Kannathil Muthamittal (also released internationally as A Peck on the Cheek) is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language musical war film written, produced, and directed by Mani Ratnam. It was based on a short story, "Amuthavum Avanum" by Sujatha. Mani Ratnam presents the story of a child of Sri Lankan Tamil parentage adopted by Indian parents, whose desire is to meet her biological mother in the midst of the Sri Lankan Civil War.

About Mani Ratnam: A Retrospective:

A career that has unfolded over 4 decades, across 5 languages, and resulted in 28 films, Mani Ratnam’s filmography has been a shape-shifting force for Indian Cinema.

Framed through the eyes of his cinematographers–Ravi K Chandran, Ravi Varman, Rajeev Menon, and Santosh Sivan–the retrospective is curated with filmmaker Bejoy Nambiar, as an ode from a student to his mentor.

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