
Director
Mani Ratnam
Born 1956 · 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.
Directed

Dil Se..
Director · 1998

Nayakan
Director · 1987

Guru
Director · 2007

Thalapathi
Director · 1991

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Director · 2022

Bombay
Director · 1995

Kannathil Muthamittal
Director · 2002

Iruvar
Director · 1997

O Kadhal Kanmani
Director · 2015

Roja
Director · 1992

Alaipayuthey
Director · 2000

Raavanan
Director · 2010

Aayitha Ezhuthu
Director · 2004

Mouna Raagam
Director · 1986

Yuva
Director · 2004

Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
Director · 2018

Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Director · 2023

Anjali
Director · 1990
Acting
Writing

Dil Se..
Story · 1998

Nayakan
Story · 1987

Guru
Story · 2007

Thalapathi
Screenplay · 1991

Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Screenplay · 2022

Bombay
Screenplay · 1995

Kannathil Muthamittal
Screenplay · 2002

Iruvar
Screenplay · 1997

O Kadhal Kanmani
Story · 2015

Roja
Screenplay · 1992

Alaipayuthey
Screenplay · 2000

Raavanan
Story · 2010
