#Suhasini Mani Ratnam

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Daughter of yesteryear actor Radha – actress Karthika Nair got married on November 20, 2023. Karthika tied the knot to her fiancé, Rohit Menon, in a lavish wedding ceremony in Trivandrum, Kerala.

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mani ratnam wanted shobana to do ragini’s role in raavanan? and she turned it down lmao… i resent her

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Ponniyin Selvan Analysis

Nandhini, Aditha and the Moon.

I realiseddd someeetthhiinnggggsutstjstj!!!!!!!

At the beggining of the film, we have Aditha singing Chinnanjiru Nilave to Nandhini. Rightly so, because she is the calm to his chaos. As calm and peaceful as the moon.

Throughout the entire film, it is emphasized that Aditha will be killed on the coming Pournami (full moon) night. Rather Nandhini says so herself.

On the night however, when she indeed needs to kill him and she hesitates, Aditha proposes, that perhaps it might be easier for Nandhini to kill him if he blows out all the lamps in the room, so that she wouldn't have to see his face.

Yet, his face is illuminated by the moon, making the vignette even sadder, as she struggles to see just bits of his face which are lit by the moonlight slowly fading into the darkness.

It makes me feel as though the moonlight was intended to show that Nandhini's decision to kill the chozha's on the Pournami night was backfiring at her, although she was suceeding at it. Just like many other moments throughout her life. Although she had succeeded as a Pandya, she was in a miserable situation as a person.

Now, there's a female version of Chinnanjiru Nilave, signifying Nandhini singing to Aditha. Because now, Aditha is the peacefull one, having his wish fulfilled, dying with his lover by his side. But it is Nandhini who has lost everything, and is frantically trying to do anything she possibly can to have him back.

Eventually, Aditha collapses as Nandhini is dragged away from him. He's gone. Her Moon is gone. And so has the moonlight. There's only flames all around her.

Now the lyrics of the song perfectly and i mean PERFECTLY align with the situation, but this:

Atham Azhindhadhadi Anname

Rathamum Oyndhadhadi

The stars no longer shine for me

Blood no longer runs in my veins

Her stars no longer shine, and his blood has stopped flowing.

How, honestly how does one co ordinate SO MUCH in a film, huh?!

It feels like mani ratnam shot this scene while Ilango was there so he could pen the lyrics, and then Mani heard to the lyrics and had another idea for a scene, and then Ilango had another lyric inspiration from the new scene and there was just an endless cycle of this until Suhasini came in between to break them up, so we could have the film.

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Review: O Kadhal Kanmani

Originally posted elsewhere on 16th April 2015

Disclaimer: I'm an unqualified reviewer. For a list of people who are qualified to write about OK Kanamani, please consult Suhasini Maniratnam

Despite how old you've gotten watching Mani Ratnam, the excitement of watching his next never diminishes. Especially, when the movie works - part experience and part nostalgia. OK Kanmani is as simple as Mani Ratnam gets and as profound as any of his classic films on love. No non-linear timelines, no metaphors, no value judgements and no message, just a straight love story from the Mani Ratnam we thought we'd lost.

Yes, OK Kanmani is going to be branded by many as an update on 'Alaipayuthe'. While there's superficial merits to parallels, any such comparison is missing a larger point. OK Kanmani is an affirmation that love endures anything, even the age of instant gratification, fleeting relationships and self-centered ambitions. A reassurance that love, like an stubborn virus evolves and trumps even the most testing environments.

Many filmmakers find the divisions in an ever-changing India. Mani Ratnam finds his in the grind between a conservative past and the liberal ideas of the present. O Kadhal Kanmani balances a society that holds its nose to anything unconventional against the attitudes of millennials for whom living together is a convenience and signing up for a commitment is a shallow formality - an after-thought.

Aadi (Dulquer Salman) and Tara (Nithya Menen) rush into an open relationship and a live-in arrangement with no intent of settling down. Her architect scholarship's about to take her to Paris; his gaming-dev skills have currency in the US. Can their casual, time-boxed courtship fall turn into a commitment they both dread and declare taboo? Sounds very time-worn and ripe for sentimental pickings. Mani Ratnam, of course, dresses it up with his unwavering sense of aesthetics and his insane level of insight into the Gen Y's mind.

