A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Alias:
Manivannan Rajagopal S
మణివన్నన్
മണിവണ്ണൻ
Birthplace:
Sulur, Tamil Nadu, India
Born:
July 31, 1953
Died:
June 15, 2013
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.
Dialogue:
1980 Nizhalgal
1981 Alaigal Oyivadhilai
1982 Aagaaya Gangai
1982 Gopurangal Saivathillai
1983 Ilamai Kaalangal
1983 Jothi
1984 24 Mani Neram
1984 Ingeyum Oru Gangai
1984 January 1
1984 Kuva Kuva Vaathugal
1986 Muthal Vasantham
1986 Vidinja Kalyanam
1987 Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi
1987 Ini Oru Sudhanthiram
1988 Ganam Courtar Avargale
1988 Ullathil Nalla Ullam
1989 Manidhan Marivittan
1990 Sandhana Kaatru
1990 Vazhkai Chakkaram
1991 Pudhu Manidhan
1992 Government Mappillai
1992 Therku Theru Machan
1993 Moondravadhu Kann
1994 Amaidhi Padai
1994 Rasa Magan
1994 Thozhar Pandian
1994 Veera Padhakkam
1995 Gangai Karai Paattu
1997 Nesam
2001 Aandan Adimai
Director:
1980 Nizhalgal
1981 Alaigal Oyivadhilai
1982 Aagaaya Gangai
1982 Gopurangal Saivathillai
1983 Ilamai Kaalangal
1983 Jothi
1983 Veetula Raman Veliyila Krishnan
1984 24 Mani Neram
1984 Ambigai Neril Vanthaal
1984 Ingeyum Oru Gangai
1984 January 1
1984 Kuva Kuva Vaathugal
1984 Nooravathu Naal
1985 Anbin Mugavari
1985 Darja Donga
1985 Khooni
1986 Muthal Vasantham
1986 Palaivana Rojakkal
1986 Vidinja Kalyanam
1987 Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi
1987 Ini Oru Sudhanthiram
1987 Jallikkattu
1987 Kalyana Kacheri
1987 Puyal Paadum Pattu
1987 Theertha Karayinile
1988 Ganam Courtar Avargale
1988 Ullathil Nalla Ullam
1989 Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi
1989 Hum Bhi Insaan Hain
1989 Kaadhal Oyvathillai
1989 Manidhan Marivittan
1990 Sandhana Kaatru
1990 Vazhkai Chakkaram
1991 Pudhu Manidhan
1992 Government Mappillai
1992 Therku Theru Machan
1993 Moondravadhu Kann
1994 Amaidhi Padai
1994 Rasa Magan
1994 Thozhar Pandian
1994 Veera Padhakkam
1995 Gangai Karai Paattu
1997 Nesam
2001 Aandan Adimai
2013 Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA
Original Story:
1980 Nizhalgal
1981 Alaigal Oyivadhilai
1982 Aagaaya Gangai
1982 Gopurangal Saivathillai
1983 Ilamai Kaalangal
1983 Jothi
1983 Lovers
1983 Veetula Raman Veliyila Krishnan
1984 24 Mani Neram
1984 Ambigai Neril Vanthaal
1984 Ingeyum Oru Gangai
1984 January 1
1984 Kuva Kuva Vaathugal
1984 Nooravathu Naal
1985 Anbin Mugavari
1985 Darja Donga
1985 Khooni
1986 Muthal Vasantham
1986 Palaivana Rojakkal
1986 Vidinja Kalyanam
1987 Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi
1987 Ini Oru Sudhanthiram
1987 Jallikkattu
1987 Kalyana Kacheri
1987 Puyal Paadum Pattu
1987 Theertha Karayinile
1988 Ganam Courtar Avargale
1988 Ullathil Nalla Ullam
1989 Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi
1989 Hum Bhi Insaan Hain
1989 Kaadhal Oyvathillai
1989 Manidhan Marivittan
1990 Sandhana Kaatru
1990 Vazhkai Chakkaram
1991 Pudhu Manidhan
1992 Government Mappillai
1992 Therku Theru Machan
1993 Moondravadhu Kann
1994 Amaidhi Padai
1994 Rasa Magan
1994 Thozhar Pandian
1994 Veera Padhakkam
1995 Gangai Karai Paattu
1997 Nesam
2001 Aandan Adimai
2013 Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA
Screenplay:
1980 Nizhalgal
1981 Alaigal Oyivadhilai
1982 Aagaaya Gangai
1982 Gopurangal Saivathillai
1982 Krodham
1983 Ilamai Kaalangal
1983 Jothi
1983 Lovers
1983 Veetula Raman Veliyila Krishnan
