interviews BR himself!

[@vijikannan5702]

What a fantastic set of questions and responses. Two legends here.❤

[@rinkur2916]

Interviewer is also a class person as he has asked very specific and clear questions unlike others who asks just to make the show.

[@non_toxi_vibez4166]

What a interview 🔥🔥🔥pure blessings

[@Sak317]

2 legends in their own way!

[@RRRJA]

Classic interview....just keep wondering all the time on how BR can get in to such details in his movie viewing and when he questions about the same to the director they just echo it...awesome

[@strkefction6314]

Thanks BR you just made our day more blissful ❤️🥰

[@shashankgiregol]

Both Ondanondu Kaladalli and Utsav are by Girish Karnad and have Shankar Nag in significant roles

[@ThangPat]

Nice to see two intelligent and knowledgeable professionals interacting, moving away from the stereotype cliches.

[@MrRejath]

What a fabulous conversation...can listen on and on...

[@Eatwithkaranvlogs]

Baradwaj Rangan depth and prep before every interview truly comes forward each and every time you are the best BR in India right now ❤

[@deepakcharan866]

Most waited interview ❤🔥

[@arunbabusankar603]

It was a masterclass. Thank you BR for your analytical and interesting questions. His explanations are a treat to watch for budding creators. Mani sir legend for a reason.

[@decoding_burger]

Absolute master class session, discovered more from a cinema perspective.

[@alagarsamy5467]

Kadal is such a raw film.. it's completely diff film.. trying different is always his mantra..surely ps 1 will be a hit

[@VishnuVarthan-ZappyLad]

Roja is a huge inspiration for Hanu Raghavapudi to create SitaRamam🦋 plot is slightly smiliar but ending is diffrent even the male lead characters say the particular word *Curfew*

[@msitaramaraju]

Hanu is like a poor man's MR. Sitaramam feels like indianized Dr Zhivago made with the distinct stamp of MR /ARR . There are numerous shots inspired from Roja / Bombay / Dil se and music also sounds so similar to Rahman's style.

[@VishnuVarthan-ZappyLad]

@@msitaramaraju Indeed!

[@indusnair8958]

A great interview.what an observation by the interviewer,seems like he has done a research on mani ratnam movies.classic questions nd brilliant answers by Mani sir.Mani sir is a maestro of movies.The unique way of presenting subtle feelings ..only mani sir can create such wonders. Loved PS1 so much.. wishing to watch it again..great movie amazing making🫡

[@TNCSONGS]

When the conversation was about Mani Ratnam painting his biggest and most expensive canvas in PS1 and the fact that he was at his happiest doing that, I was eagerly looking forward to Bhardwaj asking the question: do you look back now and think, maybe I should've been as happy or less stressful doing my earlier movies? I would've loved to hear what MR said to that.

[@Alliswell-111]

17:00 - Girish Karnada

[@saieasvaran3165]

Who else is waiting for Ok Kanmani 2 or a movie like ok Kanmani from him

[@anandraj6755]

I am waiting for OK Kanmani 8.5

[@gouthamselvaraju977]

I got my next interview for a repeat watch 🤩 two of my fav personalities under one roof talking about films 😍

[@shankarramu5263]

பொன்னியின் செல்வன் படம் இன்று பார்த்தேன்... மிகவும் அருமையாக இருந்தது மணி சார்... அனைத்து நடிகர்களுமே சிறப்பாக நடித்திருந்தார்கள்... வாழ்த்துக்கள்... ஆனால, ஒரு சில விஷயங்கள் தோன்றியது; 1) படத்தில் இரண்டு இடங்களில் பெரிய புத்தர் சிலை வருகிறது, ஆனால் எங்கேயுமே ஒரு சிவன் சிலையை கூட காணவில்லை... பாகுபலி பிரபாஸ் தூக்கிச் செல்வது போல் கூட வேண்டாம், ஆனால் ஒரு சிவலிங்கத்தை வைத்து சிவபக்தன்/பக்தர்கள் வழிபடும் காட்சியாவது வைத்திருக்கலாம்... 2) இப்படத்திற்கு இசை இன்னும் கொஞ்சம் ட்ரெடிஷனலாக (இளையராஜா அவர்கள் பானியில்) இருந்திருக்கலாம்... பாகம் 2 சிவ பக்தர்களுக்கு நல்ல பட்டை பூசி விடுங்கள் மணி சார்... மற்றபடி அனைத்துமே ஃபர்ஸ்ட் கிளாஸ்... ஆவலுடன் அடுத்த பாகத்தை எதிர்பார்க்கிறோம்....

