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Time of India
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Cinematographer Ravi Chandran: 'Each protagonist in Yuva was given a separate colour palette in terms of costume or the environment"
In a captivating conversation, distinguished cinematographer Ravi Chandran reflects on his experiences working with the legendary director Mani Ratnam, particularly on the film 'Yuva' and its Tamil counterpart 'Aayutha Ezhuthu. ' With a career spanning decades, Chandran shares insights into the creative decisions behind the cinematography of both films, emphasizing the distinct looks crafted for each character and the significance of subtle nuances in storytelling. Here are the excerpts from the conversation: You had the unique privilege to shoot both versions of Mani Ratnam's Yuva? 'Yes, 'Yuva' and its Tamil version called 'Aayutha Ezhuthu' were shot the same year actually, but we never shot the films together. We shot the Tamil version separately and the Hindi version separately. So, each one had its own set of different locations, different takes.' 'Basically, in that film, we desired three different looks for three different characters. And each character has its own behavior. For example, Lallan's character, which was played by Abhishek Bachchan, is a very edgy, violent man. And, you know, Ajay Devgan's character is a very calm, composed character, a very level-headed person.' 'And Vivek Oberoi's character is the young dreamer who wants to leave India and go and settle down in the U.S. So, that is his dream. He doesn't see the world around him. So, we shot him only with telephoto lenses; the background goes out of focus, and you don't see much around him. Whereas, in Ajay Devgan's portion, we shot everything in very well-composed, choreographed shots. And Abhishek's character, we shot mostly in wider angles, in a handheld kind of feel, a little edgy and shaky kind of shooting style we used. ' Even the colour palettes were different for the three characters? 'Yes, each protagonist in Yuva was given a separate colour palette in terms of costume or the environment, whether it's a car or a location. We chose things not like an ad film, but very subtly. But people remember it like that now. We used blue for Vivek's character in the Vivek-Kareena track, and in the Rani and Abhishek track, we used a lot of red and black. Green is for Ajay Devgan's character.' Which version did you like working on better? 'I really like the Hindi version because it had a unique background, which was very, very different and very beautiful to shoot. Also, all the actors were really good in Hindi. So, they delivered different, interesting kinds of performances. Abhishek, I think, won many awards for this performance.' You have just completed Thug Life with Mani Ratnam… 'It's the same Mani Ratnam. Same speed, same energy, same vision—in a sense, a very focused kind of filmmaking. I am shooting with him after 21 years. So, now, when this film was announced, I jumped at the offer. It is a great experience working with the two legends Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan. And, of course, another A R Rahman. And A. Sreekar Prasad is the editor. So, top-notch technicians worked in the film. I hope everyone likes this film and makes it a great success, because there is so much hard work we have put into it. And, as an audience member, I am also expecting to see the film in full form with great sound and visuals.' Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Indian Express
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Trisha calls Thug Life sets ‘a safe space', says Kamal Haasan is her mentor: ‘I feel like I grew up with Mani Ratnam'
Trisha Krishnan found it extremely comfortable to work on the sets of Thug Life, thanks to her past associations with co-stars Silambarasan aka Simbu, Kamal Haasan, and director Mani Ratnam. While she previously worked with Kamal Haasan in Manmadhan Ambu and Thoonga Vanam, she has also shared the screen with Simbu in the romantic dramas Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa and Alai. Trisha has been a frequent collaborator with Mani Ratnam as well, having worked with him in Aayutha Ezhuthu and the two-part epic Ponniyin Selvan. In a recent interaction with India Today, Trisha shared that her prior collaborations with the cast made her feel right at home on the Thug Life sets. 'I have known Simbu and Kamal sir for several years now, and it was quite easy for me. In my film career, Kamal sir has been a mentor to me. Simbu and I have done two films, and we have known each other for a long time. When I entered the film set, it felt like a safe space for me. I have built a comfort level with everyone, even with Mani sir,' she said. Talking about how Mani Ratnam mentored her and how their frequent collaboration have helped her understand him better, she said, 'It's the comfort that I have with Mani sir and others on the set. Doing Ponniyin Selvan after doing Aayutha Ezhuthu helped me understand Mani sir more. I feel like I grew up with him. I was trained by the best. Working with someone repeatedly helps you form a bond or understand each other better. He now knows what and how to extract from me. I have the comfort with him. You are both in sync than you have before.' Thug Life marks the reunion of Kamal Haasan with Kamal Haasan after a gap of 38 years. They last worked together in Nayakan (1987). The film also stars Silambarasan, Trisha Krishnan, Abhirami, and Aishwarya Lekshmi in pivotal roles.
India Today
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Exclusive: Actor Trisha says Thug Life with Kamal Haasan felt like 'safe space'
For actor Trisha Krishnan, 'Thug Life' was a reunion with some of her past and favourite collaborators. With Mani Ratnam, she has done 'Aayutha Ezhuthu' and two 'Ponniyin Selvan' films, while Silambarasan aka Simbu and her delivered the iconic romantic drama 'Vinnaithaandi Varuvaaya' and 'Alai'.Trisha and Kamal Haasan's association goes a long way. She was signed for the actor's ambitious project, 'Marmayogi', which was shelved due to financial issues. The two then collaborated for 'Manmadhan Ambu' followed by 'Thoonga Vanam' and now 'Thug Life'.advertisementIn an interview with India Today Digital, Trisha said that sharing the film sets with Kamal Haasan and Simbu felt like a safe space for her. "I have known Simbu and Kamal sir for several years now, and it was quite easy for me. In my film career, Kamal sir has been a mentor to me. Simbu and I have done two films, and we have known each other for a long time. When I entered the film set, it felt like a safe space for me. I have built a comfort level with everyone, even with Mani sir," she the trailer of 'Thug Life' released, many were surprised to see Trisha and Kamal Haasan's intimate scenes and commented on the obvious 30-year age-gap between them. The actor, however, did not talk about the backlash at the Mumbai press conference, as claimed by many reports. advertisementAfter 'Ponniyin Selvan 1 and 2', Trisha and Mani Ratnam are back together for a gangster about their camaraderie, she said, "It's the comfort that I have with Mani sir and others on the set. Doing 'Ponniyin Selvan' after doing 'Aayutha Ezhuthu' helped me understand Mani sir more. I feel like I grew up with him. I was trained by the best. Working with someone repeatedly helps you form a bond or understand each other better. He now knows what and how to extract from me. I have the comfort with him. You are both in sync than you have before."'Thug Life' is an emotional gangster drama set for grand release on June Reel
