Manivannan

Biography

Manivannan was a prolific Indian film actor and director, known for his work on over 400 films in Tamil cinema. With a career spanning three decades, he began as a story and dialogue writer for Bharathiraja before transitioning to directing and acting, often playing comedic or villainous roles. A supporter of various political parties, including the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Naam Tamilar Katchi, Manivannan was also a vocal advocate for Sri Lankan Tamil nationalism.