Mani Ratnam
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- June 2, 1956, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Movies
- 44
The man who revolutionized Tamil-language cinema, Mani Ratnam is the biggest director in South India and one of the most respected directors in all of India. Each of his films contains its own unique style, with beautifully photographed songs and unique back-lighting, and deal with a wide variety of topics, from the classic Indian love story to political thrillers.
Upcoming Mani Ratnam Movies
Inji Vellam
2027
January 8, 2027
Best-Known Movies
Filmography
| 2014 | Jai Ho | self |
Directing, Writing & Producing
| 2027 | Inji Vellam | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 2025 | Thug Life | Director, Producer, Writer |
| 2023 | Ponniyin Selvan: Part II | Director, Screenplay, Producer |
| 2022 | Ponniyin Selvan: Part I | Screenplay, Producer, Director |
| 2020 | Putham Pudhu Kaalai | Writer |
| 2020 | Vaanam Kottatum | Producer, Screenplay |
| 2018 | Chekka Chivantha Vaanam | Director, Screenplay, Producer |
| 2017 | Kaatru Veliyidai | Director, Producer, Screenplay |
| 2017 | Ok Jaanu | Screenplay, Producer |
| 2015 | O Kadhal Kanmani | Director, Producer, Screenplay |
| 2013 | Kadal | Director, Producer, Screenplay |
| 2010 | Raavan | Director, Producer, Screenplay |
| 2010 | Raavanan | Director, Producer |
| 2007 | Guru | Director, Producer, Screenplay |
| 2004 | Yuva | Director, Producer, Screenplay |
| 2004 | Aayitha Ezhuthu | Director, Producer, Screenplay |
| 2002 | Saathiya | Producer, Screenplay |
| 2002 | Five Star | Producer |
| 2002 | Kannathil Muthamittal | Director, Producer, Screenplay |
| 2001 | Dum Dum Dum | Producer, Writer |
| 2000 | Alaipayuthey | Director, Screenplay |
| 1998 | Dil Se.. | Director, Screenplay |
| 1997 | Nerrukku Ner | Producer |
| 1997 | Iruvar | Director, Screenplay, Producer |
| 1995 | Aasai | Producer |
| 1995 | Indira | Producer, Screenplay |
| 1995 | Bombay | Director, Producer, Screenplay |
| 1993 | Thiruda Thiruda | Director, Producer, Screenplay |
| 1993 | Gaayam | Screenplay |
| 1993 | Dasarathan | Producer |
| 1992 | Roja | Director, Screenplay, Producer |
| 1991 | Thalapathi | Director, Screenplay |
| 1990 | Chatriyan | Producer, Screenplay |
| 1990 | Anjali | Director, Writer, Screenplay |
| 1989 | Geethanjali | Director, Screenplay |
| 1988 | Dayavan | Writer |
| 1988 | Agni Natchathiram | Director, Writer |
| 1987 | Nayakan | Director, Screenplay |
| 1986 | Mouna Raagam | Director, Writer |
| 1985 | Idhaya Kovil | Director |
| 1985 | Pagal Nilavu | Director, Screenplay |
| 1984 | Unaru | Director |
| 1983 | Pallavi Anu Pallavi | Director, Screenplay |
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