Mani Ratnam's 'Ponniyin Selvan' to have #MeToo accused Vairamuthu? AR Rahman reveals

Filmmaker Mani Ratnam is currently working on his long-impending dream by directing Ponniyin Selvan. director waited for several years to adapt literary vel into a movie. Currently, movie is picking up pace in Thailand with actors Jayam Ravi and Karthi.

In a recent, interview here’s what AR Rahman has to say about working with Vairamuthu.

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Ever since Ponniyin Selvan is in making, many followers have criticised Mani Ratnam and Oscar-winner AR Rahman for collaborating with lyricist Vairamuthu. As per reports, Vairamuthu was accused by nine women for sexual harassment during #MeToo movement.

However, in recent press releases of Ponniyin Selvan that were shared a couple of weeks ago, lyricist Vairamuthu’s name has t been included.

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Mani Ratnam and composer AR Rahman had to face a severe backlash for working with Vairamuthu in Ponniyin Selvan. However, in a recent interview with a regional new portal, AR Rahman was asked if Vairamuthu was still a part of project.

He diplomatically replied saying people will kw who will be lyricist soon and he cant discuss it with m. He furr added that whatever it may be, director Mani Ratnam will anunce it officially.

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About movie Ponniyin Selvan

Directed by Mani Ratnam, Ponniyin Selvan is adaptation of a historical vel written by Kalki Krishnamurthy. movie is a multi-starrer featuring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Vikram, Karthi, Jayaram Ravi and Trisha Krishnan in significant roles.

vel authored by Kalki Krishnamurthy tells story of early days of Arulmozhivarman, who later became great Chola emperor Rajaraj Chola I.

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