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. In an interview, Malayalam screenwriter Dennis Joseph recalled his collaboration with Mani Ratnam on the film Anjali and how he eventually had to leave the project midway. Mani Ratnam . Writer: Guru. 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 contain its own unique style, with beautifully photographed songs and unique back-lighting.