Mani Ratnam has been making movies for over four decades, and most of his works remain relevant even to the current generation. Though he has predominantly worked in the Tamil film industry, he has also made films in Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi. Best movies of Mani Ratnam – A masterclass in storytelling. Widely regarded as one of the most influential filmmakers in Indian cinema, Mani Ratnam has redefined storytelling with his bold themes, evocative visuals, and unforgettable music. Check out the filmography of actor Mani Ratnam and get a complete list of all of his upcoming movies releasing in the coming months, his previous year releases, and hit and flop films on Bookmyshow. As of 2025, he has directed 29 films, and produced over 15 under his production company Madras Talkies. Mani Ratnam made his directorial debut, without formal training or education in filmmaking, with the Kannada film Pallavi Anu Pallavi (1983).
