Portrait of Mani Ratnam

Mani Ratnam

Bio: 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
Born: Sat, Jun 02 1956
Birthplace: Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
Mani Ratnam is 68 years old
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Poster of Thug Life
Thug Life
Mani Ratnam will be
68 in Thug Life
as 'Writer, Director, Producer'.
Thu, Apr 10 2025
Poster of Jigarthanda DoubleX
Jigarthanda DoubleX
Mani Ratnam was
67 in Jigarthanda DoubleX
as 'Thanks'.
Fri, Nov 10 2023
Poster of Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
Mani Ratnam was
66 in Ponniyin Selvan: Part II
as 'Screenplay, Director, Producer'.
Fri, Apr 28 2023
Poster of Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Mani Ratnam was
66 in Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
as 'Producer, Screenplay, Director'.
Fri, Sep 30 2022
Poster of Putham Pudhu Kaalai
Putham Pudhu Kaalai
Mani Ratnam was
64 in Putham Pudhu Kaalai
as 'Writer'.
Fri, Oct 16 2020
Poster of Vaanam Kottatum
Vaanam Kottatum
Mani Ratnam was
63 in Vaanam Kottatum
as 'Story, Screenplay, Producer, Dialogue'.
Fri, Feb 07 2020
Poster of Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
Mani Ratnam was
62 in Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
as 'Screenplay, Director, Producer, Dialogue, Story'.
Thu, Sep 27 2018
Poster of Kaatru Veliyidai
Kaatru Veliyidai
Mani Ratnam was
60 in Kaatru Veliyidai
as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay, Story, Dialogue'.
Fri, Apr 07 2017
Poster of Ok Jaanu
Ok Jaanu
Mani Ratnam was
60 in Ok Jaanu
as 'Story, Screenplay, Producer'.
Thu, Jan 12 2017
Poster of O Kadhal Kanmani
O Kadhal Kanmani
Mani Ratnam was
58 in O Kadhal Kanmani
as 'Story, Director, Producer, Screenplay'.
Thu, Apr 16 2015
Poster of Kadal
Kadal
Mani Ratnam was
56 in Kadal
as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay'.
Fri, Feb 01 2013
Poster of Raavan
Raavan
Mani Ratnam was
54 in Raavan
as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay, Dialogue'.
Fri, Jun 18 2010
Poster of Raavanan
Raavanan
Mani Ratnam was
54 in Raavanan
as 'Director, Producer, Story'.
Fri, Jun 18 2010
Poster of Guru
Guru
Mani Ratnam was
50 in Guru
as 'Producer, Director, Story, Screenplay'.
Fri, Jan 12 2007
Poster of Yuva
Yuva
Mani Ratnam was
47 in Yuva
as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay'.
Sat, May 22 2004
Poster of Aayitha Ezhuthu
Aayitha Ezhuthu
Mani Ratnam was
47 in Aayitha Ezhuthu
as 'Producer, Director, Screenplay'.
Fri, May 21 2004
Poster of Saathiya
Saathiya
Mani Ratnam was
46 in Saathiya
as 'Screenplay, Producer, Story'.
Fri, Dec 20 2002
Poster of Five Star
Five Star
Mani Ratnam was
46 in Five Star
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Oct 04 2002
Poster of Kannathil Muthamittal
Kannathil Muthamittal
Mani Ratnam was
45 in Kannathil Muthamittal
as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay, Story'.
Thu, Feb 14 2002
Poster of Dum Dum Dum
Dum Dum Dum
Mani Ratnam was
44 in Dum Dum Dum
as 'Producer, Screenplay'.
Fri, Apr 13 2001
Poster of Alaipayuthey
