📌 Key Points
- Mani Ratnam announces new film project after ‘Thug Life’ setback.
- Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi to star in the upcoming movie.
- A.R. Rahman confirmed as music composer, dispelling Sai Abhyankkar rumors.
- Sai Pallavi has multiple projects lined up including her Bollywood debut.
Mani Ratnam is set to direct a new film starring Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi. Dismissing earlier rumors, the project confirms A.R. Rahman as the music composer. This announcement follows the director’s previous project, ‘Thug Life’.
Mani Ratnam’s Next Project Unveiled
Amid rumours of Sai Abhyankkar composing Mani Ratnam’s next, filmmaker announces new project with AR Rahman, Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi.
Filmmaker Mani Ratnam has announced his next project after the disappointment of his Kamal Haasan-starrer Thug Life last year. On Thursday, his production house, Madras Talkies, announced that his next film will be headlined by Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi. AR Rahman will compose the music for it amid rumours that Sai Abhyankkar is on board.
Star Cast and Music Composer Confirmed
Rahman is confirmed to be joining hands with Mani, despite this week’s rumours that Abhyankkar is on board. Reacting to the news, one fan commented, “Happppaaaaa ARR musical.” Another commented, “We believe we’re gonna get something really beautiful really peaceful really soothing.” One Instagram user even wrote, “Finally… Full stop to all the rumors!!” while another commented, “Another soulful album loading.”
Some were disappointed it was not Abhyankkar composing the music, with a fan commenting, “Appada ARR, nan kooda sai nu nenachu bayanthuten (Oh ARR, I also thought Sai would be composing.” Another thought that the music composer was “robbed”. Most, however, seemed happy about the lineup.
Fan Reactions to the Announcement
Sai last starred in the 2025 film Thandel and has numerous projects lined up. She has Ek Din , Ramayana: Part 1 and 2 in Hindi, which will mark her Bollywood debut. She also has a film with Dhanush in Tamil apart from the Mani Ratnam film, which will mark her first with the filmmaker.
The confirmation of A.R. Rahman’s involvement has generated excitement among fans. The film marks a significant collaboration and raises anticipation for what promises to be a soulful musical experience, further solidifying Mani Ratnam’s directorial prowess.
