Manivannan | |
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![]() Manivannan in 2012 | |
Born | S. S. Manivannan 31 July 1953 |
Died | 15 June 2013[1][2] | (aged 59)
Occupation(s) | Actor, film director, screenwriter, activist and music director |
Years active | 1978–2013 |
Works | Full list |
Political party | Naam Tamilar Katchi |
Spouse | Sengamalam |
Children | 2, including Raghuvannan |
S. S. Manivannan (31 July 1953 – 15 June 2013) was an Indian film director, actor and 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.