A director is a very selfish person. For him, his film is like his baby. - Mani Ratnam quotes

A director is a very selfish person. For him, his film is like his baby.

Author: Mani Ratnam

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Unfortunately scripts don't chase me. I chase them. I struggle, battle, discard, pick it back, struggle further, plead with it, curse it, cajole and try to be clever. But it is invariably the script that rules.

Unfortunately scripts don't chase me. I chase them. I struggle, battle, discard, pick it back, struggle further, plead with it, curse it, cajole and try to be clever. But it is invariably the script that rules.

When it comes to casting for movies, it is a priority that you cast right. The guiding principle must be what is right for the movie, that is the basis you cast someone, not because so-and-so is a friend.

When it comes to casting for movies, it is a priority that you cast right. The guiding principle must be what is right for the movie, that is the basis you cast someone, not because so-and-so is a friend.

Films will break barriers - and good films will travel all over India.

Films will break barriers - and good films will travel all over India.

I always look for genuineness. If I feel I can connect with the audience, I will try to develop it. For example, the genesis of 'Kannathil Muthamittal' was an article published in a magazine.

I always look for genuineness. If I feel I can connect with the audience, I will try to develop it. For example, the genesis of 'Kannathil Muthamittal' was an article published in a magazine.

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

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

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

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

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