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Mani Ratnam
Born
2 June 1956
Place
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Directing

Mani Ratnam

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.

As director

Thug Life

Thug Life

2025 · Director
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II

2023 · Director
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I

2022 · Director
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam

Chekka Chivantha Vaanam

2018 · Director
Kaatru Veliyidai

Kaatru Veliyidai

2017 · Director
O Kadhal Kanmani

O Kadhal Kanmani

2015 · Director
Kadal

Kadal

2013 · Director
Raavan

Raavan

2010 · Director
Raavanan

Raavanan

2010 · Director
Guru

Guru

2007 · Director
Yuva

Yuva

2004 · Director
Aayitha Ezhuthu

Aayitha Ezhuthu

2004 · Director
Kannathil Muthamittal

Kannathil Muthamittal

2002 · Director
Alaipayuthey

Alaipayuthey

2000 · Director
Dil Se..

Dil Se..

1998 · Director
Iruvar

Iruvar

1997 · Director
Bombay

Bombay

1995 · Director
Thiruda Thiruda

Thiruda Thiruda

1993 · Director
Roja

Roja

1992 · Director
Thalapathi

Thalapathi

1991 · Director
Anjali

Anjali

1990 · Director
Geethanjali

Geethanjali

1989 · Director
Agni Natchathiram

Agni Natchathiram

1988 · Director
Nayakan

Nayakan

1987 · Director
Mouna Raagam

Mouna Raagam

1986 · Director
Idhaya Kovil

Idhaya Kovil

1985 · Director
Pagal Nilavu

Pagal Nilavu

1985 · Director
Unaru

Unaru

1984 · Director
Pallavi Anu Pallavi

Pallavi Anu Pallavi

1983 · Director

Untitled Maniratnam - Vijay Sethupathi Movie

Director

As actor

Jai Ho

Jai Ho

2014 · self