We had got amused and wonderstuck with his films based on versatile plots ,backgrounds ,cultures,genres etc... His fantastic vision ,philosophy & screenplay and translating it on the screen in all the grandeur and fitenesse it deserved on the creations. For every man who love cinema and dream a thing to present the piece of art in visual form all have one title in their minds...
A MANI RATNAM FILM ......
We always proudly call him as Speilberg of the South....Through his films we still didnt forget the ecstatic beauty of rains,running trains,city lights,long skirts,candles etc...
I had started watching his movies at my childhood days itself and I would like to mention some movies that took me to be a maniac of this legacy.
1. UNARU
The movie which shows the current issue in may human beings survivals with the problems that take place in the form of trade union .Mohanlal who had acted in the movie was not the superstar at those times but in this movie he had proved his stardom with a bunch of stars in this Malayalam flick which is scripted by T Damodaran sir .Although the movie had any huge run in box office,the movie was a noticeable due to the content value that was executed by the makers
2. MOUNARAGAM
The movie which evolves around the bondage of a couple whom gets into the mazes of arranged marriage and tends to get split by divorce and the attraction that takes place when they are told to live together in which the time was given for their split too.
Mohan and Revathy had given their chemistry in a very effective manner which gives the magnetic bondage of the roles Chandrakumar and Divya .Karthik has given a wonderful special appearance which all girls at those times whud love to see the romantic portions which would take place in their lives.Ilayaraja's backround and music score was the backbone in falling in love with this movie.The term LOVE AFTER MARRIAGE was well executed in this movie..For all those who love and get to the terms of marriage this movie is a sure shot to watch ..still the cult is being followed as a prefect example for all who runs through the aspects of arranged marriage
3.NAYAGAN
W hen the legends join together we expect for bigger quality and that was happened in this iconic cinema. Kamalhaasan has bagged National Award for the character Velu Nayakan which went epic and later created history in one of the strongest characters made in Indian Cinema.Although the movie has taken the shades of the American film The God Father,Ratnam has used the inspiration in the desi style.Many principal productions had taken place and for the characters a vast mode of preparations taken by Hassan himself ,a whooping price was used for the stunt sequences at those times which was the entertaining factor in this Mani Ratnam film.The collaboration of PC Srirams frames and heart melting background score of Ilayarajas bgm score was the strong factors that takes you hard to erase the movie.
A mega saga of all gun powders loaded in one shot that is what when we get through watching throughout this cinema.The entire theme is loosely based on the friendship that has been from Mahabharatha characters Karna and Duryodhana .Apart from the spectacular casting of the male leads the female characters played by Shobhana,Geetha,Bhanupriya and of course heart melting Srividhya had stealed the show totally especially in the song Chinna Thayakal ,there are so many materials that Mani had used for the symbolic representation especially the yellow shawl,rain ,shutter lights,candles,and of course the train sounds and all which takes you to the new wave of cinema. Santhosh Sivan who had came for frames in Ratnam had given a different perspective in his rapid action sequences and also the intro scene of the Superstar While talking about Ilayaraja which was the last collaboration with Mani Ratnam has delivered a masterpiece with the music as well as background sound track.The dance track Rakkama Kaiye song was amongst the songs listed in a BBC World Top Ten.
6.ROJA
The one such masterpiece which brought new dimension of love, terror & nation affection Mani Ratnam had made new branches that there are things which can execute a simple plot which went on terrorism and the exotic locations of Kashmir and the birth of new music was also a notable factor that we cant erase this film .Yes I am talking about none other than A.R.Rahman the debut he gave and the bgm scores of this film is still played Aravind Swamy who debuted in Ratnams Dalapathy had been in the male lead and the title character of Roja was played by Madhoo which was critically appreciated that took her to the last panel of National Awards later got to other actress which was later history
Santosh Sivan was the other name that will stick on to you after seeing the exotic locations of Kashmir and the lighting pattern who used towards the entire sequence had brought liveliness in totality.The onscreen chemistry you see of the lead pair was one magnetic effect,I bet you wont pull off your attention by watching this love story which is told under the Indian terrorism backdrop.
7.BOMBAY
The controversies that happened in this Mani Ratnam movie was countless and this was the most troubleshoot film Ratnam had ever faced in shooting and the strong subject had resulted to tensions in screening this movie but the audience and the film buffs rushed o theaters fir seeing the magic spell crafted by the directer .Aravind Swamy and Bollywood siren Manisha Koirala were the leading pair in this political drama film that had shook the nation in totality.
