Mani Ratnam interview: Doing pan-Indian films is not a trap, but a choice
Filmmaker Mani Ratnam discusses his approach to filmmaking, emphasizing that his projects are driven by personal creative choices rather than targeting specific demographics. He reflects on the cultural significance of his film 'Ponniyin Selvan' and the importance of connecting with historical roots.
Why it matters
Mani Ratnam's perspective offers insight into the evolution of pan-Indian cinema and the balance between artistic integrity and commercial appeal.
During the promotions of Ponniyin Selvan 1 , Mani Ratnam recalled how his first tryst with Kalki’s novel was from a book borrowed from Gopalapuram’s Easwari Lending Library, which was a childhood favourite haunt of mine. Having grown up patronising the iconic Chennai shop, I begin my conversation with the veteran filmmaker mentioning this.
The article is an interview-based profile focusing on the filmmaker's artistic philosophy.
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