Mani Ratnam

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.

Directing

1983

[ ] Pallavi Anu Pallavi (Director)

1984

[ ] Unaru (Director)

1985

[ ] Idhaya Kovil (Director)
[ ] Pagal Nilavu (Director)

1986

[ ] Mouna Raagam (Director)

1987

[ ] Nayakan (Director)

1988

[ ] Agni Natchathiram (Director)

1989

[ ] Geethanjali (Director)

1990

[ ] Anjali (Director)

1991

[ ] Thalapathi (Director)

1992

[ ] Roja (Director)

1993

[ ] Thiruda Thiruda (Director)

1995

[ ] Bombay (Director)

1997

[ ] Iruvar (Director)

1998

[ ] Dil Se.. (Director)

2000

[ ] Alaipayuthey (Director)

2002

[ ] Kannathil Muthamittal (Director)

2004

[ ] Yuva (Director)
[ ] Aayitha Ezhuthu (Director)

2007

[ ] Guru (Director)

2010

[ ] Raavan (Director)
[ ] Raavanan (Director)

2013

[ ] Kadal (Director)

2025

[ ] Thug Life (Director)

????

[ ] Untitled Maniratnam - Vijay Sethupathi Movie (Director)

Writing

1983

[ ] Pallavi Anu Pallavi (Story)
[ ] Pallavi Anu Pallavi (Dialogue)
[ ] Pallavi Anu Pallavi (Screenplay)

1985

[ ] Pagal Nilavu (Screenplay)
[ ] Pagal Nilavu (Dialogue)

1986

[ ] Mouna Raagam (Writer)

1987

[ ] Nayakan (Story)
[ ] Nayakan (Screenplay)

1988

[ ] Dayavan (Writer)
[ ] Agni Natchathiram (Writer)

1989

[ ] Geethanjali (Screenplay)
[ ] Geethanjali (Story)

1990

[ ] Anjali (Writer)
[ ] Chathriyan (Story)
[ ] Chathriyan (Screenplay)
[ ] Anjali (Dialogue)
[ ] Anjali (Screenplay)

1991

[ ] Thalapathi (Story)
[ ] Thalapathi (Screenplay)

1992

[ ] Roja (Screenplay)
[ ] Roja (Story)

1993

[ ] Gaayam (Story)
[ ] Thiruda Thiruda (Screenplay)
[ ] Gaayam (Screenplay)
[ ] Thiruda Thiruda (Story)

1995

[ ] Bombay (Screenplay)
[ ] Bombay (Story)
[ ] Indira (Screenplay)

1997

[ ] Iruvar (Screenplay)
[ ] Iruvar (Story)

1998

[ ] Dil Se.. (Story)
[ ] Dil Se.. (Screenplay)

1999

[ ] Taj Mahal (Writer)

2000

[ ] Alaipayuthey (Screenplay)
[ ] Alaipayuthey (Story)
[ ] Alaipayuthey (Dialogue)

2001

[ ] Dum Dum Dum (Screenplay)

2002

[ ] Kannathil Muthamittal (Screenplay)
[ ] Kannathil Muthamittal (Story)
[ ] Saathiya (Screenplay)
[ ] Saathiya (Story)

2003

[ ] Annavru (Story)

2004

[ ] Aayitha Ezhuthu (Screenplay)
[ ] Yuva (Screenplay)

2007

[ ] Guru (Story)
[ ] Guru (Screenplay)

2010

[ ] Raavan (Screenplay)
[ ] Raavanan (Story)
[ ] Raavan (Dialogue)

2013

[ ] Kadal (Screenplay)

2015

[ ] O Kadhal Kanmani (Story)
[ ] O Kadhal Kanmani (Screenplay)

2017

[ ] Ok Jaanu (Story)
[ ] Ok Jaanu (Screenplay)
[ ] Kaatru Veliyidai (Screenplay)
[ ] Kaatru Veliyidai (Story)
[ ] Kaatru Veliyidai (Dialogue)

2018

[ ] Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (Screenplay)
[ ] Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (Dialogue)
[ ] Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (Story)

2020

[ ] Putham Pudhu Kaalai (Writer)
[ ] Vaanam Kottatum (Story)
[ ] Vaanam Kottatum (Screenplay)
[ ] Vaanam Kottatum (Dialogue)

2022

[ ] Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (Screenplay)

2023

[ ] Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (Screenplay)

2025

[ ] Thug Life (Writer)

????

[ ] Untitled Maniratnam - Vijay Sethupathi Movie (Writer)

Production

1990

[ ] Chathriyan (Producer)

1992

[ ] Roja (Producer)

1993

[ ] Dasarathan (Producer)
[ ] Thiruda Thiruda (Producer)

1995

[ ] Aasai (Producer)
[ ] Indira (Producer)
[ ] Bombay (Producer)

1997

[ ] Nerrukku Ner (Producer)
[ ] Iruvar (Producer)

1998

[ ] Dil Se.. (Executive Producer)

2001

[ ] Dum Dum Dum (Producer)

2002

[ ] Kannathil Muthamittal (Producer)
[ ] Five Star (Producer)
[ ] Saathiya (Producer)

2004

[ ] Aayitha Ezhuthu (Producer)
[ ] Yuva (Producer)

2007

[ ] Guru (Producer)

2010

[ ] Raavan (Producer)
[ ] Raavanan (Producer)

2013

[ ] Kadal (Producer)

2015

[ ] O Kadhal Kanmani (Producer)

2017

[ ] Kaatru Veliyidai (Producer)
[ ] Ok Jaanu (Producer)

2018

[ ] Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (Producer)

2020

[ ] Vaanam Kottatum (Producer)

2022

[ ] Ponniyin Selvan: Part I (Producer)

2023

[ ] Ponniyin Selvan: Part II (Producer)

2025

[ ] Thug Life (Producer)

????

[ ] Untitled Maniratnam - Vijay Sethupathi Movie (Producer)

Crew

2023

[ ] Jigarthanda DoubleX (Thanks)

Actor

2014

[ ] Jai Ho (self)