K. Manikandan

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

K. Manikandan is an Indian film writer, actor and director who works in the Tamil film industry.

Career

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

As actor

Year Film Role Notes
2013 Pizza II: Villa Himself Uncredited Appearance
2015 India Pakistan Mani
2015 Indru Netru Naalai'1' 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

Web series

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

Other roles

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]

References

  1. ^ a b c Purushothaman, Kirubhakar (2 August 2017). "A versatile talent in demand". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  2. ^ Prakash, R. S. (15 November 2013). "Movie review - Pizza 2: Villa". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  3. ^ Ramanujam, Srinivasa (7 April 2017). "8 Thottakkal: Engaging thriller let down by lengthy sequences". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  4. ^ a b "'Kaala' actor works as a writer for 'Viswasam' - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 15 June 2018. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  5. ^ "Manikandan on Superstar Rajinikanth, Kaala and Vikram Vedha". Behindwoods. 15 May 2018. 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. 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. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  10. ^ Menon, Vishal (25 July 2015). "The odd couple". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  11. ^ Rao, Subha J. (11 July 2015). "Delhi Ganesh on staying with the times". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  12. ^ Khajane, Muralidhara (3 February 2016). "Festivals groom future filmmakers". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  13. ^ "'Thithi' To Open The Bangalore International Film Festival, Announces Films In Competition!". Jamuura Blog. 7 January 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  14. ^ "Meenakshi Shedde: How movies start". mid-day. 7 February 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  15. ^ "16th Annual NEW YORK INDIAN FILM FESTIVAL May 7 to 14, 2016". www.iaac.us. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  16. ^ "NYIFF 2016". www.iaac.us. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  17. ^ "Umesh Kulkarni's 'Highway' Bags 'Best Film' & 'Best Director' Awards At NYIFF 2016!". Jamuura Blog. 18 May 2016. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  18. ^ IANS. "Jai Bhim Actor Manikandan Dons Director's Hat; Makes His Debut With Narai Ezhuthum Suyasaritham". Koimoi.
  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. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  21. ^ a b 🔴"பழங்குடி மக்கள் படிக்கணும்னு நெனைச்சா கூட படிக்க விட மாட்றாங்க.."- Manikandan Reveals | Jai Bhim, retrieved 10 November 2021

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