Director Mani Ratnam is preparing for his next project, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi in the co-lead roles. Now it appears that the makers have finalized the music rights deal with AR Rahman, marking yet another collaboration with the filmmaker.
Was there a music rights deal worth Rs 15 crore for Mani Ratnam’s next film?
According to online reports, Mani Ratnam Vijay is set to direct a film starring Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi. The film will once again feature AR Rahman as the music director, with the makers reportedly finalizing a deal for the music rights worth Rs 15 crore.
Reports suggest that the composition is currently underway, with the composer having already completed two songs. Earlier there were speculations that Mani Ratnam might replace AR Rahman as the music composer with Sai Abhyankar. However, no official update has been made regarding the film yet.
First, vijay sethupathi It was confirmed that he would be collaborating with Mani Ratnam and the film would star Sai Pallavi in the co-lead role, marking her first project with the director.
The actor said that he had previously worked with Mani Ratnam in Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018) and said that this time they would do something completely different. Although not many details have been revealed about the project, reports suggest that it will be a romantic film.
Workfront of Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi
Vijay Sethupathi will next be seen in the lead role in Slum Dog: 33 Temple Road. Directed by Puri Jagannadh, the action film will star Samyukta and Tabu in co-lead roles.
The actor has also announced another project titled Pocket Novel. The upcoming film, directed by Thiagarajan Kumararaja, marks the second collaboration of the director and actor after Super Deluxe, which featured Malavika Mohanan and Raj B Shetty in the lead roles.
Additionally, Vijay Sethupathi will also play a cameo role in Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2.
Additionally, Vijay Sethupathi is currently a part of the film Arasan, starring Silambarasan TR in the lead role. Directed by Vetrimaaran, the upcoming film is a spin-off of the Dhanush-led Vada Chennai universe.
During this time, Sai Pallavi She will soon be seen in the romantic film Ek Din with Junaid Khan, which will be released on May 1, 2026. The actress also has Ramayan starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash.
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