Mani Ratnam Announces Next Film Starring Vijay Sethupathi, Rukmini

Like rain that quietly slips through the clouds, Mani Ratnam always finds his way back to love stories. The filmmaker, who’s built a world of timeless romances, is now setting up another one. This time, he’s joining hands with Vijay Sethupathi, the man who can make even silence feel emotional. Word is, this film will explore love in its simplest, rawest form, without the big drama, just feelings that hit home.

Rukmini Vasanth is said to be playing the female lead. Her name’s been floating around for a while, and fans seem pretty happy with that choice. She’s got that calm, real presence that fits Mani Ratnam’s kind of storytelling. People close to the project say she was picked because she connects with emotions naturally, without too much show. The team’s already sorting out pre-production details, and if things go well, shooting might begin soon.

What makes this one interesting is the reunion. Mani Ratnam and Vijay Sethupathi last worked together in Chekka Chivantha Vaanam back in 2018. That film had action and chaos, but this one’s said to be quite the opposite, a slow, tender love story. Someone from the crew mentioned that Mani wanted to make something quiet but powerful. Knowing him, even a whisper can feel loud enough.

Fans are already buzzing online, hoping A.R. Rahman joins the team again. Nobody really knows what the story is yet, but everyone’s waiting. With Mani Ratnam, it’s never just another romance. It’s more like he takes something ordinary, love, longing, a simple look, and turns it into something you remember long after the lights go off.