Biography
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. Manivannan was mainly a ing actor in films and often played the comedian or the villain's role.
During his lifetime, he ed various political parties, including the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and the Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. He later became d with the Naam Tamilar Katchi and had long ed its ideology of Sri Lankan Tamil nationalism.
Filmography
all 245
Movies 245
Director 39
Screenplay 3
self 2
Writer 1
Special Appearance
Ninaithathu Yaaro (2014)
Movie
Manimaran / Director / Writer / Screenplay / Story
Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA (2013)
Movie
Rathnavelu
Velayudham (2011)
Movie
Actor
Sadhurangam (2011)
Movie
Actor
Ilaingan (2011)
Movie
Ashram Staff
Thillalangadi (2010)
Movie
Mayandi
Mayandi Kudumbathar (2009)
Movie
Veeramani
Ellam Avan Seyal (2008)
Movie
Manickavel
Raman Thediya Seethai (2008)
Movie
Village chief (Tamil)
Bommalattam (2008)
Movie
Vetrivel's father
Kuruvi (2008)
Movie
Actor
Nam Naadu (2007)
Movie
Jeevan's grandfather
Rameswaram (2007)
Movie
Inspector
Cheena Thaana 001 (2007)
Movie
Arumugam
Sivaji: The Boss (2007)
Movie
Actor
Thirumagan (2007)
Movie
Sathyamoorthy's Father
Sivappathigaram (2006)
Movie
Exhibition Grounds Owner
Rendu (2006)
Movie
Mokkaiyan
Dharmapuri (2006)
Movie
Subramani
Vathiyar (2006)
Movie
Actor
Thambi (2006)
Movie
Mani
Aathi (2006)
Movie
Govindan
Majaa (2005)
Movie
Raasi (Cycle shop Owner)
Ji (2005)
Movie
Valli's Husband
Hai (2005)
Movie
Special Appearance
Maha Nadigan (2004)
Movie
Actor
Madurey (2004)
Movie
Mani
Sullan (2004)
Movie
Scientist 'Science'
New (2004)
Movie
Kannan's father
Engal Anna (2004)
Movie
Preeti's father
Enakku 20 Unakku 18 (2003)
Movie
Julie's Father
Priyamaana Thozhi (2003)
Movie
Sathya's Father
Parthibhan Kanavu (2003)
Movie
Actor
Anjaneya (2003)
Movie
Actor
Anbe Anbe (2003)
Movie
Rahim Bhai
Arasu (2003)
Movie
Professor
Student Number 1 (2003)
Movie
Ajmal
Kadhaludan (2003)
Movie
Paraman
Samasthanam (2002)
Movie
Sandhya's father
Youth (2002)
Movie
Smuggling boss
Panchatanthiram (2002)
Movie
Narayanan
Red (2002)
Movie
Annachi
Phantom (2002)
Movie
Actor
Raajjiyam (2002)
Movie
Actor
Kasi (2001)
Movie
Director
Aandan Adimai (2001)
Movie
Nellai Amaran
Paarthale Paravasam (2001)
Movie
Roja's Father
Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala (2001)
Movie
Lawyer
Asathal (2001)
Movie
Mahadevan
Lovely (2001)
Movie
Sivaji
Dum Dum Dum (2001)
Movie
Dharmalingam
Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman (2001)
Movie
Mannangatti
Engalukkum Kaalam Varum (2001)
Movie
House Owner
Middle Class Madhavan (2001)
Movie
Subramani
Ennavale (2000)
Movie
Actor
Pottu Amman (2000)
Movie
Ramasamy
Vaanavil (2000)
Movie
Actor
Rhythm (2000)
Movie
Actor
Kuberan (2000)
Movie
Maayi's Uncle
Maayi (2000)
Movie
Sivagnanam
Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000)
Movie
Manivannan
Dil Hi Dil Mein (2000)
Movie
Actor
Mugavari (2000)
Movie
Actor
Taj Mahal (1999)
Movie
Chief Secretary
Mudhalvan (1999)
Movie
Flowershop Owner
Hello (1999)
Movie
Actor
Mugam (1999)
Movie
Madana Gopal
Kannodu Kanbathellam (1999)
Movie
Aavudapillai
Sangamam (1999)
Movie
Manivannan
Kadhalar Dhinam (1999)
Movie
Actor
Oruvan (1999)
Movie
Actor
Rajasthan (1999)
Movie
Chidambaram (Saravan's adoptive father)
Poomagal Oorvalam (1999)
Movie
Padaiyappa's Uncle
Padayappa (1999)
Movie
Actor
Chinna Raja (1999)
Movie
Actor
Kallazhagar (1999)
Movie
Actor
Thodarum (1999)
Movie
Father of Vishwa (Prashanth)
Kadhal Kavithai (1998)
Movie
Dubai
Nilaave Vaa (1998)
Movie
House Owner
Priyamudan (1998)
Movie
Gopalakrishnan Gounder
