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Manivannan

Manivannan

Actor and director · Died June 15, 2013, aged 59 · Sulur, Tamil Nadu, India

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.

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Born
July 31, 1953
Died
June 15, 2013 (aged 59)
From
Sulur, Tamil Nadu, India
Works as
Actor and director
Titles
22 on MovieCove · 256 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Up 10% in 30 days

What are Manivannan's films like?

Across their 18 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Action9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 79th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Drama5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 82nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 80th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
44%
Morality
35%
Power
10%
Society
5%
Self
4%
Survival
2%
Romantic love8 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds9 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice7 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCorruption2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 18 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 10 · Stylized 6 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 3 · Charged 6 · Intense 9

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 7 · Shifting 9 · Whiplash 2

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 9 · Some laughs 7 · Funny 2

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 7 · Even-paced 10 · Relentless 1

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 9 · Engaged 9 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 4 · Affecting 10 · Heavy 4

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 18 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles

Usually the Mentor: 2 of 4 analyzed roles.

Mentor
2 of 4
Hero
1 of 4
Ally
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
10
Romantic
7
Melancholic
7
Joyful
4
Thrilling
4
Other
15

How their films linger

Feel-good12 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy12
  • Bittersweet6

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Manivannan's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 16 of their 22 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Manivannan's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

256 credits, 22 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Madha Gaja Raja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Auto Driver

  • Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Sooran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Director · Screenplay · Story · Writer · as Manimaran

  • Naan Rajavaga Pogiren (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Kamaraj

  • Velayudham(2011)

    as Rathnavelu

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Sadhurangam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Puli Vesham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Vengayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Ilaingan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Thillalangadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Ashram Staff

  • Pollachi Mappiley (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Killer Manju

  • Azhagar Malai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Mayandi Kudumbathar(2009)

    as Mayandi

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Naalai Namathe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Ellam Avan Seyal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Veeramani

  • Seval (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Raman Thediya Seethai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Manickavel

  • Ayutham Seivom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Bommalattam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Village Chief

  • Kuruvi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Singamuthu

  • Nenjathai Killadhe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Sadhu Miranda(2008)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Puli Varudhu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Nam Naadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Purushothaman

  • Rameswaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Jeevan's grandfather

  • Cheena Thaana 001 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Sivaji(2007)

    as Arumugam

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Nee Naan Nila (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Chellappa

  • Thiru Ranga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Mudhal Kanave (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Thirumagan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Reddiar

  • Rendu(2006)

    as Exhibition Grounds Owner

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Sivappathigaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Sathyamoorthy's Father

  • Dharmapuri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Mokkayam

  • Vathiyar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Something Something… Unakkum Enakkum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as JP

  • Thambi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Kodambakkam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Ramasamy Gounder

  • Aathi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Mani

  • Maja(2005)

    as Govindan

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Chinna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Ji(2005)

    as Kaasi

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • London (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Valli's Husband

  • Meesai Madhavan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Kabuliwala

  • Maha Nadigan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Special Appearance

  • Vishwa Thulasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Arasatchi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Madurey(2004)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Sound Party (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Sullan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Mani

  • New (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Scientist 'Science'

  • Engal Anna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Ramanathan

  • Enakku 20 Unakku 18 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Preeti's Father (Tamil version)

  • Alaudin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Priyamaana Thozhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Peter

  • Parthibhan Kanavu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Sathya's father

  • Anjaneya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Arasu(2003)

    as Rahim Bhai

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Banda Paramasivam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Pandiyan

  • Military (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Madhavan's father

  • Student Number 1 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Professor

  • Kadhaludan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Ajmal

  • Vaseegara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Mani Gounder

  • Solla Marandha Kadhai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Shakalaka Baby (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Samasthanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • En Mana Vaanil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Annamalai

  • Guruvamma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Youth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Sandhya's father

  • Panchatanthiram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Smuggling boss

  • Enge Enadhu Kavithai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Red(2002)

    as Narayanan

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Phantom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Varadaraja Perumal

  • Pammal K. Sambandam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Azhagana Naatkal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Rajasekhar

  • Aandan Adimai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · Story · as Susan

  • Kasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Irulaandi

  • Paarthale Paravasam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Nellai Amaran

