Mani Ratnam is widely credited with altering the profile of films produced across generations.
Gopala Ratnam Subramaniam -LRB- born 2 June 1955 -RRB- , commonly known by his screen name Mani Ratnam , is an Indian film director , screenwriter , and producer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema .. Tamil cinema. Tamil cinema. Cited by the media as one of India 's influential filmmakers , Mani Ratnam is widely credited with revolutionising the Tamil film industry and altering the profile of Indian cinema .. Indian cinema. Indian cinema. Although working in the mainstream medium , his films are noted for their realism , technical finesse , and craft .. realism. Realism ( art movement ). The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri , acknowledging his contributions to film in 2002 .. Government of India. Government of India. Padma Shri. Padma Shri. Despite being born into a film family , Mani Ratnam did not develop any interest towards films when he was young .. Upon completion of his post graduation in management , he started his career as a consultant .. He entered the film industry through the 1983 Kannada film Pallavi Anu Pallavi .. Kannada film. Kannada cinema. Pallavi Anu Pallavi. Pallavi Anu Pallavi. The failure of his subsequent films would mean that he was left with fewer offers .. However , his fifth directorial outing , Mouna Ragam -LRB- 1986 -RRB- , established him as a leading filmmaker in Tamil cinema .. Tamil cinema. Tamil cinema. Mouna Ragam. Mouna Ragam. He followed that with the Godfatheresque Nayagan -LRB- 1987 -RRB- , which is regarded as a cult film over the years .. Godfatheresque. The Godfather. Nayagan. Nayakan ( 1987 film ). cult film. cult film. Mani Ratnam is well known for his `` Political trilogy '' consisting of Roja -LRB- 1992 -RRB- , Bombay -LRB- 1995 -RRB- , and Dil Se .. Roja. Roja. Bombay. Bombay ( film ). -LRB- 1998 -RRB- .. The commercial and critical success of Roja established him as a leading filmmaker in Indian cinema .. Indian cinema. Indian cinema. Roja. Roja. Mani Ratnam is married to Tamil actress Suhasini and has a son with her .. Suhasini. Suhasini Maniratnam. He has won several film awards , including six National Film Awards , 7. won several film awards. List of awards and nominations received by Mani Ratnam. National Film Awards. National Film Awards ( India ). Filmfare Awards South and three Bollywood Filmfare Awards , and a few awards at various international film festivals .. Filmfare Awards South. Filmfare Awards South. Filmfare Awards. Filmfare Awards