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My Take
Mani Ratnam is a name that commands reverence among anyone serious about Indian cinema. Out of Madurai and the University of Madras, he built a body of work centered in Tamil film but reaching effortlessly across Hindi, Malayalam, and beyond. What I respect most is that he never settled for mere spectacle; his films probe genuine social fault lines with a storyteller's craft. The 2002 Padma Shri only formalized what audiences already knew. He brought the deep emotional texture of South Indian cinema to a global stage, and I save my warmest applause for filmmakers with that kind of authentic authorial voice.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mani Ratnam
- Name (Japanese)
- マニラトナム
- Reading
- まにらとなむ
- Born
- June 2, 1955 (age 71)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Goat
- Origin
- Madurai, Madurai district, India
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film producer / film director / actor / screenwriter / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University of Madras
Awards & achievements
- 2002 Padma Shri in arts
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Mani Ratnam born?
Born June 2, 1955 (age 71).
Where is Mani Ratnam from?
Mani Ratnam is from Madurai, Madurai district, India.
What does Mani Ratnam do?
Mani Ratnam works as film producer, film director, actor, screenwriter, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.