Mani Ratnam's birthday: Kamal Haasan writes a touching letter to the "doyen of Indian cinema". Kamal Haasan wrote a touching letter to Mani Ratnam. The actor called him "an inspiration for the next generation of filmmakers" and  "doyen of Indian cinema".

Kamal captioned a photo of himself and Mani Ratnam, "Dear #ManiRatnam, you are  a much older man today if  life is measured by the happiness you create around you and  age is measured by the friends around you." A legend of Indian cinema, whose work  touched the hearts of millions and made dialogue  a beautiful visual experience. The Vikram star praised the veteran filmmaker for pushing the boundaries of filmmaking and referred to the two's "enriching" relationship. You were constantly learning and pushing the limits of the film despite the magnitude of the challenge. You are a master today and your legacy will be reflected in the next generation of filmmakers. Our journey together from Nayakan to #KH234 has been personally enriching and rewarding for me. Much happier return from the day and more  my partner comes. "recently worked in the 1987 Tamil film Nayakan. The film centered on the steady rise of Velu Naicker (Kamal) from an ordinary slum dweller to a feared don. The entertainer also showcased Ratnam's new delivery Ponniyin Selvan 2 . In an interview with ANI, Kamal expressed his admiration for PS2 and his friendship with the filmmaker. He credited Mani Ratnam  for making the film a success as it took a lot of courage to make a film of that scale. He believes that the  success of the film shows that Tamil cinema is approaching its golden age. The upcoming project with Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam is titled Kh234. Apart from that, Haasan is also  a part of India 2.