Celebrating Mani Ratnam: Kamal Haasan pens a heartfelt birthday note to the legendary director

Kamal Haasan, known for his admiration of Mani Ratnam's filmmaking prowess, took to Twitter to send a heartfelt message on the acclaimed director's birthday. Celebrating Mani Ratnam's 67th birthday, Kamal Haasan expressed his deep bond with the filmmaker and praised his visionary approach to cinema. Alongside his message, Kamal Haasan shared a throwback picture, likely taken during the audio launch event of one of their films, capturing the essence of their collaboration.

His tweet read, "If one were to count life by the happiness that they create around them and if age is calculated by the friends around you, my dear #ManiRatnam you are going to be a much older man today! A doyen of Indian Cinema who has touched the hearts of millions through his art and one who transformed dialogues into a lovely visual experience."

He further added, "You have constantly pushed the boundaries of cinema unmindful of the scale of challenge by constantly learning. Today you are a master inspiring the next generation of filmmakers through whom your legacy shall reverberate perpetually. From Nayakan to #KH234, our journey together has been personally rewarding and enriching for me. Many more happy returns of the day and more to come my friend! #HappyBirthdayManiRatnam

The dynamic duo had previously collaborated on the iconic Tamil film "Nayakan" in 1987. The movie narrated the captivating journey of Velu Naicker (played by Kamal Haasan), depicting his gradual transformation from a humble slum dweller to a notorious underworld figure. This collaboration left an indelible mark on the hearts of cinephiles and showcased the remarkable synergy between Kamal Haasan's acting prowess and Mani Ratnam's directorial finesse.