Manivannan | |
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 Manivannan in 2012 | |
| Born | S. S. Manivannan 31 July 1953 |
| Died | 15 June 2013 (aged 59)[1][2] |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Film director, Screenwriter, Voice artist, Playback singer and Social Activist |
| Years active | 1978–2013 |
| Works | Full list |
| Political party | Naam Tamilar Katchi |
| Spouse | Sengamalam |
| Children | 2, including Raghuvannan |
Manivannan (31 July 1953 – 15 June 2013) was an Indian actor, film director, screenwriter, voice artist, playback singer and social activist who worked in Tamil cinema. In a career spanning three decades, he went from being a story and dialogue writer for director Bharathiraja from 1980–82 to a successful director who thrived in experimenting with different genres, before becoming an actor.[3] With over 400 films to his name, Manivannan was one of the most experienced actors in the field and directed exactly 50 films.[4] Manivannan was mainly a supporting actor in films and often played the comedian, supporting character and villainous roles.[3]
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. He also had been a long supporter of Sri Lankan Tamil nationalism.
- ^ S.R. Ashok Kumar (25 October 2006). "I am not what I look like: Manivannan". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 6 September 2011. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ "Tamil actor Manivannan died". The Times of India. 19 June 2018. Archived from the original on 18 June 2013. Retrieved 30 September 2013.
- ^ a b Subramanian, Karthik (15 June 2013). "Master of character roles Manivannan passes away". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 19 June 2013. Retrieved 16 June 2013.
- ^ "Manivannan's death a huge loss: Tamil film fraternity". Business Standard India. Indo-Asian News Service. 16 June 2013. Archived from the original on 22 June 2013. Retrieved 16 June 2013.