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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.
Movie | Madha Gaja Raja | 2025 | |
Movie | Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal | 2017-12-29 | |
Movie | Sooran | 2014-07-11 | |
Movie | Ninaithathu Yaaro | Special Appearance | 2014-01-30 |
Movie | Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA | Manimaran | 2013-05-10 |
Movie | Naan Rajavaga Pogiren | Kamaraj | 2013-04-25 |
Movie | Ilaingan | 2011-01-14 | |
Movie | Vengayam | 2011-08-19 | |
Movie | Sadhurangam | 2011-10-08 | |
Movie | Puli Vesham | 2011-08-26 | |
Movie | Velayudham | Rathnavelu | 2011-10-26 |
Movie | Thillalangadi | Ashram Staff | 2010-07-23 |
Movie | Pollachi Mappiley | 2010-07-16 | |
Movie | Naalai Namathe | 2009-12-25 | |
Movie | Mayandi Kudumbathar | Mayandi | 2009-06-05 |
Movie | Nenjathai Killadhe | 2008-02-14 | |
Movie | Sadhu Miranda | 2008-02-08 | |
Movie | Ellam Avan Seyal | Veeramani | 2008-11-28 |
Movie | Kuruvi | Singamuthu | 2008-05-03 |
Movie | Seval | 2008-10-26 | |
Movie | Bommalattam | Village Chief | 2008-05-05 |
Movie | Raman Thediya Seethai | Manickavel | 2008-09-24 |
Movie | Ayutham Seivom | 2008-06-27 | |
Movie | Thirumagan | 2007-03-09 | |
Movie | Nee Naan Nila | Chellappa | 2007-05-25 |
Movie | Sivaji: The Boss | Arumugam | 2007-06-14 |
Movie | Puli Varudhu | 2007-12-21 | |
Movie | Rameswaram | Jeevan's grandfather | 2007-09-15 |
Movie | Cheena Thaana 001 | 2007-09-07 | |
Movie | Thambi | 2006-02-22 | |
Movie | Aathi | Mani | 2006-01-15 |
Movie | Something Something… Unakkum Enakkum | JP | 2006-06-18 |
Movie | Vathiyar | 2006-10-15 | |
Movie | Rendu | Exhibition Grounds Owner | 2006-11-24 |
Movie | Sivappathigaram | Sathyamoorthy's Father | 2006-11-24 |
Movie | Dharmapuri | Mokkayam | 2006-10-21 |
Movie | Hai | Valli's Husband | 2005-01-01 |
Movie | London | 2005-01-31 | |
Movie | Chinna | 2005-05-05 | |
Movie | Majaa | Govindan | 2005-11-02 |
Movie | Ji | Kaasi | 2005-02-21 |
Movie | Engal Anna | 2004-01-15 | |
Movie | New | Scientist 'Science' | 2004-07-16 |
Movie | Sullan | Mani | 2004-07-23 |
Movie | Maha Nadigan | Special Appearance | 2004-12-03 |
Movie | Arasatchi | 2004-09-22 | |
Movie | Vishwa Thulasi | 2004-10-22 | |
Movie | Madurey | 2004-08-29 | |
Movie | Kadhaludan | Ajmal | 2003-02-13 |
Movie | Vaseegara | 2003-01-15 | |
Movie | Anjaneya | 2003-05-05 | |
Movie | Priyamaana Thozhi | Peter | 2003-07-11 |
Movie | Alaudin | 2003-08-15 | |
Movie | Parthibhan Kanavu | Sathya's father | 2003-05-23 |
Movie | Enakku 20 Unakku 18 | Preeti's Father (Tamil version) | 2003-12-19 |
Movie | Red | Narayanan | 2002-05-05 |
Movie | Pammal K. Sambandam | 2002-01-14 | |
Movie | Panchatanthiram | Smuggling boss | 2002-06-28 |
Movie | Phantom | Annachi | 2002-05-03 |
Movie | Youth | Sandhya's father | 2002-07-19 |
