Manivannan

Acting

1953-07-31 · Sulur, Tamil Nadu, India

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

2025 · Movie

Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal

2017 · Movie

Sooran

2014 · Movie

Ninaithathu Yaaro

2014 · Movie

Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA

2013 · Movie

Naan Rajavaga Pogiren

2013 · Movie

Velayudham

2011 · Movie

Sadhurangam

2011 · Movie

Puli Vesham

2011 · Movie

Vengayam

2011 · Movie

Ilaingan

2011 · Movie

Thillalangadi

2010 · Movie

Pollachi Mappiley

2010 · Movie

Azhagar Malai

2009 · Movie

Mayandi Kudumbathar

2009 · Movie

Naalai Namathe

2009 · Movie

Ellam Avan Seyal

2008 · Movie

Seval

2008 · Movie

Raman Thediya Seethai

2008 · Movie

Ayutham Seivom

2008 · Movie

Bommalattam

2008 · Movie

Kuruvi

2008 · Movie

Nenjathai Killadhe

2008 · Movie

Sadhu Miranda

2008 · Movie

Puli Varudhu

2007 · Movie

Nam Naadu

2007 · Movie

Rameswaram

2007 · Movie

Cheena Thaana 001

2007 · Movie

Sivaji: The Boss

2007 · Movie

Nee Naan Nila

2007 · Movie

Thiru Ranga

2007 · Movie

Mudhal Kanave

2007 · Movie

Thirumagan

2007 · Movie

Rendu

2006 · Movie

Sivappathigaram

2006 · Movie

Dharmapuri

2006 · Movie

Vathiyar

2006 · Movie

Something Something… Unakkum Enakkum

2006 · Movie

Thambi

2006 · Movie

Kodambakkam

2006 · Movie

Aathi

2006 · Movie

Majaa

2005 · Movie

Chinna

2005 · Movie

London

2005 · Movie

Hai

2005 · Movie

Meesai Madhavan

2004 · Movie

Maha Nadigan

2004 · Movie

Vishwa Thulasi

2004 · Movie

Arasatchi

2004 · Movie

Madurey

2004 · Movie

Sound Party

2004 · Movie

Sullan

2004 · Movie

New

2004 · Movie

Engal Anna

2004 · Movie

Enakku 20 Unakku 18

2003 · Movie

Alaudin

2003 · Movie

Priyamaana Thozhi

2003 · Movie

Parthibhan Kanavu

2003 · Movie

Anjaneya

2003 · Movie

Arasu

2003 · Movie

Banda Paramasivam

2003 · Movie

Military

2003 · Movie

Student Number 1

2003 · Movie

Kadhaludan

2003 · Movie

Vaseegara

2003 · Movie

Solla Marandha Kadhai

2002 · Movie

Shakalaka Baby

2002 · Movie

Samasthanam

2002 · Movie

En Mana Vaanil

2002 · Movie

Guruvamma

2002 · Movie

Youth

2002 · Movie

Panchatanthiram

2002 · Movie

Enge Enadhu Kavithai

2002 · Movie

Red

2002 · Movie

Phantom

2002 · Movie

Pammal K. Sambandam

2002 · Movie

Azhagana Naatkal

2001 · Movie

Paarthale Paravasam

2001 · Movie

Aandan Adimai

2001 · Movie

Kasi

2001 · Movie

Mitta Miraasu

2001 · Movie

Kabadi Kabadi

2001 · Movie

Samuthiram

2001 · Movie

Nila Kaalam

2001 · Movie

Star

2001 · Movie

Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala

2001 · Movie

Lovely

2001 · Movie

Dum Dum Dum

2001 · Movie

Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman

2001 · Movie

Piriyadha Varam Vendum

2001 · Movie

Engalukkum Kaalam Varum

2001 · Movie

Ennavale

2000 · Movie

Vaanavil

2000 · Movie

Puratchikkaaran

2000 · Movie

Rhythm

2000 · Movie

Budget Padmanabhan

2000 · Movie

Kuberan

2000 · Movie

Unnai Kann Theduthey

2000 · Movie

Maayi

2000 · Movie

Doubles

2000 · Movie

Karisakattu Poove

2000 · Movie

Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven

2000 · Movie

Kandukondain Kandukondain

2000 · Movie

Sandhitha Velai

2000 · Movie

Mugavari

2000 · Movie

Pattali

1999 · Movie

Unnaruge Naan Irundhal

1999 · Movie

Mudhalvan

1999 · Movie

Taj Mahal

1999 · Movie

Pudhu Kudithanam

1999 · Movie

Hello

1999 · Movie

Mugam

1999 · Movie

Minsara Kanna

1999 · Movie

Kannodu Kanbathellam

1999 · Movie

Sangamam

1999 · Movie

Kadhalar Dhinam

1999 · Movie

Nenjinile

1999 · Movie

Anantha Poongattre...

