Ace Filmmaker Mani Ratnam Unveils New Project with Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi Mani Ratnam, the acclaimed filmmaker, has revealed details about his upcoming project, which will feature actors Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi. The film will be co-produced by Mani Ratnam’s production house, Madras Talkies, and Lyca Productions. The announcement was made official on March 20, 2026, when the team revealed Sony Music South as the audio partner for the project. The film is currently referred to as Madras Talkies Production No. 23. During an interview with The Hindu, Sethupathi confirmed the project’s development, expressing enthusiasm about the collaboration. A post on Madras Talkies’ Instagram account highlighted the partnership with Sony Music South, stating, “Delighted to welcome Sony Music South as the audio partner of Madras Talkies Production No. 23.” The film’s music will be composed by A R Rahman, a frequent collaborator of Ratnam. A Subaskaran from Lyca Productions will serve as the project’s presenter. Mani Ratnam’s previous film, Thug Life (2025), starring Kamal Haasan, faced mixed reviews and underperformed at the box office. Despite this, Sethupathi remains active in multiple projects. In a recent interview with The Hindu, he shared his excitement about several upcoming films, including Slum Dog (directed by Puri Jagannadh), Balaji Tharaneedharan’s next project, Pocket Novel (directed by Thiagarajan Kumararaja), and Farzi 2 (helmed by Raj & DK). Sethupathi emphasized that his collaborations with directors and the quality of scripts are key to his creative success. Sai Pallavi, meanwhile, is preparing for the release of her Hindi film Ek Din, produced by Aamir Khan. The movie stars Junaid Khan, Aamir Khan’s son, in the lead role.#vijay_sethupathi #sai_pallavi #mani_ratnam #madras_talkies #sony_music_south
