K. Manikandan

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K. Manikandan
Born (1987-09-29) 29 September 1987 (age 37)
Madras (now Chennai),
Tamil Nadu, India
Occupation(s)Actor, screenwriter, Film director, radio jockey, Dubbing Artist
Years active2013-present

K. Manikandan is an Indian screenwriter and actor who works in the Tamil film industry. He is best known of his characters in Jai Bhim (2021), Good Night (2023), Lover (2024) and Kudumbasthan (2025).

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Career

Manikandan participated in Kalakka povathu Yaaru Season 4 (Vijay TV) 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. [1]

He debuted as a writer with Pizza II: Villa (2013). [2] He made his acting debut with India Pakistan (2015) and played a minor role in the Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum (2016) directed by Nalan Kumarasamy. [1] Manikandan then played an antagonist in Sri Ganesh's debut directorial venture 8 Thottakkal (2017) alongside M. S. Bhaskar and Lallu. [3] He penned the dialogues for Pushkar–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). [4] [5] He paired with Nivedithaa Sathish in the romantic anthology film Sillu Karupatti (2019), directed by Halitha Shameem. [6] [7] Manikandan received critical acclaim for his role in the film, Aelay (2021).

Manikandan directed an independent film Narai Ezhuthum Suyasaritham (English Title: Endless) starring Delhi Ganesh and himself. [8] [9] The film was selected to participate in Bengaluru International Film Festival (2016) under ‘Indian Cinema Competition’. [10] [11] Endless was one of the four films to be selected for screening at 16th New York Indian Film Festival (2016). [12] [13]

He played the role of Rajakannu in the film Jai Bhim (2021) and won critical acclaim for his portrayal. [14] He played the lead role in movie Good Night (2023) which became an audience favourite. [15] In 2024, he starred in Lover , a romantic drama that received positive reviews for its realistic portrayal of modern relationships. [16] He also joined hands with debutant director Rajeshwar Kalisamy for Kudumbasthan , which was released on 24 January 2025 in theaters to positive reviews from critics. [17]

Filmography

As actor

YearFilmRoleNotes
2013 Pizza II: Villa Assistant directorUncredited Appearance
2015 India Pakistan Mani
2015Indru netru naalai Assistant Director (edited by Ronald M)
2016 Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum Murali
2017 8 Thottakkal Jai
Vikram Vedha SanthanamBehindwoods Gold Medal - Best Dialogue Writer [18]
2018 Kaala Lenin
2019 Sillu Karuppatti Mukhilan
2020 Paava Kadhaigal DriverReleased on Netflix
2021 Aelay PaarthiReleased on Star Vijay & Netflix
Netrikann ManikandanReleased on Disney+ Hotstar
Jai Bhim RajakannuReleased on Amazon Prime Video
Behindwoods Gold Medal - Best Actor Critics
2022 Narai Ezhudhum Suyasaridham ManikandanDirecting debut; completed in 2016
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal Rajasekar
2023 Good Night Choolaimedu Mohan
2024 Lover Arun [19]
2025 Kudumbasthan Naveen [20]

Web series

YearFilmRolePlatform
2023 Mathagam Padalam Sekhar Disney+ Hotstar

As writer and director

YearFilmCredited asNotes
WriterDirector
2013 Pizza II: Villa Green check.svgRed x.svg
2017 Vikram Vedha Green check.svgRed x.svgBest Dialogue Writer
2019 Viswasam Green check.svgRed x.svg
Thambi Green check.svgRed x.svg
2022 Narai Ezhuthum Suyasaritham Green check.svgGreen check.svgDirecting debut; completed in 2016
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal Green check.svgRed x.svg

Television

YearTitleRoleNetwork
2008 Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Participant Star Vijay
2024 Super Singer Season 10 Guest Star Vijay

As dubbing artist

References

  1. 1 2 Purushothaman, Kirubhakar (2 August 2017). "A versatile talent in demand". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 7 June 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  2. ↑ Prakash, R. S. (15 November 2013). "Movie review - Pizza 2: Villa". Bangalore Mirror. Archived from the original on 6 September 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  3. ↑ Ramanujam, Srinivasa (7 April 2017). "8 Thottakkal: Engaging thriller let down by lengthy sequences". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X. Archived from the original on 2 February 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  4. ↑ "Ajith wanted Viswasam to be 'sure-shot entertainer', his performance has an added dimension, says director Siva". Firstpost. 3 December 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  5. ↑ "Karthi-Jyotika starrer 'Thambi' is based on a documentary". Sify . Archived from the original on 21 November 2019. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  6. ↑ Rao, Subha J. (7 January 2019). "Halitha Shameem opens up on 'Sillu Karuppatti'". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X. Archived from the original on 30 April 2021. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  7. ↑ S, Srivatsan (27 December 2019). "'Sillu Karupatti' movie review: Life is like a box of chocolates". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X. Archived from the original on 26 January 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  8. ↑ Menon, Vishal (25 July 2015). "The odd couple". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X. Archived from the original on 21 October 2022. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  9. ↑ Rao, Subha J. (11 July 2015). "Delhi Ganesh on staying with the times". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X. Archived from the original on 30 January 2023. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  10. ↑ Khajane, Muralidhara (3 February 2016). "Festivals groom future filmmakers". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X. Archived from the original on 2 February 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  11. ↑ "Meenakshi Shedde: How movies start". mid-day. 7 February 2016. Archived from the original on 2 February 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  12. ↑ "16th Annual NEW YORK INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL May 7 to 14, 2016". www.iaac.us. Archived from the original on 10 April 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  13. ↑ "NYIFF 2016". www.iaac.us. Archived from the original on 10 April 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  14. ↑ Pudipeddi, Haricharan (1 November 2021). "Jai Bhim movie review: Suriya headlines a powerful film about fighting for the oppressed and police brutality". Hindustan Times . Archived from the original on 1 November 2021.
  15. ↑ "Good Night Movie Review : Good Night: The snoring is loud enough in a very enjoyable way". The Times of India. ISSN   0971-8257. Archived from the original on 11 May 2023. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
  16. ↑ Shankar, Vijaya (9 February 2024). "Lover review: Manikandan, Sri Gouri Priya shine in poignant portrayal of modern love". www.dtnext.in. Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  17. ↑ Rajendran, Gopinath (24 January 2025). "'Kudumbasthan' movie review: Manikandan maintains his winning streak with this entertaining comedy caper". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 27 January 2025.
  18. ↑ "BEST DIALOGUE WRITER - MANIKANDAN FOR VIKRAM VEDHA".
  19. ↑ The Hindu (25 December 2023). "Manikandan's next titled 'Lover'; teaser out". Archived from the original on 30 January 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  20. ↑ "First look of Manikandan's next to be out on this date". Cinema Express . 26 September 2024. Archived from the original on 26 September 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
  21. ↑ "Manikandan dubbed for Vijayakanth's AI appearance in Vijay's 'GOAT'". The Times of India . 10 September 2024. Archived from the original on 12 September 2024. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
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