[@hey8958]

I watch more of these BR interviews than those films , films might fail but baddy doesn't fail . This was the best interview by far ..

[@ThangPat]

Both have mastery over their subjects and the language to articulate them clearly and crisply.

[@pavithra9923]

Just wow !! How or where else can you get a slice of his mind !! Thanks to BR for the questions and technology maybe ;)

[@reenadoris1]

2 very sensible people interacting. It's so satisfying n interesting to listen to .Only when certain people speak one can concentrate for hours without ur mind wandering away there's always so much to take away from Mani sirs creative beautiful young mind.

[@hrithickbarani8325]

Masterful interview! ♥🙏

[@veerendralovi9108]

I say this is not an interview but postmortem of his work in a careful way

[@balamuruganantham1294]

Vintage combo😍

[@sivaganesh4387]

Waiting for the session... Finally did it.. 🤩🤩🤩✌🏾️✌🏾️✌🏾️🎉💐💐💐

[@sethukumaran5096]

Been waiting for this interview 🔥🍿

[@prasannarajab8356]

First thing I'm doing today is watching this interview... ❤️❤️❤️

[@anandraj6755]

Looks like you have a lot of time

[@ygcg8696]

Good to hear what Ondaanondu Kaaladalli ( Once Upon a Time ) the Kannada cult film by Girish Karnad means to you guys! That truly was an Indian take of cinematic experience in the mould of Akira Kurasova! Brilliant! 👍

[@thamaraik1773]

Love these 2 guys. Awesome interview 👍👍👍👍👍

[@TalesofDe]

Addicted to 1hr interviews now a days. Through this cinematography knowledge I am sure I will get 10x of experience what I am paying for movie tickets.

[@RG-cg4ch]

What a great film ya !! Hats off and Thank you Mani sir for this gem 👏🏼❤️

[@suryavvvthegreat1]

Headache movie

[@saranyasukumaran4980]

Wishing you the BEST of all the luck and good wishes to you and the team Mani Sir. Fab Job ...

[@prabaharanaece]

usually when i open KZbin it take 5-10 mins to decide on which video to watch. today it took just 1 sec

[@kirupaashankar9352]

This is going to be epic

[@Rahul45658]

Most awaited Dream come true 🙌

[@pradyt]

Yayyyyyyyyy finally Baddy and Mani Sir ... Been waiting for this drive the start of the PS promotions!!!

[@sdrajendra8999]

I was waiting for this interview for days 😃

[@ibusara100]

Mr Manirathnam is someone who is perfect and flawless craftsman as far as film makers are concerned...This interview is testimony of such narrative of him...Every budding filmmaker should see this masterpiece conversation between these two and emulate themselves to shape up their future career...

[@pinkjammiesss666]

Why doesn't Mani Ratnam's best and most daring movie Iruvar never get talked about in these podcasts?

[@bootha]

Baddy, thank you for bringing up "Ondanondu Kaaladalli" which derives inspiration from Kurosawa's work and "Utsav"... classics.

[@amitnagpal1985]

The interviewer is so knowledgeable!!! No wonder Mani Ratnam gave him so much time.

[@samvance649]

Was waiting for this.

[@surendhar06]

Wow ... atlast seen mani sir speaking this long.. pleasant interview 💕

[@buttercakeluv]

THIS MORE THAN THE MOVIE ! SUPER HYPED FOR TMRW .

[@tonystark6732]

Surely All The Tamil Directors would Watch thiz Interview 😻BR 🔥

[@sun131089]

Wonderful .....finally an interview where it’s about movies

[@getsiva33]

Kurosawa name eh oru director nasam panni vechutan. Glad to know Mani ratnam is also a fan of Kurosawa

[@prajithkumar432]

Nothing to take away from Ravi varman.The visuals look stunning but was imagining what Santhosh Sivan would have brought to the table. Urumi and Asoka look unique.

