The makers of Amaran hosted a grand pre-release event in Chennai on Friday. Alongside the films lead stars Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi renowned filmmakers Lokesh Kanagaraj and Mani Ratnam also attended the event. During the gathering Mani Ratnam expressed his desire to work with Sai Pallavi and wish to collaborate with her. Speaking on the stage the Ponniyin Selvan director said I am a very big fan of you; I hope I will work with you one day. Mani Ratnams comment about Sai Pallavi touched her heart and sparked loud cheers from the audience. Responding to him the actress stated Before entering the cinema I didn’t know many directors but Mani Ratnam was a name I always knew. He’s one reason I’m particular about the scripts and roles I choose. The filmmakers statement has filled the hearts of Sai Pallavis fans and they are looking forward for the director to star the actress in one of her exceptional upcoming films.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Sai Pallavi (@saipallavi.senthamarai) Meanwhile Amaran is a biographical action war film helmed by Rajkumar Periasamy. The project explores the life of martyred soldier Mukund Varadarajan. Apart from Sivakarthikeyan and Sai Pallavi Amaran will feature Bhuvan Arora Gaurav Venkatesh and Rahul Bose in pivotal roles. It will be released on October 31. Meanwhile talking about Mani Ratnam the filmmaker has wrapped up shooting his next film. Thug Life. It is produced by Raaj Kamal Films International Madras Talkies and Red Giant Movies. The film stars Kamal Haasan Silambarasan Joju George Ali Fazal Ashok Selvan Nassar Trisha Abhirami and Aishwarya Lekshmi.