Maniratnam: Interview/ Mani Ratnam

Interview/ Mani Ratnam , filmmaker Tucked away on a narrow lane behind Chennai’s upscale Greenways Road, the Madras Talkies office exudes the same aesthetic and visual artistry as Mani Ratnam ’s films. Journalists, TV crews and assistant directors crowd the front office, eager to catch a glimpse of the director a day before the release of Thug Life. The office, flooded with natural light, feels as vibrant as his work. Young staff, fashionably dressed and reminiscent of his movie characters ... 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. Gopalaratnam Subramaniam, professionally known as Mani Ratnam , is a distinguished Indian filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer, predominantly recognized for his contributions… Mani Ratnam is an Indian filmmaker who works predominantly in Tamil cinema. Regarded as one of the greatest Indian filmmakers, [1] he is credited with redefining the "range and depth of Tamil cinema". [2] 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). The critically acclaimed film, which he also ...