The love story of a Hindu Man and Muslim girl and their journey that results in marriage and the trouble that cause between the two religions that has been executed in the capital city Bombay had made other chambers ban and re release the film in many major centres which had gained its attention in reverse
Manisha Koirala's Shaila Bhanu had achieved critical appreciation nation wise which resulted to Filmfare Awards and the usual Bollywood roles as heroine behind playing lady love had changed Koiralas stardom a new dimension As usual Mani Ratnams treatment long shawls ,rain,wind,sea shores,fire in the city,night lights in the city are the major factors that takes you back on the seats but above all the music score by A.R.Rahman was the major highlight and in result the soundtrack was being called the most selling movie album of all times especially the theme music had been used in many sections and the strong plot that created between the religious relations and religious riots had given the moral message which we given a stand ovation on the director for the craft he had used in entertaining the movie buffs but as a responsible citizen ,he had communicated the message in a very effective manner to the people. Rajeev Menons photography and Suresh Urs editing was another factor and the composition of frames used in the song Uyire is still refereed as the perfect example in shooting the song in a low light manner,
8.IRUVAR
Bringing back the Malayalam Superstar Mohanlal in a Mani Ratnam is a very intresting factor to hear but when it comes back when we see Lal playing the main lead character that too also on the shoes of the character by the former minister of Tamil Nadu MG Ramachandran and when it comes Lla playing lead in a Tamil movie then it will be a double treat for the Ratnam and Lal fans to delight in receiving the film.
Like Dalapathy,even Iruvar had bunch of characters..Prakash Raj,Revathy,Gauthami,Nasser,Tabu and the debut of the Miss World Aishwarya Rai The movie was also referred to the ancient Indian politics and the friendship tale of MGR & Karunanidhi which had created questions and confusions towards the state .Ratnam again had invited a bunch of controversies but this time in the Indian politics and above the music played by A R Rahman the strong bondage were the dialogues written on each scene was splendid in all senses and when the camera work was handled by the multi time National Award Winner Santosh Sivan,there will be no need in explaining what the frames looked alike.Keeping the new avatar Mohanlal had played that above all the stardom and once again he proved that he is one of the greatest actor we have on our nation In competition with Lal, Prakash Raj was one such actor in portraying Karunanidhi's role and in looking in such a avatar Prakash raj had bagged his first National Award for Supporting role to his showcases. Iruvar is an engaging and brilliant film taken on an actor's life ..the struggle between his morality and immorality which deviated from his stardom to politics. Above all this movie had a strong cult followed as a true Mani Ratnam maniac and this movie had strong message for all who are not known the history that took behind Indian Politics.
9.DIL SE...
The first Hindi film of Mani Ratnam film with the King Khan playing the main lead ....Music by A R Rahman.....Frames by Santosh Sivan ...After Bombay Mnisha Koirala is again bagging the heroine role ...these words are far enough in not lookin or cross checking the films other draw backs.But the movie had made a strong making and as the usual magic ,this movie had burned through the controversies which played in our nation's dirty politics.Shah Rukh Khan with his usual lover boy image had made a new impact in playing the Programme Executive of All India Radio Amar Varma and the dialogue delivery has been put a change in presentations while coming to the direction part of Ratnam.
3.NAYAGAN
W hen the legends join together we expect for bigger quality and that was happened in this iconic cinema. Kamalhaasan has bagged National Award for the character Velu Nayakan which went epic and later created history in one of the strongest characters made in Indian Cinema.Although the movie has taken the shades of the American film The God Father,Ratnam has used the inspiration in the desi style.Many principal productions had taken place and for the characters a vast mode of preparations taken by Hassan himself ,a whooping price was used for the stunt sequences at those times which was the entertaining factor in this Mani Ratnam film.The collaboration of PC Srirams frames and heart melting background score of Ilayarajas bgm score was the strong factors that takes you hard to erase the movie.
While bagging the National Awards the movie has got India's official submission towards the Academy Awards for the foreign film category which was the proud moment for the makers of the film.There will be no wonders why this movie is listed on Indias top 20 greatest films.When you cast the Ulaganayagan in such a role ...no doubts the performance in him is guaranteed to strike gold from the mills.
4.ANJALI
Ratnam had jumped for different plots and treatements and this film was one movie for all who gets to love what innocent love is and the world of kids is.The movie had a strong message and a well drafted script towards the end.And while taking a look on the casting part,hats off towards the directer no wonder why this maker had been titled as speilberg of the South.Through this movie we all intend to see what is the effective part in re-recording Ilayaraja has given the brilliant job especially in the background score part which was his 500 th movie ...A simple plot of a mentally disabled dying kid and the trauma which was emotional experienced by the family ,this itself takes a normal viewer to chase the movie print and take a pop corn for watching ..
