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