Mani Ratnam

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Mani Ratnam

Directing 70 June 2, 1956

Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India

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 con…

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Dil Se..

Dil Se..

6.9 1998 Movie
Guru

Guru

6.9 2007 Movie
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I

7.1 2022 Movie
Nayakan

Nayakan

7.9 1987 Movie
Bombay

Bombay

7.3 1995 Movie
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

6.2 2023 Movie
O Kadhal Kanmani

O Kadhal Kanmani

7.0 2015 Movie
Roja

Roja

7.0 1992 Movie
Ok Jaanu

Ok Jaanu

5.8 2017 Movie
Jigarthanda DoubleX

Jigarthanda DoubleX

7.6 2023 Movie
Saathiya

Saathiya

6.1 2002 Movie
Thalapathi

Thalapathi

8.0 1991 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2027
    Inji Vellam

    Movie Director

  2. 2025
    Thug Life

    Movie Director

  3. 2024
    Killer Soup

    TV show Thanks

  4. 2023
    Jigarthanda DoubleX

    Movie Thanks

  5. 2023
    Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

    Movie Director

  6. 2022
    Ponniyin Selvan: Part I

    Movie Screenplay

  7. 2021
    Navarasa

    TV show Producer

  8. 2020
    Putham Pudhu Kaalai

    Movie Writer

  9. 2020
    Vaanam Kottatum

    Movie Producer

  10. 2018
    Chekka Chivantha Vaanam

    Movie Director

  11. 2017
    Kaatru Veliyidai

    Movie Director

  12. 2017
    Ok Jaanu

    Movie Story

  13. 2015
    O Kadhal Kanmani

    Movie Story

  14. 2014
    Jai Ho

    Movie self

  15. 2013
    Kadal

    Movie Director

  16. 2010
    Raavanan

    Movie Director

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  1. 2010
    Raavan

    Movie Director

  2. 2007
    Guru

    Movie Director

  3. 2004
    Yuva

    Movie Director

  4. 2004
    Aayitha Ezhuthu

    Movie Director

  5. 2003
    Annavru

    Movie Story

  6. 2002
    Saathiya

    Movie Producer

  7. 2002
    Five Star

    Movie Producer

  8. 2002
    Kannathil Muthamittal

    Movie Director

  9. 2001
    Dum Dum Dum

    Movie Producer

  10. 2000
    Alaipayuthey

    Movie Director

  11. 1999
    Taj Mahal

    Movie Story

  12. 1998
    Dil Se..

    Movie Director

  13. 1997
    Nerrukku Ner

    Movie Producer

  14. 1997
    Iruvar

    Movie Director

  15. 1995
    Aasai

    Movie Producer

  16. 1995
    Indira

    Movie Producer

  17. 1995
    Bombay

    Movie Director

  18. 1993
    Thiruda Thiruda

    Movie Director

  19. 1993
    Gaayam

    Movie Story

  20. 1993
    Dasarathan

    Movie Producer

  21. 1992
    Roja

    Movie Director

  22. 1991
    Thalapathi

    Movie Director

  23. 1990
    Chatriyan

    Movie Producer

  24. 1990
    Anjali

    Movie Director