Manikandan
Also Known As: K. Manikandan, مانیکاندان
Biography: 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).
Department: Writing
Place of Birth: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Adult: No
Birthday: September 29, 1987
Age: 37 years old
Gender: Male
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Jai Bhim
Overview: A pregnant woman from a primitive tribal community, searches desperately for her husband, who is missing from police custody. So as to find her husband and seek justice for them, as their voice, a High Court advocate rises in support. Will their battle for justice succeed?
Genres: Crime Drama Mystery
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2021-11-02
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Good Night
Overview: Mohan, an IT youngster with a snoring issue starts his life with Anu, the girl of his dreams, hiding his issue. However, trouble begins, when his snoring starts affecting his life and the health of his partner.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2023-05-12
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Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal
Overview: The lives of four people from different walks of life is affected by a disastrous road accident. The regret, remorse and realisation these characters undergo makes the crux of the film.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2022-01-28
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Narai Ezhuthum Suyasaritham
Overview: Vaidhyanadhan is stuck between two worlds when he is forced to retire from his job. His life takes another dramatic turn when he meets a jobless youngster.
Genres: Drama Family Comedy
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2015-03-15
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Pizza 2: Villa
Overview: Jebin is a writer who is trying to get his work published. He comes to understand his financial status after his father's death. There is also a villa in Pondycherry that has been bequeathed to him by his dad about which he had no clue till then. His ensuing journey to the villa sets the ball rolling for interesting events that get unfurled slowly.
Genres: Horror Thriller
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2013-11-14
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Lover
Overview: An alcoholic designer struggles to save his six-year relationship while facing personal challenges and misunderstandings. As their bond is tested, he begins to confront his past and question whether love alone is enough to hold them together.
Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2024-02-07
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Kaala
Overview: Karikaalan consistently fights to keep the people of Dharavi, a slum in Mumbai, safe from the clutches of mighty politicians and the land mafia don, Hari Dhadha.
Genres: Action Crime Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2018-06-07
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India Pakistan
Overview: It is only after moving in to their shared office space do Karthick and Mellina realize that they are in the same profession — law. So, they decide that whoever gets a case first will stay in the place and fight tooth-and-nail to get a case. Meanwhile, a cop, who is searching for a DVD containing video of his illegal encounter, is after Mellina thinking that she is in possession of it.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2015-05-08
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8 Thottakkal
Overview: A cop’s pistol gets stolen and even as the search for it gets underway, it ends up in the hands of someone who uses it to rob a bank.
Genres: Thriller Action Crime
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2017-04-07
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Sillu Karuppatti
Overview: An anthology of four romantic stories across four age groups connected by that magical thread called love.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2019-12-26
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Aelay
Overview: An embittered son returns to his native village to perform the final rites of his dead father.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2021-02-28
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Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum
Overview: A small-time rowdy fresh out of prison and a runaway woman seeking a new life in Chennai become unexpected neighbors. Bound by loneliness, they form an unusual bond—one that teeters between friendship and love. As they navigate their struggles together, their lives take a heartwarming turn in this charming romantic comedy-drama.
Genres: Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2016-03-10
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Vikram Vedha
Overview: A notorious gangster Vedha surrenders himself to encounter specialist Vikram whom he challenges every step of the way by narrating his life events in the form of riddles that needs to be solved in order to capture him.
Genres: Action Thriller Crime Adventure
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2017-07-21
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Netrikann
Overview: A cat-and-mouse game engages between a blind woman and a serial killer when the former becomes the witness of a kidnap performed by the latter.
Genres: Thriller Mystery Crime
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2021-08-13
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Kudumbasthan
Overview: Naveen's relationship with his parents becomes strained after he marries a oppressed-caste girl. Though they eventually reconcile, his sudden unemployment puts him in a difficult position. As financial pressures mount, Naveen must navigate societal challenges and personal struggles to regain stability and rebuild harmony within his middle-class family.
Genres: Family Drama Comedy
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 2025-01-24
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