Mani Ratnam is under fire for nepotism after reports emerged about his next film. Following the massive failure of Thug Life, the acclaimed filmmaker has not announced any official project yet, but strong speculation about his upcoming film is going viral on social media.
According to reports, Mani Ratnam’s next movie will be a romantic-action drama starring Dhruv Vikram and Rukmini Vasanth in lead roles. The shooting is expected to begin in the first week of November. Earlier, there were strong rumors that Telugu actor Naveen Polishetty would join Mani Ratnam for this project. However, the latest buzz suggests Dhruv Vikram has replaced Naveen in the lead role.
This news sparked criticism from netizens who accused Mani Ratnam of encouraging nepotism. Many fans believe Naveen Polishetty, a self-made star, deserved the role instead of Vikram’s son. Social media users argue that a director of Mani Ratnam’s stature should promote fresh talent rather than supporting star kids.
There is still no official confirmation regarding the cast or the film itself. If the buzz turns out to be true, it remains to be seen how this Dhruv Vikram–Mani Ratnam collaboration shapes up. Fans are also curious if this film can bring Mani Ratnam a strong comeback after the huge setback of Thug Life.
