The first look for Mani Ratnam’s next movie Kaatru Veliyidai has been released. The movie stars, actor Karthi and Aditi Rao Hydari in lead roles. The movie is said to be a love story set in Kashmir and Karthi is set to play an NRI pilot while Aditi plays a doctor. The romance in a Mani Ratnam film is undying and it is said, ‘nobody shoots Romance like Ratnam.’ Let’s take a look at 5 of his most romantic movies! 

 

ALAIPAYUTHEY

 

Of course this film had to top our list! This movie is evergreen and the romance in the film is undeniably well done. Alaipayuthey gave an entire generation some serious relationship goals! It does not hurt to have such a charming on screen pair, Madhavan and Shalini!

 

MOUNA RAGAM

 

The movie had two tracks of romance and both were brilliant. Mani Ratnam has always been way ahead in his thinking and scripting. The Karthik love story was rebellious and daring while the Mohan love story was mature and subtle.

 

 

BOMBAY

 

This story broke the barriers of religion, caste & status and asked people to fight for what they love. This movie too inspired an entire generation to be not bound by differences when it comes to love. Arvind Swamy and Manisha Koirala were just perfect in the movie.

 

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ROJA

 

A romance set in desperate times, this movie follows a journey of a wife trying to save her husband from terrorists. The film never swayed away from focusing on the central character and how fiercely she loved her husband.

 

OK KANMANI

 

A modern age romance, this film made us all wonder in amazement how Mani Ratnam still understands the nuances of how a young mind works and what today’s youth want in life. After 2 decades he still delivers romance so beautifully to his audience!

 

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