Tamil Nadu Timeline

Mani Ratnam

3 events, 1987 to 1995.

  1. 1987

    1. 21 Oct 1987ChennaiCinema

      Mani Ratnam's Nayakan released

      Mani Ratnam's Nayakan, with Kamal Haasan in the title role, reached cinemas and was later named by Time as one of the greatest films of all time.

  2. 1992

    1. 15 Aug 1992ChennaiCinema

      Roja released, A. R. Rahman's debut as composer

      Mani Ratnam's Roja, the first film scored by A. R. Rahman, was released and its soundtrack transformed Indian film music.

  3. 1995

    1. 10 Mar 1995ChennaiCinema

      Mani Ratnam's Bombay released amid controversy

      Bombay, Mani Ratnam's film about an inter-religious couple during the 1992-93 Bombay riots, drew controversy, and bombs were thrown at his Madras home.