Though the Tamil version of Raavan's music album by A R Rahman doesn't scale the heights of brilliance, the maestro's expertise in instrumental arrangement, choice of vocals and Kaviperararu Vairamuthu's lyrics more than make up for it.
Director C S Amudhan tells us how he pulled it off.
Dinesh Babu on directing the legendary Kannada actor in his 199th film.
Bharani Minerals' Tamil movie has all the right ingredients of an epic but leaves no impact.
Karthik Kumar is coming out of the 'US returned Mappilai' tag that Mani Ratnam started casting him in Alai Payuthey. He talks about his new film Ethuvum Nadakkum.
Here's a look at the new names all set to clamber aboard the directing wagon.
A look at grand star weddings in the past.
After a break of three weeks, Abhishek Bachchan and his wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan will resume shooting for Mani Ratnam's new film, Ravan, after Diwali.
Rather than basing it on movie reviews, IMDb determines this list based on page views.
Gajanana Movies' Kathikkappal, directed Dinesh Selvaraj, Mani Ratnam's assistant, falls short of your expectations of a classy thriller.
Two years ago this day, Astad Deboo, dancer extraordinaire, passed into the ages. A new exhibition Breaking Boundaries remembers the pioneer who redrew the margins of Indian dance.
The Malayalam film, Kadha Thudarunnu, is refreshing.
Prithviraj talks about his films and his role in Mani Ratnam's Raavan.
Choreographer Brinda makes Rajni dance in Sivaji.
Penguin India has decided to publish the maestro's biography.
The Telugu film is nothing compared to Mani Ratnam's Tamil classic of the same name.
The singer gets a traditional welcome during his visit to India to record a song for Shah Rukh Khan's latest movie Ra.One.
The actor ties the knot with the daughter of a Chennai-based businessman.
The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.
Do you like Abhishek's new look, or do you prefer his hairband look?
First-time director Rensil D'Silva gets candid with his fans.
Director Rensil D'Silva talks about Kurbaan, starring Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Vivek Oberoi.
The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Flirting, persistence and longingness comes alive in Mani Ratnam's Kaatru Veliyidai, feels Divya Nair.
The pair will be seen again on screen, in Mani Ratnam's next. The film will also star Abhishek Bachchan.
Eklavya enjyos favourable reviews and a good opening overseas.
Should Abhishek pick Aishwarya, Vidya or Mallika?
Meet southern star Madhavan, the hero of Ramji Londonwaley.
Sunny practices archery... Shraddha shares the view from her home...
Madhur Bhandarkar lists his top ten Indian films of all time.
Art director Sabu Cyril lists his favourite Indian films.
The Kannada director sends in his list of India's Best Films.
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