Face 2 Face

On the eve of the release of Kaatru Veliyidai, Film Companion brings you the most definitive interview yet with Mani Ratnam, a director who has been at the top of his game for over three decades. In Part 1 of this in-depth conversation, our FC South editor Baradwaj Rangan quizzes the legendary filmmaker on the intricacies of his craft and writing process.