Manivannan
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1953-07-31
Day of Death
2013-06-15 (59 years old)
Place of Birth
Sulur, Tamil Nadu, India
Manivannan
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.[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.
Acting
New Family
as Gokulakrishnan
(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)
(2011)
(2011)
(2010)
Thillalangadi
as Ashram Staff
(2010)
(2009)
(2009)
Mayandi Kudumbathar
as Mayandi
(2008)
(2008)
Kuruvi
as Singamuthu
(2008)
Raman Thediya Seethai
as Manickavel
(2008)
(2008)
Ellam Avan Seyal
as Veeramani
(2008)
(2008)
(2008)
Bommalattam
as Village Chief
(2007)
Sivaji: The Boss
as Arumugam
(2007)
(2007)
(2007)
(2007)
Rameswaram
as Jeevan's grandfather
(2007)
Nee Naan Nila
as Chellappa
(2007)
(2006)
Aathi
as Mani
(2006)
(2006)
Sivappathigaram
as Sathyamoorthy's Father
(2006)
(2006)
(2006)
Rendu
as Exhibition Grounds Owner
(2006)
Dharmapuri
as Mokkayam
(2005)
Majaa
as Govindan
(2005)
Ji
as Kaasi
(2005)
(2005)
Hai
as Valli's Husband
(2005)
(2004)
New
as Scientist 'Science'
(2004)
(2004)
Sullan
as Mani
(2004)
(2004)
(2004)
(2004)
Maha Nadigan
as Special Appearance
(2003)
(2003)
Enakku 20 Unakku 18
as Preeti's Father (Tamil version)
(2003)
Parthibhan Kanavu
as Sathya's father
(2003)
Priyamaana Thozhi
as Peter
(2003)
(2003)
Kadhaludan
as Ajmal
(2003)
Student Number 1
as Professor
(2003)
(2002)
Panchatanthiram
as Smuggling boss
(2002)
Youth
as Sandhya's father
(2002)
Red
as Narayanan
(2002)
Phantom
as Annachi
(2002)
(2002)
(2002)
(2002)
(2001)
Dum Dum Dum
as Sivaji
(2001)
(2001)
Lovely
as Mahadevan
(2001)
(2001)
(2001)
Kasi
as Irulaandi
(2001)
Paarthale Paravasam
as Nellai Amaran
(2001)
(2001)
(2001)
Engalukkum Kaalam Varum
as Mannangatti
(2001)
Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman
as Dharmalingam
(2001)
Azhagana Naatkal
as Rajasekhar
(2001)
(2001)
(2001)
Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala
as Roja's Father
(2000)
Kandukondain Kandukondain
as Sivagnanam
(2000)
Rhythm
as Karthik's colleague
(2000)
Mugavari
as CD Shop Owner
(2000)
(2000)
(2000)
(2000)
(2000)
(2000)
Ennavale
as Subramani
(2000)
Vaanavil
as Ramasamy
(2000)
(1999)
Padayappa
as Ramalingam
(1999)
(1999)
Mudhalvan
as Mayakrishnan
(1999)
Thulladha Manamum Thullum
as Mani
(1999)
Minsara Kanna
as Mani
(1999)
Kadhalar Dhinam
as the man talking with Raja in railway station
(1999)
(1999)
(1999)
(1999)
(1999)
Sangamam
as Aavudapillai
(1999)
(1999)
(1999)
Mugam
as Muthannan
(1999)
Kannodu Kanbathellam
as Madana Gopal
(1999)
(1999)
(1999)
(1999)
(1999)
(1999)
(1999)
(1999)
(1998)
(1998)
Sundara Pandian
as Kottaval
(1998)
(1998)
Ninaithen Vandhai
as Gopalakrishnan Gounder
(1998)
(1998)
(1998)
(1998)
Kadhal Kavithai
as Vishwa's father
(1998)
(1998)
(1998)
Kaadhale Nimmadhi
as Velayudham
(1998)
(1998)
(1998)
Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar
as Mani
(1998)
(1998)
Swarnamukhi
as Varadarajan
(1998)
(1998)
(1998)
(1998)
(1998)
(1998)
(1998)
(1997)
(1997)
V.I.P
as Nizam Bhai
(1997)
Suryavamsam
as Chinnarasu's Friend
(1997)
Vallal
as Virumandi
(1997)
Once More
as Vijay's Uncle
(1997)
(1997)
Thaali Pudhusu
as Mani, Balu's father
(1997)
(1997)
(1997)
(1997)
(1997)
(1997)
(1997)
Periya Idathu Mappillai
as Manian Gounder
(1997)
(1997)
(1997)
(1997)
(1997)
(1997)
(1997)
Pudhayal
as Tiruchitrambalam
(1997)
Kadavul
as GOD
(1996)
Avvai Shanmugi
as Mudaliyar
