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.
Known For
Veera Thalattu
(1998)
Sivaji: The Boss
(2007)
Arumugam
Padayappa
(1999)
Padayappa's Father's Foster Brother
Velayudham
(2011)
Rathnavelu
Full Filmography
Acting
Nizhalgal
(1980)
Mani
Kaadhal Oviyam
(1982)
Theertha Karayinile
(1987)
Puyal Paadum Pattu
(1987)
Kodi Parakuthu
(1989)
GD
Vazhkai Chakkaram
(1990)
Pudhu Manidhan
(1991)
Therku Theru Machan
(1992)
Cameo
Government Mappillai
(1992)
Amaidhi Padai
(1994)
ex-MLA Manimaran
Thai Maaman
(1994)
Thozhar Pandian
(1994)
Rasa Magan
(1994)
Veera Padhakkam
(1994)
Deva
(1995)
Periyavar
Murai Mappillai
(1995)
Kai Ezhuthu Gounder, Raja's father
Gangai Karai Paattu
(1995)
Villadhi Villain
(1995)
Minister Kuppusamy
Aanazhagan
(1995)
Kadhal Kottai
(1996)
Kaliyaperumal
Avvai Shanmugi
(1996)
Mudaliyar
Selva
(1996)
Kalloori Vaasal
(1996)
Kumarasamy
Metukudi
(1996)
Gokulathil Seethai
(1996)
Rishi's father
Nethaji
(1996)
Mani
Tata Birla
(1996)
Ramanathan
Thirumbi Paar
(1996)
Chokku
Ullathai Allitha
(1996)
Viswanathan / Kasinathan
Poomani
(1996)
Purushan Pondatti
(1996)
Tamizh Selvan
(1996)
Vedimuthu
Gopala Gopala
(1996)
Senathipathi
(1996)
Nagappan
Subash
(1996)
Thangamani
Nerrukku Ner
(1997)
Kadhalukku Mariyaadai
(1997)
Pistha
(1997)
Janakiraman
(1997)
Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen
(1997)
Sishya
(1997)
Dharma Chakkaram
(1997)
Nesam
(1997)
Once More
(1997)
Vijay's Uncle
Porkkalam
(1997)
Pudhayal
(1997)
Tiruchitrambalam
V.I.P
(1997)
Nizam Bhai
Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga
(1997)
Vallal
(1997)
Nandhini
(1997)
Suryavamsam
(1997)
Chinnarasu's Friend
Thaali Pudhusu
(1997)
Mani, Balu's father
Vidukathai
(1997)
Kadavul
(1997)
GOD
Poochudava
(1997)
Periya Idathu Mappillai
(1997)
Manian Gounder
Mappillai Gounder
(1997)
Kaadhale Nimmadhi
(1998)
Velayudham
Sandhippoma
(1998)
Simmarasi
(1998)
Ninaithen Vandhai
(1998)
Veeram Vilanja Mannu
(1998)
Moovendhar
(1998)
En Aasai Rasave
(1998)
Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar
(1998)
Mani
Desiya Geetham
(1998)
Veera Thalattu
(1998)
Dhinamdhorum
(1998)
Unnudan
(1998)
Poonthottam
(1998)
Swarnamukhi
(1998)
Varadarajan
Priyamudan
(1998)
Udhavikku Varalaamaa
(1998)
Kadhal Kavithai
(1998)
Vishwa's father
Kizhakkum Merkkum
(1998)
Ellame En Pondattithaan
(1998)
Kalyana Galatta
(1998)
Sundara Pandian
(1998)
Kottaval
Aasai Thambi
(1998)
Naya Natvarlal
(1998)
Mudhalvan
(1999)
Mayakrishnan
Padayappa
(1999)
Padayappa's Father's Foster Brother
Minsara Kanna
(1999)
Mani
Periyanna
(1999)
Nilavey Mugam Kaattu
(1999)
Rajasthan
(1999)
Pattali
(1999)
Chinnadurai
(1999)
Nenjinile
(1999)
Thulladha Manamum Thullum
(1999)
Mani
Kallazhagar
(1999)
Chinna Raja
(1999)
Anantha Poongattre...
