Creative filmmaker Mani Ratnam whose PS1 is the most awaited movie of the year has tested positive for COVID-19 according to reports.
His magnum opus Ponniyin Selvan is currently under post-production work is all set to release on 30th September this year.
Mani Ratnam has been admitted to a private hospital in Chennai for treatment. Going by the reports, Mani Ratnam is stable now and has no other symptoms of the virus.
Ever since the news of his health update made it to social media, fans and friends have been wishing the director a speedy recovery.
Mani Ratnam’s Magnum Opus will arrive in theatres on September 30, 2022
Mani Ratnam‘s last public appearance was at the grand teaser launch of his next, Ponniyin Selvan in Chennai on 8th July this year.
The preview of the film got a tremendous reaction from the movie buffs. With Chiyaan Vikram, Karthi, Trisha, and Jayam Ravi, Aishwarya Bachchan in key roles, Ponniyin Selvan is inspired by a novel of the same name. It deals with the power struggle during the Chola dynasty. The drama follows the journey of Rajaraja Chola I.
The teaser and character looks of Aishwarya Rai, Trisha has bedazzled everyone, as they adorn stunning jewellery made by Kishandas & Co, who has crafted the 10th Century Chola dynasty looks.
Before the teaser, the intriguing character posters were also unveiled by the makers. The magnum opus has now landed in legal trouble. Recently Mani Ratnam and Chiyaan Vikram were presented with a court notice for allegedly misrepresenting the Cholas in the teaser.
The petition submitted by a lawyer Selvan has claimed that Chiyaan Vikram’s character Aditya Karikalan had a tilak on his forehead in the poster, although it was missing in the teaser. He asserted that the Cholas could be misrepresented in Ponniyin Selvan.
The complainant has also urged the court that ahead of the social screening of the film, they should cross-check all the historical facts showcased in the movie.