Manivannan filmography
S.S. Manivannan (31 July 1954 – 15 June 2013), 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.[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 or the villain's role.[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
| Year | # | Film | Credited as | Language | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Writer | |||||
| 1980 | 1 | Nizhalgal |  |
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Tamil | |
| 1981 | 2 | Alaigal Oivathillai | |
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Tamil | |
| 1981 | 3 | Seethakoka Chilaka | |
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Telugu | |
| 1982 | 4 | Aagaya Gangai | |
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Tamil | |
| 1982 | 5 | Kaadhal Oviyam | |
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Tamil | |
| 1982 | 6 | Gopurangal Saivathillai | |
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Tamil | |
| 1983 | 7 | Jothi | |
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Tamil | |
| 1983 | 8 | Veetula Raman Veliyila Krishnan | |
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Tamil | |
| 1983 | 9 | Ilamai Kaalangal | |
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Tamil | |
| 1984 | 10 | Kuva Kuva Vaathugal | |
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Tamil | |
| 1984 | 11 | January 1 | |
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Tamil | |
| 1984 | 12 | Ingeyum Oru Gangai | |
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Tamil | |
| 1984 | 13 | Ambigai Neril Vanthaal | |
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Tamil | |
| 1984 | 14 | 24 Mani Neram | |
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Tamil | |
| 1984 | 15 | Nooravathu Naal | |
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Tamil | |
| 1985 | 16 | Anbin Mugavari | |
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Tamil | |
| 1985 | 17 | Khooni | |
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Telugu | |
| 1985 | 18 | Darja Donga | |
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Telugu | Dubbed in Tamil as Marma Manithan |
| 1986 | 19 | Vidinja Kalyanam | |
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Tamil | |
| 1986 | 20 | Palaivana Rojakkal | |
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Tamil | |
| 1986 | 21 | Muthal Vasantham | |
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Tamil | |
| 1987 | 22 | Ini Oru Sudhanthiram | |
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Tamil | |
| 1987 | 23 | Theertha Karaiyinile | |
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Tamil | |
| 1987 | 24 | Puyal Padum Pattu | |
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Tamil | |
| 1987 | 25 | Kalyana Kacheri | |
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Tamil | |
| 1987 | 26 | Jallikattu | |
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Tamil | |
| 1987 | 27 | Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi | |
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Tamil | |
| 1988 | 28 | Ganam Kortaar Avargale | |
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Tamil | |
| 1988 | 29 | Ullathil Nalla Ullam | |
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Tamil | |
| 1989 | 30 | Manidhan Marivittan | |
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Tamil | |
| 1989 | 31 | Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi | |
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Telugu | Dubbed in Tamil as Kadhal Oivathillai |
| 1989 | 32 | Hum Bhi Insaan Hain | |
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Hindi | |
| 1990 | 33 | Vazhkai Chakkaram | |
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Tamil | |
| 1990 | 34 | Sandhana Kaatru | |
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Tamil | |
| 1991 | 35 | Pudhu Manithan | |
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Tamil | |
| 1992 | 36 | Therku Theru Machan | |
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Tamil | |
| 1992 | 37 | Government Mappillai | |
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Tamil | |
| 1992 | 38 | Agreement | |
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Telugu | |
| 1993 | 39 | Moondravadhu Kann | |
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Tamil | |
| 1993 | 40 | Alimayya | |
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Kannada | |
| 1994 | 41 | Amaidhi Padai | |
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Tamil | |
| 1994 | 42 | Veera Padhakkam | |
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Tamil | |
| 1994 | 43 | Rasa Magan | |
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Tamil | |
| 1994 | 44 | Thozhar Pandian | |
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Tamil | |
| 1995 | 45 | Gangai Karai Paattu | |
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Tamil | |
| 1997 | 46 | Nesam | |
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Tamil | dialogues only |
| 2001 | 47 | Aandan Adimai | |
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Tamil | |
| 2013 | 48 | Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA | |
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Tamil | |
As actor
1970s-80s
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Kallukkul Eeram | Assistant director | |
| 1980 | Nizhalgal | Also writer | |
| 1982 | Ragabanthangal | ||
| 1984 | Nooravathu Naal | Also director | |
| 1988 | Kodi Parakuthu | G.D. | |
| 1989 | Manidhan Marivittan |
1990s
2000s
2010s
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Pollachi Mappillai | ||
| 2010 | Thillalangadi | ||
| 2011 | Ilaignan | ||
| 2011 | Puli Vesham | ||
| 2011 | Kalavadiya Pozhudugal | ||
| 2011 | Vengayam | ||
| 2011 | Sadhurangam | ||
| 2011 | Velayudham | Rathnavelu | |
| 2013 | Naan Rajavaga Pogiren | Kamaraj | |
| 2013 | Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA | Manimaran | |
| 2014 | Ninaithathu Yaaro | Guest appearance | |
| 2014 | Sooran | ||
| 2017 | Madha Gaja Raja | Delayed |
Television
- Ganga Yamuna Saraswati
- Thirumagal
- Namma Kudumpam
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Karthik Subramanian (15 June 2013). Master of character roles Manivannan passes away. Chennai, India: The Hindu. http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/master-of-character-roles-manivannan-passes-away/article4817104.ece. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
- ↑ "Manivannan's death a huge loss: Tamil film fraternity". Business Standard. IANS. 16 June 2013. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
- ↑ "Master of character roles Manivannan passes away - The Hindu". thehindu.com. Retrieved 2014-07-20.
Other websites
- Manivannan on IMDb
- Manivannan Archived 2013-10-14 at the Wayback Machine filmography at Cinesouth.com