Directed credits
23
Established
Strong directing catalog.
Director
Mani Ratnam
Directing
Career Snapshot
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Directed movies: 23Directed series: 0All crew credits: 47
TMDB ID: 78747
IMDb ID: nm0711745
Known for: Directing
Born: June 2, 1956
Age: 70
Place of birth: Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Gender: Male
Adult content flag: No
Career span: 1983 - 2027
Years active: 45
Average TMDB rating: 6.78
Wikidata: Q174648
Also known as
Mani Rathnam • Maniratnam • Manirathnam • मणिरत्नम • மணிரத்னம் • மணி ரத்னம் • مانی راتنام
Frequent jobs
Director (23)Producer (10)Story (6)Screenplay (3)Writer (3)Thanks (2)
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.
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Directed Movies
Movies directed by Mani Ratnam.
Jan 8, 2027
Inji Vellam
Director
2027 Movie
Thug Life
Director
2025 Movie
Kaatru Veliyidai
Director
2017 Movie
Kadal
Director
2013 Movie
Raavanan
Director
2010 Movie
Raavan
Director
2010 Movie
Yuva
Director
2004 Movie
Kannathil Muthamittal
Director
2002 Movie
Alaipayuthey
Director
2000 Movie
Dil Se..
Director
1998 Movie
Iruvar
Director
1997 Movie
Bombay
Director
1995 Movie
Thiruda Thiruda
Director
1993 Movie
Roja
Director
1992 Movie
Thalapathi
Director
1991 Movie
Geethanjali
Director
1989 Movie
Agni Natchathiram
Director
1988 Movie
Nayakan
Director
1987 Movie
Mouna Raagam
Director
1986 Movie
Idhaya Kovil
Director
1985 Movie
Pagal Nilavu
Director
1985 Movie
Unaru
Director
1984 Movie
Pallavi Anu Pallavi
Director
1983 Movie
Upcoming Movies
Next announced movie projects with Mani Ratnam.
Jan 8, 2027
Inji Vellam
Director
2027 Movie
Top Rated Movies
Highest rated movies linked with Mani Ratnam.
Nayakan
Director
1987 Movie
Bombay
Director
1995 Movie
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Producer
2022 Movie
Guru
Producer
2007 Movie
Dil Se..
Director
1998 Movie
Most Popular Movies
Most viewed movie titles linked with Mani Ratnam.
Thug Life
Director
2025 Movie
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Producer
2022 Movie
Jan 8, 2027
Inji Vellam
Director
2027 Movie
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Screenplay
2023 Movie
Guru
Producer
2007 Movie
Dil Se..
Director
1998 Movie
Bombay
Director
1995 Movie
Roja
Director
1992 Movie
Nayakan
Director
1987 Movie
Thalapathi
Director
1991 Movie
O Kadhal Kanmani
Story
2015 Movie
Iruvar
Director
1997 Movie
Most Popular Series
Most viewed series linked with Mani Ratnam.
Navarasa
Producer • 9 eps
2021 Series
Killer Soup
Thanks • 8 eps
2024 Series
Other Crew Work in Movies
Additional movie credits for Mani Ratnam.
Jigarthanda DoubleX
Thanks
2023 Movie
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Screenplay
2023 Movie
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Producer
2022 Movie
Putham Pudhu Kaalai
Writer
2020 Movie
Vaanam Kottatum
Story
2020 Movie
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
Screenplay
2018 Movie
Ok Jaanu
Story
2017 Movie
O Kadhal Kanmani
Story
2015 Movie
Guru
Producer
2007 Movie
Aayitha Ezhuthu
Producer
2004 Movie
Annavru
Story
2003 Movie
Saathiya
Screenplay
2002 Movie
Five Star
Producer
2002 Movie
Dum Dum Dum
Producer
2001 Movie
Taj Mahal
Story
1999 Movie
Nerrukku Ner
Producer
1997 Movie
Other Crew Work in Series
Additional series credits for Mani Ratnam.
Killer Soup
Thanks • 8 eps
2024 Series
Navarasa
Producer • 9 eps
2021 Series
Acting Appearances in Movies
Movie cast credits for Mani Ratnam.
Jai Ho
as self
2014 Movie