Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi Shoot for Mani Ratnam's Film in Kolkata
Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi are shooting for a new film directed by Mani Ratnam in Kolkata.
Pictures from their shoot on Howrah Bridge have gone viral online.
Fans are excited and comparing the film to past hits like '96' and 'OK Kanmani.'
The film is being produced by Madras Talkies and will have music by AR Rahman.
Vijay Sethupathi mentioned that this project is different from their previous collaboration, 'Chekka Chivantha Vaanam.'
Some fans hope the film does not romanticize toxicity.
Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi are shooting for Mani Ratnam's untitled film in Kolkata.
Pictures from their shoot on Howrah Bridge have gone viral online.
Fans are excited and comparing the film to past hits like '96' and 'OK Kanmani.'
The film is being produced by Madras Talkies and will have music by AR Rahman.
Vijay Sethupathi mentioned that this project is different from their previous collaboration, 'Chekka Chivantha Vaanam.'
- Who
- Vijay Sethupathi, Sai Pallavi, Mani Ratnam
- What
- Shooting for an untitled film
- When
- July 26, 2026
- Where
- Howrah Bridge, Kolkata
- Why
- To shoot a song sequence for the upcoming film
Fan Enthusiasm
Criticism of Romantic Tropes
Fan Reactions
Fan Enthusiasm
Fans are excited about the film, comparing it to past hits and praising the cast and director.
Criticism of Romantic Tropes
Some fans hope the film does not romanticize toxicity, indicating a desire for more nuanced storytelling.
- Director
- Mani Ratnam
- Lead Actors
- Vijay Sethupathi, Sai Pallavi
- Shooting Location
- Howrah Bridge, Kolkata
- Music Composer
- AR Rahman
- Production Company
- Madras Talkies
- Audio Partner
- Sony Music South
- Previous Collaboration
- Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018)
Sources
Mani Ratnam's Next Leaks Online! Vijay Sethupathi, Sai Pallavi's Kolkata Shoot Pics Go Viral
Fans excited as Sai Pallavi, Vijay Sethupathi’s Mani Ratnam film shoot pics go viral - Telegraph India
Vijay Sethupathi, Sai Pallavi's leaked BTS pictures hint at a timeless Mani Ratnam love story
