Mani Ratnam
Known for: Directing
Born: June 2, 1956
Place of birth: 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.
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Filmography
47 movies · 2 TV shows, newest first
5.0
Thug Life
2025
6.6
Killer Soup
2024
7.6
Jigarthanda DoubleX
2023
6.2
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
2023
7.1
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
2022
5.4
Navarasa
2021
6.4
Putham Pudhu Kaalai
2020
6.4
Vaanam Kottatum
2020
6.5
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
2018
5.6
Kaatru Veliyidai
2017
5.8
Ok Jaanu
2017
7.0
O Kadhal Kanmani
2015
6.0
Jai Ho
2014
5.5
Kadal
2013
4.8
Raavan
2010
6.9
Raavanan
2010
6.9
Guru
2007
6.5
Yuva
2004
7.0
Aayitha Ezhuthu
2004
NR
Annavru
2003
6.1
Saathiya
2002
7.2
Five Star
2002
7.7
Kannathil Muthamittal
2002
5.9
Dum Dum Dum
2001
7.4
Alaipayuthey
2000
7.3
Taj Mahal
1999
6.9
Dil Se..
1998
6.3
Nerrukku Ner
1997
7.5
Iruvar
1997
6.2
Aasai
1995
7.2
Indira
1995
7.3
Bombay
1995
7.3
Thiruda Thiruda
1993
7.3
Gaayam
19934.0
Dasarathan
1993
7.0
Roja
1992
8.0
Thalapathi
1991
8.1
Chatriyan
1990
7.2
Anjali
1990
7.1
Geethanjali
1989
6.2
Dayavan
1988
7.0
Agni Natchathiram
1988
7.9
Nayakan
1987
7.9
Mouna Raagam
1986
7.0
Idhaya Kovil
1985
9.0
Pagal Nilavu
1985
7.0
Unaru
1984
8.0
Pallavi Anu Pallavi
1983NR
Untitled Maniratnam - Vijay Sethupathi Movie
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