Manivannan
Known for Acting · 212 credits
- Born
- 1953-07-31
- Died
- 2013-06-15
- Place of birth
- Sulur, Tamil Nadu, India
- Also known as
- Manivannan Rajagopal S · മണിവണ്ണൻ · మణివన్నన్
Biography
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.
Known For
Movies (212)
Kadhalar Dhinam
1999
as the man talking with Raja in railway station
Padayappa
1999
as Ramalingam
Aanazhagan
1995
Sivaji: The Boss
2007
as Arumugam
Ninaithen Vandhai
1998
as Gopalakrishnan Gounder
Kandukondain Kandukondain
2000
as Sivagnanam
Suryavamsam
1997
as Chinnarasu's Friend
Enakku 20 Unakku 18
2003
as Preeti's Father (Tamil version)
Madha Gaja Raja
2025
as Auto Driver
Thillalangadi
2010
as Ashram Staff
Rhythm
2000
as Karthik's colleague
Mudhalvan
1999
as Mayakrishnan
Vaseegara
2003
as Mani Gounder
Rendu
2006
as Exhibition Grounds Owner
Panchatanthiram
2002
as Smuggling boss
Aathi
2006
as Mani
Sullan
2004
as Mani
Red
2002
as Narayanan
Seval
2008
Something Something… Unakkum Enakkum
2006
as JP
Youth
2002
as Sandhya's father
Solla Marandha Kadhai
2002
Priyamudan
1998
Paarthale Paravasam
2001
as Nellai Amaran
V.I.P
1997
as Nizam Bhai
Raman Thediya Seethai
2008
as Manickavel
Deva
1995
as Periyavar
Purushan Pondatti
1996
Gopala Gopala
1996
Anjaneya
2003
Arasatchi
2004
Mayandi Kudumbathar
2009
as Mayandi
Majaa
2005
as Govindan
Parthibhan Kanavu
2003
as Sathya's father
Maayi
2000
as Rajavelu
Priyamaana Thozhi
2003
as Peter
Sivappathigaram
2006
as Sathyamoorthy's Father
Pistha
1997
as Kesavan
Dum Dum Dum
2001
as Sivaji
Budget Padmanabhan
2000
London
2005
Arasu
2003
as Rahim Bhai
Sadhurangam
2011
Therku Theru Machan
1992
as Cameo
Madurey
2004
Mugavari
2000
as CD Shop Owner
Periyanna
1999
Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga
1997
Samuthiram
2001
Pammal K. Sambandam
2002
Kaadhale Nimmadhi
1998
as Velayudham
Ji
2005
as Kaasi
Mugam
1999
as Muthannan
Desiya Geetham
1998
Once More
1997
as Ashok
Subash
1996
as Thangamani
Avvai Shanmugi
1996
as Mudaliyar
Unnai Kann Theduthey
2000
Thambi
2006
Vathiyar
2006
Nam Naadu
2007
as Purushothaman
Thirumagan
2007
as Reddiar
Taj Mahal
1999
Kadhal Kavithai
1998
as Vishwa's father
Shakalaka Baby
2002
Kizhakkum Merkkum
1998
Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala
2001
as Roja's Father
Maaman Magal
1995
as Manikkam
New
2004
as Scientist 'Science'
Velayudham
2011
as Rathnavelu
Porkkalam
1997
Kallazhagar
1999
as Mani
Vallal
1997
as Virumandi
Ellame En Pondattithaan
1998
Puli Vesham
2011
Thirumbi Paar
1996
as Chokku
Dhinamdhorum
1998
Lovely
2001
as Mahadevan
Maha Nadigan
2004
as Special Appearance
Kodi Parakuthu
1989
as GD
Piriyadha Varam Vendum
2001
Nizhalgal
1980
as Mani
Kuruvi
2008
as Singamuthu
Dharma Chakkaram
1997
as Velasamy
Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven
2000
Kadhalukku Mariyaadai
1997
Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar
1998
as Mani
Hello
1999
Student Number 1
2003
as Professor
Anantha Poongattre...
1999
Tamizh Selvan
1996
as Vedimuthu
Ninaithathu Yaaro
2014
as Special Appearance
Pattali
1999
as Mani
Cheena Thaana 001
2007
Sangamam
1999
as Aavudapillai
Nerrukku Ner
1997
Simmarasi
1998
Ellam Avan Seyal
2008
as Veeramani
Nilavey Mugam Kaattu
1999
Poomagal Oorvalam
1999
Veera Thalattu
1998
Gangai Karai Paattu
1995
Mappillai Gounder
1997
Naalai Namathe
2009
Thulladha Manamum Thullum
1999
as Mani
Periya Manushan
1997
as Johnson
Thozhar Pandian
1994
Doubles
2000
Unnudan
1998
Nenjinile
1999
Amaidhi Padai
1994
as ex-MLA Manimaran
Kalloori Vaasal
1996
as Kumarasamy
Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen
1997
Kadhaludan
2003
as Ajmal
Star
2001
Sishya
1997
Kannodu Kanbathellam
1999
as Madana Gopal
Sandhitha Velai
2000
Vishwa Thulasi
2004
Selva
1996
About Manivannan
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… With 212 credits spanning from 1980 to 2025, Manivannan has appeared in 212 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Manivannan Movies
- Kadhalar Dhinam (1999) — as the man talking with Raja in railway station
- Padayappa (1999) — as Ramalingam
- Aanazhagan (1995)
- Sivaji: The Boss (2007) — as Arumugam
- Ninaithen Vandhai (1998) — as Gopalakrishnan Gounder
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