Mani Ratnam's creation that won the National Film Award

Mani Ratnam is one of the prominent directors of India. The director's films always have a different expectation and the director never fails to impress his fans. Mani Ratnam's movies have made a name for themselves whether it is drama or romance. The director's style though very predictable, still has his fans in excitement everytime he makes a movie. Here are the 5 Tamil films of Mani Ratnam that won the National Film Award.

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Directed by Mani Ratnam, Kannathil Muhtamittal was released in 2002. The movie starred Madhavan, Simran, Keerthana, Nandita Das and Prakash Raj in lead roles. The film's music was composed by AR Rahman. The film won the National Film Award under the category of Best Feature Film in Tamil. Kannathil Muthamittal also received the National Film Awards under the categories of Best Music Director, Best Child Artist, Best Lyrics, Best Audiography and Best Editing.

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Directed by Mani Ratnam, Bombay starred Aravind Swami and Manisha Koirala in lead roles. The film's music was composed by AR Rahman and the movie was released in 1995. Bombay won the National Film Award for the Best Movie on National Integration. The movie also won two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.

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Directed by Mani Ratnam, Roja was released in 1992. Featuring Aravind Swamy and Madhoo in lead roles, the movie is a romantic thriller. The film's music was composed by AR Rahman. Roja won the National Film Award under the category Best Film on National Integration. The film also won the National Film Award for Best Music Director, Best Lyricist and it won five Tamil Nadu State Film Award.

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Directed by Mani Ratnam, Anjali is a children drama featuring Raghuvaran, Revathi, Tharun, Shruti in lead roles. The film was released in 1990 and the movie's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film won the National Film Award under the category of Best Regional Film. The movie also won the National Film Award under the categories Best Audiography and Best Child Artists.

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Directed by Mani Ratnam, Mouna Ragam is a romantic drama featuring Karthik, Revathi and Mohan in lead roles. The film was released in 1986 and the film's music is composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film won the National Film Award in 1987 for being the Best Feature Film in Tamil. Mani Ratnam also received the Filmfare Award under the category of Best Director after the film's release.

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