Acting
Manivannan
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.
Filmography
Madha Gaja Raja
Film · 2025
Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal
Film · 2017
Sooran
Film · 2014
Ninaithathu Yaaro
Film · 2014
Naan Rajavaga Pogiren
Film · 2013
Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA
Film · 2013
Velayudham
Film · 2011
Sadhurangam
Film · 2011
Ilaingan
Film · 2011
Puli Vesham
Film · 2011
Vengayam
Film · 2011
Pollachi Mappiley
Film · 2010
Thillalangadi
Film · 2010
Mayandi Kudumbathar
Film · 2009
Naalai Namathe
Film · 2009
Azhagar Malai
Film · 2009
Raman Thediya Seethai
Film · 2008
Seval
Film · 2008
Bommalattam
Film · 2008
Kuruvi
Film · 2008
Ayutham Seivom
Film · 2008
Ellam Avan Seyal
Film · 2008
Nenjathai Killadhe
Film · 2008
Sadhu Miranda
Film · 2008
Sivaji: The Boss
Film · 2007
Cheena Thaana 001
Film · 2007
Nee Naan Nila
Film · 2007
Mudhal Kanave
Film · 2007
Puli Varudhu
Film · 2007
Rameswaram
Film · 2007
Thirumagan
Film · 2007
Nam Naadu
Film · 2007
Thiru Ranga
Film · 2007
Rendu
Film · 2006
Something Something… Unakkum Enakkum
Film · 2006
Thambi
Film · 2006
Sivappathigaram
Film · 2006
Dharmapuri
Film · 2006
Vathiyar
Film · 2006
Aathi
Film · 2006
Kodambakkam
Film · 2006
Majaa
Film · 2005
Hai
Film · 2005
London
Film · 2005
Ji
Film · 2005
Chinna
Film · 2005
New
Film · 2004
Sullan
Film · 2004
Engal Anna
Film · 2004
Madurey
Film · 2004
Vishwa Thulasi
Film · 2004
Arasatchi
Film · 2004
Maha Nadigan
Film · 2004
Meesai Madhavan
Film · 2004
Sound Party
Film · 2004
Vaseegara
Film · 2003
Parthibhan Kanavu
Film · 2003
Anjaneya
Film · 2003
Kadhaludan
Film · 2003
Enakku 20 Unakku 18
Film · 2003
Priyamaana Thozhi
Film · 2003
Alaudin
Film · 2003
Student Number 1
Film · 2003
Military
Film · 2003
Banda Paramasivam
Film · 2003
Arasu
Film · 2003
Red
Film · 2002
Samasthanam
Film · 2002
Solla Marandha Kadhai
Film · 2002
Phantom
Film · 2002
Panchatanthiram
Film · 2002
Pammal K. Sambandam
Film · 2002
Shakalaka Baby
Film · 2002
Youth
Film · 2002
Guruvamma
Film · 2002
Enge Enadhu Kavithai
Film · 2002
En Mana Vaanil
Film · 2002
Kabadi Kabadi
Film · 2001
Dum Dum Dum
Film · 2001
Kasi
Film · 2001
Paarthale Paravasam
Film · 2001
Lovely
Film · 2001
Azhagana Naatkal
Film · 2001
Samuthiram
Film · 2001
Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala
Film · 2001
Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman
Film · 2001
Mitta Miraasu
Film · 2001
Star
Film · 2001
Piriyadha Varam Vendum
Film · 2001
Nila Kaalam
Film · 2001
Engalukkum Kaalam Varum
Film · 2001
Aandan Adimai
Film · 2001
Unnai Kann Theduthey
Film · 2000
Sandhitha Velai
Film · 2000
Kuberan
Film · 2000
Mugavari
Film · 2000
Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven
Film · 2000
Kandukondain Kandukondain
Film · 2000
Doubles
Film · 2000
Vaanavil
Film · 2000
Rhythm
Film · 2000
Ennavale
Film · 2000
Budget Padmanabhan
Film · 2000
Puratchikkaaran
Film · 2000
Maayi
Film · 2000
Karisakattu Poove
Film · 2000
Padayappa
Film · 1999
Mudhalvan
Film · 1999
Minsara Kanna
Film · 1999
Periyanna
Film · 1999
Nilavey Mugam Kaattu
Film · 1999
Rajasthan
Film · 1999
Chinnadurai
Film · 1999
Pattali
Film · 1999
Kallazhagar
Film · 1999
Nenjinile
Film · 1999
Thulladha Manamum Thullum
Film · 1999
Mannavaru Sinnavaru
Film · 1999
Chinna Raja
Film · 1999
Anantha Poongattre...
