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# Mani Ratnam movies: full filmography with box office collection
As of 5 Nov 2026, Mani Ratnam has 25 listed films from 1983 to 2025; 8 carry a reported worldwide gross totalling ₹1,239 cr, the biggest being [Ponniyin Selvan: I](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ponniyin-selvan-i-2022/) (2022, ₹510 cr).
Mani Ratnam has 25 films listed from 1983 to 2025 as director, in Tamil (18), Hindi (4), Telugu (2). First listed film: [Pallavi Anu Pallavi](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/pallavi-anu-pallavi-1983/) (1983); latest: [Thug Life](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/thug-life-2025/) (2025). 8 of the films carry a reported worldwide gross; figures are filled in as they are reported.
Films listed25Active1983–2025Total reported gross, 8 films₹1,239 crHighest grosser[Ponniyin Selvan: I](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ponniyin-selvan-i-2022/) (2022)₹510 cr
## Mani Ratnam filmography, year by year
| Film | Year | Language | Role | Worldwide gross |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Thug Life](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/thug-life-2025/) | 2025 | Tamil | Director | ₹97 cr |
| [Ponniyin Selvan: II](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ponniyin-selvan-ii-2023/) | 2023 | Tamil | Director | ₹342 cr |
| [Ponniyin Selvan: I](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/ponniyin-selvan-i-2022/) | 2022 | Tamil | Director | ₹510 cr |
| [Chekka Chivantha Vaanam](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/chekka-chivantha-vaanam-2018/) | 2018 | Tamil | Director | ₹80 cr |
| [Kaatru Veliyidai](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kaatru-veliyidai-2017/) | 2017 | Tamil | Director | not reported |
| [O Kadhal Kanmani](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/o-kadhal-kanmani-2015/) | 2015 | Tamil | Director | ₹52 cr |
| [Kadal](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kadal-2013/) | 2013 | Tamil | Director | not reported |
| [Raavan](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/raavan-2010/) | 2010 | Hindi | Director | ₹50 cr |
| [Guru](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/guru-2007/) | 2007 | Hindi | Director | ₹84 cr |
| [Aaytha Ezhuthu](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/aaytha-ezhuthu-2004/) | 2004 | Tamil | Director | not reported |
| [Yuva](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/yuva-2004/) | 2004 | Hindi | Director | ₹24 cr |
| [Kannathil Muthamittal](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/kannathil-muthamittal-2002/) | 2002 | Tamil | Director | not reported |
| [Alaipayuthey](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/alaipayuthey-2000/) | 2000 | Tamil | Director | not reported |
| [Dil Se..](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/dil-se-1998/) | 1998 | Hindi | Director | not reported |
| [Iruvar](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/iruvar-1997/) | 1997 | Tamil | Director | not reported |
| [Bombay](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/bombay-1995/) | 1995 | Tamil | Director | not reported |
| [Roja](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/roja-1992/) | 1992 | Tamil | Director | not reported |
| [Anjali](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/anjali-1990/) | 1990 | Telugu | Director | not reported |
| [Geetanjali](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/geetanjali-1989/) | 1989 | Telugu | Director | not reported |
| [Agni Natchathiram](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/agni-natchathiram-1988/) | 1988 | Tamil | Director | not reported |
| [Nayakan](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/nayakan-1987/) | 1987 | Tamil | Director | not reported |
| [Mouna Ragam](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/mouna-ragam-1986/) | 1986 | Tamil | Director | not reported |
| [Idaya Kovil](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/idaya-kovil-1985/) | 1985 | Tamil | Director | not reported |
| [Pagal Nilavu](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/pagal-nilavu-1985/) | 1985 | Tamil | Director | not reported |
| [Pallavi Anu Pallavi](https://boxofficeindex.co/film/pallavi-anu-pallavi-1983/) | 1983 | Kannada | Director | not reported |

## Mani Ratnam films by decade
| Decade | Films | Reported gross |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 3 | ₹949 cr |
| 2010s | 5 | ₹182 cr |
| 2000s | 5 | ₹108 cr |
| 1990s | 5 | — |
| 1980s | 7 | — |

## Frequent collaborators of Mani Ratnam
| Name | As | Films together |
|---|---|---|
| [Vikram](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/vikram/) | Cast | 4 |
| [Abhishek Bachchan](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/abhishek-bachchan/) | Cast | 3 |
| [Aishwarya Rai Bachchan](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/aishwarya-rai-bachchan/) | Cast | 3 |
| [Arvind Swamy](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/arvind-swamy/) | Cast | 3 |
| [Karthi](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/karthi/) | Cast | 3 |
| [R. Madhavan](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/r-madhavan/) | Cast | 3 |
| [Revathi](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/revathi/) | Cast | 3 |
| [Trisha](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/trisha/) | Cast | 3 |
| [Aditi Rao Hydari](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/aditi-rao-hydari/) | Cast | 2 |
| [Aishwarya Rai](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/aishwarya-rai/) | Cast | 2 |
| [Esha Deol](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/esha-deol/) | Cast | 2 |
| [Janagaraj](https://boxofficeindex.co/person/janagaraj/) | Cast | 2 |

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