Manivannan filmography
Manivannan (31 July 1953 – 15 June 2013) was an Indian actor, director and writer. In a career spanning three decades, he went from being a story and dialogue writer for director Bharathiraja from 1980–82 to a successful director who throve 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, supporting character and villain roles.[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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Writer | ||||
| 1980 | Nizhalgal |  |
 |
Tamil | |
| 1981 | Alaigal Oivathillai | |
|
Tamil | |
| Seethakoka Chilaka | |
|
Telugu | ||
| 1982 | Aagaya Gangai | |
|
Tamil | |
| Kaadhal Oviyam | |
|
Tamil | ||
| Lottery Ticket | |
|
Tamil | ||
| Gopurangal Saivathillai | |
|
Tamil | ||
| 1983 | Jothi | |
|
Tamil | |
| Veetula Raman Veliyila Krishnan | |
|
Tamil | ||
| Ilamai Kaalangal | |
|
Tamil | ||
| 1984 | Kuva Kuva Vaathugal | |
|
Tamil | |
| Nooravathu Naal | |
|
Tamil | ||
| Ingeyum Oru Gangai | |
|
Tamil | ||
| Ambigai Neril Vanthaal | |
|
Tamil | ||
| 24 Mani Neram | |
|
Tamil | ||
| January1 | |
|
Tamil | ||
| 1985 | Anbin Mugavari | |
|
Tamil | |
| Khooni | |
|
Telugu | ||
| Darja Donga | |
|
Telugu | Dubbed in Tamil as Marma Manithan | |
| 1986 | Muthal Vasantham | |
|
Tamil | |
| Vidinja Kalyanam | |
|
Tamil | ||
| Palaivana Rojakkal | |
|
Tamil | ||
| 1987 | Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi | |
|
Tamil | |
| Ini Oru Sudhanthiram | |
|
Tamil | ||
| Jallikattu | |
|
Tamil | ||
| Kalyana Kacheri | |
|
Tamil | ||
| Puyal Paadum Paattu | |
|
Tamil | ||
| Theertha Karaiyinile | |
|
Tamil | ||
| 1988 | Ullathil Nalla Ullam | |
|
Tamil | |
| Ganam Courtar Avargale | |
|
Tamil | 25th Film | |
| 1989 | Manidhan Marivittan | |
|
Tamil | |
| Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi | |
|
Telugu | ||
| Hum Bhi Insaan Hain | |
|
Hindi | ||
| 1990 | Vaazhkai Chakkaram | |
|
Tamil | |
| Sandhana Kaatru | |
|
Tamil | ||
| 1991 | Pudhu Manithan | |
|
Tamil | |
| 1992 | Therku Theru Machan | |
|
Tamil | |
| Government Mappillai | |
|
Tamil | ||
| Agreement | |
|
Telugu | Dubbed in Tamil as Idhayam Ullavan[4] | |
| 1993 | Moondravadhu Kann | |
|
Tamil | |
| 1994 | Amaidhi Padai | |
|
Tamil | |
| Rasa Magan | |
|
Tamil | ||
| Thozhar Pandian | |
|
Tamil | ||
| Veera Padhakkam | |
|
Tamil | ||
| 1995 | Gangai Karai Paattu | |
|
Tamil | |
| 1997 | Nesam | |
|
Tamil | dialogues only |
| 2001 | Aandan Adimai | |
|
Tamil | |
| 2013 | Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA | |
|
Tamil | |
As actor
1980s
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Kallukkul Eeram | Assistant director | |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Pollachi Mappillai | ||
| Thillalangadi | |||
| 2011 | Ilaignan | ||
| Puli Vesham | |||
| Vengayam | |||
| Sadhurangam | |||
| Velayudham | Rathnavelu | ||
| 2012 | Madha Gaja Raja | Unreleased | |
| 2013 | Naan Rajavaga Pogiren | Kamaraj | |
| Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA | Manimaran | Last film | |
| 2014 | Ninaithathu Yaaro | Himself | Guest appearance; posthumous film |
| Sooran | Posthumous film |
Voice Artist
| Year | Title | For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Shanmuga Pandian | Kota Srinivasa Rao | Dubbed version of Telugu film Samarasimha Reddy |
Playback singer
| Year | Title | Song | Composer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Poomani | "Eduthu Viduda Mappillai" | Ilayaraja | |
| 1997 | Nandhini | "Maanoothu Odaiyila" | Sirpy | [5] |
| 1997 | Ettupatti Raasa | "Karikalai Puttukittu" | Deva | [6] |
Television
- Ganga Yamuna Saraswati (Raj TV)
- Thirumagal (Kalaignar TV)
- Namma Kudumbam (Kalaignar TV)
References
- ^ a b Karthik Subramanian (15 June 2013). "Master of character roles Manivannan passes away". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
- ^ "Manivannan's death a huge loss: Tamil film fraternity". Business Standard India. Business Standard. IANS. 16 June 2013. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
- ^ Subramanian, Karthik (15 June 2013). "Master of character roles Manivannan passes away - The Hindu". The Hindu. thehindu.com. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
- ^ "New Straits Times - Google News Archive Search".
- ^ Maanoothu Odaiyila Video Song |Nandhini Tamil Movie Songs |Prakash Raj|Suhasini|Pyramid Music. YouTube. Archived from the original on 8 December 2021.
- ^ Karikalai Song | Ettupatti Rasa Tamil Movie Songs | Napoleon | Urvashi | Deva | Music Master. YouTube. Archived from the original on 8 December 2021.
External links
- Manivannan at IMDb
- Manivannan[dead link] filmography at Cinesouth.com