Mani Ratnam Quotes

Each success gives me the adrenaline to move to another film.

I enjoy making all kinds of films. I love action films, war films, period films, adventure films.

I don't believe in giving advice.

My films are as much for the people as they are for me. The reception affects me, but doesn't change me as a person. That's important.

I grew up on the commercial film format. I have grown up all my life watching films and they have all been mainstream commercial cinema.

When Kamal Haasan did 'Nayakan,' he had done a few roles that had him aged and demanded a lot of commitment from. He was already a veteran and a master.

I have only one simple ambition when I make a film. That it should be the best I have made so far. With 'Kadal' it was no different.

When I made my first film, I was arrogant and over-confident.

For a filmmaker, whether the film is liked, understood or appreciated counts as much as the moolah.

I liked Guru Dutt, the way he used songs and the way he shot songs. He was a class apart.