Biography
Indian director Mani Ratnam (Gopala Ratnam Subramaniam) has worked in Tamil and Hindi. He transformed Tamil cinema and directed Bollywood well. Madras Talkies director, screenwriter, and producer Mani Ratnam is talented. He makes thrillers, love stories, and political films. Their perfect blend of creativity and content makes them box office hits.
Mouna Raagam, Thalapathi, Iruvar, Anjali, Yuva, Guru, and his “terrorism trilogy” of Roja, Bombay, and Dil Se completely changed the Chennai film industry and Indian cinema.
Ratnam won five South Filmfare Awards, four Hindi Awards, and twelve international film festivals. Nayagan and Satyajit Ray’s Apu trilogy is TIME’s only Indian film. The only Indian film on TIME’s “10 Best Soundtracks” was Roja.
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Wiki
| Full Name | Gopala Ratnam Subramaniam |
| Nick Name | Mani Ratnam |
| Born (Date of Birth) | 2 June 1956 |
| Age (as 2024) | 67 Years old |
| Birthplace | Madurai, Tamil Nadu |
| Gender | Male |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Hometown | Madurai, Tamil Nadu |
| Hobbies/Habits | Reading and Writing |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| School | NA |
| College | Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College, Madras University Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai |
| Profession | Film Director, Producer and Screenwriter |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Father | S Gopal Ratnam |
| Mother | NA |
| Siblings | G. Venkateswaran, G. Srinivasan, Sharda Ratnam, and Sethu Sriram |
| Spouse | Suhasini Maniratnam |
| Children’s | 1 |
| Son | Nandhan Maniratnam |
| Daughter | NA |
Birthday
Mani Ratnam was born in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, on June 2, 1956, to a Tamil Brahmin filmmaking family. His family was strongly involved in cinema, and he was the second kid. He is currently 67 years old.
| Mani Ratnam Birthday | 2nd June |
Physical Stats
| Hair Colour | Grey |
| Eye Colour | Black |
Age
| Mani Ratnam Age | 67 Years Old |
Height
| Mani Ratnam Height | 5’ 7” |
| Height in centimeters | 170 cm |
Weight
| Mani Ratnam Weight | 75 kg |
| Weight in lbs | 165 lbs |
Education
Film interest grew during Mani Ratnam’s time at the Besant Theosophical School. Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College, affiliated with Madras University, taught him commerce after school. He earned a finance MBA from Mumbai’s Jamnalal Bajaj Institute. He was a Madras management consultant after graduating in 1977.
| School | NA |
| University | Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College, Madras University Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai |
| Awards | NA |
Marital Status
In 1988, Mani Ratnam married Kamal Haasan’s niece, Suhasini. They have a 17-year-old son, Nandan.
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife | Suhasini Mani Ratnam |
Wife
On August 26, 1988, Suhasini married Mani Ratnam. The couple had a son later. Both live in Alwarpet, Chennai, where Ratnam’s Madras Talkies is based.
Career
In Tamil cinema, Mani Ratnam is a renowned director. Due to his significance, he’s regularly taken into consideration one of the nice Indian filmmakers.His innovative method to cinema revolutionized the Tamil movie industry, giving it intensity and diversity.
Ratnam has inspired generations of filmmakers with his unique storytelling and fascinating narrative arcs. His cinematic compassion and societal relevance have set him apart.
Through 2019, Ratnam has directed 28 films that showcase his creativity. Ratnam is a a hit director and producer. His producing business, Madras Talkies, has made over 15 films. He is a director and producer; therefore, he is aware of the whole thing from pre-manufacturing idea paintings to post-manufacturing advertising and marketing and distribution. Ratnam’s ability to excel in numerous genres strengthens his status as an Indian film industry veteran.
1977–1983
Finding his consulting career unsatisfying, Mani Ratnam wrote a script with friends Ravi Shankar and Raman. He left his work for the project, but the film never finished.
With inspiration from Bharathiraja, K. Balachander, and Mahendran, Ratnam persevered to become a filmmaker. Over time, he met similar-minded people like P. C. Sreeram, Santhana Bharathi, and P. Vasu.