Movie | Shakalaka Baby | 2002-10-18 | |
Movie | Solla Marandha Kadhai | 2002-11-04 | |
Movie | Samasthanam | 2002-09-27 | |
Movie | Lovely | Mahadevan | 2001-05-01 |
Movie | Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala | Roja's Father | 2001-05-25 |
Movie | Dum Dum Dum | Sivaji | 2001-04-13 |
Movie | Piriyadha Varam Vendum | 2001-02-16 | |
Movie | Star | 2001-07-17 | |
Movie | Engalukkum Kaalam Varum | Mannangatti | 2001-02-09 |
Movie | Mitta Miraasu | 2001-10-10 | |
Movie | Samuthiram | 2001-08-31 | |
Movie | Azhagana Naatkal | Rajasekhar | 2001-12-07 |
Movie | Aandan Adimai | 2001-11-14 | |
Movie | Paarthale Paravasam | Nellai Amaran | 2001-11-14 |
Movie | Kasi | Irulaandi | 2001-11-14 |
Movie | Kabadi Kabadi | 2001-09-28 | |
Movie | Kandukondain Kandukondain | Sivagnanam | 2000-05-05 |
Movie | Sandhitha Velai | 2000-04-14 | |
Movie | Mugavari | CD Shop Owner | 2000-02-02 |
Movie | Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven | 2000-05-25 | |
Movie | Thai Porandaachu | 2000-02-19 | |
Movie | Ennavale | Subramani | 2000-12-22 |
Movie | Rhythm | Karthik's colleague | 2000-09-15 |
Movie | Doubles | 2000-08-11 | |
Movie | Budget Padmanabhan | 2000-09-08 | |
Movie | Vaanavil | Ramasamy | 2000-10-27 |
Movie | Unnai Kann Theduthey | 2000-09-01 | |
Movie | Kuberan | 2000-09-01 | |
Movie | Padayappa | Padayappa's Father's Foster Brother | 1999-04-01 |
Movie | Periyanna | 1999-04-14 | |
Movie | Poomagal Oorvalam | 1999-04-30 | |
Movie | Chinnadurai | 1999-03-13 | |
Movie | Nilavey Mugam Kaattu | 1999-04-30 | |
Movie | Thulladha Manamum Thullum | Mani | 1999-01-29 |
Movie | Mannavaru Sinnavaru | 1999-01-14 | |
Movie | Thodarum | 1999-01-14 | |
Movie | Rajasthan | 1999-05-01 | |
Movie | Kallazhagar | 1999-02-06 | |
Movie | Chinna Raja | 1999-02-12 | |
Movie | Hello | 1999-11-06 | |
Movie | Mudhalvan | Mayakrishnan | 1999-11-07 |
Movie | Taj Mahal | 1999-11-07 | |
Movie | Pattali | 1999-12-17 | |
Movie | Anantha Poongattre... | 1999-05-27 | |
Movie | Mugam | Muthannan | 1999-10-01 |
Movie | Unnaruge Naan Irundhal | 1999-12-03 | |
Movie | Minsara Kanna | Mani | 1999-09-09 |
Movie | Nenjinile | 1999-06-25 | |
Movie | Kadhalar Dhinam | the man talking with Raja in railway station | 1999-07-09 |
Movie | Kannodu Kanbathellam | Madana Gopal | 1999-08-13 |
Movie | Sangamam | Aavudapillai | 1999-07-16 |
Movie | Dhinamdhorum | 1998-02-13 | |
Movie | Swarnamukhi | Varadarajan | 1998-02-20 |
Movie | Veera Thalattu | 1998-04-10 | |
Movie | Udhavikku Varalaamaa | 1998-01-16 | |
Movie | Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar | Mani | 1998-01-13 |
Movie | Ninaithen Vandhai | 1998-04-10 | |
Movie | Moovendhar | 1998-01-01 | |
Movie | Kizhakkum Merkkum | 1998-01-14 | |
Movie | Kaadhale Nimmadhi | Velayudham | 1998-01-14 |
