Ace director Mani Ratnam had last directed Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, that had Simbu, Vijay Sethupathi, Arun Vijay, Arvind Swami, Jyothika, Aditi Rao Hydari, Dayana Erappa and Aishwarya Rajesh playing the lead roles. The film was produced by Mani Ratnam himself, and Subaskaran under the banners Madras Talkies and Lyca Productions respectively.
There were rumours floating on social media that the director was admitted in a hospital yesterday after suffering from chest pain. However, sources close to us have put them to rest, saying they are just rumours.
The director is currently working on Ponniyin Selvan, that is in the pre-production stage now. It has Aishwarya Rai playing one of the leads. The other actors who are a part of the film, are yet to be known.
It must be noted that a similar rumour popped up before the shoot of Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, which was also false, because Mani Ratnam had gone for a regular check up only. Stay tuned for more updates.