(1996)
Kadhal Kottai
as Kaliyaperumal
(1996)
Ullathai Allitha
as Viswanathan / Kasinathan
(1996)
(1996)
Senathipathi
as Nagappan
(1996)
Tamizh Selvan
as Vedimuthu
(1996)
(1996)
Subash
as Thangamani
(1996)
(1996)
Tata Birla
as Ramanathan
(1996)
Kalloori Vaasal
as Kumarasamy
(1996)
Gokulathil Seethai
as Rishi's father
(1996)
(1996)
Nethaji
as Mani
(1996)
(1996)
Thirumbi Paar
as Chokku
(1995)
Deva
as Periyavar
(1995)
Villadhi Villain
as Minister Kuppusamy
(1995)
(1995)
(1995)
Murai Mappillai
as Kai Ezhuthu Gounder, Raja's father
(1994)
(1994)
Amaidhi Padai
as ex-MLA Manimaran
(1994)
(1994)
(1994)
(1992)
Therku Theru Machan
as Cameo
(1992)
(1991)
(1990)
(1989)
Kodi Parakuthu
as GD
(1987)
(1987)
(1982)
(1980)
Nizhalgal
as Mani
Crew
(2013)
Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA
Director, Writer, Screenplay, Story
(2001)
Aandan Adimai
Screenplay, Story, Director, Dialogue
(1997)
Nesam
Dialogue
(1995)
Gangai Karai Paattu
Director, Screenplay, Dialogue
(1994)
Amaidhi Padai
Director, Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
(1994)
Thozhar Pandian
Dialogue, Story, Director, Screenplay
(1994)
Rasa Magan
Screenplay, Dialogue, Director, Story
(1994)
Veera Padhakkam
Dialogue, Story, Screenplay, Director
(1993)
Moondravadhu Kann
Director, Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
(1993)
Alimayya
Screenplay, Story
(1992)
Therku Theru Machan
Director, Dialogue, Screenplay, Story
(1992)
Government Mappillai
Dialogue, Story, Screenplay, Director
(1991)
Pudhu Manidhan
Director, Dialogue, Screenplay
(1990)
Sandhana Kaatru
Director, Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
(1990)
Vazhkai Chakkaram
Screenplay, Director, Dialogue, Story
(1989)
Kaadhal Oyvathillai
Director
(1989)
Manidhan Marivittan
Screenplay, Dialogue, Director
(1989)
Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi
Director
(1989)
Hum Bhi Insaan Hain
Story, Director
(1988)
Ullathil Nalla Ullam
Director, Dialogue
(1988)
Ganam Courtar Avargale
Director, Screenplay, Story, Dialogue
(1987)
Jallikkattu
Director
(1987)
Theertha Karayinile
Director, Screenplay
(1987)
Kalyana Kacheri
Director
(1987)
Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi
Director, Screenplay, Dialogue
(1987)
Puyal Paadum Pattu
Director
(1987)
Ini Oru Sudhanthiram
Director, Story, Screenplay, Dialogue
(1986)
Vidinja Kalyanam
Screenplay, Director, Story, Dialogue
(1986)
Muthal Vasantham
Director, Screenplay, Dialogue
(1986)
Palaivana Rojakkal
Director
(1985)
Anbin Mugavari
Director
(1985)
Khooni
Director, Screenplay
(1985)
Darja Donga
Director, Screenplay
(1984)
Nooravathu Naal
Director, Writer
(1984)
January 1
Director, Story, Dialogue, Screenplay
(1984)
24 Mani Neram
Director, Story, Dialogue, Screenplay
(1984)
Kuva Kuva Vaathugal
Screenplay, Director, Dialogue
(1984)
Ingeyum Oru Gangai
Story, Director, Screenplay, Dialogue
(1984)
Ambigai Neril Vanthaal
Director
(1983)
Jothi
Director, Story, Dialogue, Screenplay
(1983)
Ilamai Kaalangal
Dialogue, Screenplay, Director, Story
(1983)
Veetula Raman Veliyila Krishnan
Writer, Director
(1983)
Lovers
Original Story
(1982)
Gopurangal Saivathillai
Director, Screenplay, Dialogue
(1982)
Krodham
Screenplay
(1982)
Kaadhal Oviyam
Writer
(1982)
Aagaaya Gangai
Screenplay, Dialogue, Story
(1981)
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
Story, Dialogue
(1981)
Seethakoka Chilaka
Story
(1980)
Nizhalgal
Dialogue, Story