M
Manivannan
Actor, Director, Writer, Additional Credits
Born July 31, 1953Died 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.
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
Manivannan Filmography
| 2025 | Madha Gaja Raja · as Auto Driver |
| 2017 | |
| 2014 | |
| 2014 | Ninaithathu Yaaro · as Special Appearance |
| 2013 | Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA. · as Manimaran |
| 2013 | Naan Rajavaga Pogiren · as Kamaraj |
| 2011 | Velayudham · as Rathnavelu |
| 2011 | |
| 2011 | |
| 2010 | Thillalangadi · as Ashram Staff |
| 2009 | Mayandi Kudumbathar · as Mayandi |
| 2008 | Aayudham Seivom · as Cast |
| 2008 | Ellam Avan Seyal · as Veeramani |
| 2008 | |
| 2008 | Raman Thediya Seethai · as Manickavel |
| 2008 | Maanavan Ninaithal · 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 | Nee Naan Nila · as Chellappa |
| 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 |
| 2005 | Hai · as Valli's Husband |
| 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 | Banda Paramasivam · as Cast |
| 2003 | Military · as Cast |
| 2003 | Student Number 1 · as Professor |
| 2003 | |
| 2003 | Arasu · as Rahim Bhai |
| 2002 | |
| 2002 | Youth · as Sandhya's Father |
| 2002 | Panchatanthiram · as Smuggling Boss |
| 2002 | Enge Enathu Kavithai · as Cast |
| 2002 | Phantom · as Varadaraja Perumal |
| 2002 | |
| 2002 | Red · as Narayanan |
| 2002 | Sundhara Travels · as Cast |
| 2001 | Ennavale · as Subramani |
| 2001 | Dum Dum Dum · as Sivaji |
| 2001 | Paarthale Paravasam · as Nellai Amaran |
| 2001 | Kasi · as Irulaandi |
| 2001 | Lovely · as Mahadevan |
| 2001 | |
| 2001 | Samudhram · as Sundaram |
| 2001 | |
| 2001 | Asathal · as Lawyer |
| 2001 | |
| 2001 | Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman · as Rajkumar's Father |
| 2001 | Engalukkum Kaalam Varum · as Cast |
| 2001 | Middle Class Madhavan · as House Owner |
| 2000 | Manu Needhi · as Cast |
| 2000 | Pottu Amman · as Cast |
| 2000 | Rhythm · as Karthik's Colleague |
| 2000 | |
| 2000 | Maayi · as Maayi's Uncle |
| 2000 | |
| 2000 | Karisakattu Poove · as Cast |
| 2000 | |
| 2000 | I Have Found It · as Sivagnanam |
| 2000 | |
| 2000 | Mugavari · as Cd Shop Owner |
| 2000 | Vallal · as Virumandi |
| 1999 | Paattaalee · as Mani |
| 1999 | |
| 1999 | Mudhalvan · as Mayakrishnan |
| 1999 | |
| 1999 | |
| 1999 | Pudhu Kudithanam · as Cast |
| 1999 | Mugam · as Muthannan |
| 1999 | Minsara Kanna · as Mani |
| 1999 | Kannodu Kanbathellam · as Madana Gopal |
| 1999 | Sangamam · as Aavudapillai |
| 1999 | Kadhalar Dinam · as The Man Talking With Raja In Railway Station |
| 1999 | |
| 1999 | |
| 1999 | |
| 1999 | |
| 1999 | |
| 1999 | Padaiyappa · as Ramalingam |
| 1999 | |
| 1999 | Thulladha Manamum Thullum · as Mani |
| 1999 | |
| 1999 | |
| 1999 | Manaivikku Mariyadhai · as Cast |
| 1998 | Kaadhal Kavidai · as Vishwa's Father |
| 1998 | Simmarasi · as Cast |
| 1998 | |
| 1998 | Nilaave Vaa · as Dubai |
| 1998 | |
| 1998 | |
| 1998 | Ninaithen Vandhai · as Gopalakrishnan Gounder |
| 1998 | Kaadhale Nimmadhi · as Velayudham |
| 1998 | Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar · as Mani |
| 1997 | |
| 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 | |
| 1997 | Puthayal · as Tiruchitrambalam |
| 1997 | |
| 1997 | |
| 1996 | |
| 1996 | Avvai Shanmugi · as Mudaliyar |
| 1996 | Gokulathil Seethai · as Rishi's Father |
| 1996 | Mettukudi · as Kumarasamy |
| 1996 | Tamil Selvan · as Vedimuthu |
| 1996 | Kadhal Kottai · as Kaliyaperumal |
| 1996 | Ullathai Allitha · as Viswanathan / Kasinathan |
| 1996 | Maanbumigu Maanavan · as Cast |
| 1996 | Kalloori Vaasal · as Kumarasamy |
| 1995 | Villathi villain · as Minister Kuppusamy |
| 1995 | |
| 1995 | Deva · as Periyavar |
| 1994 | Amaidhi Padai · as Ex-Mla Manimaran |
| 1988 | Kodiparakkudu · as Gd |
| 1980 | Nizhalgal · as Mani |
| 2013 | |
| 1987 | Jallikkattu · as Screenplay |
| 1987 | Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi · as Screenplay |
| 1984 | |
| 1982 | Gopurangal Saayvathillai · as Screenplay |
| 1997 | Nesam · as Dialogue |
| 1994 | Amaidhi Padai · as Story |
| 1990 | Sandhana Kaatru · as Story |
| 1989 | Hum Bhi Insaan Hain · as Story |
| 1984 | Irupatthi Naalu Mani Neram · as Story |
| 1981 | Seethakoka Chilaka · as Story |
| 1981 | Alaigal Ooivathilai · as Dialogue |
| 1980 | Nizhalgal · as Dialogue |