Mani Ratnam & Ravi K. Chandran Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-21 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Mani Ratnam and Ravi K. Chandran appeared together in 4 Tamil films between 2002 and 2025. Their highest-rated collaboration was Aaytha Ezhuthu (2004 — 7.2/10). Films span Kannathil Muthamittal (2002) through Thug Life (2025).
The Mani Ratnam & Ravi K. Chandran partnership
After 21 years apart, they came back together for Thug Life (2025). They didn't share a set between 2004 and 2025. From Kannathil Muthamittal (2002) to Thug Life (2025).
Their most recent film, Thug Life, came out in 2025 — the partnership is still active. Aaytha Ezhuthu is the one most viewers reach for.
The shape of the work
The 2000s account for 75% of everything they made together. The 2000s belonged to Aaytha Ezhuthu; the 2020s to Thug Life. Never on the same side of the camera — Mani Ratnam director, Ravi K. Chandran director of photography, across all 4 films. Mostly Tamil, with 1 film in Hindi.
4 films across 2 decades
The 2000s brought 3 films together, anchored by Aaytha Ezhuthu (7.2/10).
The 2020s accounted for 1 film, averaging 4.9/10.
- Aaytha Ezhuthu
- Yuva
- Thug Life
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 23 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 2 languages, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
By the time of Kannathil Muthamittal, both already had careers — Mani Ratnam with 19 films, Ravi K. Chandran with 10.
Before Kannathil Muthamittal, Mani Ratnam had directed 19 films, including Bombay (1995) and Indira (1995).
Before Kannathil Muthamittal, Ravi K. Chandran had starred in 10 films, including Dil Chahta Hai (2001) and Citizen (2001).
After Thug Life, Ravi K. Chandran went on to appear in 1 more film, including Parasakthi (2026).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Mani Ratnam & Ravi K. Chandran's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Esha Deol is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 4 films.
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