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Manivannan
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.
As director
Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA
Aandan Adimai
Gangai Karai Paattu
Amaidhi Padai
Thozhar Pandian
Rasa Magan
Veera Padhakkam
Moondravadhu Kann
Therku Theru Machan
Government Mappillai
Pudhu Manidhan
Sandhana Kaatru
Vazhkai Chakkaram
Kaadhal Oyvathillai
Manidhan Marivittan
Gopala Rao Gari Abbayi
Hum Bhi Insaan Hain
Ullathil Nalla Ullam
Ganam Courtar Avargale
Jallikkattu
Theertha Karayinile
Kalyana Kacheri
Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi
Puyal Paadum Pattu
Ini Oru Sudhanthiram
Vidinja Kalyanam
Muthal Vasantham
Palaivana Rojakkal
Anbin Mugavari
Khooni
As actor
Madha Gaja Raja
Kalavaadiya Pozhuthugal
Sooran
Ninaithathu Yaaro
Naan Rajavaga Pogiren
Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA
Velayudham
Sadhurangam
Ilaingan
Puli Vesham
Vengayam
Pollachi Mappiley
Thillalangadi
Mayandi Kudumbathar
Naalai Namathe
Raman Thediya Seethai
Seval
Bommalattam
Kuruvi
Ayutham Seivom
Ellam Avan Seyal
Nenjathai Killadhe
Sadhu Miranda
Sivaji: The Boss
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Nee Naan Nila
Mudhal Kanave
Puli Varudhu
Rameswaram
Thirumagan