It has been a long time since legendary filmmaker Mani Ratnam scored a super hit. ‘Sakhi’ which came in 2000 was the last big success. Though ‘Ok Bangaram’ was declared a hit, it wasn’t entirely satisfactory. Films like ‘Yuva’ and ‘Villain’ got critical acclaim but they were commercial failures. It is unnecessary to about disasters like ‘Kadali’ and ‘Cheliyaa’. But things took a positive turn for Mani Ratnam after ‘Ponniyin Selvan – 1’. The movie has nearly reached 400 crores of gross collections and the Tamil audience are terming it as a classic.
Though it did not perform well in any other language including Telugu, Mani Ratnam’s taking, visuals and colorful presentation paired with stellar performances made this film a decent success. Talk from Chennai circles claim that the result of ‘PS – 1’ has made Mani Ratnam to team up with Rajnikanth. This duo made ‘Thalapathy’ together back in 1991 and it was a huge success. This movie which was based on the friendship of Duryodhana and Karna from Mahabharat has gained a cult classic status. It is considered as Mani Ratnam’s best work and Ilayaraja’s music is heard even today.
It has been 31 years since it released and sources claim that the superstar-Mani Ratnam combo may happen once the director finishes working on ‘PS – 2’ which will be arriving next year. Unlike ‘PS – 1 & 2’, Rajni’s film will not be set in a period backdrop and reports are that it showcases the journey of a man who sees many ups and down in life. It reportedly runs on the lines of ‘Nayagan’. Currently, Rajni is working on Nelson’s ‘Jailer’ and we need to wait till the news becomes official.
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Mahesh Babu’s Mufasa: Fans Go All Out with Cutouts, Shows, and More
Like a lion roaring from the top of the plain, Superstar Mahesh Babu’s voice-over as Mufasa in The Lion King is echoing across the fanbase at a scale never seen before. For the first time ever, a hero’s voice-over is being celebrated with such grandeur-huge cutouts of Mahesh as Mufasa adorn every corner, and special fan shows sold out within hours. The excitement surrounding this iconic role has fans leaving no stone unturned in showcasing their love for the superstar.
Even Mahesh’s daughter, Sitara Ghattamaneni, is proudly sharing her joy. In a heartwarming video shared by the makers, she expressed how proud she is of her father’s role as Mufasa, drawing parallels between his real-life personality and the beloved character. “He’s loving and protective, just like Mufasa,” she said, adding with a laugh that she had worked with Disney first through Frozen 2, where she voiced young Elsa.
Sitara also shared an adorable behind-the-scenes story about Mahesh’s preparation for the role. She revealed that he practiced his lines with their pet dog, Snoopy, adding a personal touch to the iconic scenes. “Every time I watch the trailer, I feel happy when he comes on screen.
He’s going to be great,” she beamed. Sitara even reminisced about how Mahesh used to hold Snoopy like Rafiki holds Simba in The Lion King, bringing a full circle of humor and heart to the tale. As The Lion King releases on December 20, there’s no doubt that Mahesh Babu’s Mufasa will leave a lasting impression. And with the star’s family backing him, it’s clear that the only thing louder than the lion’s roar is the pride that follows him-on and off screen!
