Nizhalgal Ravi & Manivannan Movies Together — 16 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
About This Collaboration
Nizhalgal Ravi & Manivannan have worked together on 16 films in Indian cinema. Their collaboration began in 1980 and extends to 2007, representing 27 years of joint work. Working Nizhalgal Ravi as Actor and Manivannan as Actor, their pairing brought together complementary creative strengths that carved out a distinctive niche despite uneven audience reception.
Among their most acclaimed works are "Nizhalgal", "Piriyadha Varam Vendum", "Veera" — with "Nizhalgal" earning a top rating of 8.5/10. Across all their joint films, they maintain an average audience rating of 3.7/10 — an average that reflects a challenging run — several films fell below audience expectations.
Their most productive period was the 1990s, when they delivered 7 films that shaped the era's cinema. The bulk of their work is in Tamil cinema. From "Nizhalgal" (1980) to "Cheena Thaana 001" (2007), their partnership has evolved through shifting industry landscapes while maintaining its artistic core.
This page brings together their complete joint filmography, a year-by-year timeline of the partnership, the extended network of directors, actors, and crew they shared across projects, and a curated list of similar creative pairings you may want to explore.
Career Context
Nizhalgal was Nizhalgal Ravi's acting debut.
After Cheena Thaana 001, Nizhalgal Ravi went on to appear in 64 more films, including Ratsasan (2018) and Andhadhi (2015).
Nizhalgal was Manivannan's acting debut.
After Cheena Thaana 001, Manivannan went on to appear in 18 more films, including Nenjathai Killadhe (2008) and Sadhurangam (2011).
Collaboration DNA
Partnership Pattern
16 films across 27 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Creative Evolution
- Nizhalgal
- Chinna Thambi Periya Thambi
- Veera
- Nenjinile
- Piriyadha Varam Vendum
- Kandukondain Kandukondain
This duo's 16-film partnership spans 3 decades of Indian cinema, with their most productive period being the 1990s when they delivered 7 films that defined the era.












Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Nizhalgal Ravi & Manivannan's professional partnership
Shared Crew
People who worked on Nizhalgal Ravi & Manivannan's films together
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