Ratnam wanted to work with a famous director or locate a producer to learn about filmmaking. He failed to procure funding for his movie despite approaching three famous directors and meeting with 20 producers.
1983–1986
Uncle Krishnamurthy produced Mani Ratnam’s Kannada film ‘Pallavi Anu Pallavi’ from an English script. Despite limited box-office success, Ratnam won the 1983 Karnataka State Government Best Screenplay Award.
He then directed ‘Unaroo’, a Malayalam movie on prepared exertions union corruption in Kerala.. Conflicts between Ratnam and the producer condemned the film.
In 1985’s ‘Pagal Nilavu’, he introduced dance and comedy to Tamil cinema. Next year, he directed ‘Idaya Kovil’, a love drama influenced by ‘Limelight’. Despite his doubts, it was a box office hit. He found this time (1983–1986) difficult because most projects required big sacrifices.
1986–1991
The famous filmmaker Mani Ratnam directed several hit films from 1986 to 1991. He won National and Filmfare Awards for his 1986 film ‘Mouna Ragam’, which depicted urban Tamils and marital discord. ‘Nayakan’ (1987) was India’s Oscar submission, received three National Awards, and was named Time’s 100 Greatest Movies. Ratnam’s 1988 film ‘Agni Natchathiram’ earned praise for its creative camera work and box office success. In 1989, his lone Telugu film ‘Geethanjali’ won another National Film Award and a Nandi for Best Story Writer. Finally, his Oscar-nominated films ‘Anjali’ (1990) and ‘Thalapathi’ (1991) were successful.
1992–1999
A.R. Rahman and Mani Ratnam made ‘Roja’ in 1992. Despite criticism, he explored sociopolitical topics in ‘Bombay’ (1995). He helmed the critically praised ‘Iruvar’ and cult film ‘Dil Se..’ after producing his wife’s directorial debut, ‘Indira’, in 1997. In 2000, he directed ‘Alaipayuthey’ and a charity musical.
2002–2010
Mani Ratnam won six National Film Awards for ‘Kannathil Muthamittal’ about the Sri Lankan Civil War. He directed both ‘Aayutha Ezhuthu’ and ‘Yuva’ about three kids who met in 2004. His biographical film ‘Guru’ about businessman Dhirubhai Ambani, was a box office hit and screened at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival.
Mani directed ‘Raavanan’ in Tamil, ‘Villain’ in Telugu, and ‘Raavan’ in Hindi in 2010. The Tamil Ramayana version was a hit, while the Hindi version was mixed.
2013–present
The 2013 Mani Ratnam film ‘Kadal’ opened poorly. The modern metropolitan India film ‘O Kadhal Kanmani’ (2015) was praised. Chivantha Vaanam (2018) was a hit, but his war film ‘Kaatru Veliyidai’ (2017) was mixed. He directed the Indian epic ‘Ponniyin Selvan: I and II’ in 2022 and 2023.
