Directing
Mani Ratnam
Jun 2, 1956 (70 years) 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.
Known for
6.9
Dil Se..
Story, Director, Screenplay, Executive Producer
6.9
Guru
Director, Producer, Story, Screenplay
7.1
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Director, Screenplay, Producer
7.5
Iruvar
Director, Screenplay, Producer, Story
5.7
Ok Jaanu
Story, Screenplay, Producer
7.9
Nayakan
Director, Story, Screenplay
7.3
Bombay
Director, Screenplay, Producer, Story
6.2
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Screenplay, Director, Producer
7.0
Roja
Director, Story, Screenplay, Producer
7.0
O Kadhal Kanmani
Story, Producer, Director, Screenplay
7.4
Alaipayuthey
Director, Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
6.2
Saathiya
Producer, Screenplay, Story
8.0
Thalapathi
Director, Story, Screenplay
5.0
Thug Life
Director, Producer, Writer
7.7
Jigarthanda DoubleX
Thanks
Filmography
Inji Vellam
2027 · Director, Writer, Producer
5.0
Thug Life
2025 · Director, Producer, Writer
6.6
Killer Soup
2024 · Thanks
6.2
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
2023 · Screenplay, Director, Producer
7.7
Jigarthanda DoubleX
2023 · Thanks
7.1
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
2022 · Director, Screenplay, Producer
5.4
Navarasa
2021 · Producer, Story, Creator
6.3
Putham Pudhu Kaalai
2020 · Writer
6.4
Vaanam Kottatum
2020 · Story, Dialogue, Producer, Screenplay
6.5
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
2018 · Producer, Dialogue, Story, Screenplay, Director
5.7
Ok Jaanu
2017 · Story, Screenplay, Producer
5.6
Kaatru Veliyidai
2017 · Director, Producer, Story, Dialogue, Screenplay
7.0
O Kadhal Kanmani
2015 · Story, Producer, Director, Screenplay
6.0
Jai Ho
2014 · self
5.7
Kadal
2013 · Producer, Director, Screenplay
7.0
Raavanan
2010 · Producer, Director, Story
4.8
Raavan
2010 · Director, Producer, Screenplay, Dialogue
6.9
Guru
2007 · Director, Producer, Story, Screenplay
6.6
Yuva
2004 · Director, Producer, Screenplay
7.0
Aayitha Ezhuthu
2004 · Producer, Director, Screenplay
Annavru
2003 · Story
6.2
Saathiya
2002 · Producer, Screenplay, Story
7.7
Kannathil Muthamittal
2002 · Producer, Director, Screenplay, Story
7.2
Five Star
2002 · Producer
5.9
Dum Dum Dum
2001 · Producer, Writer
7.4
Alaipayuthey
2000 · Director, Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
7.3
Taj Mahal
1999 · Story
6.9
Dil Se..
1998 · Story, Director, Screenplay, Executive Producer
7.5
Iruvar
1997 · Director, Screenplay, Producer, Story
6.3
Nerrukku Ner
1997 · Producer