Highest rated as cast or director
Biography
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.
Directed 30
2020s
- 2027
Inji Vellam
Director
- 2025
- 2023
- 2022
2010s
- 2018
- 2017
- 2015
O Kadhal Kanmani
Director
- 2013
Kadal
Director
- 2010
Raavan
Director
2000s
- 2007
- 2004
Aayitha Ezhuthu
Director
- 2002
Kannathil Muthamittal
Director
- 2000
Alaipayuthey
Director
1990s
- 1998
- 1997
Iruvar
Director
- 1995
Bombay
Director
- 1993
Thiruda Thiruda
Director
- 1992
- 1991
Thalapathi
Director
- 1990
Anjali
Director
1980s
- 1989
Geethanjali
Director
- 1988
Agni Natchathiram
Director
- 1987
Nayakan
Director
- 1986
Mouna Raagam
Director
- 1985
Idhaya Kovil
Director
Pagal Nilavu
Director
- 1984
Unaru
Director
- 1983
Pallavi Anu Pallavi
Director
Wrote 40
2020s
- 2027
Inji Vellam
Writer
- 2025
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
Putham Pudhu Kaalai
Writer
Vaanam Kottatum
Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
2010s
- 2018
- 2017
- 2015
O Kadhal Kanmani
Story, Screenplay
- 2013
Kadal
Screenplay
- 2010
Raavan
Screenplay, Dialogue
2000s
- 2007
- 2004
Aayitha Ezhuthu
Screenplay
- 2003
Annavru
Story
- 2002
Kannathil Muthamittal
Screenplay, Story
- 2001
Dum Dum Dum
Writer
- 2000
Alaipayuthey
Screenplay, Story, Dialogue
1990s
- 1999
Taj Mahal
Story
- 1998
- 1997
Iruvar
Screenplay, Story
- 1995
Indira
Screenplay
Bombay
Screenplay, Story
- 1993
Thiruda Thiruda
Screenplay, Story
Gaayam
Story, Screenplay
- 1992
- 1991
Thalapathi
Story, Screenplay
- 1990
Chatriyan
Story, Screenplay
Anjali
Writer, Dialogue, Screenplay
1980s
- 1989
Geethanjali
Screenplay, Story
- 1988
Dayavan
Writer
Agni Natchathiram
Writer
- 1987
Nayakan
Story, Screenplay
- 1986
Mouna Raagam
Writer
- 1985
Pagal Nilavu
Screenplay
- 1983
Pallavi Anu Pallavi
Story, Dialogue, Screenplay
Produced 30
2020s
- 2027
Inji Vellam
Producer
- 2025
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
Vaanam Kottatum
Producer
2010s
- 2018
- 2017
- 2015
O Kadhal Kanmani
Producer
- 2013
Kadal
Producer
- 2010
Raavan
Producer
2000s
- 2007
- 2004
Aayitha Ezhuthu
Producer
- 2002
Five Star
Producer
Kannathil Muthamittal
Producer
- 2001
Dum Dum Dum
Producer
1990s
- 1998
- 1997
Nerrukku Ner
Producer
Iruvar
Producer
- 1995
Aasai
Producer
Indira
Producer
Bombay
Producer
- 1993
Thiruda Thiruda
Producer
- 1992
- 1990
Chatriyan
Producer
Created 1
2020s
- 2021
Appearances1
2010s
- 2014
Thanked in the credits2
2020s
- 2024
- 2023
