Thug Life, Mani Ratnam & The Art of Collaboration |Siva Ananth | The Artists w/ Suchita

The full watch episode is now available on YouTube & Spotify. 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts.What does it really take to make a great film?In this episode of The Artists Podcast, Suchita sits down with Siva Ananth—filmmaker, writer, director, producer of Thug Life, and one of Mani Ratnam's closest creative collaborators for over two decades.Together, they explore the creative process behind Thug Life, what it's like working alongside two legends—Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan—and why filmmaking is ultimately a collaborative art.This conversation also explores:The making of Thug LifeWorking with Mani Ratnam & Kamal HaasanWhy choosing the right collaborators can make or break a filmFilmmaking as a team sportSouth Indian cinema vs. Hindi cinemaLiterature, cinema, and the audienceThe rise of Marathi and Kannada cinemaThe qualities that define a great directorA thoughtful conversation on collaboration, creativity, leadership, and the craft of filmmaking.🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube 🎧 Stream the full episode on Spotify 🍎 Listen on Apple Podcasts⭐ If you enjoy our conversations, please subscribe, follow, and leave us a rating or review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us continue bringing you more conversations, insights, and artists.Follow us on Instagram: @the.artistspodcast