Mani Ratnam
Born June 2, 1956 (age 70)Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Critical Reception
5.2 / 10Avg critic score · 3 films
33%Fresh (score ≥ 60)
O Kadhal KanmaniHighest rated · 6.1 / 10
Thug LifeLowest rated · 4.3 / 10
Gopala Ratnam Subramaniam , commonly known by his screen name Mani Ratnam, is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. Cited by the media as one of India's influential filmmakers, Mani Ratnam is widely credited with revolutionising the Tamil film industry and altering the profile of Indian cinema. Although working in the mainstream medium, his films are noted for their realism, technical finesse, and craft. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri, acknowledging his contributions to film in 2002.
Acting (6)
Writing (14)
- 2025Thug LifeWriter4.3
- 2023Ponniyin Selvan: Part IIScreenplay
- 2022Ponniyin Selvan: Part IScreenplay
- 2020Putham Pudhu KaalaiWriter
- 2017Ok JaanuStory5.13.4
- 2017Ok JaanuScreenplay5.13.4
- 2015O Kadhal KanmaniWriter6.18.1
- 2010RaavanScreenplay
- 2002SaathiyaScreenplay
- 2002SaathiyaWriter
- 2000AlaipayutheyWriter
- 1998Dil Se..Writer
- 1995BombayWriter
- 1992RojaWriter
Direction (10)
- 2025Thug LifeDirector4.3
- 2023Ponniyin Selvan: Part IIDirector
- 2022Ponniyin Selvan: Part IDirector
- 2015O Kadhal KanmaniDirector6.18.1
- 2010RaavanDirector
- 2007GuruDirector8.4
- 2000AlaipayutheyDirector
- 1998Dil Se..Director
- 1995BombayDirector
- 1992RojaDirector
Production (9)
- 2025Thug LifeProducer4.3
- 2023Ponniyin Selvan: Part IIProducer
- 2022Ponniyin Selvan: Part IProducer
- 2017Ok JaanuProducer5.13.4
- 2015O Kadhal KanmaniProducer6.18.1
- 2010RaavanProducer
- 2007GuruProducer8.4
- 2002SaathiyaProducer
- 1998Dil Se..Producer