2014Nominee
Best Performance
Jai Ho
Mani Ratnam
Actor · Director · Producer · Writer
Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India
June 2, 1956
Biography
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 political thrillers.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
2022Nominee
Best Picture
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
2025Nominee
Best Director
Thug Life
Career Highlights
2023Highlight
Best Performance
Jigarthanda DoubleX
2007Highlight
Best Picture
Guru
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Jigarthanda DoubleX
Guru
Ponniyin Selvan: Part II