Manivannan & Suresh Krishna Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-15 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Manivannan and Suresh Krishna appeared together in 3 Tamil films between 1994 and 2011. Their highest-rated collaboration was Sangamam (1999 — 7.5/10). Films span Veera (1994) through Ilaignan (2011).
The Manivannan & Suresh Krishna partnership
After 12 years apart, they came back together for Ilaignan (2011). They didn't share a set between 1999 and 2011. From Veera (1994) to Ilaignan (2011).
Sangamam is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Veera (1994).
The shape of the work
The 1990s belonged to Sangamam; the 2010s to Ilaignan. Manivannan acted in every film; Suresh Krishna directed all of them. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 2 decades
The 1990s brought 2 films together, anchored by Sangamam (7.5/10).
The 2010s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.8/10.
- Sangamam
- Veera
- Ilaignan
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 17 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
Before Veera, Manivannan had starred in 33 films, including Nizhalgal (1980) and Muthal Vasantham (1986).
After Ilaignan, Manivannan went on to appear in 6 more films, including Naan Rajavaga Pogiren (2013) and Jothi (2022).
Before Veera, Suresh Krishna had directed 8 films, including Amma (1991) and Love (1991).
Collaboration Journey
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Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Vadivelu is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 3 films.
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