Manivannan filmography
Manivannan (31 July 1954 – 15 June 2013) was an Indian film 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 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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Director | Writer | |||||
1980 | 1 | Nizhalgal | Tamil | |||
1981 | 2 | Alaigal Oivathillai | Tamil | |||
3 | Seethakoka Chilaka | Telugu | ||||
1982 | 4 | Aagaya Gangai | Tamil | |||
5 | Kaadhal Oviyam | Tamil | ||||
6 | Gopurangal Saivathillai | Tamil | ||||
1983 | 7 | Jothi | Tamil | |||
8 | Veetula Raman Veliyila Krishnan | Tamil | ||||
9 | Ilamai Kaalangal | Tamil | ||||
1984 | 10 | Kuva Kuva Vaathugal | Tamil | |||
11 | January 1 | Tamil | ||||
12 | Ingeyum Oru Gangai | Tamil | ||||
13 | Ambigai Neril Vanthaal | Tamil | ||||
14 | 24 Mani Neram | Tamil | ||||
15 | Nooravathu Naal | Tamil | ||||
1985 | 16 | Anbin Mugavari | Tamil | |||
17 | Khooni | Telugu | ||||
18 | Darja Donga | Telugu | ||||
1986 | 19 | Vidinja Kalyanam | Tamil | |||
20 | Palaivana Rojakkal | Tamil | ||||
21 | Muthal Vasantham | Tamil | ||||
1987 | 22 | Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi | Tamil | |||
23 | Ini Oru Sudhanthiram | Tamil | ||||
24 | Theertha Karaiyinile | Tamil | ||||
25 | Puyal Padum Pattu | Tamil | ||||
26 | Kalyana Kacheri | Tamil | ||||
27 | Jallikattu | Tamil | ||||
1988 | 28 | Ganam Courtar Avargale | Tamil | |||
29 | Ullathil Nalla Ullam | Tamil | ||||
1989 | 30 | Manidhan Marivittan | Tamil | |||
31 | Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi | Telugu | ||||
32 | Hum Bhi Insaan Hain | Hindi | ||||
1990 | 33 | Vaazhkai Chakkaram | Tamil | |||
34 | Sandhana Kaatru | Tamil | ||||
1991 | 35 | Pudhu Manithan | Tamil | |||
1992 | 36 | Therku Theru Machan | Tamil | |||
37 | Government Mappillai | Tamil | ||||
38 | Agreement | Telugu | ||||
1993 | 39 | Moondravadhu Kann | Tamil | |||
40 | Alimayya | Kannada | ||||
1994 | 41 | Amaidhi Padai | Tamil | |||
42 | Rasa Magan | Tamil | ||||
43 | Thozhar Pandian | Tamil | ||||
44 | Veera Padhakkam | Tamil | ||||
1995 | 45 | Gangai Karai Paattu | Tamil | |||
1997 | 46 | Nesam | Tamil | dialogues only | ||
2001 | 47 | Aandan Adimai | Tamil | |||
2013 | 48 | 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 | ||
2013 | Naan Rajavaga Pogiren | Kamaraj | |
Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA | Manimaran | ||
2014 | Ninaithathu Yaaro | Guest appearance | |
Sooran | |||
TBA | Madha Gaja Raja | Unreleased |
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.
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLQFhw3vlpo
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6OPnZxNUqU
External links
- Manivannan at IMDb
- Manivannan filmography at Cinesouth.com