Director
Mani Ratnam
Born June 2, 1956 in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India30 films
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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First watchNayakan19877.9Velu Naicker, who witnesses the brutal murder of his father, kills a corrupt policeman and escapes to Mumbai, only to become a gangster.View filmEssential films
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Filmography
30 films as director- 2027Inji VellamDirector
- 2025Thug LifeDirector
- 2023Ponniyin Selvan: Part IIDirector
- 2022Ponniyin Selvan: Part IDirector
- 2018Chekka Chivantha VaanamDirector
- 2017Kaatru VeliyidaiDirector
- 2015O Kadhal KanmaniDirector
- 2013KadalDirector
- 2010RaavanDirector
- 2010RaavananDirector
- 2007GuruDirector
- 2004YuvaDirector
- 2004Aayitha EzhuthuDirector
- 2002Kannathil MuthamittalDirector
- 2000AlaipayutheyDirector
- 1998Dil Se..Director
- 1997IruvarDirector
- 1995BombayDirector
- 1993Thiruda ThirudaDirector
- 1992RojaDirector
- 1991ThalapathiDirector
- 1990AnjaliDirector
- 1989GeethanjaliDirector
- 1988Agni NatchathiramDirector
- 1987NayakanDirector
- 1986Mouna RaagamDirector
- 1985Idhaya KovilDirector
- 1985Pagal NilavuDirector
- 1984UnaruDirector
- 1983Pallavi Anu PallaviDirector