Episode 21: Nayakan (1987) - with Baradwaj Rangan

Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with Baradwaj Rangan on Mani Ratnam's modern classic, Nayakan (1987).We chat about the landmark film's craft, including Kamal Haasan's departure from star signature for the role of Velu, DoP P. C. Sreeram's groundbreaking work, Raaja's legendary score — and Mani Ratnam, the formalist filmmaker. Rangan shared his experience of watching Nayakan in the theaters at the time of its release, and we discuss...