K. Manikandan

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K. Manikandan
Born (1987-09-29) 29 September 1987 (age 36)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Actor, Writer, Director & Former Radio Jockey
Years active2013-present

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

Career[edit]

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.[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).[1][4][5] Manikandan was involved in Viswasam (2019) Thambi (2019), directed by Siva and Jeethu Joseph respectively, as a dialogue writer.[4][6][7] He paired with Nivedithaa Sathish in the romantic anthology film Sillu Karupatti (2019), directed by Halitha Shameem.[8][9] 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.[10][11] The film was selected to participate in Bengaluru International Film Festival (2016) under ‘Indian Cinema Competition’.[12][13][14] Endless was one of the four films to be selected for screening at 16th New York Indian Film Festival (2016).[15][16][17]

He played the role of Rajakannu in the film Jai Bhim (2021) and won critical acclaim for his portrayal.[18] He played the lead role in movie Good Night (2023) which became an audience favourite.[19]

Filmography[edit]

As actor[edit]

Year Film Role Notes
2013 Pizza II: Villa Himself Uncredited Appearance
2015 India Pakistan Mani
2015 Indru Netru Naalai Film Director
2016 Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum Murali
2017 8 Thottakkal Jai
Vikram Vedha Santhanam Behindwoods Gold Medal - Best Dialogue Writer[20]
2018 Kaala Lenin
2019 Sillu Karuppatti Mukhilan
2020 Paava Kadhaigal Driver Released on Netflix
2021 Aelay Paarthi Released on Star Vijay & Netflix
Netrikann Manikandan Released on Disney+ Hotstar
Jai Bhim Rajakannu Released on Amazon Prime Video;

Behindwoods Gold Medal - Best Actor Critics Choice

2022 Narai Ezhudhum Suyasaridham Manikandan Directing debut; completed in 2016
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal Rajasekar [21]
2023 Good Night Mohan Lead role
2024 Lover Arun Lead role[22]

Web series[edit]

Year Film Role Platform Notes
2023 Shaitan Naxalite Disney+ Hotstar Telugu series
Mathagam Padalam Sekhar

Other roles[edit]

Year Film Credited as Notes
Writer Director
2013 Pizza II: Villa Green tickY Red XN
2017 Vikram Vedha Green tickY Red XN Behindwoods Gold Medal - Best Dialogue Writer[20]
2019 Viswasam Green tickY Red XN
Thambi Green tickY Red XN
2022 Narai Ezhudhum Suyasaridham Green tickY Green tickY Directing debut; completed in 2016
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal Green tickY Red XN [21]

Television[edit]

Year Title Role Network
2024 Super Singer Season 10 Guest Star Vijay

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c 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. ^ a b "'Kaala' actor works as a writer for 'Viswasam' - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 15 June 2018. Archived from the original on 2 February 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  5. ^ "Manikandan on Superstar Rajinikanth, Kaala and Vikram Vedha". Behindwoods. 15 May 2018. Archived from the original on 12 April 2019. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  6. ^ "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.
  7. ^ "Karthi-Jyotika starrer 'Thambi' is based on a documentary". Sify. Archived from the original on 21 November 2019. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  8. ^ 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.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ "'Thithi' To Open The Bangalore International Film Festival, Announces Films In Competition!". Jamuura Blog. 7 January 2016. Archived from the original on 2 February 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  14. ^ "Meenakshi Shedde: How movies start". mid-day. 7 February 2016. Archived from the original on 2 February 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  15. ^ "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.
  16. ^ "NYIFF 2016". www.iaac.us. Archived from the original on 10 April 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  17. ^ "Umesh Kulkarni's 'Highway' Bags 'Best Film' & 'Best Director' Awards At NYIFF 2016!". Jamuura Blog. 18 May 2016. Archived from the original on 2 February 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  18. ^ IANS. "Jai Bhim Actor Manikandan Dons Director's Hat; Makes His Debut With Narai Ezhuthum Suyasaritham". Koimoi. Archived from the original on 19 October 2022. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
  19. ^ "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.
  20. ^ a b "Best Dialogue Writer - Manikandan for Vikram Vedha | List of winners for BGM 2018". Behindwoods. 17 June 2018. Archived from the original on 2 February 2020. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  21. ^ a b 🔴"பழங்குடி மக்கள் படிக்கணும்னு நெனைச்சா கூட படிக்க விட மாட்றாங்க.."- Manikandan Reveals | Jai Bhim, archived from the original on 10 November 2021, retrieved 10 November 2021
  22. ^ The Hindu (25 December 2023). "Manikandan's next titled 'Lover'; teaser out". Archived from the original on 30 January 2024. Retrieved 30 January 2024.

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