Mani Ratnam
Mani Ratnam is an Indian director by trade whose contribution is settled long before an audience sees anything. The list also holds 'Guru'. At 30 credits, this is a career of some volume. If one credit has to stand in for the rest, it is 'Dil Se..'.
Mani Ratnam
40 Directed
1 Series
Mani Ratnam is an Indian director by trade whose contribution is settled long before an audience sees anything. The list also holds 'Guru'. At 30 credits, this is a career of some volume. If one credit has to stand in for the rest, it is 'Dil Se..'.
Movies
Director
Pagal Nilavu
1985
Director
Idhaya Kovil
1985
Director
Kadal
2013
Director
Guru
2007
Director
Kaatru Veliyidai
2017
Director
Thug Life
2025
Director
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
2022
Director
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
2023
Director
Bombay
1995
Director
Roja
1992
Director
Nayakan
1987
Director
Dil Se..
1998
Director
Iruvar
1997
Director
Thalapathi
1991
Director
Alaipayuthey
2000
Director
Kannathil Muthamittal
2002
Director
Raavanan
2010
Director
O Kadhal Kanmani
2015
Director
Raavan
2010
Director
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
2018
Director
Anjali
1990
Director
Yuva
2004
Director
Geethanjali
1989
Director
Thiruda Thiruda
1993
Director
Aayitha Ezhuthu
2004
Director
Agni Natchathiram
1988
Director
Mouna Raagam
1986
Full Filmography
Thug Life
Director
2025
Film
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Director
2023
Film
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Director
2022
Film
Navarasa
Creator
2021–
TV
Putham Pudhu Kaalai
Writer
2020
Film
Vaanam Kottatum
Screenplay
2020
Film
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
Director
2018
Film
Kaatru Veliyidai
Director
2017
Film
Ok Jaanu
Screenplay
2017
Film
Photos
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Mani Ratnam and where are they from?
Mani Ratnam is 70 years old, born on June 2, 1956 in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
What are the most famous roles of Mani Ratnam?
Mani Ratnam is best known for directing Dil Se.., Guru, Ponniyin Selvan: Part I.
How many movies has Mani Ratnam directed?
Over a 43-year career (since 1983), Mani Ratnam has directed or written 40 films and worked on 1 TV shows.
What was Mani Ratnam's first movie?
The career of Mani Ratnam began with Untitled Maniratnam - Vijay Sethupathi Movie ().
What is Mani Ratnam's most recent movie or series?
Mani Ratnam's most recent release is Thug Life, which premiered on June 4, 2025.
What TV shows has Mani Ratnam created or directed?
On television, Mani Ratnam has appeared in Navarasa.
Mani Ratnam
1956-06-02 · 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.