Film · 1999
Sangamam
Film · 1999
Thodarum
Film · 1999
Kannodu Kanbathellam
Film · 1999
Unnaruge Naan Irundhal
Film · 1999
Hello
Film · 1999
Poomagal Oorvalam
Film · 1999
Taj Mahal
Film · 1999
Mugam
Film · 1999
Kadhalar Dhinam
Film · 1999
Pudhu Kudithanam
Film · 1999
Annan
Film · 1999
Sundara Pandian
Film · 1998
Kaadhale Nimmadhi
Film · 1998
Sandhippoma
Film · 1998
Simmarasi
Film · 1998
Veeram Vilanja Mannu
Film · 1998
Ninaithen Vandhai
Film · 1998
En Aasai Rasave
Film · 1998
Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar
Film · 1998
Moovendhar
Film · 1998
Naya Natvarlal
Film · 1998
Aasai Thambi
Film · 1998
Desiya Geetham
Film · 1998
Kadhal Kavithai
Film · 1998
Swarnamukhi
Film · 1998
Poonthottam
Film · 1998
Veera Thalattu
Film · 1998
Unnudan
Film · 1998
Dhinamdhorum
Film · 1998
Priyamudan
Film · 1998
Udhavikku Varalaamaa
Film · 1998
Kizhakkum Merkkum
Film · 1998
Ellame En Pondattithaan
Film · 1998
Kalyana Galatta
Film · 1998
Kannathal
Film · 1998
Guru Paarvai
Film · 1998
Kavalai Padathe Sagodhara
Film · 1998
Nerrukku Ner
Film · 1997
Kadhalukku Mariyaadai
Film · 1997
Mappillai Gounder
Film · 1997
Pistha
Film · 1997
Janakiraman
Film · 1997
Suryavamsam
Film · 1997
Dharma Chakkaram
Film · 1997
Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen
Film · 1997
Sishya
Film · 1997
Once More
Film · 1997
Porkkaalam
Film · 1997
Pudhayal
Film · 1997
Nesam
Film · 1997
Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga
Film · 1997
V.I.P
Film · 1997
Vallal
Film · 1997
Nandhini
Film · 1997
Thaali Pudhusu
Film · 1997
Vidukathai
Film · 1997
Kadavul
Film · 1997
Poochudava
Film · 1997
Periya Idathu Mappillai
Film · 1997
Ettupatti Rasa
Film · 1997
Periya Manushan
Film · 1997
Gopala Gopala
Film · 1996
Senathipathi
Film · 1996
Subash
Film · 1996
Kadhal Kottai
Film · 1996
Avvai Shanmugi
Film · 1996
Selva
Film · 1996
Kalloori Vaasal
Film · 1996
Ullathai Allitha
Film · 1996
Metukudi
Film · 1996
Nethaji
Film · 1996
Tata Birla
Film · 1996
Gokulathil Seethai
Film · 1996
Thirumbi Paar
Film · 1996
Poomani
Film · 1996
Purushan Pondatti
Film · 1996
Tamizh Selvan
Film · 1996
Amman Kovil Vaasalile
Film · 1996
Aanazhagan
Film · 1995
Deva
Film · 1995
Villadhi Villain
Film · 1995
Murai Mappillai
Film · 1995
Gangai Karai Paattu
Film · 1995
Maaman Magal
Film · 1995
Amaidhi Padai
Film · 1994
Thai Maaman
Film · 1994
Thozhar Pandian
Film · 1994
Rasa Magan
Film · 1994
Veera Padhakkam
Film · 1994
Ravanan
Film · 1994
Government Mappillai
Film · 1992
Therku Theru Machan
Film · 1992
Pudhu Manidhan
Film · 1991
Vazhkai Chakkaram
Film · 1990
Kodi Parakuthu
Film · 1989
Theertha Karayinile
Film · 1987
Puyal Paadum Pattu
Film · 1987
Anbae Odi Vaa
Film · 1984
Kadhal Oviyam
Film · 1982
Nizhalgal
Film · 1980