1999 · Movie

Rajasthan

1999 · Movie

Nilavey Mugam Kaattu

1999 · Movie

Poomagal Oorvalam

1999 · Movie

Periyanna

1999 · Movie

Padayappa

1999 · Movie

Annan

1999 · Movie

Chinnadurai

1999 · Movie

Chinna Raja

1999 · Movie

Kallazhagar

1999 · Movie

Thulladha Manamum Thullum

1999 · Movie

Mannavaru Sinnavaru

1999 · Movie

Thodarum

1999 · Movie

Kadhal Kavithai

1998 · Movie

Kannathal

1998 · Movie

Guru Paarvai

1998 · Movie

Desiya Geetham

1998 · Movie

Simmarasi

1998 · Movie

Veeram Vilanja Mannu

1998 · Movie

Unnudan

1998 · Movie

Aasai Thambi

1998 · Movie

Ellame En Pondattithaan

1998 · Movie

En Aasai Rasave

1998 · Movie

Kalyana Galatta

1998 · Movie

Poonthottam

1998 · Movie

Sandhippoma

1998 · Movie

Priyamudan

1998 · Movie

Kavalai Padathe Sagodhara

1998 · Movie

Veera Thalattu

1998 · Movie

Ninaithen Vandhai

1998 · Movie

Swarnamukhi

1998 · Movie

Sundara Pandian

1998 · Movie

Dhinamdhorum

1998 · Movie

Udhavikku Varalaamaa

1998 · Movie

Kaadhale Nimmadhi

1998 · Movie

Kizhakkum Merkkum

1998 · Movie

Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar

1998 · Movie

Moovendhar

1998 · Movie

Naya Natvarlal

1998 · Movie

Kadhalukku Mariyaadai

1997 · Movie

Poochudava

1997 · Movie

Kadavul

1997 · Movie

Janakiraman

1997 · Movie

Porkkaalam

1997 · Movie

Vidukathai

1997 · Movie

Periya Manushan

1997 · Movie

Nerrukku Ner

1997 · Movie

Periya Idathu Mappillai

1997 · Movie

Nandhini

1997 · Movie

V.I.P

1997 · Movie

Once More

1997 · Movie

Suryavamsam

1997 · Movie

Pistha

1997 · Movie

Sishya

1997 · Movie

Vallal

1997 · Movie

Thaali Pudhusu

1997 · Movie

Mappillai Gounder

1997 · Movie

Ettupatti Rasa

1997 · Movie

Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga

1997 · Movie

Pudhayal

1997 · Movie

Nesam

1997 · Movie

Dharma Chakkaram

1997 · Movie

Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen

1997 · Movie

Purushan Pondatti

1996 · Movie

Poomani

1996 · Movie

Gopala Gopala

1996 · Movie

Selva

1996 · Movie

Avvai Shanmugi

1996 · Movie

Senathipathi

1996 · Movie

Gokulathil Seethai

1996 · Movie

Nethaji

1996 · Movie

Tata Birla

1996 · Movie

Subash

1996 · Movie

Metukudi

1996 · Movie

Tamizh Selvan

1996 · Movie

Kadhal Kottai

1996 · Movie

Ullathai Allitha

1996 · Movie

Kalloori Vaasal

1996 · Movie

Amman Kovil Vaasalile

1996 · Movie

Thirumbi Paar

1996 · Movie

Murai Mappillai

1995 · Movie

Maaman Magal

1995 · Movie

Villadhi Villain

1995 · Movie

Aanazhagan

1995 · Movie

Deva

1995 · Movie

Gangai Karai Paattu

1995 · Movie

Veera Padhakkam

1994 · Movie

Thai Maaman

1994 · Movie

Thozhar Pandian

1994 · Movie

Rasa Magan

1994 · Movie

Amaidhi Padai

1994 · Movie

Moondravadhu Kann

1993 · Movie

Alimayya

1993 · Movie

Therku Theru Machan

1992 · Movie

Government Mappillai

1992 · Movie

Pudhu Manidhan

1991 · Movie

Sandhana Kaatru

1990 · Movie

Vazhkai Chakkaram

1990 · Movie

Kodi Parakuthu

1989 · Movie

Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi

1989 · Movie

Kaadhal Oyvathillai

1989 · Movie

Manidhan Marivittan

1989 · Movie

Hum Bhi Insaan Hain

1989 · Movie

Ullathil Nalla Ullam

1988 · Movie

Ganam Courtar Avargale

1988 · Movie

Theertha Karayinile

1987 · Movie

Jallikkattu

1987 · Movie

Ini Oru Sudhanthiram

1987 · Movie

Puyal Paadum Pattu

1987 · Movie

Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi

1987 · Movie

Kalyana Kacheri

1987 · Movie

Palaivana Rojakkal

1986 · Movie

Vidinja Kalyanam

1986 · Movie

Muthal Vasantham

1986 · Movie

Darja Donga

1985 · Movie

Anbin Mugavari

1985 · Movie

Khooni

1985 · Movie

January 1

1984 · Movie

24 Mani Neram

1984 · Movie

Ingeyum Oru Gangai

1984 · Movie

Ambigai Neril Vanthaal

1984 · Movie

Nooravathu Naal

1984 · Movie

Kuva Kuva Vaathugal

1984 · Movie

Ilamai Kaalangal

1983 · Movie

Veetula Raman Veliyila Krishnan

1983 · Movie

Lovers

1983 · Movie

Jothi

1983 · Movie

Aagaaya Gangai

1982 · Movie

Gopurangal Saivathillai

1982 · Movie

Kadhal Oviyam

1982 · Movie

Krodham

1982 · Movie

Seethakoka Chilaka

1981 · Movie

Alaigal Oyivadhilai

1981 · Movie

Nizhalgal

1980 · Movie