(1986),  Nayagan  (1987),  Geethanjali  (1989),  Anjali  (1990), Thalapathi  (1991),  Iruvar  (1997),  Alaipayuthey  (2000) and Kannathil Muthamittal  (2002) and his "terrorism trilogy" consisting of  Roja  (1992),  Bombay  (1995) and  Dil Se (1998), he went on to become one of the leading directors in  Indian cinema   Ratnam is widely credited with having