"If one were to count life by the happiness that they create around them and if age is calculated by the friends around you, my dear #ManiRatnam you are going to be a much older man today! A doyen of Indian Cinema who has touched the hearts of millions through his art and one who transformed dialogues into a lovely visual experience.

You have constantly pushed the boundaries of cinema unmindful of the scale of challenge by constantly learning. Today you are a master inspiring the next generation of filmmakers through whom your legacy shall reverberate perpetually. From Nayakan to #KH234, our journey together has been personally rewarding and enriching for me. Many more happy returns of the day and more to come my friend! #HappyBirthdayManiRatnam" tweeted Kamal Haasan this morning.

It is widely known that Kamal Haasan is all set to join forces with Mani Ratnam after almost 25 years for a project. Nayakan marks the last collaboration of Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam. Coming to the new film, tentievely titled #KH234, an official announcement regarding the same came out a few days back. More details regarding the project are awaited.

If one were to count life by the happiness that they create around them and if age is calculated by the friends around you, my dear #ManiRatnam you are going to be a much older man today! A doyen of Indian Cinema who has touched the hearts of millions through his art and one who… pic.twitter.com/FoFz4pqaHh

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) June 2, 2023