Wikipedia:Featured list candidates/Mani Ratnam filmography/archive1


 * The following is an archived discussion of a featured list nomination. Please do not modify it. Subsequent comments should be made on the article's talk page or in Wikipedia talk:Featured list candidates. No further edits should be made to this page.

The list was promoted by SchroCat via FACBot (talk) 00:33, 13 June 2016 (UTC).

Mani Ratnam filmography

 * Nominator(s): &mdash; Vensatry (Talk) 06:31, 30 April 2016 (UTC)

Mani Ratnam is arguably the greatest mainstream filmmaker in Indian cinema. The 'well-researched' list contains his directorial ventures and co-productions. I believe it meets the FL criteria. As always, look forward to comments and suggestions. &mdash; Vensatry (Talk) 06:31, 30 April 2016 (UTC)

Comments from Ssven2
 * A small note with the Ramachandran Naman source — The pages are not mentioned properly. Same with the Omar Ahmed reference.

Other than that, I can't spot any major issues with the article. So, you have my support. — Ssven2  Speak 2 me 06:59, 30 April 2016 (UTC)
 * The Naman Ramachandran book has page nos. Added one for the other book. Thanks! &mdash; Vensatry (Talk) 07:11, 30 April 2016 (UTC)

Comments fron Krish!
 * Don't you think Ok Jaanu should be added in his filmography? As the film article says he is the writer of the remake too. Krish |  Talk  10:05, 1 May 2016 (UTC)
 * I'm aware of the remake, but I think it's better to wait until the film gets significant indpendent coverage; I'm unable to find references which credit Mani Ratnam as the 'story writer' of the film. &mdash; Vensatry (Talk) 06:00, 2 May 2016 (UTC)
 * Well actually i also searched for the refrences but didn't find any. By the way, the article is flawless like your other works. Hence i Support the list. Well done. Krish |  Talk  15:21, 2 May 2016 (UTC)


 * Support on prose after further tweaks. Cheers! Krimuk | 90  ( talk ) 10:56, 18 May 2016 (UTC)


 * Comments from Kailash
 * The dispute we earlier had about Ratnam's first hit – Idaya Kovil or Mouna Ragam – repeats here.
 * Back then, you cited a source (from Hindu/NIE) which clearly stated that Idaya Kovil was his first commercial success. What more do you want? &mdash; Vensatry (talk) 07:05, 18 May 2016 (UTC)
 * Because Ratnam contradicts this in Conversations. Or I think it's best that I write (in MR) that Ratnam considered it to be his first success, even if it wasn't. Kailash29792 (talk) 07:42, 18 May 2016 (UTC)
 * Kailash, tomorrow he might even say it wasn't his film. If Ilaiyaraaja doesn't accept an award it doesn't mean we shouldn't include it in our articles. &mdash; Vensatry (talk) 07:50, 18 May 2016 (UTC)
 * While Roja and Dil Se indeed have terrorism in them, I don't see how Bombay does; yet it is part of the "terrorism trilogy". I think that is more of a "political trilogy". Kailash29792 (talk) 04:32, 18 May 2016 (UTC)
 * Our opinion doesn't matter. We have to go by what majority of the sources claim. Some might even include Kannathil Muthamittal and call it a 'terrorism tetralogy'. &mdash; Vensatry (talk) 07:05, 18 May 2016 (UTC)


 * Comments from Pavanjandhyala
 * For non Indian readers, it would be better if you link Kannada before the mention of Pallavi Anu Pallavi.
 * The following year, he made the romantic drama Mouna Ragam -- I suggest you to rephrase the sentence as The following year, he made Mouna Ragam, a romantic drama film. After that, i advise you to tell the readers in brief what the film is about.
 * Done, not exactly the way you suggested though. &mdash; Vensatry (talk) 12:41, 7 June 2016 (UTC)
 * In the sentence about Geethanjali, Anjali, and Thalapathi, it would be better if you mention their genres before the film's description. For example: Geethanjali, a tragic romance which marked his Telugu cinema debut.
 * I think it's best to describe the genre before the film. &mdash; Vensatry (talk) 12:41, 7 June 2016 (UTC)
 * Can you provide a source for this statement confirming the latter half -- "In 1997, Ratnam co-produced and directed the political drama film Iruvar, which was loosely based on the relationship between cinema and politics in Tamil Nadu."
 * Linking Bollywood would be very beneficial.
 * The commercial failure was the most successful film at the 50th National Film Awards, winning six awards including the award for the Best Feature Film in Tamil -- "...including the one/honour for the..."; only an attempt to avoid close repetition of the word "award".
 * Yuva was simultaneously filmed into Tamil as Aayutha Ezhuthu with a different cast. I feel that a source confirming this should be a part of the lead. Because, the filmography table isn't mentioning the same fact.
 * Weren't Kadal and OK Kanmani his production ventures? If yes, please mention that in the lead.
 * All his directorial ventures since Bombay were produced by himself. Do we need to mention that for each film? &mdash; Vensatry (talk) 12:41, 7 June 2016 (UTC)
 * Absurd indeed. Guess he had no trust on outsiders. Pavanjandhyala (talk) 16:57, 7 June 2016 (UTC)

— Pavanjandhyala (talk) 08:49, 7 June 2016 (UTC)
 * Rest done. Thanks, &mdash; Vensatry (talk) 12:41, 7 June 2016 (UTC)
 * Support -- Nice job! Pavanjandhyala (talk) 16:57, 7 June 2016 (UTC)


 * Source review
 * Spot checks on seven references are OK: the information is supported and no copyvios could be seen;
 * There are six books in the references that need the publisher's location to be added to the details;

That's it: all good to go after that one minor tweak. - SchroCat (talk) 08:10, 9 June 2016 (UTC)


 * Thanks for the source review, Schrocat. I believe Ssven2 has addressed the concern. &mdash; Vensatry (talk) 03:12, 12 June 2016 (UTC)

– SchroCat (talk) 08:17, 12 June 2016 (UTC)
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