Manivannan filmography
S. Manivannan Rajagopal (31 July 1953 – 15 June 2013), 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.[1] With over 400 films to his name, Manivannan was one of the most experienced actors in the field and has directed exact 50 films.[2] Manivannan was mainly a supporting actor in films and often played the comedian or the villain's role.[1]
The following is Manivannan's filmography. He has worked as a director, script and dialogue writer and as an actor. Manivannan has acted in over 400 films and directed 50 films throughout his career.[3]
As director and writer
Year | # | Film | Credited as | Language | Notes | |
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1980 | 1 | Nizhalgal | ![]() |
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1981 | 2 | Alaigal Oivathillai | ![]() |
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1981 | 3 | Seethakoka Chilaka | ![]() |
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1982 | 4 | Aagaya Gangai | ![]() |
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1982 | 5 | Kaadhal Oviyam | ![]() |
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1982 | 6 | Gopurangal Saivathillai | ![]() |
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1983 | 7 | Jothi | ![]() |
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1983 | 8 | Veetula Raman Veliyila Krishnan | ![]() |
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1983 | 9 | Ilamai Kaalangal | ![]() |
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1984 | 10 | Kuva Kuva Vaathugal | ![]() |
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1984 | 11 | January 1 | ![]() |
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1984 | 12 | Ingeyum Oru Gangai | ![]() |
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1984 | 13 | Ambigai Neril Vanthaal | ![]() |
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1984 | 14 | 24 Mani Neram | ![]() |
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1984 | 15 | Nooravathu Naal | ![]() |
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1985 | 16 | Anbin Mugavari | ![]() |
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1985 | 17 | Khooni | ![]() |
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1985 | 18 | Darja Donga | ![]() |
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1986 | 19 | Vidinja Kalyanam | ![]() |
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1986 | 20 | Palaivana Rojakkal | ![]() |
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1986 | 21 | Muthal Vasantham | ![]() |
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1987 | 22 | Ini Oru Sudhanthiram | ![]() |
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1987 | 23 | Theertha Karaiyinile | ![]() |
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1987 | 24 | Puyal Padum Pattu | ![]() |
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1987 | 25 | Kalyana Kacheri | ![]() |
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1987 | 26 | Jallikattu | ![]() |
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1987 | 27 | Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi | ![]() |
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1988 | 28 | Ganam Kortaar Avargale | ![]() |
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1988 | 29 | Ullathil Nalla Ullam | ![]() |
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1989 | 30 | Manidhan Marivittan | ![]() |
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1989 | 31 | Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi | ![]() |
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Telugu | Dubbed in Tamil as Kadhal Oivathillai |
1989 | 32 | Hum Bhi Insaan Hain | ![]() |
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1990 | 33 | Vazhkai Chakkaram | ![]() |
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1990 | 34 | Sandhana Kaatru | ![]() |
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1991 | 35 | Pudhu Manithan | ![]() |
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1992 | 36 | Therku Theru Machan | ![]() |
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1992 | 37 | Government Mappillai | ![]() |
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1992 | 38 | Agreement | ![]() |
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1993 | 39 | Moondravadhu Kann | ![]() |
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1993 | 40 | Alimayya | ![]() |
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1994 | 41 | Amaidhi Padai | ![]() |
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1994 | 42 | Veera Padhakkam | ![]() |
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1994 | 43 | Rasa Magan | ![]() |
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1994 | 44 | Thozhar Pandian | ![]() |
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1995 | 45 | Gangai Karai Paattu | ![]() |
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1997 | 46 | Nesam | ![]() |
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Tamil | dialogues only |
2001 | 47 | Aandan Adimai | ![]() |
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2013 | 48 | Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA | ![]() |
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As actor
1970s-80s
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1979 | Kallukkul Eeram | Assistant director | |
1980 | Nizhalgal | Also writer | |
1982 | Ragabanthangal | ||
1984 | Nooravathu Naal | Also director | |
1988 | Kodi Parakuthu | G.D. | |
1989 | Manidhan Marivittan |
1990s
2000s
2010s
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2010 | Aayutham Seivom | VBR | |
2011 | Puli Vesham | ||
2011 | Pollachi Mappillai | ||
2011 | Thillalangadi | ||
2011 | Ilaignan | ||
2011 | Kalavadiya Pozhudugal | ||
2011 | Vengayam | ||
2011 | Velayudham | Rathnavelu | |
2011 | Sadhurangam | ||
2013 | Naan Rajavaga Pogiren | Kamaraj | |
2013 | Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA | Manimaran | |
2014 | Ninaithathu Yaaro | Guest appearance | |
2014 | Sooran | ||
2017 | Madha Gaja Raja | Delayed |
Television
- Ganga Yamuna Saraswati
- Thirumagal
- Namma Kudumpam
References
- ^ a b Karthik Subramanian (15 June 2013). "Master of character roles Manivannan passes away". Chennai, India: The Hindu. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
- ^ "Manivannan's death a huge loss: Tamil film fraternity". Business Standard. IANS. 16 June 2013. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
- ^ "Master of character roles Manivannan passes away - The Hindu". thehindu.com. Retrieved 2014-07-20.
- ^ "Mudhal Kanave Tamil movie images, stills, gallery". indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 2014-07-20.
External links
- Manivannan at IMDb
- Manivannan filmography at Cinesouth.com