Chennai, March 18 – According to sources in the industry, Oscar-winning composer A.R. Rahman is set to score the music for ace director Mani Ratnam's next film, which features actor Vijay Sethupathi in the lead role.
While it was clear that A.R. Rahman would be composing the music for this film, rumors began circulating on social media that ace director Mani Ratnam was in talks with young music sensation Sai Abhyankkar to do the film.
However, sources close to the yet-to-be-titled film confirm that it is A.R. Rahman who will be composing the music for the film. Rahman, who has been working with Mani Ratnam since the pan-Indian blockbuster "Roja," which was released in 1992, shares a unique bond with the acclaimed filmmaker.
In fact, sources suggest that Rahman may have already composed a song for this film, which is being touted as a romantic entertainer.
For those unaware, the shooting for Mani Ratnam's upcoming film, which features Vijay Sethupathi in the lead role, is expected to begin this summer. Unconfirmed reports suggest that the film is likely to begin in July this year.
Although there have been no official announcements regarding the cast and crew, this upcoming film, which is being produced by Mani Ratnam's own production house, Madras Talkies, is likely to feature actress Sai Pallavi as the female lead.
It may be recalled that Vijay Sethupathi had recently disclosed in an interview to a media house that he found Mani Ratnam to be very fast and that he had requested the ace director that he would come whenever he got time to read the script along with him and try to understand what the ace filmmaker expected from him for this role.
This is not the first time that Vijay Sethupathi is working with Mani Ratnam. The star has already worked with the acclaimed director in his cult film, "Chekka Chevantha Vaanam."