Mani Ratnam & Nalini Sriram Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Mani Ratnam and Nalini Sriram appeared together in 4 Tamil films between 1992 and 1995. Their highest-rated collaboration was Bombay (1995 — 7.9/10). Films span Roja (1992) through Bombay (1995).
The Mani Ratnam & Nalini Sriram partnership
Between 1992 and 1995, they barely worked apart — 4 films in 3 years. From Roja (1992) to Bombay (1995). The unfolded closed with Bombay in 1995.
Bombay is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Roja (1992).
The shape of the work
Mani Ratnam directed every film; Nalini Sriram costume designer all of them. Mostly Tamil, with 2 films in Hindi.
4 films across 1 decade
- Bombay
- Roja
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 3 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 2 languages, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
36% of Nalini Sriram's screen credits are with Mani Ratnam.
Before Roja, Mani Ratnam had directed 7 films, including Agni Nakshatram (1988) and Mouna Ragam (1986).
After Bombay, Mani Ratnam went on to direct 19 more films, including Ponniyin Selvan 1 (2022) and Guru (2007).
Roja was Nalini Sriram's acting debut.
After Bombay, Nalini Sriram went on to appear in 7 more films, including Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010) and Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu (2006).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Mani Ratnam & Nalini Sriram's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Arvind Swamy is the through-line — cast on 4 of their 4 films. A. R. Rahman scored 3 of them. Arvind Swamy appears alongside them in 4 films — practically a third lead.
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