Director
Mani Ratnam
70 years · Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India · 43 films
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 42
Gaayam
1993 · Screenplay
Geethanjali
1989 · Director, Screenplay
On Eros Now Select Apple TV channel
Thug Life
2025 · Director, Producer
On Netflix
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
2023 · Screenplay, Director
On Xumo Play
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
2022 · Director, Screenplay
On Xumo Play
Putham Pudhu Kaalai
2020 · Writer
On Amazon Prime Video
Vaanam Kottatum
2020 · Producer, Screenplay
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
2018 · Producer, Screenplay
On Hulu
Kaatru Veliyidai
2017 · Director, Producer
On Amazon Prime Video
Ok Jaanu
2017 · Screenplay, Producer
On Netflix
O Kadhal Kanmani
2015 · Producer, Director
Jai Ho
2014 · self
Kadal
2013 · Producer, Director
Raavan
2010 · Director, Producer
On Tubi TV
Raavanan
2010 · Producer, Director
Guru
2007 · Director, Producer
On Netflix
Yuva
2004 · Director, Producer
On Netflix
Aayitha Ezhuthu
2004 · Producer, Director
Saathiya
2002 · Producer, Screenplay
On Netflix
Five Star
2002 · Producer
On Eros Now Select Apple TV channel
Kannathil Muthamittal
2002 · Producer, Director
Dum Dum Dum
2001 · Producer, Writer
Alaipayuthey
2000 · Director, Screenplay
Dil Se..
1998 · Director, Screenplay
On Netflix