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]
| 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 |
| 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 | ||
| Year | Title | Song | Composer | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Poomani | "Eduthu Viduda Mappillai" | Ilayaraja | |
| 1997 | Nandhini | "Maanoothu Odaiyila" | Sirpy | [5] |
| 1997 | Ettupatti Raasa | "Karikalai Puttukittu" | Deva | [6] |