Mani Ratnam biography
Mani Ratnam is an Indian film director, born on 2 June 1956 in Madurai.
Mani Ratnam's screen career began in 1983 with Pallavi Anu Pallavi.
Mani Ratnam has appeared in 42 films and 1 television or streaming title across Hindi and Indian cinema, Malayalam cinema and Tamil cinema.
The most recent films are Thug Life (2025), Ponniyin Selvan: II (2023), Ponniyin Selvan: I (2022).
Honours include Padma Shri in arts.
Coming up next: Inji Vellam (2027).
- Also known as
- Gopalaratnam Subramaniam, Maniratnam, Manirathnam, Mani Rathnam
- Born
- 2 June 1956 (age 70)
- Birthplace
- Madurai
- Work
- Film producer, Film director, Actor, Screenwriter, Film actor
- Film industries
- Hindi and Indian cinema, Malayalam cinema, Tamil cinema
- Years active
- 1983 to present
- Awards
- Padma Shri in arts
Mani Ratnam filmography
43 films and 1 television or streaming title, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Inji Vellam | Tamil | Upcoming | |
| 2025 | Thug Life | Tamil | Also producer | |
| 2023 | Ponniyin Selvan: II | Tamil | Also producer | |
| 2022 | Ponniyin Selvan: I | Tamil | Also producer | |
| 2020 | Vaanam Kottattum | Tamil | ||
| 2020 | Putham Pudhu Kaalai | Tamil | Anthology film; co-wrote Coffee, Anyone? | |
| 2018 | Chekka Chivantha Vaanam | Tamil | Also producer | |
| 2017 | Ok Jaanu | Hindi | ||
| 2017 | Kaatru Veliyidai | Tamil | Also producer | |
| 2015 | O Kadhal Kanmani | Tamil | Also producer | |
| 2013 | Kadal | Tamil | Also producer | |
| 2010 | Raavanan | Tamil | simultaneous shots Also producer | |
| 2010 | Raavan | Hindi | simultaneous shots Also producer | |
| 2007 | Guru | Hindi | Also producer | |
| 2004 | Yuva | Hindi | simultaneous shots Also producer | |
| 2004 | Aayutha Ezhuthu | Tamil | simultaneous shots Also producer | |
| 2002 | Saathiya | Hindi | ||
| 2002 | Kannathil Muthamittal | Tamil | Also producer | |
| 2002 | Five Star | Tamil | ||
| 2001 | Dumm Dumm Dumm | Tamil | ||
| 2000 | Alai Payuthey | Tamil | Also producer | |
| 1999 | Taj Mahal | Tamil | ||
| 1998 | Dil Se | Hindi | Also producer | |
| 1997 | Nerrukku Ner | Tamil | ||
| 1997 | Iruvar | Tamil | Also producer |
Show all 43 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Indira | Tamil | ||
| 1995 | Bombay | Tamil | Also producer | |
| 1995 | Aasai | Tamil | ||
| 1993 | Thiruda Thiruda | Tamil | Also producer | |
| 1993 | Gaayam | Telugu | ||
| 1993 | Dasarathan | Tamil | ||
| 1992 | Roja | Tamil | ||
| 1991 | Thalapathi | Tamil | ||
| 1990 | Chatriyan | Tamil | ||
| 1990 | Anjali | Tamil | ||
| 1989 | Geethanjali | Telugu | ||
| 1988 | Agni Natchathiram | Tamil | ||
| 1987 | Nayakan | Tamil | ||
| 1986 | Mouna Ragam | Tamil | ||
| 1985 | Pagal Nilavu | Tamil | ||
| 1985 | Idaya Kovil | Tamil | ||
| 1984 | Unaroo | Malayalam | ||
| 1983 | Pallavi Anu Pallavi | Kannada |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Navarasa | Netflix |