Films of Mani Ratnam

[ramsri]

I still have a doubt whether Mani can bring the same unique style which Kalki used in his novels to the silver screen. The characters in the movie should be played by matured actors and I think Mani knows this clearly. But the problem might be the budget. Producers might not feel very good to spend crores and crores for this film even if it has popular actors.

you are absolutely right ... maybe that's why it's still a DREAM project !!
but if this really is mani's big dream, then i seriously hope it materializes ... bcos as you say, he must be aware of the enormous complexities that a project of this magnitude will involve. and he would never step into a project like this KNOWING that he can't adapt it to screen. so if he does end up doing it, i'm sure we'll be in for a treat !!