Ninaithen Vandhai (1998)
Movie
Varadarajan
Swarnamukhi (1998)
Movie
Kottaval
Sundara Pandian (1998)
Movie
Kesavan's father
Kadhalukku Mariyaadai (1997)
Movie
Actor
Poochudava (1997)
Movie
Actor
Kadavul (1997)
Movie
Actor
Porkkalam (1997)
Movie
Manian Gounder
Periya Idathu Mappillai (1997)
Movie
Actor
Nandhini (1997)
Movie
Auto Mechanic
V.I.P (1997)
Movie
Actor
Once More (1997)
Movie
Rasappa
Suryavamsam (1997)
Movie
Mani, Balu's father
Thaali Pudhusu (1997)
Movie
Tiruchitrambalam
Pudhayal (1997)
Movie
Muthuvel Arunachalam (Ranganathan's Father)
Nesam (1997)
Movie
Actor
Selva (1996)
Movie
Nagappan
Senathipathi (1996)
Movie
Mudaliyar
Avvai Shanmugi (1996)
Movie
Mani
Nethaji (1996)
Movie
Ramanathan
Tata Birla (1996)
Movie
Thangamani
Subash (1996)
Movie
STD Shop Owner (Guest Role)
Kadhal Kottai (1996)
Movie
Viswanathan / Kasinathan
Ullathai Allitha (1996)
Movie
Kumarasamy (Pooja's Father)
Kalloori Vaasal (1996)
Movie
Chokku
Thirumbi Paar (1996)
Movie
Minister Kuppusamy
Villadhi Villain (1995)
Movie
Actor
Aanazhagan (1995)
Movie
Actor
Deva (1995)
Movie
Screenplay / Director / Dialogue
Gangai Karai Paattu (1995)
Movie
Screenplay / Director / Dialogue / Story
Veera Padhakkam (1994)
Movie
Screenplay / Director / Dialogue / Story
Rasa Magan (1994)
Movie
ex-MLA Manimaran / Director / Story / Screenplay / Dialogue
Amaidhi Padai (1994)
Movie
Director
Moondravadhu Kann (1993)
Movie
Screenplay / Story
Alimayya (1993)
Movie
Cameo / Dialogue / Director / Story / Screenplay
Therku Theru Machan (1992)
Movie
Screenplay / Director / Dialogue / Story
Government Mappillai (1992)
Movie
Screenplay / Director / Dialogue
Pudhu Manidhan (1991)
Movie
Director
Sandhana Kaatru (1990)
Movie
Director / Story / Screenplay / Dialogue
Vazhkai Chakkaram (1990)
Movie
Director
Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi (1989)
Movie
Director
Kaadhal Oyvathillai (1989)
Movie
Director
Manidhan Marivittan (1989)
Movie
Director
Hum Bhi Insaan Hain (1989)
Movie
Director / Dialogue
Ullathil Nalla Ullam (1988)
Movie
Director / Story / Screenplay / Dialogue
Ganam Courtar Avargale (1988)
Movie
Director
Jallikkattu (1987)
Movie
Director / Screenplay / Story / Dialogue
Ini Oru Sudhanthiram (1987)
Movie
Director
Puyal Paadum Pattu (1987)
Movie
Director
Kalyana Kacheri (1987)
Movie
Director
Palaivana Rojakkal (1986)
Movie
Director
Vidinja Kalyanam (1986)
Movie
Director
Muthal Vasantham (1986)
Movie
Director / Screenplay
Darja Donga (1985)
Movie
Director
Anbin Mugavari (1985)
Movie
Screenplay / Director
Khooni (1985)
Movie
Screenplay / Director / Dialogue / Story
January 1 (1984)
Movie
Director / Story / Screenplay / Dialogue
24 Mani Neram (1984)
Movie
Director
Ambigai Neril Vanthaal (1984)
Movie
Director / Writer
Nooravathu Naal (1984)
Movie
Director
Ingeyum Oru Gangai (1984)
Movie
Screenplay / Director / Dialogue
Kuva Kuva Vaathugal (1984)
Movie
Director
Ilamai Kaalangal (1983)
Movie
Director / Writer
Veetula Raman Veliyila Krishnan (1983)
Movie
Original Story
Lovers (1983)
Movie
Screenplay / Director / Dialogue / Story
Jothi (1983)
Movie
Screenplay / Dialogue / Story
Aagaaya Gangai (1982)
Movie
Director / Screenplay / Dialogue
Gopurangal Saivathillai (1982)
Movie
Writer
Kaadhal Oviyam (1982)
Movie
Screenplay
Krodham (1982)
Movie
Dialogue / Story
Alaigal Oyivadhilai (1981)
Movie
Actor
Madha Gaja Raja
Movie
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Information
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1954-05-03
Deathday
2013-06-15 (59 years old)
Birth Place
Sulur, India
Citizenships
India
Also Known As
Manivannan Rajagopal S, മണിവണ്ണൻ, మణివన్నన్
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