Topic started by Raju (@ dialup-64.152.167.165.dial1.newyork1.level3.net) on Sun Apr 7 00:03:58 .
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We all know that Mani Ratnam gets the best performances of the actors he get with. So, here's my opinion on the best performances given throughout Mani Ratnam's career.

1)Best actor - Kamal Hassan (Nayagan) - Easily the best performance I have seen in a Mani Ratnam movie. I still get amazed everytime I see him in this movie

Close-up - Mohanlal (Iruvar)

2)Best actress - Revathi (Mouna Raagam) - I saw this movie recently and I never thought any actress, in a Mani Ratnam movie, has performed better than Revathi

Close-up - Simran (Kannathil Muthamittal)

3)Best supporting actor - Karthik (Mouna Raagam)
Every time I see actors like Aravind Swamy, Madhavan, etc., I'm reminded of Karthik in Mouna Raagam. Karthik is the person who started the heartthrob role continued by Aravind and Madhavan.
Definitely the best supporting performance I've seen in a Mani Ratnam movie.

Close-up - Nasser (Bombay)

4)Best supporting actress - Tabu (Iruvar) - Very understated, subtle performance.

Runner-up - Bhanupriya (Dalapathi)

So, there are my choices. I like to hear yours.

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• From: Shakthi (@ bangdp-33-11.mantraonline.com) on: Wed Apr 24 01:33:09
  
  Best supp actor--- Karthick (mouna raagam)
  Best supp actress- Bhanupriya (Thalapathi)
  Best Actor-------- Karthick (Agni Nakshatram)
  Best Actress------ Girija (Idyathai Thirudade)
  
  Best Chid Artist -- Baby Shamili (Anjali)
  
  Best movie.
  1. MOUNA RAAGAM
  2. ANJALI
  3. IDAYATHAI THIRUDADE
  
  
• From: srk (@ 212.201.44.135) on: Sat Apr 27 15:02:51
  
  still no one amazed by manisha's talent,huhu!
  
  
• From: Thiru (@ cache-blr.ernet.in) on: Sat Apr 27 20:13:29
  
  Machan (or Machini ;-)) srk,
  Free ThAkku. Manisha's performances were good - she did as expected of her when acting in Mani's movie. But there have been other better performances as you can see from the ratings above. Anyway, Manisha Vazhga!
  
  
• From: Thiru (@ cache-blr.ernet.in) on: Sat Apr 27 20:14:20
  
  
  Machan (or Machini ;-)) srk,
  Free ThAkku. Manisha's performances were good - she did as expected of her when acting in Mani's movie. But there have been other better performances as you can see from the ratings above. Anyway, Manisha Gorilla Vazhga!
  
  
• From: Thiru (@ cache-blr.ernet.in) on: Sat Apr 27 20:15:46
  
  Ayyo, it is "Manisha Koirala Vazhga".
  
  
• From: Filmfare (@ 203.94.93.226) on: Sun Apr 28 12:48:23
  
  U guys just talk about best actor and actresses.
  But A.R.Rahman is the gem that mani had found in his film career. He always brings the best out of a.r.r. Kharthik, kamal, or revathi just got fame within tamil people. only a.r.r music reached every corner of the world. He got his fame from his first film roja, which is one of best films ever made in india.
  And don't forget sharukh acting in dilse. He was trembling all over at the climax
  scene. his face showed all the expressions of fear and terror.
  
  
• From: S.C. (@ dialup-63.210.210.138.dial1.newyork1.level3.net) on: Thu May 2 23:21:00
  
  True, A.R. Rahman is Mani Ratnam's best find. But, since we are talking about best performances, here are my choices.
  
  Best actor - Kamal for Naygan. Mohanlal comes awful close.
  
  Best actress - Tough call but I'll give it to Madhubala for Roja
  
  Best supporting actor - Clear cut winner - Karthik for Mouna Raagam. Unbelievable charm and spontainety that was never seen before in a tamil movie.
  
  Best supporting actress - Keeerthana for Kannathil Muthamittal. Truly the best child artist performance I've seen yet.
  
  
• From: Kamal Hassan (@ 202.86.171.25) on: Fri May 3 03:33:49
  
  Madhavan & me
  
  
• From: Rakesh (@ ac8592f6.ipt.aol.com) on: Tue May 7 01:28:51
  
  If thats really you, "Mr. Hassan"..Mohanlal is much better than you and Madhavan
  
  

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