Manikandan
About Manikandan
K. Manikandan is an Indian film writer, actor and director who works in the Tamil film industry.
Manikandan participated in a popular reality comedy show and finished as the runner-up of the season. Subsequently, he joined an FM channel as a Radio Jockey while also dubbing/voice acting for several films and TV shows.
He debuted as a writer with Pizza II: Villa (2013). He made his acting debut with India Pakistan (2015) and played a minor role in the Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum (2016) directed by Nalan Kumarasamy. Manikandan then played an antagonist in Sri Ganesh's debut directorial venture 8 Thottakkal (2017) alongside M. S. Bhaskar and Lallu. He penned the dialogues for Pushar-Gayathri's third directorial venture Vikram Vedha (2017) and also played a role of a police constable in the film. In 2018, Pa. Ranjith picked Manikandan for a role in Kaala (2018). Manikandan was involved in Viswasam (2019) Thambi (2019), directed by Siva and Jeethu Joseph respectively, as a dialogue writer. He paired with Nivedithaa Sathish in the romantic anthology film Sillu Karupatti (2019), directed by Halitha Shameem.
Manikandan directed an independent film ‘Narai Ezhuthum Suyasaritham’ (English Title: Endless) starring Delhi Ganesh and himself in lead roles. The film was selected to participate in Bengaluru International Film Festival (2016) under ‘Indian Cinema Competition’. Endless was one of the four films to be selected for screening at 16th New York Indian Film Festival (2016).
Filmography(2)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
Jai Bhim Crime | 2 Nov 2021 | Rajakannu | Hit |
 Kaala Action | 7 Jun 2018 | Lenin | Released |
Career Timeline
2 films · Debut 2018
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(1)
Manikandan – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Manikandan is one of Indian cinema's celebrated actors, having contributed to 2 films in the Indian film industry (popularly known as Indian), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Manikandan has collaborated with some of Indian cinema's finest artists, including Pa. Ranjith, Supergood Subramani, Suriya. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with audiences.
Manikandan has worked across multiple genres in Indian cinema, including Crime, Drama, Mystery, History, Action. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of productions.
Manikandan made their film debut in 2018 with the film Kaala. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of Indian cinema's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global diaspora.
Follow Manikandan's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive Indian cinema database online.
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How many films has Manikandan acted in?▼
Manikandan has been part of 2 films in Indian, spanning genres such as Crime, Drama, Mystery.
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Manikandan's notable films include "Jai Bhim", "Kaala". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
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Manikandan works as a Actor in the Indian film industry. K. Manikandan is an Indian film writer, actor and director who works in the Tamil film industry. Manikandan participated in a popular reality comedy ...
When did Manikandan debut in Indian?▼
Manikandan made their Indian debut in 2018 with the film "Kaala".
What genres has Manikandan worked in?▼
Manikandan has worked in Crime (2 films), Drama (2 films), Mystery (1 film), History (1 film), Action (1 film) in their film career.