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. However, his films contain substance as well as style--Ratnam has dealt with a wide variety of topics, from the classic Indian love story to political thrillers.
Known For
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
(2022)
Director
Guru
(2007)
Director
Dil Se..
(1998)
Director
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
(2023)
Director
Raavanan
(2010)
Director
Anjali
(1990)
Director
Yuva
(2004)
Director
Kaatru Veliyidai
(2017)
Director
Bombay
(1995)
Director
Roja
(1992)
Director
Full Filmography
Directing
Pallavi Anu Pallavi
(1983)
Director
Unaru
(1984)
Director
Idhaya Kovil
(1985)
Director
Pagal Nilavu
(1985)
Director
Mouna Raagam
(1986)
Director
Nayakan
(1987)
Director
Agni Natchathiram
(1988)
Director
Geethanjali
(1989)
Director
Anjali
(1990)
Director
Thalapathi
(1991)
Director
Roja
(1992)
Director
Thiruda Thiruda
(1993)
Director
Bombay
(1995)
Director
Iruvar
(1997)
Director
Dil Se..
(1998)
Director
Alaipayuthey
(2000)
Director
Kannathil Muthamittal
(2002)
Director
Yuva
(2004)
Director
Aayitha Ezhuthu
(2004)
Director
Guru
(2007)
Director
Raavan
(2010)
Director
Raavanan
(2010)
Director
Kadal
(2013)
Director
O Kadhal Kanmani
(2015)
Director
Kaatru Veliyidai
(2017)
Director
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
(2018)
Director
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
(2022)
Director
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
(2023)
Director
Acting
Writing
Pallavi Anu Pallavi
(1983)
Screenplay, Story, and Dialogue
Pagal Nilavu
(1985)
Screenplay and Dialogue
Mouna Raagam
(1986)
Writer
Nayakan
(1987)
Writer
Dayavan
(1988)
Writer
Agni Natchathiram
(1988)
Writer
Geethanjali
(1989)
Story and Screenplay
Chathriyan
(1990)
Screenplay and Story
Anjali
(1990)
Writer, Screenplay, and Dialogue
Thalapathi
(1991)
Screenplay and Story
Roja
(1992)
Story and Screenplay
Gaayam
(1993)
Story and Screenplay
Thiruda Thiruda
(1993)
Screenplay and Story
Indira
(1995)
Screenplay
Bombay
(1995)
Story and Screenplay
Iruvar
(1997)
Story and Screenplay
Dil Se..
(1998)
Story and Screenplay
Taj Mahal
(1999)
Writer
Alaipayuthey
(2000)
Screenplay, Dialogue, and Story
Dum Dum Dum
(2001)
Screenplay
Kannathil Muthamittal
(2002)
Screenplay and Story
Saathiya
(2002)
Screenplay and Story
Aayitha Ezhuthu
(2004)
Screenplay
Yuva
(2004)
Screenplay
Guru
(2007)
Screenplay and Story
Raavanan
(2010)
Story
Raavan
(2010)
Screenplay and Dialogue
Kadal
(2013)
Screenplay
O Kadhal Kanmani
(2015)
Screenplay and Story
Ok Jaanu
(2017)
Story and Screenplay
Kaatru Veliyidai
(2017)
Screenplay, Story, and Dialogue
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
(2018)
Dialogue, Story, and Screenplay
Vaanam Kottatum
(2020)
Story, Dialogue, and Screenplay
Putham Pudhu Kaalai
(2020)
Writer
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
(2022)
Screenplay
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
(2023)
Screenplay
Production
Chathriyan
(1990)
Producer
Roja
(1992)
Producer
Dasarathan
(1993)
Producer
Thiruda Thiruda
(1993)
Producer
Aasai
(1995)
Producer
Indira
(1995)
Producer
Bombay
(1995)
Producer
Nerrukku Ner
(1997)
Producer
Iruvar
(1997)
Producer
Dil Se..
(1998)
Executive Producer
Dum Dum Dum
(2001)
Producer
Kannathil Muthamittal
(2002)
Producer
Five Star
(2002)
Producer
Saathiya
(2002)
Producer
Aayitha Ezhuthu
(2004)
Producer
Yuva
(2004)
Producer
Guru
(2007)
Producer
Raavan
(2010)
Producer
Raavanan
(2010)
Producer
Kadal
(2013)
Producer
O Kadhal Kanmani
(2015)
Producer
Kaatru Veliyidai
(2017)
Producer
Ok Jaanu
(2017)
Producer
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
(2018)
Producer
Vaanam Kottatum
(2020)
Producer
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
(2022)
Producer
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
(2023)
Producer
Crew