Mani Ratnam

Biography

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.

Directed

1. Dil Se.. (1998) — Director
2. Guru (2007) — Director
3. Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (2022) — Director
4. Nayakan (1987) — Director
5. Bombay (1995) — Director
6. Roja (1992) — Director
7. O Kadhal Kanmani (2015) — Director
8. Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (2023) — Director
9. Thalapathi (1991) — Director
10. Yuva (2004) — Director
11. Iruvar (1997) — Director
12. Kannathil Muthamittal (2002) — Director
13. Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (2018) — Director
14. Raavanan (2010) — Director
15. Alaipayuthey (2000) — Director
16. Aayitha Ezhuthu (2004) — Director
17. Raavan (2010) — Director
18. Kaatru Veliyidai (2017) — Director
19. Thug Life (2025) — Director
20. Mouna Raagam (1986) — Director
21. Kadal (2013) — Director
22. Anjali (1990) — Director
23. Geethanjali (1989) — Director
24. Agni Natchathiram (1988) — Director
25. Thiruda Thiruda (1993) — Director
26. Idhaya Kovil (1985) — Director
27. Pagal Nilavu (1985) — Director
28. Pallavi Anu Pallavi (1983) — Director
29. Unaru (1984) — Director
30. Untitled Maniratnam - Vijay Sethupathi Movie — Director

Also appeared in

1. Jai Ho (2014) — self