Writer in Ravan!

Noted writer Gnani is donning the greasepaint for Mani Ratnam’s Ravan. Though writing is his passion, no doubt, Gnani’s interest in acting is also evident, as he has proved his acting prowess in several documentary films. This editor of the Tamil magazine Dheemtharikida also runs a drama troupe Pareeksha.

Gnani, sources close to the Mani Ratnam team say, will play an important role in the film. The high-budget

Ravan has Vikram, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Priyamani and others in the cast.

The scenes with Gnani are currently being filmed in Kolkata.