Mani Ratnam - Fun Facts

Mani Ratnam is one of India's most acclaimed and successful filmmakers.

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He was born in Madurai. His father was a film distributor and his uncle was a producer.

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He is a winner of 6 National Film Awards and many more at various film festivals.

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His breakthrough film in Tamil Cinema was "Mouna Ragam" in 1986.

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He has also been honored with the Padma Shri in 2002.

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Top rated films- 1. Unaroo. 2.Mouna Ragam 3. Nayakan. 4.Thalapathi. 5. Roja. 6. Bombay. 7. Alaipayuthey.

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Mani Ratnam's net worth is estimated to exceed Rs. 130 Crores.

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