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Manivannan

Actor, Director, Writer, Additional Credits
Died June 15, 2013 (59 years)
S Manivannan Rajagopal or popularly known mononymously as Manivannan, was an Indian film actor and director. In a career spanning three decades, Manivannan went from being a story and dialogue writer for veteran director Bharathiraja from 1980–82 to a successful director who thrived in experimenting with different genres, before becoming an actor. With over 400 films to his name, Manivannan was one of the most experienced actors in the field and has directed exact 50 films.[4] Manivannan was mainly a supporting actor in films and often played the comedian or the villain's role.

During his lifetime, he supported various political parties, including the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. He later became affiliated with the Naam Tamilar Katchi and had long supported its ideology of Sri Lankan Tamil nationalism.
Known For
  • Sivaji
  • Thulladha Manamum Thullum
  • Mudhalvan
  • Kuruvi
  • Padaiyappa
  • Nooravathu Naal
  • Avvai Shanmugi
  • Kadhalukku Mariyadhai
  • Amaidhi Padai
  • Priyamudan
  • Vaseegara
  • Nerukku Ner
  • Kadhal Kottai
  • Aathi
  • Pammal K. Sambandam
  • Minsara Kanna
  • Madurey
  • Red
  • Once More
  • Ninaithen Vandhai
  • Mugavari
  • Rhythm
  • Something Something... Unnakum Ennakum
  • Nenjinile

Filmography

2021
Pazhagiya Naatkal · as Rajasekhar
2017
2014
2013
Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA. · as Manimaran
2013
Naan Rajavaga Pogiren · as Kamaraj
2011
Velayudham · as Rathnavelu
2011
2010
Thillalangadi · as Ashram Staff
2009
Azhagar Malai · as Cast
2009
Mayandi Kudumbathar · as Mayandi
2008
Ellam Avan Seyal · as Veeramani
2008
2008
Raman Thediya Seethai · as Manickavel
2008
2008
Aayudham Seivom · as Cast
2008
Bommalattam · as Village Chief
2008
Kuruvi · as Singamuthu
2008
2007
Puli Varudhu · as Ramesh's Father
2007
Rameswaram · as Cast
2007
Nam Naadu · as Cast
2007
2007
Sivaji · as Arumugam
2007
2007
2006
Rendu · as Exhibition Grounds Owner
2006
Sivappathikaaram · as Sathyamoorthy's Father
2006
2006
Dharmapuri · as Mokkayam
2006
2006
2006
Kodambakkam · as Cast
2006
Aathi · as Mani
2005
Maja · as Govindan
2005
2005
London · as Cast
2005
Ji · as Kaasi
2004
Maha Nadigan · as Special Appearance
2004
2004
2004
2004
Sullan · as Mani
2004
New · as Scientist 'science'
2004
2004
Jana · as Cast
2003
Ennaku 20 Unakku 18 · as Preeti's Father (tamil Version)
2003
2003
Kadhal Kisu Kisu · as Cast
2003
Priyamana Thozhi · as Peter
2003
Parthiban Kanavu · as Sathya's Father
2003
Anbe Anbe · as Cast
2003
2003
Military · as Cast
2003
2003
Arasu · as Rahim Bhai
2002
2002
Youth · as Sandhya's Father
2002
Panchatanthiram · as Smuggling Boss
2002
2002
Phantom · as Annachi
2002
2002
2002
Red · as Narayanan
2002
Sundhara Travels · as Cast
2001
Ennavale · as Laxmi's Father
2001
Azhagana Naatkal · as Rajasekhar
2001
Dum Dum Dum · as Sivaji
2001
Paarthale Paravasam · as Nellai Amaran
2001
Kasi · as Irulaandi
2001
Mitta Miraasu · as Cast
2001
Lovely · as Mahadevan
2001
2001
Samudhram · as Sundaram
2001
2001
Asathal · as Lawyer
2001
2001
2001
Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman · as Dharmalingam
2001
Middle Class Madhavan · as House Owner
2000
Manu Needhi · as Cast
2000
Pottu Amman · as Cast
2000
Vaanavil · as Ramasamy
2000
Rhythm · as Karthik's Colleague
2000
2000
2000
Maayi · as Maayi's Uncle
2000
2000
2000
2000
Kandukondain Kandukondain · as Sivagnanam
2000
2000
Mugavari · as Cd Shop Owner
2000
1999
Paattaalee · as Mani
1999
1999
Mudhalvan · as Mayakrishnan
1999
1999
1999
Minsara Kanna · as Mani
1999
Sangamam · as Aavudapillai
1999
Kadhalar Dinam · as The Man Talking With Raja In Railway Station
1999
1999
Oruvan · as Cast
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
Padaiyappa · as Padayappa's Father's Foster Brother
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
1998
Kaadhal Kavidai · as Vishwa's Father
1998
1998
Simmarasi · as Cast
1998
1998
1998
Unnudan · as Cast
1998
1998
Nilaave Vaa · as Dubai
1998
1998
1998
1998
Ninaithen Vandhai · as Gopalakrishnan
1998
Swarnamukhi · as Varadarajan
1998
Kaadhale Nimmadhi · as Velayudham
1998
1998
1997
1997
1997
1997
Suryavamsam · as Chinnarasu's Friend
1997
V.I.P · as Nizam Bhai
1997
Once More · as Vijay's Uncle
1997
1997
Thaali Pudhusu · as Mani, Balu's Father
1997
Ettupatti Rasa · as Cast
1997
1997
Puthayal · as Tiruchitrambalam
1997
1997
1996
1996
Avvai Shanmugi · as Mudaliyar
1996
Gokulathil Seethai · as Rishi's Father
1996
Tata Birla · as Ramanathan
1996
Mettukudi · as Kumarasamy
1996
Tamil Selvan · as Vedimuthu
1996
Kadhal Kottai · as Kaliyaperumal
1996
Ullathai Allitha · as Viswanathan / Kasinathan
1996
1996
Kalloori Vaasal · as Kumarasamy
1996
1995
Villathi villain · as Minister Kuppusamy
1995
1995
Deva · as Periyavar
1994
1994
Amaidhi Padai · as Ex-Mla Manimaran
1992
1990
1990
Vaazhkai Chakkaram · as Cameo Appearance
1988
Kodiparakkudu · as Gd
1982
1980
Nizhalgal · as Mani

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