Director Mani Ratnam’s latest project “Ponniyin Selvan” releases on Friday September 30. Described as India’s first pan-Indian director by his peers SS Rajamouli and Shankar, Mani Ratnam seems content with the way his latest project, headed by an all-star cast including Vikram, Jayam Ravi, Karthi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Trisha, has turned out. In a conversation at his Madras Talkies office the director discusses why he continues to do what he does best: make films. Read the full story here: https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mani-ratnam-ponniyin-selvan-offered-huge-scope-to-me-as-a-filmmaker/article65949411.ece Interview by Srinivas Ramanujam Produced by Johan Sathyadas J Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: https://bit.ly/3emywiz Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_hindu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_hindu/ #ponniyinselvan #PS1 #maniratnam