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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DSP–Thaman Buzz Around UBS
Powerstar Pawan Kalyan’s much-awaited film Ustaad Bhagat Singh is set to hit theatres on March 19, and the movie is gearing up for a direct clash with Dhurandhar 2 at the box office. With the release date approaching fast, building strong promotional buzz has become crucial for the film.
As is usually the case, Pawan Kalyan is not expected to take an active role in promotions. This means the responsibility of promoting the film largely falls on director Harish Shankar and the music team. However, the film has recently seen a significant change in its music department.
Initially, Devi Sri Prasad (DSP) was composing the music for the film, but he was reportedly replaced at the last minute for the background score, with S S Thaman stepping in to handle it. This development has sparked speculation in industry circles that DSP might have been unhappy with the change, leading to his absence from promotional activities.
It remains unclear whether DSP will attend the film’s pre-release event. At the same time, Thaman’s involvement in promotions may also be limited since he joined the project only at the last stage. As a result, the major share of the promotional responsibility appears to be resting on Harish Shankar’s shoulders.
If DSP decides to attend the pre-release event, it could create an interesting moment as fans might get to see DSP and Thaman together on the same stage, something that rarely happens. On the other hand, if he stays away, his absence could become a major talking point.
Meanwhile, the film’s official trailer is scheduled to be released tomorrow evening, and it is expected to play a crucial role in shaping the buzz around the movie. If the trailer clicks with audiences, it could instantly boost the film’s hype ahead of its release. For now, all eyes are on Harish Shankar and the trailer launch.
