Looks like 96: Vijay Sethupathi-Sai Pallavi's stills from Mani Ratnam film leaked
Leaked behind-the-scenes images from Mani Ratnam's upcoming film show Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi filming at Howrah Bridge in Kolkata. The visuals have sparked fan speculation that the director may be revisiting his signature romance territory.
Leaked behind-the-scenes pictures from Mani Ratnam's upcoming film starring Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi have taken social media by storm. The photos have convinced fans that the filmmaker could be returning to the kind of romance that made him one of Indian cinema's most celebrated storytellers. Many fans commented that they were reminded of Sethupathi's iconic romantic drama, 96, seeing the photos.
The images, taken from a shoot at Kolkata's iconic Howrah Bridge, show Vijay Sethupathi in a clean-shaven look alongside Sai Pallavi as the duo films what appears to be a song sequence. While the makers are yet to officially unveil the title of project, the visuals were enough to trigger comparisons with some of the most loved romantic dramas in Tamil cinema.
"'Looks like 96,'" wrote one fan on X, referring to Vijay Sethupathi's critically acclaimed 2018 romance. Another compared the visuals to Mani Ratnam's own OK Kanmani, while several others wondered whether the filmmaker was preparing another emotionally driven love story. "What are you cooking, Mani Ratnam?" one user asked, as another wrote, "Mani Ratnam making a comeback with a love story is all I want." Others were equally excited to see Sai Pallavi in Kolkata, recalling her performance in Shyam Singha Roy.
After the underwhelming performance of Thug Life, expectations are high for Mani Ratnam's next directorial. Although the film's plot remains under wraps, the leaked visuals have reignited discussions about Mani Ratnam's enduring relationship with the romance genre.
Across films such as Mouna Ragam, Alaipaayuthey and OK Kanmani, the filmmaker has built a reputation for portraying love through quiet emotions, layered relationships and everyday conflicts rather than conventional cinematic tropes. It is a style that many fans now hope to see once again.
The project was officially announced in March after weeks of speculation, confirming Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi in the lead roles. The makers also announced that AR Rahman would compose the music, ending rumours that composer Sai Abhyankkar had joined the film.
Produced by Madras Talkies, Lyca Productions and India Talkies, the yet-to-be-titled film marks Mani Ratnam's first directorial venture since Thug Life. Apart from this project, Vijay Sethupathi has Jailer 2, Train, Slum Dog: 33 Temple Road, Arasan and Pocket Novel in the pipeline, while Sai Pallavi will next be seen in OM Chapter 1 – Udhiram: The Blood Wood and Ramayana.
Leaked behind-the-scenes pictures from Mani Ratnam's upcoming film starring Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi have taken social media by storm. The photos have convinced fans that the filmmaker could be returning to the kind of romance that made him one of Indian cinema's most celebrated storytellers. Many fans commented that they were reminded of Sethupathi's iconic romantic drama, 96, seeing the photos.
The images, taken from a shoot at Kolkata's iconic Howrah Bridge, show Vijay Sethupathi in a clean-shaven look alongside Sai Pallavi as the duo films what appears to be a song sequence. While the makers are yet to officially unveil the title of project, the visuals were enough to trigger comparisons with some of the most loved romantic dramas in Tamil cinema.
"'Looks like 96,'" wrote one fan on X, referring to Vijay Sethupathi's critically acclaimed 2018 romance. Another compared the visuals to Mani Ratnam's own OK Kanmani, while several others wondered whether the filmmaker was preparing another emotionally driven love story. "What are you cooking, Mani Ratnam?" one user asked, as another wrote, "Mani Ratnam making a comeback with a love story is all I want." Others were equally excited to see Sai Pallavi in Kolkata, recalling her performance in Shyam Singha Roy.
After the underwhelming performance of Thug Life, expectations are high for Mani Ratnam's next directorial. Although the film's plot remains under wraps, the leaked visuals have reignited discussions about Mani Ratnam's enduring relationship with the romance genre.
Across films such as Mouna Ragam, Alaipaayuthey and OK Kanmani, the filmmaker has built a reputation for portraying love through quiet emotions, layered relationships and everyday conflicts rather than conventional cinematic tropes. It is a style that many fans now hope to see once again.
The project was officially announced in March after weeks of speculation, confirming Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi in the lead roles. The makers also announced that AR Rahman would compose the music, ending rumours that composer Sai Abhyankkar had joined the film.
Produced by Madras Talkies, Lyca Productions and India Talkies, the yet-to-be-titled film marks Mani Ratnam's first directorial venture since Thug Life. Apart from this project, Vijay Sethupathi has Jailer 2, Train, Slum Dog: 33 Temple Road, Arasan and Pocket Novel in the pipeline, while Sai Pallavi will next be seen in OM Chapter 1 – Udhiram: The Blood Wood and Ramayana.
Leaked behind-the-scenes pictures from Mani Ratnam's upcoming film starring Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi have taken social media by storm. The photos have convinced fans that the filmmaker could be returning to the kind of romance that made him one of Indian cinema's most celebrated storytellers. Many fans commented that they were reminded of Sethupathi's iconic romantic drama, 96, seeing the photos.
The images, taken from a shoot at Kolkata's iconic Howrah Bridge, show Vijay Sethupathi in a clean-shaven look alongside Sai Pallavi as the duo films what appears to be a song sequence. While the makers are yet to officially unveil the title of project, the visuals were enough to trigger comparisons with some of the most loved romantic dramas in Tamil cinema.
"'Looks like 96,'" wrote one fan on X, referring to Vijay Sethupathi's critically acclaimed 2018 romance. Another compared the visuals to Mani Ratnam's own OK Kanmani, while several others wondered whether the filmmaker was preparing another emotionally driven love story. "What are you cooking, Mani Ratnam?" one user asked, as another wrote, "Mani Ratnam making a comeback with a love story is all I want." Others were equally excited to see Sai Pallavi in Kolkata, recalling her performance in Shyam Singha Roy.
After the underwhelming performance of Thug Life, expectations are high for Mani Ratnam's next directorial. Although the film's plot remains under wraps, the leaked visuals have reignited discussions about Mani Ratnam's enduring relationship with the romance genre.
Across films such as Mouna Ragam, Alaipaayuthey and OK Kanmani, the filmmaker has built a reputation for portraying love through quiet emotions, layered relationships and everyday conflicts rather than conventional cinematic tropes. It is a style that many fans now hope to see once again.
The project was officially announced in March after weeks of speculation, confirming Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi in the lead roles. The makers also announced that AR Rahman would compose the music, ending rumours that composer Sai Abhyankkar had joined the film.
Produced by Madras Talkies, Lyca Productions and India Talkies, the yet-to-be-titled film marks Mani Ratnam's first directorial venture since Thug Life. Apart from this project, Vijay Sethupathi has Jailer 2, Train, Slum Dog: 33 Temple Road, Arasan and Pocket Novel in the pipeline, while Sai Pallavi will next be seen in OM Chapter 1 – Udhiram: The Blood Wood and Ramayana.
