Manivannan
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- July 31, 1953, Sulur, Tamil Nadu, India
- Died
- June 15, 2013
- Movies
- 265
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.
Best-Known Movies
Filmography
Directing, Writing & Producing
| 2013 | Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA | Director, Writer, Screenplay |
| 2001 | Aandan Adimai | Screenplay, Director |
| 1995 | Gangai Karai Paattu | Director, Screenplay |
| 1994 | Veera Padhakkam | Screenplay, Director |
| 1994 | Thozhar Pandian | Director, Screenplay |
| 1994 | Rasa Magan | Screenplay, Director |
| 1994 | Amaidhi Padai | Director, Screenplay |
| 1993 | Moondravadhu Kann | Director, Screenplay |
| 1993 | Alimayya | Screenplay |
| 1992 | Therku Theru Machan | Director, Screenplay |
| 1992 | Government Mappillai | Screenplay, Director |
| 1991 | Pudhu Manidhan | Director, Screenplay |
| 1990 | Sandhana Kaatru | Director, Screenplay |
| 1990 | Vazhkai Chakkaram | Screenplay, Director |
| 1989 | Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi | Director |
| 1989 | Kaadhal Oyvathillai | Director |
| 1989 | Manidhan Marivittan | Screenplay, Director |
| 1989 | Hum Bhi Insaan Hain | Director |
| 1988 | Ullathil Nalla Ullam | Director |
| 1988 | Ganam Courtar Avargale | Director, Screenplay |
| 1987 | Theertha Karayinile | Director, Screenplay |
| 1987 | Jallikkattu | Director |
| 1987 | Ini Oru Sudhanthiram | Director, Screenplay |
| 1987 | Puyal Paadum Pattu | Director |
| 1987 | Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi | Director, Screenplay |
| 1987 | Kalyana Kacheri | Director |
| 1986 | Palaivana Rojakkal | Director |
| 1986 | Vidinja Kalyanam | Screenplay, Director |
| 1986 | Muthal Vasantham | Director, Screenplay |
| 1985 | Darja Donga | Director, Screenplay |
| 1985 | Anbin Mugavari | Director |
| 1985 | Khooni | Director, Screenplay |
| 1984 | January 1 | Director, Screenplay |
| 1984 | 24 Mani Neram | Director, Screenplay |
| 1984 | Ingeyum Oru Gangai | Director, Screenplay |
| 1984 | Ambigai Neril Vanthaal | Director |
| 1984 | Nooravathu Naal | Director, Writer |
| 1984 | Kuva Kuva Vaathugal | Screenplay, Director |
| 1983 | Ilamai Kaalangal | Screenplay, Director |
| 1983 | Veetula Raman Veliyila Krishnan | Writer, Director |
| 1983 | Jothi | Director, Screenplay |
| 1982 | Aagaaya Gangai | Screenplay |
| 1982 | Gopurangal Saivathillai | Director, Screenplay |
| 1982 | Kadhal Oviyam | Writer |
| 1982 | Krodham | Screenplay |
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