K. Manikandan Explained

K. Manikandan
Birth Date:29 September 1987
Birth Place:Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Nationality:Indian
Occupation:Actor, Screenwriter, Film director, Radio Jockey
Years Active:2013-present

K. Manikandan is an Indian screenwriter and actor who works in the Tamil film industry. He is best known of his characters in Jai Bhim (2021), Good Night (2023), and Lover (2024).

Career

Manikandan participated in a popular reality comedy show and finished as the runner-up of the season. Subsequently, he joined an FM channel as a Radio Jockey while also dubbing/voice acting for several films and TV shows.[1]

He debuted as a writer with (2013).[2] He made his acting debut with India Pakistan (2015) and played a minor role in the Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum (2016) directed by Nalan Kumarasamy. Manikandan then played an antagonist in Sri Ganesh's debut directorial venture 8 Thottakkal (2017) alongside M. S. Bhaskar and Lallu.[3] He penned the dialogues for Pushkar–Gayathri's third directorial venture Vikram Vedha (2017) and also played a role of a police constable in the film. In 2018, Pa. Ranjith picked Manikandan for a role in Kaala (2018).[4] [5] He paired with Nivedithaa Sathish in the romantic anthology film Sillu Karupatti (2019), directed by Halitha Shameem.[6] [7] Manikandan received critical acclaim for his role in the film, Aelay (2021).

Manikandan directed an independent film Narai Ezhuthum Suyasaritham (English Title: Endless) starring Delhi Ganesh and himself.[8] [9] The film was selected to participate in Bengaluru International Film Festival (2016) under ‘Indian Cinema Competition’.[10] [11] Endless was one of the four films to be selected for screening at 16th New York Indian Film Festival (2016).[12] [13]

He played the role of Rajakannu in the film Jai Bhim (2021) and won critical acclaim for his portrayal.[14] He played the lead role in movie Good Night (2023) which became an audience favourite.[15]

Filmography

As actor

YearFilmRole Notes
2013HimselfUncredited Appearance
2015India PakistanMani
2015Indru Netru Naalai Film Director
2016Kadhalum Kadandhu PogumMurali
20178 ThottakkalJai
Vikram VedhaSanthanamBehindwoods Gold Medal - Best Dialogue Writer[16]
2018KaalaLenin
2019Sillu KaruppattiMukhilan
2020Paava KadhaigalDriverReleased on Netflix
2021AelayPaarthiReleased on Star Vijay & Netflix
NetrikannManikandanReleased on Disney+ Hotstar
Jai BhimRajakannuReleased on Amazon Prime Video
Behindwoods Gold Medal - Best Actor Critics
2022Narai Ezhudhum SuyasaridhamManikandanDirecting debut; completed in 2016
Sila Nerangalil Sila ManidhargalRajasekar
2023Good NightChoolaimedu MohanLead role
2024LoverArunLead role[17]
The Greatest of All TimeVoice for AI-generated Vijayakanth
[18]

Other roles

YearFilmCredited asNotes
WriterDirector
2013
2017 Vikram VedhaBest Dialogue Writer
2019Viswasam
Thambi
2022Narai Ezhudhum SuyasaridhamDirecting debut; completed in 2016
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal

Television

Notes and References

  1. Web site: A versatile talent in demand. Purushothaman. Kirubhakar. 2017-08-02. Deccan Chronicle. en. 2020-02-02. 7 June 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180607145258/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/020817/a-versatile-talent-in-demand.html. live.
  2. Web site: Movie review - Pizza 2: Villa. Prakash. R. S.. November 15, 2013. Bangalore Mirror. en. 2020-02-02. 6 September 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230906045608/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/puneet-singh-ratn-anaika-soti-mahesh-thakur-aradhna-gupta/articleshowajax/25453366.cms?version=18&enforceseoatarticle=0&lastarticle=25072832&photocount=6&photoexclude=3. live.
  3. News: 8 Thottakkal: Engaging thriller let down by lengthy sequences. Ramanujam. Srinivasa. 2017-04-07. The Hindu. 2020-02-02. en-IN. 0971-751X. 2 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200202095145/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/8-thottakkal-a-neat-engaging-thriller/article17859130.ece. live.
  4. Web site: Ajith wanted Viswasam to be 'sure-shot entertainer', his performance has an added dimension, says director Siva. 2018-12-03. Firstpost. en. 2020-02-02.
  5. Web site: Karthi-Jyotika starrer 'Thambi' is based on a documentary. https://web.archive.org/web/20191121120445/https://www.sify.com/movies/karthi-jyotika-starrer-thambi-is-based-on-a-documentary-imagegallery-kollywood-tlvk6eajedhff.html. dead. 21 November 2019. Sify. en. 2020-02-02.
  6. News: Halitha Shameem opens up on 'Sillu Karuppatti'. Rao. Subha J.. 2019-01-07. The Hindu. 2020-02-02. en-IN. 0971-751X. 30 April 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210430142558/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/halitha-shameem-about-sillu-karuppatti/article25930426.ece. live.
  7. News: 'Sillu Karupatti' movie review: Life is like a box of chocolates. S. Srivatsan. 2019-12-27. The Hindu. 2020-02-02. en-IN. 0971-751X. 26 January 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200126192941/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/sillu-karupatti-movie-review-life-is-like-a-box-of-chocolates/article30410499.ece. live.
  8. News: The odd couple. Menon. Vishal. 2015-07-25. The Hindu. 2020-02-02. en-IN. 0971-751X. 21 October 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221021130534/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/delhi-ganesh-acts-in-narai-ezhuthum-suyasaritham/article7464505.ece. live.
  9. News: Delhi Ganesh on staying with the times. Rao. Subha J.. 2015-07-11. The Hindu. 2020-02-02. en-IN. 0971-751X. 30 January 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230130092201/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/delhi-ganesh-interview/article7411227.ece. live.
  10. News: Festivals groom future filmmakers. Khajane. Muralidhara. 2016-02-03. The Hindu. 2020-02-02. en-IN. 0971-751X. 2 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200202093851/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/festivals-groom-future-filmmakers/article8184899.ece. live.
  11. Web site: Meenakshi Shedde: How movies start. 2016-02-07. mid-day. en. 2020-02-02. 2 February 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200202093850/https://www.mid-day.com/articles/meenakshi-shedde-how-movies-start/16932196. live.
  12. Web site: 16th Annual NEW YORK INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL May 7 to 14, 2016. www.iaac.us. 2020-02-02. 10 April 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180410084237/http://www.iaac.us/NYIFF2016/Schedule-May9.htm. live.
  13. Web site: NYIFF 2016. www.iaac.us. 2020-02-02. 10 April 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180410084237/http://www.iaac.us/NYIFF2016/Schedule-May9.htm. live.
  14. Web site: [Jai Bhim Wins “The Best Film” at Dadasaheb Phalke Awards Jai Bhim Wins “The Best Film” at Dadasaheb Phalke Awards].
  15. News: Good Night Movie Review : Good Night: The snoring is loud enough in a very enjoyable way . The Times of India . 11 May 2023 . 0971-8257 . 11 May 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230511092505/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/good-night/movie-review/100151118.cms . live .
  16. Web site: BEST DIALOGUE WRITER - MANIKANDAN FOR VIKRAM VEDHA.
  17. News: The Hindu . Manikandan's next titled 'Lover'; teaser out . 30 January 2024 . 25 December 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240130093829/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/manikandans-next-titled-lover-teaser-out/article67673546.ece . 30 January 2024 . en-IN.
  18. Web site: 2024-09-26 . First look of Manikandan's next to be out on this date . . 2024-09-27 . 2024-09-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240926165337/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2024/Sep/26/first-look-of-manikandans-next-to-be-out-on-this-date . live.

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