  • Mitta Miraasu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Kabadi Kabadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Ayyavannan

  • Samuthiram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Nila Kaalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Star (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Preeti Father

  • Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Roja's Father

  • Lovely (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Mahadevan

  • Dum Dum Dum(2001)

    as Sivaji

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Piriyadha Varam Vendum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Dhanashekaran

  • Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Dharmalingam

  • Engalukkum Kaalam Varum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Mannangatti

  • Ennavale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Subramani

  • Vaanavil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Ramasamy

  • Puratchikkaaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Rhythm (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Karthik's colleague

  • Budget Padmanabhan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Kuberan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Kuberan Father

  • Unnai Kann Theduthey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Maayi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Rajavelu

  • Doubles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Karisakattu Poove (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Nagamani's father

  • Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • I Have Found It(2000)

    as Sivagnanam

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Sandhitha Velai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Mugavari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as CD Shop Owner

  • Pattali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Mani

  • Unnaruge Naan Irundhal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Mudhalvan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Mayakrishnan

  • Pudhu Kudithanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Gokulakrishnan

  • Taj Mahal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Hello (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Mugam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Muthannan

  • Minsara Kanna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Mani

  • Kannodu Kanbathellam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Madana Gopal

  • Sangamam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Aavudapillai

  • Kadhalar Dhinam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as the man talking with Raja in railway station

  • Nenjinile (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Anantha Poongattre... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Rajasthan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Nilavey Mugam Kaattu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Poomagal Oorvalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Chidhambaram

  • Periyanna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Padayappa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Ramalingam

  • Annan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Rasappan

  • Chinnadurai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Chinna Raja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Kallazhagar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Mani

  • Thulladha Manamum Thullum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Mani

  • Mannavaru Sinnavaru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Thodarum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Kadhal Kavithai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Vishwa's father

  • Kannathal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Mohana Sundaram

  • Guru Paarvai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Nagarajan

  • Desiya Geetham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Simmarasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Veeram Vilanja Mannu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Manikandan

  • Unnudan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Aasai Thambi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Ellame En Pondattithaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • En Aasai Rasave (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Kalyana Galatta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Poonthottam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Sandhippoma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Priyamudan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Kavalai Padathe Sagodhara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Ninaithen Vandhai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Gopalakrishnan Gounder

  • Veera Thalattu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Sundara Pandian (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Kottaval

  • Swarnamukhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Varadarajan

  • Dhinamdhorum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Udhavikku Varalaamaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Kaadhale Nimmadhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Velayudham

  • Kizhakkum Merkkum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Mani

  • Moovendhar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Naya Natvarlal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Nilaave Vaa(1998)

    as Dubai

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Kadhalukku Mariyaadai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Poochudava (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Kadavul (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as GOD

  • Janakiraman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Periya Manushan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Johnson

  • Porkkaalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Ramaiya

  • Vidukathai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Nerrukku Ner (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Sundaram

  • Periya Idathu Mappillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Manian Gounder

  • Nandhini (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Once More (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Ashok

  • V.I.P (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Nizam Bhai

  • Suryavamsam(1997)

    as Rasappa

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Pistha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Kesavan

  • Sishya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Vallal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Virumandi

  • Thaali Pudhusu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Mani, Balu's father

  • Mappillai Gounder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Ettupatti Rasa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Pudhayal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Tiruchitrambalam

  • Dharma Chakkaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Velasamy

  • Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen(1997)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Nesam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Dialogue · Actor

  • Purushan Pondatti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Gopala Gopala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Poomani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Selva(1996)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Avvai Shanmugi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Mudaliyar

  • Gokulathil Seethai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Rishi's father

  • Senathipathi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Nagappan

  • Nethaji (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Mani

  • Tata Birla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Ramanathan

  • Subash (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Thangamani

  • Metukudi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Tamizh Selvan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Vedimuthu

  • Kadhal Kottai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Kaliyaperumal

  • Ullathai Allitha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Viswanathan / Kasinathan

  • Kalloori Vaasal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Kumarasamy

  • Amman Kovil Vaasalile (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as rajappan

  • Thirumbi Paar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Chokku

  • Murai Mappillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Kai Ezhuthu Gounder, Raja's father

  • Maaman Magal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Manikkam

  • Villadhi Villain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Minister Kuppusamy

