Mani Ratnam
46 movies · 2 TV shows
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- Jun 2, 1956 (age 70)
- Place of birth
- Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Also known as
- Mani Rathnam · Maniratnam · Manirathnam · मणिरत्नम
Biography
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.
Profiles IMDb
Known for
Mani Ratnam: movies and TV shows
Behind the camera (48)
- Upcoming Inji Vellam
Director, Writer, Producer
- 2025 Thug Life
Director, Producer, Writer
- 2024
- 2023 Jigarthanda DoubleX
Thanks
- 2023 Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Screenplay, Director, Producer
- 2022 Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Producer, Screenplay, Director
- 2021
- 2020 Putham Pudhu Kaalai
Writer
- 2020 Vaanam Kottatum
Story, Screenplay, Producer, Dialogue
- 2018 Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
Screenplay, Director, Producer, Dialogue, Story
- 2017 Kaatru Veliyidai
Director, Producer, Screenplay, Story, Dialogue
- 2017 Ok Jaanu
Story, Screenplay, Producer
- 2015 O Kadhal Kanmani
Story, Director, Producer, Screenplay
- 2013 Kadal
Director, Producer, Screenplay
- 2010 Raavan
Director, Producer, Screenplay, Dialogue
- 2010 Raavanan
Director, Producer, Story
- 2007 Guru
Producer, Director, Story, Screenplay
- 2004 Yuva
Director, Producer, Screenplay
- 2004 Aayitha Ezhuthu
Producer, Director, Screenplay
- 2003 Annavru
Story
- 2002 Saathiya
Screenplay, Producer, Story
- 2002 Five Star
Producer
- 2002 Kannathil Muthamittal
Director, Producer, Screenplay, Story
- 2001 Dum Dum Dum
Producer, Writer
- 2000 Alaipayuthey
Director, Screenplay, Story, Dialogue
- 1999 Taj Mahal
Story
- 1998 Dil Se..
Director, Story, Screenplay, Executive Producer
- 1997 Nerrukku Ner
Producer
- 1997 Iruvar
Director, Producer, Screenplay, Story
- 1995 Aasai
Producer
- 1995 Indira
Producer, Screenplay
- 1995 Bombay
Director, Screenplay, Story, Producer
- 1993 Thiruda Thiruda
Director, Producer, Screenplay, Story
- 1993 Gaayam
Story, Screenplay
- 1993 Dasarathan
Producer
- 1992 Roja
Director, Screenplay, Story, Producer
- 1991 Thalapathi
Director, Story, Screenplay
- 1990 Chatriyan
Producer, Story, Screenplay
- 1990 Anjali
Writer, Director, Dialogue, Screenplay
- 1989 Geethanjali
Director, Screenplay, Story
- 1988 Dayavan
Writer
- 1988 Agni Natchathiram
Director, Writer
- 1987 Nayakan
Director, Story, Screenplay
- 1986 Mouna Raagam
Director, Writer
- 1985 Idhaya Kovil
Director
- 1985 Pagal Nilavu
Director, Screenplay, Dialogue
- 1984 Unaru
Director
- 1983 Pallavi Anu Pallavi
Director, Story, Dialogue, Screenplay
Talk shows and appearances (1)
- 2014