Director Maniratnam is one of the acclaimed and legendary directors of Kollywood and Indian cinema. His elegant story lines, realistic delivery of scenes and overall genius film making skills has made a mark in every film lovers heart here.
Information that Maniratnam fell sick and was admitted in hospital made rounds in the internet recently, which were then proved to be rumors, proving that point further more, Suhasini Maniratnam had tweeted just recently that Maniratnam was playing golf and Sadguru was his partner and that she is pleased of this. After many fans asked her for a picture of both, she posted it a while later.
Maniratnam's last film in Tamil is the action drama multi-starrer Chekka Chivantha Vaanam where prominent stars roaster of Vijay Sethupathi, Simbu, Aravind Swamy and Arun Vijay played the lead roles. Maniratnam is currently working on making the Ponniyin Selvan Novel as a film. The scripting work for the film is what he is said to be working on now. It is expected to be made in a grand way.