Filmmaker Mani Ratnam and music composer AR Rahman have old collaboration on which Ratnam said, "The journey has been of 25 years. But, it feels like I met Rahman just yesterday. He sported the same smile then too, but everyone is aware of the heights he has scaled now." 

He also said, "For Rahman, every film is a special journey. His quest to explore new, unique sound for his films continues even today. He works really hard to get the perfect soundscape for a film. From Roja to Kaatru Veliyidai, it’s been an amazing journey." 

AR Rahman responds, "If not for Mani Sir, I wouldn’t have received this platform. To implement high-end ideas and refined sounds, everything has to fall in place in your collaborations. It was a divine happening when K Balachandar sir called me and introduced me to Mani sir for Roja. I’m grateful for that." 

Mani Ratnam about his film Kaatru Veliyidai said, "Kaatru Veliyidai is a love story narrated in the backdrop of the Indian Air Force. During the shooting in Ladakh and Leh, we came across numerous Indian military officers and security forces. I felt really overwhelmed seeing them at work. I used to ponder, ‘Have we ever expressed what we feel towards them and the respect we have for our armed forces?’ On behalf of our entire team, I would like to extend my sincere, heartfelt gratitude to our armed forces."

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