Directing
Mani Ratnam
Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu cinema · 45 credits
Born
2 June 1956 (age 70)
Birthplace
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Also known as Mani Rathnam · Maniratnam · Manirathnam · मणिरत्नम · மணிரத்னம் · மணி ரத்னம்
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.
Known for
Filmography
Inji Vellam
Director, Writer, Producer
Thug Life
Director, Producer, Writer
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Director, Screenplay, Producer
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Screenplay, Producer, Director
Vaanam Kottatum
Producer, Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
Director, Story, Screenplay, Dialogue, Producer
Kaatru Veliyidai
Director, Producer, Screenplay, Story, Dialogue
Ok Jaanu
Story, Screenplay, Producer
O Kadhal Kanmani
Story, Director, Producer, Screenplay
Kadal
Director, Producer, Screenplay
Raavan
Director, Producer, Screenplay, Dialogue
Raavanan
Director, Producer, Story
Guru
Director, Producer, Story, Screenplay
Yuva
Director, Producer, Screenplay
Aayitha Ezhuthu
Director, Producer, Screenplay
Kannathil Muthamittal
Director, Producer, Screenplay, Story
Five Star
Producer
Saathiya
Producer, Screenplay, Story
Dum Dum Dum
Producer, Writer
Alaipayuthey
Director, Screenplay, Story, Dialogue
Dil Se..
Director, Story, Screenplay, Executive Producer
Nerrukku Ner
Producer
Iruvar
Director, Screenplay, Story, Producer
Bombay
Director, Producer, Screenplay, Story
Aasai
Producer
Indira
Producer, Screenplay
Thiruda Thiruda
Director, Producer, Screenplay, Story
Gaayam
Story, Screenplay
Roja
Director, Screenplay, Story, Producer
Thalapathi
Director, Screenplay, Story
Chatriyan
Producer, Story, Screenplay
Anjali
Director, Writer, Screenplay, Dialogue
Geethanjali
Director, Story, Screenplay
Agni Natchathiram
Director, Writer
Dayavan
Writer
Nayakan
Director, Story, Screenplay
Mouna Raagam
Director, Writer
Idhaya Kovil
Director
Pagal Nilavu
Director, Screenplay, Dialogue
Unaru
Director
Pallavi Anu Pallavi
Director, Screenplay, Story, Dialogue