Movie | Sandhippoma | 1998-07-09 | |
Movie | Desiya Geetham | 1998-10-19 | |
Movie | Veeram Vilanja Mannu | 1998-10-19 | |
Movie | Simmarasi | 1998-10-19 | |
Movie | Priyamudan | 1998-06-12 | |
Movie | Unnudan | 1998-10-18 | |
Movie | Kadhal Kavithai | Vishwa's father | 1998-12-25 |
Movie | Ellame En Pondattithaan | 1998-09-05 | |
Movie | Kalyana Galatta | 1998-07-31 | |
Movie | Poonthottam | 1998-07-10 | |
Movie | En Aasai Rasave | 1998-08-28 | |
Movie | Thaali Pudhusu | Mani, Balu's father | 1997-04-10 |
Movie | Vallal | 1997-04-18 | |
Movie | Sishya | 1997-04-27 | |
Movie | Mappillai Gounder | 1997-02-28 | |
Movie | Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen | 1997-01-14 | |
Movie | Dharma Chakkaram | 1997-01-14 | |
Movie | Nesam | 1997-01-14 | |
Movie | Pudhayal | Tiruchitrambalam | 1997-01-30 |
Movie | Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga | 1997-02-12 | |
Movie | Pistha | 1997-05-09 | |
Movie | Janakiraman | 1997-10-31 | |
Movie | Poochudava | 1997-12-11 | |
Movie | Kadhalukku Mariyaadai | 1997-12-18 | |
Movie | Suryavamsam | Chinnarasu's Friend | 1997-06-27 |
Movie | Vidukathai | 1997-10-30 | |
Movie | Kadavul | GOD | 1997-12-05 |
Movie | Porkkalam | 1997-10-30 | |
Movie | Once More | Vijay's Uncle | 1997-07-04 |
Movie | V.I.P | Nizam Bhai | 1997-07-04 |
Movie | Nandhini | 1997-07-11 | |
Movie | Nerrukku Ner | 1997-09-01 | |
Movie | Tamizh Selvan | Vedimuthu | 1996-08-02 |
Movie | Metukudi | 1996-09-01 | |
Movie | Kadhal Kottai | Kaliyaperumal | 1996-07-12 |
Movie | Thirumbi Paar | Chokku | 1996-01-15 |
Movie | Tata Birla | Ramanathan | 1996-10-04 |
Movie | Kalloori Vaasal | Kumarasamy | 1996-02-18 |
Movie | Ullathai Allitha | Viswanathan / Kasinathan | 1996-07-01 |
Movie | Poomani | 1996-12-06 | |
Movie | Nethaji | Mani | 1996-11-09 |
Movie | Purushan Pondatti | 1996-12-16 | |
Movie | Selva | 1996-12-01 | |
Movie | Avvai Shanmugi | Mudaliyar | 1996-11-10 |
Movie | Senathipathi | Nagappan | 1996-11-10 |
Movie | Gokulathil Seethai | Rishi's father | 1996-11-10 |
Movie | Gangai Karai Paattu | 1995-02-03 | |
Movie | Murai Mappillai | Kai Ezhuthu Gounder, Raja's father | 1995-12-15 |
Movie | Deva | Periyavar | 1995-02-17 |
Movie | Aanazhagan | 1995-03-11 | |
Movie | Rasa Magan | 1994-04-08 | |
Movie | Amaidhi Padai | ex-MLA Manimaran | 1994-01-13 |
Movie | Thozhar Pandian | 1994-08-12 | |
Movie | Thai Maaman | 1994-09-16 | |
Movie | Veera Padhakkam | 1994-11-03 | |
Movie | Government Mappillai | 1992-03-06 | |
Movie | Therku Theru Machan | Cameo | 1992-04-13 |
Movie | Pudhu Manidhan | 1991-03-22 | |
Movie | Vazhkai Chakkaram | 1990-02-09 | |
Movie | Kodi Parakuthu | GD | 1989-11-10 |
Movie | Puyal Paadum Pattu | 1987-03-06 | |
Movie | Theertha Karayinile | 1987-09-05 | |
Movie | Kaadhal Oviyam | 1982-04-30 | |
Movie | Nizhalgal | Mani | 1980-11-06 |