Alaipayuthey
Mani Ratnam was
43 in Alaipayuthey
as 'Director, Screenplay, Story, Dialogue'.
Fri, Apr 14 2000
Poster of Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal
Mani Ratnam was
43 in Taj Mahal
as 'Writer'.
Sun, Nov 07 1999
Poster of Dil Se..
Dil Se..
Mani Ratnam was
42 in Dil Se..
as 'Director, Story, Screenplay, Executive Producer'.
Sat, Aug 22 1998
Poster of Nerrukku Ner
Nerrukku Ner
Mani Ratnam was
41 in Nerrukku Ner
as 'Producer'.
Mon, Sep 01 1997
Poster of Iruvar
Iruvar
Mani Ratnam was
40 in Iruvar
as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay, Story'.
Tue, Jan 14 1997
Poster of Aasai
Aasai
Mani Ratnam was
39 in Aasai
as 'Producer'.
Mon, Sep 25 1995
Poster of Indira
Indira
Mani Ratnam was
38 in Indira
as 'Producer, Screenplay'.
Thu, May 11 1995
Poster of Bombay
Bombay
Mani Ratnam was
38 in Bombay
as 'Director, Screenplay, Story, Producer'.
Fri, Mar 10 1995
Poster of Thiruda Thiruda
Thiruda Thiruda
Mani Ratnam was
37 in Thiruda Thiruda
as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay, Story'.
Sat, Nov 13 1993
Poster of Gaayam
Gaayam
Mani Ratnam was
36 in Gaayam
as 'Story, Screenplay'.
Thu, Apr 22 1993
Poster of Dasarathan
Dasarathan
Mani Ratnam was
36 in Dasarathan
as 'Producer'.
Thu, Feb 04 1993
Poster of Roja
Roja
Mani Ratnam was
36 in Roja
as 'Director, Screenplay, Story, Producer'.
Sat, Aug 15 1992
Poster of Thalapathi
Thalapathi
Mani Ratnam was
35 in Thalapathi
as 'Director, Story, Screenplay'.
Tue, Nov 05 1991
Poster of Chathriyan
Chathriyan
Mani Ratnam was
34 in Chathriyan
as 'Producer, Story, Screenplay'.
Wed, Oct 17 1990
Poster of Anjali
Anjali
Mani Ratnam was
34 in Anjali
as 'Writer, Director, Dialogue, Screenplay'.
Thu, Jul 12 1990
Poster of Geethanjali
Geethanjali
Mani Ratnam was
32 in Geethanjali
as 'Director, Screenplay, Story'.
Wed, May 10 1989
Poster of Dayavan
Dayavan
Mani Ratnam was
32 in Dayavan
as 'Writer'.
Wed, Oct 19 1988
Poster of Agni Natchathiram
Agni Natchathiram
Mani Ratnam was
31 in Agni Natchathiram
as 'Director, Writer'.
Fri, Apr 15 1988
Poster of Nayakan
Nayakan
Mani Ratnam was
31 in Nayakan
as 'Director, Writer'.
Wed, Oct 21 1987
Poster of Mouna Raagam
Mouna Raagam
Mani Ratnam was
30 in Mouna Raagam
as 'Director, Writer'.
Fri, Aug 15 1986
Poster of Idhaya Kovil
Idhaya Kovil
Mani Ratnam was
29 in Idhaya Kovil
as 'Director'.
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of Pagal Nilavu
Pagal Nilavu
Mani Ratnam was
29 in Pagal Nilavu
as 'Director, Screenplay, Dialogue'.
Tue, Jun 25 1985
Poster of Unaru
Unaru
Mani Ratnam was
27 in Unaru
as 'Director'.
Sun, Feb 05 1984
Poster of Pallavi Anu Pallavi
Pallavi Anu Pallavi
Mani Ratnam was
26 in Pallavi Anu Pallavi
as 'Director, Story, Dialogue, Screenplay'.
Fri, Jan 14 1983

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Killer Soup
Killer Soup
Mani Ratnam was
67+ in Killer Soup
as 'Thanks'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 11 2024
Poster of Navarasa
Navarasa
Mani Ratnam was
65+ in Navarasa
as 'Producer, Story, Creator'.
First Air Date
Fri, Aug 06 2021