Manivannan & Suresh Krissna Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Manivannan and Suresh Krissna appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1999 and 2011. Their highest-rated collaboration was Sangamam (1999 — 7.5/10). Films span Sangamam (1999) through Ilaignan (2011).
The Manivannan & Suresh Krissna partnership
After 12 years apart, they came back together for Ilaignan (2011). They didn't share a set between 1999 and 2011. From Sangamam (1999) to Ilaignan (2011).
Sangamam is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Sangamam (1999).
The shape of the work
The 1990s belonged to Sangamam; the 2010s to Ilaignan. Manivannan acted in every film; Suresh Krissna directed all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1990s brought 1 film together, anchored by Sangamam (7.5/10).
The 2010s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.8/10.
- Sangamam
- Ilaignan
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 12 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
When they first worked together, Manivannan had 101 films behind them; Suresh Krissna had 11.
Before Sangamam, Manivannan had starred in 101 films, including Nizhalgal (1980) and Thai Maaman (1994).
After Ilaignan, Manivannan went on to appear in 6 more films, including Naan Rajavaga Pogiren (2013) and Jothi (2022).
Before Sangamam, Suresh Krissna had directed 11 films, including Amma (1991) and Love (1991).
After Ilaignan, Suresh Krissna went on to direct 2 more films, including Anantha (2026) and Charukesi (2026).
Collaboration Journey
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