(1999)
Mannavaru Sinnavaru
(1999)
Thodarum
(1999)
Sangamam
(1999)
Aavudapillai
Kannodu Kanbathellam
(1999)
Madana Gopal
Unnaruge Naan Irundhal
(1999)
Poomagal Oorvalam
(1999)
Hello
(1999)
Taj Mahal
(1999)
Mugam
(1999)
Muthannan
Kadhalar Dhinam
(1999)
the man talking with Raja in railway station
Kuberan
(2000)
Kandukondain Kandukondain
(2000)
Sivagnanam
Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven
(2000)
Mugavari
(2000)
CD Shop Owner
Doubles
(2000)
Vaanavil
(2000)
Ramasamy
Rhythm
(2000)
Karthik's colleague
Budget Padmanabhan
(2000)
Ennavale
(2000)
Subramani
Unnai Kann Theduthey
(2000)
Sandhitha Velai
(2000)
Dum Dum Dum
(2001)
Sivaji
Paarthale Paravasam
(2001)
Nellai Amaran
Lovely
(2001)
Mahadevan
Azhagana Naatkal
(2001)
Rajasekhar
Samuthiram
(2001)
Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala
(2001)
Roja's Father
Kasi
(2001)
Irulaandi
Star
(2001)
Piriyadha Varam Vendum
(2001)
Engalukkum Kaalam Varum
(2001)
Mannangatti
Aandan Adimai
(2001)
Kabadi Kabadi
(2001)
Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman
(2001)
Dharmalingam
Mitta Miraasu
(2001)
Nila Kaalam
(2001)
Red
(2002)
Narayanan
Samasthanam
(2002)
Solla Marandha Kadhai
(2002)
Phantom
(2002)
Annachi
Panchatanthiram
(2002)
Smuggling boss
Pammal K. Sambandam
(2002)
Shakalaka Baby
(2002)
Youth
(2002)
Sandhya's father
Vaseegara
(2003)
Parthibhan Kanavu
(2003)
Sathya's father
Anjaneya
(2003)
Kadhaludan
(2003)
Ajmal
Enakku 20 Unakku 18
(2003)
Preeti's Father (Tamil version)
Priyamaana Thozhi
(2003)
Peter
Alaudin
(2003)
New
(2004)
Scientist 'Science'
Sullan
(2004)
Mani
Engal Anna
(2004)
Madurey
(2004)
Vishwa Thulasi
(2004)
Arasatchi
(2004)
Maha Nadigan
(2004)
Special Appearance
Majaa
(2005)
Govindan
London
(2005)
Ji
(2005)
Kaasi
Chinna
(2005)
Hai
(2005)
Valli's Husband
Something Something… Unakkum Enakkum
(2006)
JP
Thambi
(2006)
Sivappathigaram
(2006)
Sathyamoorthy's Father
Dharmapuri
(2006)
Mokkayam
Aathi
(2006)
Mani
Vathiyar
(2006)
Rendu
(2006)
Exhibition Grounds Owner
Sivaji: The Boss
(2007)
Arumugam
Rameswaram
(2007)
Jeevan's grandfather
Cheena Thaana 001
(2007)
Puli Varudhu
(2007)
Thirumagan
(2007)
Mudhal Kanave
(2007)
Nee Naan Nila
(2007)
Chellappa
Raman Thediya Seethai
(2008)
Manickavel
Seval
(2008)
Bommalattam
(2008)
Village Chief
Kuruvi
(2008)
Singamuthu
Ayutham Seivom
(2008)
Ellam Avan Seyal
(2008)
Veeramani
Nenjathai Killadhe
(2008)
Sadhu Miranda
(2008)
Naalai Namathe
(2009)
Mayandi Kudumbathar
(2009)
Mayandi
Pollachi Mappiley
(2010)
Thillalangadi
(2010)
Ashram Staff
Sadhurangam
(2011)
Velayudham
(2011)
Rathnavelu
Puli Vesham
(2011)
Ilaingan
(2011)
Vengayam
(2011)
Naan Rajavaga Pogiren
(2013)
Kamaraj
Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA
(2013)
Manimaran
Sooran
(2014)
Ninaithathu Yaaro
(2014)
Special Appearance
Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal
(2017)
Writing
Nizhalgal
(1980)
Story and Dialogue
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
(1981)
Story and Dialogue
Seethakoka Chilaka
(1981)
Story
Aagaaya Gangai
(1982)
Dialogue, Story, and Screenplay
Kaadhal Oviyam
(1982)
Writer
Gopurangal Saivathillai
(1982)
Dialogue and Screenplay
Krodham
(1982)
Screenplay
Veetula Raman Veliyila Krishnan
(1983)