1984 24 Mani Neram
1984 Ambigai Neril Vanthaal
1984 Ingeyum Oru Gangai
1984 January 1
1984 Kuva Kuva Vaathugal
1984 Nooravathu Naal
1985 Anbin Mugavari
1985 Darja Donga
1985 Khooni
1986 Muthal Vasantham
1986 Palaivana Rojakkal
1986 Vidinja Kalyanam
1987 Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi
1987 Ini Oru Sudhanthiram
1987 Jallikkattu
1987 Kalyana Kacheri
1987 Puyal Paadum Pattu
1987 Theertha Karayinile
1988 Ganam Courtar Avargale
1988 Ullathil Nalla Ullam
1989 Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi
1989 Hum Bhi Insaan Hain
1989 Kaadhal Oyvathillai
1989 Manidhan Marivittan
1990 Sandhana Kaatru
1990 Vazhkai Chakkaram
1991 Pudhu Manidhan
1992 Government Mappillai
1992 Therku Theru Machan
1993 Alimayya
1993 Moondravadhu Kann
1994 Amaidhi Padai
1994 Rasa Magan
1994 Thozhar Pandian
1994 Veera Padhakkam
1995 Gangai Karai Paattu
1997 Nesam
2001 Aandan Adimai
2013 Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA
Story:
1980 Nizhalgal
1981 Alaigal Oyivadhilai
1981 Seethakoka Chilaka
1982 Aagaaya Gangai
1982 Gopurangal Saivathillai
1982 Krodham
1983 Ilamai Kaalangal
1983 Jothi
1983 Lovers
1983 Veetula Raman Veliyila Krishnan
1984 24 Mani Neram
1984 Ambigai Neril Vanthaal
1984 Ingeyum Oru Gangai
1984 January 1
1984 Kuva Kuva Vaathugal
1984 Nooravathu Naal
1985 Anbin Mugavari
1985 Darja Donga
1985 Khooni
1986 Muthal Vasantham
1986 Palaivana Rojakkal
1986 Vidinja Kalyanam
1987 Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi
1987 Ini Oru Sudhanthiram
1987 Jallikkattu
1987 Kalyana Kacheri
1987 Puyal Paadum Pattu
1987 Theertha Karayinile
1988 Ganam Courtar Avargale
1988 Ullathil Nalla Ullam
1989 Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi
1989 Hum Bhi Insaan Hain
1989 Kaadhal Oyvathillai
1989 Manidhan Marivittan
1990 Sandhana Kaatru
1990 Vazhkai Chakkaram
1991 Pudhu Manidhan
1992 Government Mappillai
1992 Therku Theru Machan
1993 Alimayya
1993 Moondravadhu Kann
1994 Amaidhi Padai
1994 Rasa Magan
1994 Thozhar Pandian
1994 Veera Padhakkam
1995 Gangai Karai Paattu
1997 Nesam
2001 Aandan Adimai
2013 Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA
Writer:
1980 Nizhalgal
1981 Alaigal Oyivadhilai
1981 Seethakoka Chilaka
1982 Aagaaya Gangai
1982 Gopurangal Saivathillai
1982 Kaadhal Oviyam
1982 Krodham
1983 Ilamai Kaalangal
1983 Jothi
1983 Lovers
1983 Veetula Raman Veliyila Krishnan
1984 24 Mani Neram
1984 Ambigai Neril Vanthaal
1984 Ingeyum Oru Gangai
1984 January 1
1984 Kuva Kuva Vaathugal
1984 Nooravathu Naal
1985 Anbin Mugavari
1985 Darja Donga
1985 Khooni
1986 Muthal Vasantham
1986 Palaivana Rojakkal
1986 Vidinja Kalyanam
1987 Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi
1987 Ini Oru Sudhanthiram
1987 Jallikkattu
1987 Kalyana Kacheri
1987 Puyal Paadum Pattu
1987 Theertha Karayinile
1988 Ganam Courtar Avargale
1988 Ullathil Nalla Ullam
1989 Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi
1989 Hum Bhi Insaan Hain
1989 Kaadhal Oyvathillai
1989 Manidhan Marivittan
1990 Sandhana Kaatru
1990 Vazhkai Chakkaram
1991 Pudhu Manidhan
1992 Government Mappillai
1992 Therku Theru Machan
1993 Alimayya
1993 Moondravadhu Kann
1994 Amaidhi Padai
1994 Rasa Magan
1994 Thozhar Pandian
1994 Veera Padhakkam
1995 Gangai Karai Paattu
1997 Nesam
2001 Aandan Adimai
2013 Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA
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