  • Aanazhagan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Deva(1995)

    as Periyavar

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Gangai Karai Paattu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · Actor

  • Veera Padhakkam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · Story · as Palanisamy

  • Thai Maaman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Thozhar Pandian (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · Story · Actor

  • Rasa Magan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · Story · Actor

  • Ravanan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Amaidhi Padai(1994)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · Story · as ex-MLA Manimaran

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Moondravadhu Kann (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · Story

  • Alimayya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Screenplay · Story

  • Therku Theru Machan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · Story · as Cameo

  • Government Mappillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · Story · Actor

  • Pudhu Manidhan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · Actor

  • Sandhana Kaatru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · Story

  • Vazhkai Chakkaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · Story · Actor

  • Kodi Parakuthu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as GD

  • Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Director

  • Kaadhal Oyvathillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Director

  • Manidhan Marivittan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay

  • Hum Bhi Insaan Hain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Director · Story

  • Ullathil Nalla Ullam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Director · Dialogue

  • Ganam Courtar Avargale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · Story

  • Theertha Karayinile (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Director · Screenplay · Actor

  • Jallikkattu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Director

  • Ini Oru Sudhanthiram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · Story

  • Puyal Paadum Pattu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Director · Actor

  • Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi(1987)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Kalyana Kacheri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Director

  • Palaivana Rojakkal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Director

  • Vidinja Kalyanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · Story

  • Muthal Vasantham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay

  • Darja Donga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Director · Screenplay

  • Anbin Mugavari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Director

  • Khooni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Director · Screenplay

  • January 1 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · Story

  • Irupatthi Naalu Mani Neram(1984)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · Story

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Ingeyum Oru Gangai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay

  • Anbae Odi Vaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Ambigai Neyril Vandhaal(1984)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Nooravathu Naal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Director · Writer

  • Kuva Kuva Vaathugal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay

  • Ilamai Kaalangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · Story

  • Veetula Raman Veliyila Krishnan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Director · Writer

  • Lovers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Original Story

  • Jothi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay · Story

  • Aagaaya Gangai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Dialogue · Screenplay · Story

  • Gopurangal Saivathillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay

  • Lottery Ticket (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Dialogue · Story

  • Kadhal Oviyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Writer · Actor

  • Krodham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Screenplay

  • Tik Tik Tik(1981)

    Assistant Director

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Seethakoka Chilaka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Story

  • Alaigal Oyivadhilai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Assistant Director · Dialogue · Story

  • Nizhalgal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Dialogue · Story · as Mani

Career shape

Star power in the 89th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 255 titles from 1980 to 2025; peak year 1999.

Biggest box office

Sivaji (2007)

$5.9M worldwide

Highest rated

I Have Found It (2000)

Midcredits 95th

Most popular right now

Ji (2005)

Film career

19802025

Peak 1999 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting219 of 255: 203 only acting, 16 with another role · typical Midcredits score79thDirecting41 of 255: 7 only directing, 34 with another roleWriting43 of 255: 6 only writing, 37 with another roleOther crew2 of 255: 1 only other crew, 1 with another role

255 titles, 38 with more than one role — acting and writing overlap on 15 of them.

By decade

1980s39 · 6 acting · 37 crew1990s111 · 108 acting · 13 crew2000s93 · 93 acting · 1 crew2010s11 · 11 acting · 1 crew2020s1 · acting

Billing

usually 5th · top billed in 0% of 10 roles
9601

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Manivannan's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 70th percentile, the median of all 22; across their 18 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 66th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

66thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 18

Approval · how many liked their films

86thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 18

Reach · how many have seen their films

34thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 18

Midcredits score across 22 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up11
  • 50th to 74th2
  • 25th to 49th8
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

10 of their 22 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved4
  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Divisive3
  • Crowd Pleaser4
  • Mixed10

Most divisive · actor

Ji (2005)

98th percentile spread · 42% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

I Have Found It (2000)

Midcredits 95th · 86% liked

Reviewers score the acting 77/100 in their films, across 5 reviewed titles; fans 81, detractors 53. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Manivannan work with?

People who share at least 2 of Manivannan's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Raghuvaran shares the most, 5.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and cinematographers

Mixed roles