'Amaran' director Rajkumar Periyasamy dream moment: Meets mentor Mani Ratnam after two decades

Directed by Rajkumar Periyasamy, 'Amaran' featuring Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi turned out to be one of the biggest hits in Tamil cinema. Director Rajkumar Periyasamy took to social media to share his happiness on meeting the legendary Mani Ratnam as part of the #100DaysOfAmaran journey. "Towards #100DaysOfAmaran Mani sir, you were the reason for me to dream about films and became fascinated with filmmaking; you were the first person I ever wanted to take a picture with, and took it in 2005! To my heartbreak, I lost it as well. It took me two decades and two films to muster the courage to take this with you. From being in awe of your posters to standing next to you, I remain speechless…Thank you for all your encouragement for #Amaran and me. Forever grateful to u #Maniratnam sir", wrote Rajkumar Periyasamy by sharing his latest click with Mani Ratnam.


'Amaran' has received widespread acclaim for its powerful storytelling and Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi's impactful portrayal of Major Mukund Varadharajan and Indu Rebecca Varghese. GV Prakash Kumar scored the music, and his background score made a strong impact. The film has struck a chord with audiences across India, earning praise from critics and celebrities alike. Setting new benchmarks, 'Amaran' stormed the box office, grossing over Rs 300 crores worldwide. This remarkable feat marks it as Sivakarthikeyan’s highest-grossing film to date.

Following its phenomenal theatrical run, 'Amaran' is now available for streaming on a popular digital platform, and the film is streaming in multiple languages to attract a wider audience.