For multitudes of us, falling in love or cherishing the feeling of love is a brief high, a phase of life that we leave behind, in our rush to get on with the challenges and rigours our life; not for Mani Ratnam. He is that rare director who can lead you back into that corner of your heart that once used to throb with the excitement of living the moments of love. His comfort with dealing a romance can give any young or even semi-seasoned (uh hmm, GVM) director a complex.

Mani Ratnam's been repeating his rule on casting for decades now - "50% of the film is casting". Although, at times we've felt he doesn't follow his own advice. Not with OKK. There are four primary characters and each one of them pivots the story with maturity and confidence. Prakash Raj, Nithya Menen & Dulquer (in that order) light up the screen with such familiarity and freshness, like regular folks plucked from their living rooms, their pajamas still on. Prakash Raj's hamming could have been a major problem 'cause he shoulders a sizable portion of the movie and is the emotional core of OKK. He's in a league of his own here - a completely winsome performer.

Rahman's presence in a Mani Ratnam film cannot be anything along expected lines. As with all Mani Ratnamm movies, none of the songs you've heard going into the movie remain the same (shortened, remixed and reimagined) and there's the on-screen-exclusive thukda songs that are used aplenty here too. Waiting to get my hands on the background classical-funky fusion track (Kalyani's theme), in particular.

As if to mock folks calling out Mani's pattern of using of trains and stations, almost every scene features a loco compartment. The opening scene, staged on the platforms of Mumbai's CS terminus is a kicker, Mani goes one better on his usually impressive starting sequence. Mani and PC Sriram put on a show that reminds us why people still whistle to title cards bearing their names. Same with the rain too - no shying away from them, plenty of emotions drained and drenched under it. The MR-PC combination pulls off magical moments on screen that should lay to rest any claims to "next Mani Ratnam" or "next PC Sriram".

OK Kanmani

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After Watching Ponniyin Selvan 2, Manisha Koirala Recalls Working With Mani Ratnam In "Intense But Fulfilling" Bombay

Image was shared by Manisha Koirala. (courtesy: m_koirala) It was a mini Bombay reunion at Yash Raj Studios on Sunday night time when actress Manisha Koirala attended the screening of Ponniyin Selvan 2 and met the movie’s director Mani Ratnam. Manisha Koirala, who labored on the Mani Ratnam directed iconic film Bombay, greeted the legendary director and his spouse Suhasini Maniratnam and in…

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Tryst With Destiny trailer OUT: Drishyam Films' internationally acclaimed anthology to release on Nov 5

Tryst With Destiny trailer OUT: Drishyam Films’ internationally acclaimed anthology to release on Nov 5

Image Source : TRYST WITH DESTINY Tryst With Destiny trailer OUT Drishyam Films has launched the trailer of ‘Tryst With Destiny’, the internationally acclaimed anthology which is all set to launch on November 5 on SonyLIV. The trailer has been receiving appreciation from critics and moviegoers alike. The anthology, which deep dives into real-world social issues, was the only Indian film to be a…

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51st Kerala State Film Awards: Complete List of Winners

51st Kerala State Film Awards: Complete List of Winners

Here is the list of winners of the 51st Kerala State Film Awards. The jury for the latest edition of the Kerala State Film Awards was led by actor-filmmaker Suhasini Mani Ratnam. Best Film – The Great Indian Kitchen by Jio Baby Second Best Film – Thinklazcha Nishyam by Sena Hegde Best Picture of Popularity and Art Value – K.R. Ayyappanam Koshyum by Satchidanandan Best Director – Siddharth Shiv…

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Tamil Nadu: पिता Kamal Haasan के चुनाव प्रचार में बेटी अक्षरा ने कजिन के साथ किया डांस, Video वायरल

Tamil Nadu: पिता Kamal Haasan के चुनाव प्रचार में बेटी अक्षरा ने कजिन के साथ किया डांस, Video वायरल