“Navarasa,” Mani Ratnam’s Tamil anthology, went digital in 2021. Ratnam’s global audience increased with the Netflix-exclusive series
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Photos
Mani Ratnam Family
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Movies
| Film | Year | Language | Director | Producer | Writer |
| Pallavi Anu Pallavi | 1983 | Kannada | Yes | Yes | |
| Unaroo | 1984 | Malayalam | Yes | ||
| Pagal Nilavu | 1985 | Tamil | Yes | Yes | |
| Idaya Kovil | 1985 | Tamil | Yes | ||
| Mouna Ragam | 1986 | Tamil | Yes | Yes | |
| Nayakan | 1987 | Tamil | Yes | Yes | |
| Agni Natchathiram | 1988 | Tamil | Yes | Yes | |
| Geethanjali | 1989 | Telugu | Yes | Yes | |
| Anjali | 1990 | Tamil | Yes | Yes | |
| Chatriyan | 1990 | Tamil | Yes | Yes | |
| Thalapathi | 1991 | Tamil | Yes | Yes | |
| Roja | 1992 | Tamil | Yes | Yes | |
| Dasarathan | 1993 | Tamil | Yes | ||
| Gaayam | 1993 | Telugu | Yes | ||
| Thiruda Thiruda | 1993 | Tamil | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bombay | 1995 | Tamil | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Indira | 1995 | Tamil | Yes | ||
| Aasai | 1995 | Tamil | Yes | ||
| Iruvar | 1997 | Tamil | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Nerrukku Ner | 1997 | Tamil | Yes | ||
| Dil Se.. | 1998 | Hindi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Taj Mahal | 1999 | Tamil | Yes | ||
| Alaipayuthey | 2000 | Tamil | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dumm Dumm Dumm | 2001 | Tamil | Yes | Yes | |
| Kannathil Muthamittal | 2002 | Tamil | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Five Star | 2002 | Tamil | Yes | ||
| Saathiya | 2002 | Hindi | Yes | Yes | |
| Aayutha Ezhuthu | 2004 | Tamil | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Yuva | 2004 | Hindi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Guru | 2007 | Hindi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Raavan | 2010 | Hindi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Raavanan | 2010 | Tamil | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Kadal | 2013 | Tamil | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| O Kadhal Kanmani | 2015 | Tamil | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ok Jaanu | 2017 | Hindi | Yes | Yes | |
| Kaatru Veliyidai | 2017 | Tamil | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chekka Chivantha Vaanam | 2018 | Tamil | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Vaanam Kottattum | 2020 | Tamil | Yes | Yes | |
| Putham Pudhu Kaalai | 2020 | Tamil | Yes | Yes | |
| Ponniyin Selvan: I | 2022 | Tamil | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ponniyin Selvan: II | 2023 | Tamil | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Awards
| Civilian Honours | Padma Shri | Government of India | Won |
| Filmfare Awards | Best Film (Critics) | Bombay | Won |
| Filmfare Awards | Best Screenplay | Saathiya | Won |
| Filmfare Awards | Best Film (Critics) | Yuva & Guru | Won |
| Filmfare Awards | Best Director | Yuva & Guru | Nominated |
| Filmfare Awards | Best Story | Yuva & Guru | Nominated |
| Filmfare Awards South | Best Director | Mouna Ragam | Won |
| Filmfare Awards South | Best Director | Nayakan | Nominated |
| Filmfare Awards South | Best Director | Agni Natchathiram | Nominated |
| Filmfare Awards South | Best Director | Geethanjali | Won |
| Filmfare Awards South | Best Director | Anjali | Won |
| Filmfare Awards South | Best Director | Thalapathi | Won |
| Filmfare Awards South | Best Director | Roja | Nominated |
| Filmfare Awards South | Best Director | Bombay | Won |
| Filmfare Awards South | Best Director | Iruvar | Nominated |
| Filmfare Awards South | Best Director | Alaipayuthey | Nominated |
| Filmfare Awards South | Best Director | Kannathil Muthamittal | Won |
| Filmfare Awards South | Best Director | O Kadhal Kanmani | Nominated |
| Filmfare Awards South | Best Director | Chekka Chivantha Vaanam | Nominated |
| Karnataka State Film Awards | Best Screenplay | Pallavi Anu Pallavi | Won |
| Nandi Awards | Best Story Writer | Geethanjali | Won |
| National Film Awards | Best Regional Film (Tamil) Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment (Telugu) Best Regional Film (Tamil) Best Film on National Integration | Mouna Ragam Geethanjali Anjali Roja Bombay Kannathil Muthamittal | Won |
| Star Screen Awards | Best Director | Bombay | Won |
| Star Screen Awards | Best Screenplay | Yuva | Nominated |
| Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Third Best Film | Agni Natchathiram | Won |
| Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Director | Roja | Won |
| Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Second Best Film | Kannathil Muthamittal | Won |
| Moscow International Film Festival | Golden St. George for Best Film | Roja | Nominated |
| Edinburgh International Film Festival | Gala Award | Bombay | Won |
| Jerusalem Film Festival | Honourable Mention | Bombay | Won |
| Jerusalem Film Festival | In The Spirit of Freedom Award – Best Feature Film | Kannathil Muthamittal | Won |
| Political Film Society Awards | Special Award | Bombay | Won |
| Belgrade Film Festival | Best Film | Iruvar | Won |
| International Tamil Film Awards | Best Film, Best Director | Kannathil Muthamittal | Won |
| Berlin Film Festival | NETPAC (Special Mention) | Dil Se | Won |
| RiverRun International Film Festival | Audience Award for Best Feature Film | Kannathil Muthamittal | Won |
| Zimbabwe International Film Festival | Best Film | Kannathil Muthamittal | Won |
| Film Fest New Haven Awards | Audience Award, Jury Award, Special Award | Kannathil Muthamittal | Won |
| Westchester Film Festival | Best International Film | Kannathil Muthamittal | Won |
| Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles | Best Film | Kannathil Muthamittal | Won |
| Venice International Film Festival | Jaeger-Lecoultre Glory To The Filmmaker (Honorary Award) | Won | |
| V. Shantaram Awards | Best Director | Roja, Guru | Won |
| Vijay Awards | Chevalier Sivaji Ganesan Award – Indian Cinema | Won | |
| Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards | Best Director | Ponniyin Selvan:I | Won |
Early Life
Son of Tamil Brahmin filmmakers, Mani Ratnam was born in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, on June 2, 1956. The father, S. Gopalaratnam, and uncle, “Venus” Krishnamurthy, produced films for Venus Pictures. Older brother G. Venkateswaran made some of his films. His younger brother G. Srinivasan and G. Venkateswaran co-produced films. His siblings and cousins grew up in Chennai with Mani Ratnam.
Older members of the film family forbade the kids from watching movies. In a 1994 interview, he said, “As a youngster, films seemed like a waste of time.” He began watching films more actively at the Besant Theosophical School. After viewing all their films, he admired Sivaji Ganesan and Nagesh. His love for K. Balachander began when he discovered him.
Madras University-affiliated Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda College awarded him a commerce degree. Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies in Mumbai awarded him a finance MBA. A Madras management consulting firm employed him after he graduated in 1977.
Controversy
The 1995 attack by unnamed Muslim extremists who threw homemade bombs at Mani Ratnam’s residence was horrific. The incident looked to be a response to his film ‘Bombay,’ which showed a Hindu guy dating a Muslim girl. A 2019 FIR was filed against Mani Ratnam and 49 others. They wrote Prime Minister Modi about rising sectarian violence against minorities and provided statistics. Muslim, Christian, and Dalit targets have increased since Modi’s BJP took office in 2014.
Mani Ratnam and Ilaiyaraaja’s 1992 split changed their careers. Prior to ‘Roja,’ Ratnam has only worked with Ilaiyaraaja on music. For ‘Roja,’ producer K. Balachander chose A.R. Rahman over Ilaiyaraaja for music. Since this shift, Ratnam and Ilaiyaraaja have not worked together.
Car Collection
| BMW | Mercedes BENZ |
Net Worth
Mani Ratnam is a successful Indian filmmaker. His $50 million net worth comes from film directing. His creative filmmaking is popular and profitable. His wealth indicates his career accomplishments
| Net Worth 2020 | NA |
| Net Worth 2021 | NA |
| Net Worth 2022 | NA |
| Net Worth 2023 | NA |
| Mani Ratnam Net Worth 2024 | $50 Million |
FAQ
Who is Mani Ratnam?
Movie director, producer, and screenwriter Mani Ratnam was born in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, on June 2, 1956.
Who is Mani Ratnam’s son?
Mani Ratnam and Suhasini Maniratnam have a son, Nandhan. Nandhan is born into a creative and artistic household and grows up there.
How many movies has Mani Ratnam directed?
By 2023, he had directed 28 films and produced over 15 under Madras Talkies.
Who is Mani Ratnam’s father?
The filmmaker S. Gopalaratnam is Mani Ratnam’s father.
Who is Mani Ratnam’s wife?
The most famous South Indian actress, Suhasini, is Mani Ratnam’s wife.
How much does Mani Ratnam earn?
Mani Ratnam’s expected 2024 net worth is $50 million.
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