Manivannan filmography
Manivannan (31 July 1953 – 15 June 2013) was an Indian actor, film director and screenwriter known for his work in Tamil cinema. 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
- Note: all films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
As actor
1980s
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Kallukkul Eeram | Assistant director | Uncredited role; also assistant director |
| Nizhalgal | Also writer | ||
| 1982 | Ragabanthangal | ||
| 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 | Subramaniyam Singh | ||
| Maayi | Rajavelu | ||
| Budget Padmanabhan | Varadharajan | ||
| Rhythm | Karthik's colleague | ||
| Vaanavil | Ramasamy | ||
| Pottu Amman | |||
| Penngal | Sodalai | ||
| Ennavalle | Subramani | ||
| 2001 | Nila Kaalam | Television film | |
| Engalukkum Kaalam Varum | Mannangatti | ||
| Piriyadha Varam Vendum | Dhaadi | ||
| Dumm Dumm Dumm | Sivaji | ||
| Asathal | Lawyer | ||
| Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala | Roja's father | ||
| Lovely | Mahadevan | ||
| Kabadi Kabadi | Ayyavannan | ||
| Mitta Miraasu | |||
| Paarthale Paravasam | Nellai Amaran | ||
| Kasi | Irulaandi | ||
| Azhagana Naatkal | Rajasekhar | ||
| 2002 | Red | Narayanan | |
| Pammal K. Sambandam | Rajeshwari's father | ||
| Phantom | Varadaraja Perumal | Malayalam film | |
| Raajjiyam | |||
| Panchathanthiram | Diamond-smuggling boss | ||
| Guruvamma | |||
| Youth | Sandhya's father | ||
| Kubusam | Telugu film | ||
| En Mana Vaanil | Annamalai | ||
| 2003 | Vaseegara | Mani | |
| Anbe Anbe | Mahendra Bhoopathy's son-in-law's brother | ||
| Parthiban Kanavu | Sathya's father | ||
| Priyamana Thozhi | Peter | ||
| Kadhal Kisu Kisu | Sriram's father | ||
| Alaudin | Chinnasamy | ||
| Anjaneya | Paramaguru's neighbour | ||
| Enakku 20 Unakku 18 | Preeti's Father | ||
| 2004 | Engal Anna | SP's uncle | |
| New | Scientist aka Science | ||
| Sullan | Mani | ||
| Arasatchi | Hotel Receptionist | ||
| Vishwa Thulasi | |||
| Gomathi Nayagam | Nanjappan | ||
| 2005 | Ayodhya | Sabapathy | |
| Ji | Kaasi | ||
| London | Bhaskharan | ||
| Arputha Theevu | Maharaja | Tamil Version | |
| Padhavi Paduthum Paadu | Marudhanayagam | ||
| Majaa | Govindan | ||
| 2006 | Aathi | Mani | |
| Kodambakkam | Ramasamy Gounder | ||
| Thambi | Podhuvudamai | ||
| Something Something... Unakkum Enakkum | JP | ||
| Dharmapuri | Mokkaiyan | ||
| Rendu | Exhibition Grounds owner | ||
| Sivappathigaram | Sathyamoorthy's father | ||
| 2007 | Mudhal Kanave | Hariharan | |
| Nee Naan Nila | Chellappa | ||
| Sivaji | Arumugam | ||
| Cheena Thaana 001 | Inspector Parameshwaran | ||
| Nam Naadu | Purushothaman | ||
| Rameswaram | Jeevan's grandfather | ||
| Puli Varudhu | Ramesh's father | ||
| 2008 | Thodakkam | ||
| Sadhu Miranda | Bank Manager | ||
| 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 | ||
| Vaalmiki |
2010s
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Pollachi Mappillai | Manju | |
| Thillalangadi | Ashram Staff | ||
| 2011 | Ilaignan | Laborer | |
| Sadhurangam | MD | ||
| Velayudham | Rathnavelu | ||
| 2013 | Naan Rajavaga Pogiren | Kamaraj | |
| Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA | Manimaran | Last film | |
| 2014 | Ninaithathu Yaaro | Himself | Guest appearance; posthumous film |
| Sooran | Posthumous film |
2020s
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Madha Gaja Raja | Auto driver | Posthumous film; Filmed in 2012 and released after 13 years |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Poomani | "Eduthu Viduda Mappillai" | Ilayaraja | |
| 1997 | Nandhini | "Maanoothu Odaiyila" | Sirpy | [5] |
| Ettupatti Raasa | "Karikalai Puttukittu" | Deva | [6] |
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 20 July 2014.
- ^ "New Straits Times – Google News Archive Search".
- ^ Maanoothu Odaiyila Video Song |Nandhini Tamil Movie Songs |Prakash Raj|Suhasini|Pyramid Music. YouTube. Archived from the original on 8 December 2021.
- ^ Karikalai Song | Ettupatti Rasa Tamil Movie Songs | Napoleon | Urvashi | Deva | Music Master. YouTube. Archived from the original on 8 December 2021.
External links
- Manivannan at IMDb
- Manivannan filmography at Cinesouth.com