Sai Pallavi, Vijay Sethupathi pair in Mani Ratnam’s new film

Updated: 23-02-2026, 12.26 PM

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Renowned director Mani Ratnam (Mani Ratnam) There is some discussion going on in the cinema about his next film. After ‘Thug Life’ received a mixed response from the audience and critics, Mani Ratnam is now all set to bring a love story to the screen. South Indian talented artists in this movie Vijay Sethupathi And reports are doing the rounds that Sai Pallavi will be pairing up for the first time.

According to sources, Mani Ratnam had first narrated the story to actor Dhanush. Although Dhanush liked the story, he reportedly backed out of the project due to a disagreement over remuneration. Although Simbu and Dhruv Vikram’s names were heard later, Vijay Sethupathi was finally chosen as the lead.

This is Mani Ratnam and Sethupathi’s second film after ‘Chekka Chivantha Vanam’. Sai Pallavi has been chosen as the heroine for this movie and this is her first movie under the direction of Mani Ratnam. Although Rukmini Vasanth’s name was heard earlier, Sai Pallavi has finally been selected.

Both Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi have already proved that they are amazing artists. The audience is curious about the fresh combination of both of them. This movie will be produced by ‘Leica Productions’. Oscar-winning music composer A.R. Rahman will provide the music.

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The shooting of this movie is likely to start soon. Moviegoers will no doubt get a kick out of Mani Ratnam’s visual splendor as well as Rahman’s melodious songs. It remains to be seen how Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi’s chemistry will unfold on screen.

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