A masterclass on 'Converting literary works into attractive movies' was held at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). Mani Ratnam's name has also been included in it. Here he succeeded in captivating the audience. During a conversation with director Gautham V. Menon, Mani Ratnam also seriously discussed the art of adapting literature into cinema. In this regard, he gave a valuable advice to filmmakers and cinema watchers. 

Talking about bringing literature and cinema closer: Reports say that in the conversation, Mani Ratnam has said, 'I am still a common man sitting among the audience. In many ways, I still feel like a novice. Along with this, I believe that the closer the graph between cinema and literature, the better Indian cinema will become.' Mani Ratnam also emphasized that it is important for filmmakers to hone the art of transforming written words into attractive visuals and stories.

Emphasis on being imaginative: Not only this, Mani Ratnam further discusses the nuances of adapting literature into films, 'Films are a visual medium, while books are primarily imaginative. It is very important for a movie maker to take extra care in bringing the reader's imagination alive.' Mani Ratnam also said that adjustments may be needed in the script, but these changes will have to make the story better rather than changing its essence.

Influenced by ancient Indian history: Media reports say that Mani Ratnam has also informed in this conversation that he is influenced by mythology and ancient Indian history. These things have greatly influenced his perspective. Due to this, he has succeeded in showing the characters of his movie in a unique way. Mani Ratnam's film 'Ponniyin Selvan' was one such great effort. In this film, he succeeded in showing the story of the Chola dynasty in a brilliant way.

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