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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Why Nagarjuna Is Keeping His 100th Film Under Complete Wraps
Landmark films always come with sky-high expectations, especially when they belong to senior stars. One such much-anticipated project is Nagarjuna Akkineni’s 100th film, being directed by acclaimed Tamil filmmaker Ra Karthik. Interestingly, despite the scale and significance of the project, there has been no official announcement, first look, or even a formal muhurat event so far—leaving fans curious.
According to industry insiders, this silence is completely intentional. It is being said that there will be no updates about Nagarjuna’s 100th film until the first copy is ready. While this approach may sound surprising in today’s hype-driven era, sources reveal that Nagarjuna himself has taken this firm decision. Even though his PR team has reportedly urged him to release at least minimal updates to keep the buzz alive, the actor has chosen to say no.
The reason behind this bold move is said to be Nagarjuna’s desire to avoid unnecessary hype. As this marks his 100th film, he is aware that excessive build-up often leads to inflated expectations, which can end in audience disappointment regardless of the film’s actual content. Having seen several big-star landmark films suffer due to over-promotion, Nagarjuna appears determined not to repeat the same mistake.
Instead, the veteran actor seems focused on letting the content speak for itself. Insiders believe he is aiming to deliver a heartfelt, meaningful film—possibly in the league of Manam—that will stay close to the hearts of Telugu audiences for years to come. While the wait may test fans’ patience, Nagarjuna’s confidence-driven silence has only added to the intrigue surrounding his milestone project.
