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Mani Ratnam

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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 contain its own unique style, with beautifully photographed songs and unique back-lighting. However, his films contain substance as well as style--Ratnam has dealt with a wide variety of topics... See full bio »

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Gopalaratnam Subramaniam
in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Filmography

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2013 Kadal
 
2010 Raavan
 
2010 Raavanan
 
2007 Guru
 
2004 Ayitha Ezhuthu
 
2004 Yuva
 
2002 Kannathil Muthamittal
 
2001 Waves
 
2000 Kelviyin Nayagan
 
1998 Dil Se..
 
1997 The Duo
 
1995 Bombay
 
1994 Thiruda Thiruda
 
1992 Roja
 
1991 Thalapathi
 
1990 Anjali (as Mani Rathnam)
 
1989 Gitanjali
 
1988 Agni Natchathiram
 
1987 Nayakan
 
1986 Mouna Ragam
 
1985 Idaya Kovil
 
1985 Pagal Nilavu
 
1984 Unaroo
 
1983 Pallavi Anu Pallavi
 
Show ShowWriter (24 titles)
2013 Kadal
 
2010 Raavan (screenplay)
 
2010 Raavanan (story)
 
2007 Guru (screenplay)
 
2004 Ayitha Ezhuthu
 
2004 Yuva (screenplay)
 
2002 Saathiya (story & screenplay)
 
2002 Kannathil Muthamittal (screenplay / story)
 
2001 Waves (dialogue / screenplay / story)
 
1998 Dil Se.. (story and screenplay)
 
1997 The Duo (screenplay / story)
 
1996 Indira (Priyanka) (screenplay)
 
1995 Bombay (screenplay / story)
 
1994 Thiruda Thiruda
 
1993 Gaayam (screenplay / story)
 
1992 Roja
 
1991 Thalapathi (screenplay / story)
 
1990 Anjali (screenplay / as Mani Rathnam / story / as Mani Rathnam)
 
1989 Gitanjali (story & screenplay)
 
1988 Agni Natchathiram (writer)
 
1987 Nayakan
 
1986 Mouna Ragam
 
1985 Pagal Nilavu
 
1983 Pallavi Anu Pallavi (writer)
 
Show ShowProducer (19 titles)
2013 Kadal (producer)
 
2010 Raavan (producer)
 
2010 Raavanan (producer)
 
2007 Guru (producer)
 
2005 Thambi (producer)
 
2004 Ayitha Ezhuthu (producer)
 
2004 Yuva (producer)
 
2002 Five Star (producer)
 
2002 Kannathil Muthamittal (producer)
 
2001 Dum Dum Dum (producer)
 
1998 Dil Se.. (executive producer)
 
1997 The Duo (producer)
 
1997 Nerukku Ner (producer)
 
1996 Indira (Priyanka) (producer)
 
1995 Bombay (producer)
 
1995 Aasai (producer)
 
1994 Thiruda Thiruda (producer)
 
1992 Roja (producer)
 
1987 Nayakan (producer)
 
Show ShowThanks (3 titles)
2003 Maqbool (special thanks)
 
1999 Taj Mahal (special thanks)
 
1996 Fire (acknowledgment: "Bombay Theme" and "Ek Ho Gaye Hum Aur Tum" courtesy of)
 
Show ShowSelf (3 titles)
2012 Shades of Grey: The Cinema of K. Balachander (documentary) (post-production)
Himself
 
2007 Guru World Premiere in Toronto (TV movie)
Himself
 
1996 And the Show Goes on: Indian Chapter (documentary)
Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
2002 Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (TV series)
 
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Personal Details

Alternate Names:

Manirathnam | Mani Rathnam | Mani Sir
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Trivia:

He has rarely shot in foreign locales. Most movies of his has been made within India. This, at a time when Directors need the lamest excuse to fly to USA, Europe or Australia to shoot just a song or two. Only Guru was shot in Turkey and Istanbul. See more »

Trademark:

Often picturises critical moments in Rain or in a train See more »

Star Sign:

Gemini