Mani Ratnam on Writing

This excerpt has been culled out from the three-part Mani Ratnam interview conducted by FC South editor Baradwaj Rangan before the release of Kaatru Veliyidai. Now, on the eve of Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, recall the filmmaker's thoughts on various aspects of making movies.
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[@MeeMawSh]

Happiness is watching one genius interviewing another genius!! Brilliant convo

[@joda542]

I hope the other channels watch this small clip to understand the kind of questions one should ask in an interview!! Rather than asking for few words about another celebrity, favourite movies, favourite scene, etc.. Baradwaj, this is absolute class!

[@damien200984]

Ohhh boy the set of questions pure professionalism n relevant one of the best interviews I 've seen

[@B1it3krieg]

You must read the book. Conversations with Mani Ratnam By Baradwaj Rangan

[@shrikunplugged413]

I'm watching now after 5 years genius stuff Hats off Mani sir

[@sujatarajvardane7607]

Mani Ratnam should cast Manisha Koirala more often. She was brilliant in both Bombay and Dil se.

[@dinesh849]

*Thirudaa Thirudaa* is one of my favorite films, watched it n number of times

[@prajithmep4187]

Maniratnam still admires Lalettan acting prowess in Iruvar 6:11

[@muraliiyer4137]

I wish I could write for Mani Sir :-) Wonderful interview !!!

[@GershwinYesudhas]

Sir, Brilliant. Thanks for doing this and giving us the sheer pleasure of watching u both converse. In pieces. Loving it 😍🙏🏻

[@govindarajansrinivasan2795]

Generous maniratnam sir sharing so much!

[@mithulansivapalan5072]

I just love maniratnam !

[@Cinemakkaryam]

Goosebumps at 05.59 when Mani Sir spoke about Mohanlal and Malayalam Cinema

[@monikashree6219]

What a precious 10 min!!

[@nithins345]

just love him

[@anemone_aki]

Boy oh boy where do I even begin. Mani… honey, my pookie bear. I have loved you ever since I first laid eyes on you. The way you drive into the paint and strike fear into your enemies eyes. Your silky smooth touch around the lens, and that gorgeous screen play. I would do anything for you. I wish it were possible to freeze time so I would never have to watch you retire. You had a rough childhood, but you never gave up hope. You are even amazing off the court, you're a great husband and father, sometimes I even call you dad. I forvever dread and weep, thinking of the day you will one day retire. I would sacrifice my own life it were the only thing that could put a smile on your beautiful face. You have given me so much joy, and heartbreak over the years. I remember when you first left Chennai and its like my heart got broken into a million pieces. But a tear still fell from my right eye when I watched you win your first hit in bollywood, because deep down, my glorious king deserved it. I just wanted you to return home. Then allas, you did, my sweet baby boy came home and I rejoiced. 2007 was a hard year for us baby, but in 2010 you made history happen. You came back from bollywood and I couldn't believe it. I was crying, bawling even, and I heard my glorious king exclaim these words, "CHENNAI, THIS IS FOR YOU!" Not only have you changed the game of film direction and the world forever, but you've eternally changed my world. And now you're getting older, but still the goat, my goat. I love you pookie bear, my glorious king, Mani Ratnam. 🥰❤🫶🏽

[@taeyeonsnose7003]

wow

[@praveenajay2733]

Dil se...my favorite

[@pkyamunathiranparthippen5173]

Brilliant interview session

[@varunprakash6207]

#Manirantam Writing Character and Story Telling in different way The Beautiful visual portrays the Character location of the Development of the play 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@prejishvlogs5064]

Beautiful ❤❤❤❤

[@SciencePlusMovies]

7:16 Out of Focus, Correct Focus 9:45.

[@shrisairaj1a45]

I love you mani one hug and one kiss from you 💋❤️ i will be happy

[@danieldiwakar5649]

Please interview Ram Gopal Varma.

[@shubanvarma2474]

May I know what r the great concept movies of RGV bro?? I think I've wchd one shrtfilm concept idiology is basic... So may I know good concept movies? Of him

[@baludora6227]

@@shubanvarma2474 company,the attacks of 26/11,kshana kshanam,shool (he received national award as writer for that film),Satya,rangeela, raktha charithra, Sarkar,anukokunda okaroju,kaun,deyyam and many more and these are only his concept driven stories he had big commercial hits too now say wasn't he a legend ?and I'm talking about the old rgv I agree he became asshole these days

[@cyriljohns]

Very good questions

[@arunachalamanikandan1939]

Background Awesome Muted Screen 👌

[@anirudh.v.n7636]

Release the full interview

[@FilmCompanionSouth]

Part 1 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXiQmHVppbuUlas Part 2 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/oaG7mZWHgJmkppI Part 3 - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qHjOhZiIhr-nhLs

[@santhoshreview9158]

Legend of cinema

[@thiruarul3764]

Atlee's Raja Rani based on Maniratnam's Mouna Ragam. Again this mouna ragam story based only on, Mahendran's "Nenjathai Killathe". But the media doesn't openup this truth.

[@dhanushdhanapal5146]

Ilayaraja developed the Great Maniratnam

[@indrajeetjadhav8916]

Yes .. Pallavi anu Pallavi.. but .. this is history. ..

[@indrajeetjadhav8916]

He does not explain Naygan.. Anjali. Thalpathi..

[@HemasChalkboard]

Looking so forward to ponniyin selvan.