Mani Ratnam
Celebrated for Director & Distinctive Filmmaking
Biography
Gopala Ratnam Subramaniam, universally known as Mani Ratnam, is an internationally acclaimed Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer credited with revolutionizing Indian cinematic aesthetics. A six-time National Film Award winner and recipient of the Padma Shri, Ratnam's masterpieces include Nayakan (celebrated by TIME Magazine as one of the all-time 100 Best Films), his terrorism trilogy Roja, Bombay, and Dil Se.., alongside classics like Thalapathi, Iruvar, Alaipayuthey, Guru, and historical two-part epic Ponniyin Selvan: I & II.
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Career Filmography Timeline
Explore Mani Ratnam's creative trajectory across iconic releases, breakthrough eras, and critical milestones.
1987 — 2022 (36 yrs)
Longevity TimelineNayakan
★ 8.7 / 10 Masterpiece$260M
Lifetime Worldwide4 Verified Works
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