On the eve of the release of Kaatru Veliyidai, Film Companion brings you the most definitive interview yet with Mani Ratnam, a director who has been at the top of his game for over three decades.

In this interview director Mani Ratnam talks to Baradwaj Rangan about his upcoming film Ponniyin Selvan: 1, about his films, the lesson that he learned from ...

Apr 26, 2023 · Legendary filmmaker Mani Ratnam speaks about his upcoming ‘Ponniyin Selvan 2,’ the liberty he took with Kalki’s work, and why he doesn’t like using the term ‘woods’ to denote the ...

Apr 28, 2023 · In this exclusive interview, legendary Indian artists Gulzar, Mani Ratnam, and AR Rahman come together to discuss their creative process and the making of their iconic songs and films....

Nov 2, 2023 · Mani Ratnam remained tight-lipped about his much-hyped reunion with Kamal Haasan in KH234, but the legendary filmmaker did provide some insight into what took him so long to work with one of his...

Apr 6, 2017 · In this three-part interview we cover all aspects of the filmmaker's arc - from his writing process to a deep dive into his best work

Sep 20, 2022 · Mani Ratnam hopes to break what is thought of as 'Mani Ratnam style'. "Being unpredictable is my top priority. So, I try to avoid a distinct signature or style in my films. When someone starts finding a pattern in my work, I don't see it as a compliment; instead, I push myself harder to overwrite it," he says, "Each film dictates itself.

May 25, 2024 · In an interview with Nasreen Munni Kabir, A.R. Rahman recounts his first meeting with director Mani Ratnam and the beginnings of their collaboration on Roja. A.R. also shares insights on transitioning from jingles to film music.

In this interview with Baradwaj Rangan, the National-Award winning cinematographer talks about his camaraderie with Mani Ratnam, directing Kamal Haasan in ‘Kuruthipunal’, which he describes as his most satisfying film yet, and the ‘stagey’ filmmaking of K.Balachander.

May 21, 2004 · In an extended telephonic interview with Managing Editor Saisuresh Sivaswamy, Ratnam reveals exactly what we should know about the movie. No more. No less. Excerpts: Be it Roja, Bombay, Dil...