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Mani Ratnam is an Indian filmmaker who works predominantly in Tamil cinema. Regarded as one of the greatest Indian filmmakers, he is credited with redefining the "range and depth of Tamil cinema". As of 2019, he has directed 28 films, and produced over 15 under his production company Madras Talkies.
YearTitleLanguage1983198419851985A list of 25 movies directed by Mani Ratnam, one of the most acclaimed filmmakers in Indian cinema. The list includes classics like Nayakan, Roja, Bombay, and Ponniyin Selvan, with ratings, summaries, and cast information.
Learn about Mani Ratnam, the acclaimed director of Tamil-language cinema and one of the most respected filmmakers in India. Explore his career, style, themes, and achievements in this comprehensive IMDb profile.
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Dec 29, 2023 · Mani Ratnam has many diverse Tamil and Hindi movies to his credit. Here's a look at some of his best movies and where to stream them.
- Iruvar (1997) Mani Ratnam considers Iruvar (‘The Duo’) as his best work to date. Interestingly, this sweeping political drama on the giant figures of Tamil Nadu’s Dravidian parties didn’t do well at the box office.
- Anjali (1990) Mani Ratnam’s A njali offers a heartwarming journey into the intricacies of childhood innocence and the challenges of raising a mentally challenged child.
- Mouna Ragam (1986) Mouna Ragam presents one of the brilliantly written female characters from the 80s Tamil cinema: Divya, played by a charming Revathi.
- Roja (1992) Roja catapulted Mani Ratnam to national acclaim, and rightfully so. Loosely based on the mythical legend of Satyavan Savithri, Roja is a romance thriller that tackles the issues of insurgency and terrorism in Kashmir.
Gopalaratnam Subramaniam (born 2 June 1956), known professionally as Mani Ratnam, is an Indian film director, film producer and screenwriter who predominantly works in Tamil cinema and few Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films.
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 ...
