
Mani Ratnam
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- June 2, 1956
- Birthplace
- 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 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

Inji Vellam 2027
Director, Writer, Producer

Thug Life 2025
Director, Producer, Writer

Jigarthanda DoubleX 2023
Thanks

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II 2023
Screenplay, Director, Producer

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I 2022
Director, Screenplay, Producer

Putham Pudhu Kaalai 2020
Writer

Vaanam Kottatum 2020
Story, Dialogue, Producer, Screenplay

Chekka Chivantha Vaanam 2018
Producer, Dialogue, Story, Screenplay, Director

Kaatru Veliyidai 2017
Director, Producer, Story, Dialogue, Screenplay

Ok Jaanu 2017
Story, Screenplay, Producer

O Kadhal Kanmani 2015
Story, Producer, Director, Screenplay

Jai Ho 2014
as self

Kadal 2013
Producer, Director, Screenplay

Raavanan 2010
Producer, Director, Story

Raavan 2010
Director, Producer, Screenplay, Dialogue

Guru 2007
Director, Producer, Story, Screenplay

Yuva 2004
Director, Producer, Screenplay

Aayitha Ezhuthu 2004
Producer, Director, Screenplay

Annavru 2003
Story

Saathiya 2002
Producer, Screenplay, Story

Five Star 2002
Producer

Kannathil Muthamittal 2002
Producer, Director, Screenplay, Story

Dum Dum Dum 2001
Producer, Writer

Alaipayuthey 2000
Director, Story, Screenplay, Dialogue

Taj Mahal 1999
Story

Dil Se.. 1998
Story, Director, Screenplay, Executive Producer

Nerrukku Ner 1997
Producer

Iruvar 1997
Director, Screenplay, Producer, Story

Aasai 1995
Producer

Indira 1995
Producer, Screenplay

Bombay 1995
Director, Screenplay, Producer, Story

Thiruda Thiruda 1993
Director, Screenplay, Producer, Story

Gaayam 1993
Story, Screenplay

Dasarathan 1993
Producer

Roja 1992
Director, Story, Screenplay, Producer

Thalapathi 1991
Director, Story, Screenplay

Chatriyan 1990
Producer, Screenplay, Story

Anjali 1990
Director, Writer, Dialogue, Screenplay

Geethanjali 1989
Director, Screenplay, Story

Dayavan 1988
Writer

Agni Natchathiram 1988
Director, Writer

Nayakan 1987
Director, Story, Screenplay

Mouna Raagam 1986
Director, Writer

Idhaya Kovil 1985
Director

Pagal Nilavu 1985
Director, Screenplay

Unaru 1984
Director

Pallavi Anu Pallavi 1983
Director, Dialogue, Screenplay, Story
Credits from TMDB.