[@therisinglegendsproduction]

Masterclass!

[@arjunan1059]

Also want post relese interview ❤️that light camera analysis 🔥

[@koushikraja331]

podu fire u❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥 also, 18:37 Mysskin na wants to know your location

[@alwaysajaymahale3442]

Seven samurai op

[@pallavilakkoju9409]

Mani sir 👏👏👏🤩👏

[@siddarthsubramanian8775]

Genius Maniratnam 🔥👌💯👑 eagerly awaiting to witness the dance of cholas🐯

[@thanveerm1996]

Dear BR...i think you have lot questions to ask to Mani Ratnam. Because you are interacting with Him many times and your questions not repetitive.wow...

[@devaraj100]

எங்க இதய கோயிலில் ஒரு மௌன ராகமாய் இருக்கும் நாயகனே…. அக்னி நட்சத்திரத்திலும் கீதாஞ்சலியா அஞ்சலி செலுத்தும் தளபதியே…. ஒரே ஒரு ரோஜாவை வைத்து பம்பாய்யும் தாண்டி வெற்றி கண்டவனே திருடா அட இதய திருடா …. உன் படைபில் எங்க உயிரே அலைபாயுதே அந்த கலை தாய் உன் கன்னத்தில் முத்தமிட்டாள் ….. ஆம் இந்தியா சினிமாவில் நீ ஒரு ஆயுத எழுத்து…. பல இயக்குனர்களுக்கு நீ ஒரு குரு…. கடல் கடந்து வாழும் இந்திய ரசிகர்களையும் கவர்ந்த ராவணனே….. செக்க சிவந்த வானத்தில் பிரகாசிக்கும் பகல் நிலவே….. நீ அல்லவா வெள்ளித்திரையின் உண்மையான பொன்னியின் செல்வன் !

[@chandrakumari5979]

Wow 👍.. Mani sir is so humble..was waiting for his interview... accept your failures & move ahead.. beautifully said by Mani sir.. actually this is relevant to all people... especially students who commit suicide for getting low marks...it is so stupid. .. they have a long way to go .. life is not a bed of roses.. people will be scratched by the thorns in a rose garden.. it is inevitable..

[@purushothamrajendran1560]

Master of visual media.... Great master of masters... Sir we don't have words for appreciate of your work and thinking... Great sir do it for ever.. don't let down for any anything...

[@rvrao1972]

V. Good exam, grt paper and student passed with distinction.. Grt learning session for all us.. Grt job sir.

[@vijiraja8253]

Brilliant interview. Maniratnam is a genius no doubt.

[@rajanmadesh9475]

Whole interview baddy ~sshhh aaahhh oooo thalaivarey

[@seahorsecampaign]

What a Brilliant guy. Beyond movies. The mind of ratnam.

[@sudalaimuthup1775]

Namma Tamil padam ulaga Laval padama anathula romma peruma ! Shanthosam ! Associate director Muthu,

[@maxell008]

Such an informative interview Kudus guys Amazing Mani sir

[@smile4saravanan]

Thank you so much Mani Sir ✨🙏🏻 for the master class interview ✨ Thank you BR Sir✨for the wonderful QA which helps and inspires us to be more sincere for ur Art✨

[@amitnagpal1985]

Dil se has never left me. I remember not liking it as a kid. But now as an adult I’m simply obsessed with it.

[@anandraj6755]

You dont sound like an adult

[@amitnagpal1985]

@@anandraj6755 Thank you. 👨🏻🕶️🤏🏻

[@saisarathivasan2612]

I am hesitant about seeing Ponniyin Selvam on screen, as while reading it again and again I travelled with Kalki and felt it should not be spoiled, the magic of reading. But, while listening to this interview ( so many promotions!) Mani Ratnam worked so hard to make it realistic as Kalki wrote and enjoyed it. As acknowledged by him, whoever read Kalki’s novel he or she is possessive about Ponniyin Selvam.