Nawab

The prologue of Mani Ratnam's Nawab (Chekka Chevanta Vaanam – a stunning title for a film) has a statement that has burrowed into our minds and refuses to make its way out. The line says, "A city sheds its skin and morphs into something new every decade." Movie audiences are the same as well. For a filmmaker to be considered truly legendary, he needs to evolve with the times and appeal to fresh sets of eyes that makes their ways to the big screen. In an effort to keep up with the times, Mani Ratnam has helmed romances, epics, politically-charged message-oriented movies, character-driven dram....