Akshara Hassan कमल हासन (Kamal Haasan) कोयंबटूर दक्षिण (Coimbatore South) से चुनाव लड़ रहे हैं. उनकी जीत के लिए परिवार ने भी पसीना बहाया. तमिलनाडु (Tamil Nadu)  की राजनीति में अलग लकीर खींचने के दावे के बीच बेटी अक्षरा हासन (Akshara Haasan) ने सड़क से लेकर सोशल मीडिया तक प्रचार की कमान संभाली.  फोटो क्रेडिट Twitter: (@Iaksharahaasan) Source link

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Solo - Roshomon

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Raavanan (2010) dir. Mani Ratnam

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Kamal Haasan, Khushboo, Suhasini, Ramya Krishnan's party style, watch video

Kamal Haasan, Khushboo, Suhasini, Ramya Krishnan’s party style, watch video

Kamal Haasan is seen meeting his friends and family after a long time. He recently caught up with his friends from the industry, including Ramya Krishnan, Khushboo, Mohan, K. Bhagyaraj is included. Ramya Krishnan posted a few pictures from the star-studded party on her Instagram account. The party was meant to celebrate the birthday of Suhasini Mani Ratnam, who turned a year older on 15 August.…

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https://jothishi.com/celebrity-horoscope-match/mani-ratnam-and-Suhasini-maniratnam About Mani Ratnam and Suhasini Maniratnam Gopala Ratnam Subramaniam (born 2 June 1956), known professionally as Mani Ratnam, is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema.Mani Ratnam was born in Madurai, Tamil Nadu as the second child of a family that was closely associated with film production.His father S. Gopala Ratnam was a film distributor …

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Amazon Prime's Tamil Anthology is Remarkable for its Emotional Quotient

Amazon Prime’s Tamil Anthology is Remarkable for its Emotional Quotient

Putham Pudhu Kaalai Administrators: Sudha Kongara, Gautham Menon, Suhasini Mani Ratnam, Rajiv Menon, Karthik Subbaraj Forged: Jayaram, Kalidas Jayaram, Urvashi, Kalyani Priyadarshan, M.S. Bhaskar, Ritu Varma, Suhasini Mani Ratnam, Anu Hasan, Shruti Haasan, Andrea Jeremiah, Leela Samson, Sikkil Gurucharan, Bobby Simha, Muthu Kumar It has been some time, a protracted whereas, since I noticed a…

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Putham Pudhu Kaalai Review: Amazon Prime's Tamil Anthology is Remarkable for its Emotional Quotient

Putham Pudhu Kaalai Review: Amazon Prime’s Tamil Anthology is Remarkable for its Emotional Quotient

Putham Pudhu Kaalai Directors: Sudha Kongara, Gautham Menon, Suhasini Mani Ratnam, Rajiv Menon, Karthik Subbaraj Cast: Jayaram, Kalidas Jayaram, Urvashi, Kalyani Priyadarshan, M.S. Bhaskar, Ritu Varma, Suhasini Mani Ratnam, Anu Hasan, Shruti Haasan, Andrea Jeremiah, Leela Samson, Sikkil Gurucharan, Bobby Simha, Muthu Kumar It has been a while, a long while, since I saw a Tamil work that moved me.…

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Amazon Prime's Tamil Anthology is Remarkable for its Emotional Quotient

Amazon Prime’s Tamil Anthology is Remarkable for its Emotional Quotient

Putham Pudhu Kaalai Directors: Sudha Kongara, Gautham Menon, Suhasini Mani Ratnam, Rajiv Menon, Karthik Subbaraj Cast: Jayaram, Kalidas Jayaram, Urvashi, Kalyani Priyadarshan, M.S. Bhaskar, Ritu Varma, Suhasini Mani Ratnam, Anu Hasan, Shruti Haasan, Andrea Jeremiah, Leela Samson, Sikkil Gurucharan, Bobby Simha, Muthu Kumar It has been a while, a long while, since I saw a Tamil work that moved me.…