Manivannan filmography
Manivannan (31 July 1953 – 15 June 2013) was an Indian film actor, director and writer. In a career spanning three decades, he went from being a story and dialogue writer for director Bharathiraja from 1980–82 to a successful director who throve in experimenting with different genres, before becoming an actor.[1] With over 400 films to his name, Manivannan was one of the most experienced actors in the field and has directed exact 50 films.[2] Manivannan was mainly a supporting actor in films and often played the comedian, supporting character and villain roles.[1]
The following is Manivannan's filmography. He has worked as a director, script and dialogue writer and as an actor. Manivannan has acted in over 400 films and directed 50 films throughout his career.[3]
As director and writer[]
Year | Film | Credited as | Language | Notes | |
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Director | Writer | ||||
1980 | Nizhalgal | Tamil | |||
1981 | Alaigal Oivathillai | Tamil | |||
Seethakoka Chilaka | Telugu | ||||
1982 | Aagaya Gangai | Tamil | |||
Kaadhal Oviyam | Tamil | ||||
Gopurangal Saivathillai | Tamil | ||||
1983 | Jothi | Tamil | |||
Veetula Raman Veliyila Krishnan | Tamil | ||||
Ilamai Kaalangal | Tamil | ||||
1984 | Kuva Kuva Vaathugal | Tamil | |||
Nooravathu Naal | Tamil | ||||
Ingeyum Oru Gangai | Tamil | ||||
Ambigai Neril Vanthaal | Tamil | ||||
24 Mani Neram | Tamil | ||||
January1 | Tamil | ||||
1985 | Anbin Mugavari | Tamil | |||
Khooni | Telugu | Dubbed in Tamil as Marma Manithan | |||
Darja Donga | Telugu | ||||
1986 | Muthal Vasantham | Tamil | |||
Vindinja Kalyanam | Tamil | ||||
Palaivana Rojakkal | Tamil | ||||
1987 | Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi | Tamil | |||
Ini Oru Sudhanthiram | Tamil | ||||
Jallikattu | Tamil | ||||
Kalyana Kacheri | Tamil | ||||
Puyal Paadum Paattu | Tamil | ||||
Theertha Karaiyinile | Tamil | ||||
1988 | Ullathil Nalla Ullam | Tamil | |||
Ganam Courtar Avargale | Tamil | ||||
1989 | Manidhan Marivittan | Tamil | |||
Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi | Telugu | ||||
Hum Bhi Insaan Hain | Hindi | ||||
1990 | Vaazhkai Chakkaram | Tamil | |||
Sandhana Kaatru | Tamil | ||||
1991 | Pudhu Manithan | Tamil | |||
1992 | Therku Theru Machan | Tamil | |||
Government Mappillai | Tamil | ||||
Agreement | Telugu | Dubbed in Tamil as Idhayam Ullavan | |||
1993 | Moondravadhu Kann | Tamil | |||
1994 | Amaidhi Padai | Tamil | |||
Rasa Magan | Tamil | ||||
Thozhar Pandian | Tamil | ||||
Veera Padhakkam | Tamil | ||||
1995 | Gangai Karai Paattu | Tamil | |||
1997 | Nesam | Tamil | dialogues only | ||
2001 | Aandan Adimai | Tamil | |||
2013 | Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA | Tamil |
As actor[]
1980s[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1980 | Kallukkul Eeram | Assistant director | |
Nizhalgal | Also writer | ||
1982 | Ragabanthangal | ||
1984 | Nooravathu Naal | Also director | |
1988 | Kodi Parakuthu | G.D. | |
1989 | Manidhan Marivittan |
1990s[]
2000s[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2000 | Mugavaree | CD Shop Owner | |
Sandhitha Velai | |||
Kandukondain Kandukondain | Sivagnanam | ||
Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven | |||
Maayi | Servant | ||
Budget Padmanabhan | |||
Rhythm | |||
Vaanavil | Ramasamy | ||
Pottu Amman | |||
Penngal | Sodalai | ||
Ennavale | Subramani | ||
2001 | Nila Kaalam | Television film | |
Engalukkum Kaalam Varum | Mannangatti | ||
Piriyadha Varam Vendum | Dhaadi | ||
Dumm Dumm Dumm | Sivaji | ||
Asathal | |||
Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala | Roja's father | ||
Lovely | Mahadevan | ||
Kabadi Kabadi | |||
Mitta Miraasu | |||
Paarthale Paravasam | Nellai Amaran | ||
Kasi | Irulaandi | ||
Azhagana Naatkal | Rajasekhar | ||
2002 | Red | Narayanan | |
Pammal K. Sambandam | |||
Phantom | Varadaraja Perumal | Malayalam film | |
Raajjiyam | |||
Panchathanthiram | |||
Guruvamma | |||
Youth | Sandhya's father | ||
Kubusam | Telugu film | ||
En Mana Vaanil | |||
2003 | Vaseegara | Mani | |
Anbe Anbe | |||
Parthiban Kanavu | Sathya's father | ||
Priyamana Thozhi | Peter | ||
Kadhal Kisu Kisu | Sriram's father | ||
Alaudin | |||
Anjaneya | Paramaguru's neighbour | ||
Enakku 20 Unakku 18 | Preeti's Father | ||
2004 | Engal Anna | SP's uncle | |
Sullan | Mani | ||
Arasatchi | |||
Vishwa Thulasi | |||
Gomathi Nayagam | Nanjappan | ||
2005 | Ayodhya | Sabapathy | |
Ji | Kaasi | ||
London | Bhaskharan | ||
Athbhutha Dweepu | Malayalam film | ||
Padhavi Paduthum Paadu | Marudhanayagam | ||
Majaa | Govindan | ||
2006 | Aathi | Mani | |
Kodambakkam | |||
Thambi | |||
Something Something... Unakkum Enakkum | JP | ||
Rendu | |||
Sivappathigaram | Sathyamoorthy's father | ||
2007 | Mudhal Kanave | ||
Nee Naan Nila | Chellappa | ||
Sivaji | Arumugam | ||
Cheena Thaana 001 | Inspector Parameshwaran | ||
Rameswaram | Jeevan's grandfather | ||
Puli Varudhu | Ramesh's father | ||
2008 | Thodakkam | ||
Sadhu Miranda | |||
Nenjathai Killadhe | Vasanth's father | ||
Kuruvi | Singamuthu | ||
Aayutham Seivom | VBR | ||
Raman Thediya Seethai | Manikkavel | ||
Ellam Avan Seyal | Veeramani | ||
Bommalattam | Village Chief | ||
2009 | Mayandi Kudumbathar | Mayandi | |
Innoruvan | Sadhasivam | ||
Naalai Namadhe | Mani |
2010s[]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2010 | Pollachi Mappillai | ||
Thillalangadi | |||
2011 | Ilaignan | ||
Puli Vesham | |||
Vengayam | |||
Sadhurangam | |||
Velayudham | Rathnavelu | ||
2012 | Madha Gaja Raja | Unreleased | |
2013 | Naan Rajavaga Pogiren | Kamaraj | |
Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA | Manimaran | Last film | |
2014 | Ninaithathu Yaaro | Himself | Guest appearance; posthumous film |
Sooran | Posthumous film |
Voice Artist[]
Year | Title | For | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1999 | Shanmuga Pandian | Kota Srinivasa Rao | Dubbed version of telugu film Samarasimha Reddy |
Playback singer[]
Year | Title | Song | Composer | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
1997 | Nandhini | "Maanoothu Odaiyila" | Sirpy | [4] |
1997 | Ettupatti Raasa | "Karikalai Puttukittu" | Deva | [5] |
Television[]
- Ganga Yamuna Saraswati (Raj TV)
- Thirumagal (Kalaignar TV)
- Namma Kudumbam (Kalaignar TV)
References[]
- ^ a b Karthik Subramanian (15 June 2013). "Master of character roles Manivannan passes away". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
- ^ "Manivannan's death a huge loss: Tamil film fraternity". Business Standard India. Business Standard. IANS. 16 June 2013. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
- ^ Subramanian, Karthik (15 June 2013). "Master of character roles Manivannan passes away - The Hindu". The Hindu. thehindu.com. Retrieved 2014-07-20.
- ^ Maanoothu Odaiyila Video Song |Nandhini Tamil Movie Songs |Prakash Raj|Suhasini|Pyramid Music. YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-08.
- ^ Karikalai Song | Ettupatti Rasa Tamil Movie Songs | Napoleon | Urvashi | Deva | Music Master. YouTube. Archived from the original on 2021-12-08.
External links[]
- Manivannan at IMDb
- Manivannan filmography at Cinesouth.com
- Indian filmographies
- Male actor filmographies