One more realistic set from Mani

In less than few days since the forest officials at the Malayatoor reserve forest area issued ultimatum to Mani Ratnam and his crew to vacate the premises for unauthorized construction of thatched huts while shooting for Ravan, Mani seems to have patched up with the officials and gained access to the forest area again. However, this time the

approval has come with very many restrictions including limitations on crew members, vehicles used in the location, and a ban on smoking and usage of mineral water bottles.

Mani will also need to shell out Rs. 10,000 each day for the shoots that can be conducted only between 6.00 a.m. and 6.00 p.m. Last heard, a huge set of Anandha Narayana Perumal is constructed in the spot for the shoots. We all know what magnificent sets Mani erects for his films. We can never forget the old, rusted boat and the Buddha statues in Kannathil Muthamittal – which many thought were locations shots but were actually realistic sets recreated in Tamil Nadu. Now, for this new magnum opus, Mani has constructed a huge, realistic looking set in the forests of Kerala. It will be, we are sure, quite a sight to see.