Ace director Mani Ratnam the legend behind classics like Thalapathy, Roja, Nayagan,  Bombay, Dil Se had last directed the disastrous love story Kaatru Veliyidai/ Cheliya with Karthi and Aditi Rao Hydari. The director has completed shooting of his next, Chekka Chivantha Vaanam. 

Recently, the fans of the talented Director were in for a shock, as there were reports of him getting hospitalized. However, it was later revealed that the director had been to the hospital for a regular checkup after he fell ill. Aditi Rao who has been a regular in Mani's movies has paid a visit and ensured he's all well.

It must be noted that Mani Ratnam had earlier been hospitalized after encountering a minor heart attack a decade back during the shoot of his bilingual movie Aagutha Ezhuthu/Yuva and also another attack during his next bilingual Raavan/Ravanan starring Chiyaan Vikram. Meanwhile, the director's Multi-starrer Chekka Chivantha Vaanam starring Vijay Sethupathi, Simbu and Jyothika will release in September.