The bankable child artist at those times Baby Shyamili ,Master Tharun and shruthi had given their parts for a minute we may forget these kids had executed their roles in their early ages itself not even a superstar can give such profitable effort in their performances effectively.Bagging the National Awards for their performances and also the audiography part in which the sound effects was well designed in this particular movie needs a special mention.Revathy after Mouna Ragam had given another notable performance with the yester actor Raghuvaran who played the male lead who had played negative roles at those times had given a very massive performance in this Ratnam flick along with the kids on the block. Madhu Ambat who has worked in many Malayalam flicks had given the mind blowing photography and had got a special mention from the critics.
5.DALAPATHY
When we talk about massive combo I think this would be the one such combo,from his Malayalam flick Unaru casting a bunch of actors with equal importance and not effecting the screenplay with all great techniques used.When we talk about this film one paragraph will not be enough for it.Here are the brand names SUPERSTAR RAJINIKANTH ,MALAYALAM SUPERSTAR MAMMMOOTY,MANI RATNAM,ILAYARAJA,SANTOSH SIVAN,ARAVIND SWAMY,SHOBHANA,GEETHA,SRIVIDHYA,AMRISH PURI,Is this enough for filling our abdomen ..well I think more than a motion picture this would be the called as extravaganza Casting the most bankable actor from our nation Rajinikanth in such a massive cinema and that too in not degrading his stardom and style in this Ratnam flick is also one mind blowing factor that we call as one more feather attached in the directors hat.We have seen him dancing ,fighting the baddies,playing comedies,singing romantics, but with all these things linked Ratnam brought the actor in Rajinikanth where we cant even erase the performance of the character Suriya from our hearts a loving friend, a warrior, a lover and more than a son with a admirable heart... how can the mass leave their emotions on the Superstar by crafting such a character just by giving a standing applause .When we come through the rest cat Mammooty has given the another phenomenon role with the trusting friend Devarajan and with all his mannerisms he had glued the emotions in which every person would love to stick on the character
A mega saga of all gun powders loaded in one shot that is what when we get through watching throughout this cinema.The entire theme is loosely based on the friendship that has been from Mahabharatha characters Karna and Duryodhana .Apart from the spectacular casting of the male leads the female characters played by Shobhana,Geetha,Bhanupriya and of course heart melting Srividhya had stealed the show totally especially in the song Chinna Thayakal ,there are so many materials that Mani had used for the symbolic representation especially the yellow shawl,rain ,shutter lights,candles,and of course the train sounds and all which takes you to the new wave of cinema. Santhosh Sivan who had came for frames in Ratnam had given a different perspective in his rapid action sequences and also the intro scene of the Superstar While talking about Ilayaraja which was the last collaboration with Mani Ratnam has delivered a masterpiece with the music as well as background sound track.The dance track Rakkama Kaiye song was amongst the songs listed in a BBC World Top Ten.
6.ROJA
The one such masterpiece which brought new dimension of love, terror & nation affection Mani Ratnam had made new branches that there are things which can execute a simple plot which went on terrorism and the exotic locations of Kashmir and the birth of new music was also a notable factor that we cant erase this film .Yes I am talking about none other than A.R.Rahman the debut he gave and the bgm scores of this film is still played Aravind Swamy who debuted in Ratnams Dalapathy had been in the male lead and the title character of Roja was played by Madhoo which was critically appreciated that took her to the last panel of National Awards later got to other actress which was later history
Santosh Sivan was the other name that will stick on to you after seeing the exotic locations of Kashmir and the lighting pattern who used towards the entire sequence had brought liveliness in totality.The onscreen chemistry you see of the lead pair was one magnetic effect,I bet you wont pull off your attention by watching this love story which is told under the Indian terrorism backdrop.
7.BOMBAY
The controversies that happened in this Mani Ratnam movie was countless and this was the most troubleshoot film Ratnam had ever faced in shooting and the strong subject had resulted to tensions in screening this movie but the audience and the film buffs rushed o theaters fir seeing the magic spell crafted by the directer .Aravind Swamy and Bollywood siren Manisha Koirala were the leading pair in this political drama film that had shook the nation in totality.
