Recognized for his exemplary work internationally, Mani Ratnam has captured this time the notice of the 67th Venice International Film Festival who has thought of honoring him with the Jaeger-LeCoultre 'Glory to the Filmmaker' award.

 

Exemplary works of Ratnam have become a part of the cinematic imagination of the sub-continent, Venice Film Festival director Marco Mueller stated, " The lavish musical numbers in his films, some of the best-tailored in Mumbai and Madras in recent years, have influenced the style of many others (as well as the design of commercials and music videos). Ratnam's most celebrated films have become part of the cinematic imagination of the sub-continent."

 

Recognized as one of the great innovator of contemporary Bollywood, Muller added, “Mani Ratnam used to initially make movies only in his native tongue, Tamil, but has now been one of a handful of filmmakers to successfully handle the transition to the All-India market. One of the great innovators in contemporary Indian cinema, he helped introduce the auteur concept to contemporary Bollywood. His movies display precision and poise, and have always been removed from the bombast and bluster of mass-produced regional cinema.”

 

Latest enchanting piece of work 'Raavan' of Ratnam is waiting to enchant the hearts of millions of viewers visiting the festival from all over the world, Muller stated, "Raavan will enchant audiences with its stirring drama and entrancing musical sequences. We are proud to be hosting the festival premiere of this wonderful film, which will be presented at the 2010 Mostra in both the Hindi and the Tamil versions."