Kamal Haasan Pens Emotional Note to Mani Ratnam on His Birthday

On the occasion of legendary filmmaker Mani Ratnam’s birthday, actor Kamal Haasan took to his official Twitter page to share a deeply emotional note, reflecting on their decades-long association in cinema. From their first collaboration in the 1980s with Nayakan to their much-anticipated upcoming film Thug Life, slated for release on June 5, the duo has created some of Indian cinema’s most iconic moments. In his message, Kamal wrote:

“Happy Birthday, Mani Ratnam.
From Nayakan to Thug Life, we’ve journeyed through time together — as colleagues, family, co-dreamers, and above all, as lifelong students of cinema. Through every chapter, your presence has been a source of strength — a mind I turn to in moments of doubt, and a soul deeply attuned to the language of film like few others.
May your stories keep unfolding, for with every frame, your vision brings depth, beauty, and meaning to cinema.
Forever your friend,
Kamal Haasan.”

The note has struck an emotional chord with fans, celebrating not just Mani Ratnam’s birthday, but also the enduring creative bond between two stalwarts of Indian cinema.