The love story of a Hindu Man and Muslim girl and their journey that results in marriage and the trouble that cause between the two religions that has been executed in the capital city Bombay had made other chambers ban and re release the film in many major centres which had gained its attention in reverse
Manisha Koirala's Shaila Bhanu had achieved critical appreciation nation wise which resulted to Filmfare Awards and the usual Bollywood roles as heroine behind playing lady love had changed Koiralas stardom a new dimension As usual Mani Ratnams treatment long shawls ,rain,wind,sea shores,fire in the city,night lights in the city are the major factors that takes you back on the seats but above all the music score by A.R.Rahman was the major highlight and in result the soundtrack was being called the most selling movie album of all times especially the theme music had been used in many sections and the strong plot that created between the religious relations and religious riots had given the moral message which we given a stand ovation on the director for the craft he had used in entertaining the movie buffs but as a responsible citizen ,he had communicated the message in a very effective manner to the people. Rajeev Menons photography and Suresh Urs editing was another factor and the composition of frames used in the song Uyire is still refereed as the perfect example in shooting the song in a low light manner,
8.IRUVAR
Bringing back the Malayalam Superstar Mohanlal in a Mani Ratnam is a very intresting factor to hear but when it comes back when we see Lal playing the main lead character that too also on the shoes of the character by the former minister of Tamil Nadu MG Ramachandran and when it comes Lla playing lead in a Tamil movie then it will be a double treat for the Ratnam and Lal fans to delight in receiving the film.
Like Dalapathy,even Iruvar had bunch of characters..Prakash Raj,Revathy,Gauthami,Nasser,Tabu and the debut of the Miss World Aishwarya Rai The movie was also referred to the ancient Indian politics and the friendship tale of MGR & Karunanidhi which had created questions and confusions towards the state .Ratnam again had invited a bunch of controversies but this time in the Indian politics and above the music played by A R Rahman the strong bondage were the dialogues written on each scene was splendid in all senses and when the camera work was handled by the multi time National Award Winner Santosh Sivan,there will be no need in explaining what the frames looked alike.Keeping the new avatar Mohanlal had played that above all the stardom and once again he proved that he is one of the greatest actor we have on our nation In competition with Lal, Prakash Raj was one such actor in portraying Karunanidhi's role and in looking in such a avatar Prakash raj had bagged his first National Award for Supporting role to his showcases. Iruvar is an engaging and brilliant film taken on an actor's life ..the struggle between his morality and immorality which deviated from his stardom to politics. Above all this movie had a strong cult followed as a true Mani Ratnam maniac and this movie had strong message for all who are not known the history that took behind Indian Politics.
9.DIL SE...
The first Hindi film of Mani Ratnam film with the King Khan playing the main lead ....Music by A R Rahman.....Frames by Santosh Sivan ...After Bombay Mnisha Koirala is again bagging the heroine role ...these words are far enough in not lookin or cross checking the films other draw backs.But the movie had made a strong making and as the usual magic ,this movie had burned through the controversies which played in our nation's dirty politics.Shah Rukh Khan with his usual lover boy image had made a new impact in playing the Programme Executive of All India Radio Amar Varma and the dialogue delivery has been put a change in presentations while coming to the direction part of Ratnam.
Manisha Koirala has given the very serious role of Meghana with all the emotions it was handled in very carefully ,while talking about the other cast this was the debut of Priety Zinta playing a small role opposite SRK .Coming to the cinematography it requires a special mention Santhosh Sivan again waved the magicals towards the frames the natural lights applied in different times especially when it was shot in the regions of Ladakh,Bhutan,Himachal,Assam.Kashmir and Kerala The symbolic representation of the poetic love that has taken place between the people of different regions was well presented by the directer and the light shades applied by the cinematographer was outstanding one especially in the songs a new wave of parallel innovation was applied in all sections of the film .For the opening song Chaiyya Chaiyya extra distance of Akela cranes were used for establishing beauty of the train sequence and when we come across the music department there is none other to express marks for the Rahmanism in Mani Ratnam film.Bagging all awards for the most sections had brought a serious watch for this film ...especially who love cinematography makes a perfect example of composing frames a look watch diary on the frames of Santhosh Sivan where he got the National Award All together the movie is a picture perfect ode to love .
10.ALAIPAYUTHEY
Taking the serious approached films of Dalapathy,Roja,Bombay,Iruvar,Dil Se, Ratnam had returned to the place where he began his journey yes...the romantic films mainly based on human relationships and this time he had bounced back on the term marriage of new ages and their view point on the term lova and marriage when it is being faced on the shoes.Madhavan another new kid from Ratnams block had started his career in this Ratnam magic and those who love seeing the smart Madhavan will never forget this stunnng debut of Madhavan we always love Ratnam heroes whether it is a romantic one, a serious fighter,a historic one Ratnam paints the outline in his own version .Madhavan was the one such example and Shalini who came back from the childhood films she acted has given a beautiful performance of Shakthi Presenting a on screen chemistry is a different task well when it comes for a Mani Ratnam ecstatic beauty is being attached all over.
