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Sai Pallavi: From Fan Favorite to Mani Ratnam's Leading Lady
31 Oct
Summary
- Mani Ratnam publicly declared himself a 'big fan' of Sai Pallavi.
- The duo will collaborate for the upcoming film 'Inji Vellam'.
- This marks the first on-screen pairing of Sai Pallavi and Vijay Sethupathi.
Filmmaker Mani Ratnam expressed his admiration for actress Sai Pallavi, calling himself a "big fan" and hoping for a future collaboration. This aspiration has now materialized with Mani Ratnam's upcoming directorial venture, 'Inji Vellam,' starring Sai Pallavi as the female lead. The film also features Vijay Sethupathi, marking their first collaboration under Ratnam's direction.
The project reunites Mani Ratnam with composer AR Rahman and cinematographer Avik Mukhopadhyay. The first look of 'Inji Vellam' was recently unveiled, generating significant buzz among fans. The movie has been filmed in locations including Kolkata.
Scheduled for a theatrical release in January 2027, 'Inji Vellam' brings together this new combination of talent. Mani Ratnam's earlier public declaration of being a fan of Sai Pallavi has added an interesting narrative layer to the anticipation surrounding the film.
