It was though the entire film industry at Kollywood as well as from other regions had descended on the dais on the occasion! The Pan India film showcased a Pan India Event at the Launch of its Music and Trailer!
Rajini should play the role of Vandiya Devan!-
Sivaji Ganesan had earlier told me!’ -remarked Kamal Haasan.
He added further, ‘ I was taken aback as I was planning to play that character! ‘
Then what role will I play, I asked him!
He said, ‘You play the character of Arunmozhi Varman!
Now, Karthi has played the role Rajni was supposed to do and Jayam Ravi has done the character I was supposed to do!
I do not know where to start while speaking about Manirathnam.
He can only do such a spectacular project.
When Sholay was released everybody said it is not possible to make such a film at all!
Maniratnam has made it possible!
M G R too wanted to do the project. Many others too wanted to take up this project At one point, MGR told me, you take up this project and do it fast as time is running out! So do it fast. I did not understand then; now I understand.
It will be a major film in the Mani Ratnam list of films!
I am really moved by the tunes of A. R. Rahman who has composed some absorbing songs which I am repeatedly listening! ‘
Super Star Rajinikanth appreciates and applauds both director Maniratham and Subhaskaran of Lyca Productions.
Excited to see how Mani Ratnam handles the opening sequence of “Ponniin Selvan”;
Subhaskaran has taken a place in history by taking this kind of film – actor Rajinikanth
This film has 3 protagonists Kalki, Subhaskaran, Mani Ratnam.
There was a large crowd to buy Ponni’s Selvan story.
This story could not be taken then. There was no such thing as Part 1 and Part 2 then.
Subhaskaran has taken a place in history by taking this type of film. Subhaskaran lives in London.
When I talk about this film, it gives me immense pleasure; Thank you Mani sir for this opportunity! Says Actress Trisha about her being part of this magnum opus.
When I see this crowd, my eyes are the first thing that catches my eye. No matter how many times you see Rajini sir Kamal sir, it makes you say wow every time.
No matter what I say, this film is a privilege, a blessing, a great film for everyone from 2K Kids onwards, but it seems less to me. Beyond that, it appears less. [11:34 am, 07/09/2022] R S Prakash: Jayam Ravi was all praise for Director Manirathnam! ‘ I just did what he told me to do; It is my privilege to have acted under his direction !
Almost all others have spoken and I do not know what to talk! I am reminded of what Kamal Sir said in Vikram- Let us see what happens (Paathukalam)…
Many people asked me about how I got this chance to act in a Maniratnam film?
It was purely because of the reputation and goodwill of my parents that I have got this opportunity!
As Rajni Sir said once,
If you are destined to get, you will definitely get it; if you are not destined to get it, you will never get it!
I wanted to do something good for this project but did not know what to do!
I realise that it is 20 years since I entered the film industry!
Regarding the character of Arunmozhivarman, Mani Sir asked me to listen to his narration of that character carefully. All through those 6 months, I meticulously followed his instructions. I remained in that mood all the time and that i s how it was done!
I thank all my co- stars and Mr. Subaskaran wholeheartedly.
Even before love blossomed between Manirathnam and Suhasini, Manirathnam already had another love and that love was his dream of making this film!
Thanks to Subhaskaran of Lyca Productions for making a dream of many years, come true!’ -remarked Parthiban.
The movie we saw last week would have become familiar to us and the story we heard last month would have become old. But this story dated back to many years has become history due to Kalki’s writing Mani Ratnam is presenting his dream today. If Kalki had been there today, as you clap your hands while I speak, he would have clapped his hands to applaud Mani Ratnam!
When I did Selva Raghavan’s Aayirathil Oruvan, we all spoke chaste Tamil and we all were very proud about it!
But when I came in to act I was humbled by Manirathnam ‘ s way of handling the chaste Tamil dialogue which was distinctly different. It was a great learning process!
Beauty Queen Aiswarya Rai Bachchan has played the character Nandini and I would say that she has immortalised that character by her performance! ‘
Mani sir will always be my guru. This film gave me the feeling of pride – Aishwarya Rai.
I got the chance to act with Rajini sir but I did not get the chance to act with Kamal Sir – Aishwarya Rai.
Aishwarya Rai greeted everyone in Tamil saying Vanakkam.
Aishwarya Rai spoke as follows,
I feel happy to be here. Mani Ratnam sir is my Guru. He will always remain as my guru. I thank him for giving me this opportunity. This film made not just me but everyone to feel proud. The dream of whole cast has came true today.
Mani Ratnam is a Master in filmmaking. I thank Lyca Productions, Ravi Varman ,A.R. Rahman and all other members the cast and technicians who were part of this film.
It is an unforgetable moments to work with Jayaram ,Parthiban, Sarath Prabhu, Thotta Tharani Sreekar Prasad, Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi and Trisha.
I thank Suhasini Madam for being the constant supporter to Mani Ratnam sir.
I thank both Kamal sir and Rajini sir for coming here. I got the chance to act with Rajini sir but I did not get the chance to act with Kamal sir.
It is my privilege to work with Mani Ratnam Sir; Subaskaran Sir is a Treasure for this film – Ravi Varman .
Mani sir narrated the story one by one not as a director but as a fan. It is my privilege that i got the chance to work with him.
Subaskaran Sir a treasure as far as this film is concerned. He gave whatever it demanded!
Prabhu Sir, Jayaram Sir and Parthiban Sir will always watch our works at set.
Lyca Subaskaran decided to do this film in just 2 minutes; Kamal sir has given voice to this film – Director Mani Ratnam.
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After Chekka Chivantha Vaanam,Subaskaran asked me what i am going to do.I told i want to make Ponniyin Selvan.In just 2 minutes he decided to make the film.
He asked me whether this film will be like Rajamouli’s Bahubali.I told it definitely won’t be like Bahubali.
He asked whether it will be like Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Padmavat. I told it won’t be. Then he asked how it will be. I told it will be like Kalki’s Ponniyin Selvan. We have tried our best to make exactly the same.
The cast of the film has given me great support. Kamal Sir has given voice to this film. You will know when you see the trailer.
Vikram mentioned that there is a general tendency to applaud World Wonders as Egyptian Pyramids!
Well, the novel by Kalki and its film version by Manirathnam needs to be applauded and appreciated as World Class Wonders!
Karthi’s speech was punctuated by adjectives while applauding the efforts of Manirathnam!
Jayaram’s speech was soaked in enjoyable humor!
A grand, gala event that is certain to find a definite place in the history of cinema!