PC Sriram who cranked camera for Mouna Ragam,Agni Naksathram,Nayagan,Geethanjali is back on the Ratnam apartment with keeping all eye catching frames...the new version of presentation of love with all colours applied train sequences,rain in the city,blue sky Ratnam had started using Sreekar Prasad through this film as the editor with the markable fine cuts which gave the quality towards the screenplay executed.Rahman had applied the colour theory towards the song Pachai Nairame where it was brilliantly shot in all shades of beauty and when we take the Rahman magic he bounced back with all the young hearts personal favorites whether it is fast paced number or a melody one a dart thrown on bulls eye.The movie is considered for the realistic eye opener portrayal for marriage life and love .
11. KANNATHIL MUTHAMITTAL
This is one such drama film that takes towards the tides of motherhood and its basic principles of a kid's emotions. Ratnam had crossed such emotions on Anjali with the child character playing the main lead.Ratnam casted Madhavan as his male lead while Simran was the other female lead in this film.The central character Keerthana who was actor Parthibhan's daughter had given a massive performance towards the film. Ratnam had used Ravi K Chandran as the man behind the frames with the wide landscape he used for portraying the Srilankan Civilian War.The cuts of Sreekar Prasad was another important factor of this Mani Ratnam film.The other lead cast for Nandita Das,JD Chakravarthy,Pasupathy & Prakashraj are the special mention ones
The national theme which connects the Motherhood and the brutal moments that takes place between the child who goes in search of her biological mother was the main opening for the movie which had the music score of Ratnam's own AR Rahman and the song Vellai Pookal had crossed millions which had awakened the love towards ones own nation .Bagging the entire national awards especially for the Best tamil film ,Best Music Best Editing had made every viewer gets transformation towards motherhood after watching this flick.
12. OK KANMANI
When talking about this latest flick,from the beginning you will shock onto the seats... when we watch Mani 's movies a black drop screen white letters with a red underline will strike our minds... but in this one Ratnam had changed the entire usual settings with a graphic representation and a fast paced soundtrack of the metal sounded music by the legend AR Rahman and Ratnam had again paced his best of his romantic films after Alaipayuthey with taking the PC Sriram for cranking the camera Sreekar Prasad for the cuts the usual rain...train sequences,city lights,those who love Ratnam with Rahman magic will definitely love what this Kanmanis has designed in offering nothing than the new tale of urban romance that is being situated in Mumbai .Dulquer Salman & Nithya Menon were the Kanmanis in this flick which they have stylished with their live performances...alike all Mani Ratnams lead pairs whether it will Kamalhaasan,Karthik,Aravind Swamy,Madhavan, DQ had broke all the fractions with his innovations by giving new sound of stardom Such a cool and neat performance makes all the young hearts fall for him by the character Aadhi and talking about Nithya ,she was the eye candy for all guys n gals and when it comes with the PC Srirams frames there will be no words found for expressing the beauty of hers.
Rtanam had brought many elements back to the youth The royal Enfield bike,The Maruthi Gypsy which was every guys style factor of 90s makes you go topst turvey when we see the elements back on screens.Apart from DQ and Nithya,Prakash Raj and Leela had givena terrific chemistry a sthe on screen husband and wife...the movie was an eye opener for the todays young generation for the perspective towards the commitment on the word marriage and the live in relationship that takes place between our surroundings and also the relation that takes in social media networks which broke hearts with temporary attitude that takes place in today's youth .The movie gives a social message with hilarious presentation of flowing the tradition of marriage rather than running for lives with the basic cliche words that every human being runs through life and career .anyways this movie will be a sure shot for every youth and every individual in making their life systematic and committed towards themselves.
These are my visions on the keyhole I took for making drills on the film makers diary. This version of mine on the maker might not be as engaging for some people who's looking for pure entertainment films of the maker.but for someone who keenly observes and turn his brains fall topsy turvy.This one will satisfy and make a clear view of his signatures he scribbled on his brilliant films.For me this is a short description of the masterpiece who had given the boarding pass for enjoying the journey of realistic films with entertainment that is being stitched in its terms.Ending my notes with all rest and multiplied admiration towards this phenomenal genius our nation got gifted.Expecting more films from this legend that will engage all the mankind.
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