Writer
Jothi
(1983)
Dialogue, Story, and Screenplay
Ilamai Kaalangal
(1983)
Dialogue, Screenplay, and Story
Lovers
(1983)
Original Story
Nooravathu Naal
(1984)
Writer
24 Mani Neram
(1984)
Dialogue, Story, and Screenplay
January 1
(1984)
Story, Screenplay, and Dialogue
Kuva Kuva Vaathugal
(1984)
Dialogue and Screenplay
Ingeyum Oru Gangai
(1984)
Screenplay, Story, and Dialogue
Khooni
(1985)
Screenplay
Darja Donga
(1985)
Screenplay
Vidinja Kalyanam
(1986)
Screenplay, Dialogue, and Story
Muthal Vasantham
(1986)
Dialogue and Screenplay
Ini Oru Sudhanthiram
(1987)
Dialogue, Story, and Screenplay
Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi
(1987)
Dialogue and Screenplay
Theertha Karayinile
(1987)
Screenplay
Ullathil Nalla Ullam
(1988)
Dialogue
Ganam Courtar Avargale
(1988)
Screenplay, Story, and Dialogue
Hum Bhi Insaan Hain
(1989)
Story
Manidhan Marivittan
(1989)
Screenplay and Dialogue
Sandhana Kaatru
(1990)
Story, Screenplay, and Dialogue
Vazhkai Chakkaram
(1990)
Story, Dialogue, and Screenplay
Pudhu Manidhan
(1991)
Screenplay and Dialogue
Government Mappillai
(1992)
Story, Dialogue, and Screenplay
Therku Theru Machan
(1992)
Screenplay, Dialogue, and Story
Alimayya
(1993)
Story and Screenplay
Moondravadhu Kann
(1993)
Screenplay, Dialogue, and Story
Thozhar Pandian
(1994)
Screenplay, Dialogue, and Story
Rasa Magan
(1994)
Screenplay, Story, and Dialogue
Veera Padhakkam
(1994)
Screenplay, Story, and Dialogue
Amaidhi Padai
(1994)
Dialogue, Screenplay, and Story
Gangai Karai Paattu
(1995)
Screenplay and Dialogue
Nesam
(1997)
Dialogue
Aandan Adimai
(2001)
Dialogue, Story, and Screenplay
Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA
(2013)
Writer, Story, and Screenplay
Directing
Gopurangal Saivathillai
(1982)
Director
Veetula Raman Veliyila Krishnan
(1983)
Director
Jothi
(1983)
Director
Ilamai Kaalangal
(1983)
Director
January 1
(1984)
Director
Nooravathu Naal
(1984)
Director
24 Mani Neram
(1984)
Director
Kuva Kuva Vaathugal
(1984)
Director
Ambigai Neril Vanthaal
(1984)
Director
Ingeyum Oru Gangai
(1984)
Director
Darja Donga
(1985)
Director
Anbin Mugavari
(1985)
Director
Khooni
(1985)
Director
Vidinja Kalyanam
(1986)
Director
Muthal Vasantham
(1986)
Director
Palaivana Rojakkal
(1986)
Director
Jallikkattu
(1987)
Director
Theertha Karayinile
(1987)
Director
Kalyana Kacheri
(1987)
Director
Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi
(1987)
Director
Ini Oru Sudhanthiram
(1987)
Director
Puyal Paadum Pattu
(1987)
Director
Ullathil Nalla Ullam
(1988)
Director
Ganam Courtar Avargale
(1988)
Director
Kaadhal Oyvathillai
(1989)
Director
Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi
(1989)
Director
Hum Bhi Insaan Hain
(1989)
Director
Manidhan Marivittan
(1989)
Director
Sandhana Kaatru
(1990)
Director
Vazhkai Chakkaram
(1990)
Director
Pudhu Manidhan
(1991)
Director
Therku Theru Machan
(1992)
Director
Government Mappillai
(1992)
Director
Moondravadhu Kann
(1993)
Director
Amaidhi Padai
(1994)
Director
Rasa Magan
(1994)
Director
Thozhar Pandian
(1994)
Director
Veera Padhakkam
(1994)
Director
Gangai Karai Paattu
(1995)
Director
Aandan Adimai
(2001)
Director
Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA
(2013)
Director