Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1953-07-31
Day of Death
2013-06-15
Place of Birth
Sulur, Tamil Nadu, India
Manivannan
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.
Filmography (211)
Madha Gaja Raja
2025
Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal
2017Sooran
2014Ninaithathu Yaaro
2014
Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA
2013
Naan Rajavaga Pogiren
2013
Velayudham
2011Sadhurangam
2011
Puli Vesham
2011Vengayam
2011Ilaingan
2011
Thillalangadi
2010Pollachi Mappiley
2010Naalai Namathe
2009
