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Director Nambiar: Learning Never Ends on Mani Ratnam's Set
5 Feb
Summary
- Filmmaker Bejoy Nambiar returns with thriller 'Tu Yaa Main' in February 2026.
- Nambiar volunteers as assistant director to Mani Ratnam for continuous learning.
- He views working on Ratnam's sets as attending college for filmmaking skills.
Filmmaker Bejoy Nambiar is gearing up for the release of his upcoming survival thriller, 'Tu Yaa Main,' scheduled for February 13, 2026. This project follows his early 2024 bilingual film, 'Dange/Por.'
Nambiar views directing as an ongoing educational journey rather than a fixed achievement. He finds that significant portions of his time as a director are spent navigating approvals and seeking opportunities to bring projects to fruition.
During periods between his own directorial ventures, Nambiar actively returns to Mani Ratnam's sets. He serves as an assistant director, a role he embraces purely for self-improvement, likening the experience to attending college.
He shared his past ambition to remake Mani Ratnam's 1988 Tamil classic, 'Agni Natchathiram,' in Hindi, noting that the project came close to realization but ultimately did not pan out due to various reasons and the challenges of filmmaking.
Nambiar's approach underscores a filmmaker who prioritizes continuous learning, curiosity, and humility, recognizing that growth is found in staying connected to the craft itself.
