Manivannan & Jayamalini Movies Together List — 3 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-18 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Manivannan and Jayamalini appeared together in 3 Tamil films between 1982 and 1984. Their highest-rated collaboration was Gopurangal Saivathillai (1982 — 7.5/10). Films span Gopurangal Saivathillai (1982) through 24 Mani Neram (1984).
The Manivannan & Jayamalini partnership
From Gopurangal Saivathillai (1982) to 24 Mani Neram (1984). The played out closed with 24 Mani Neram in 1984. Gopurangal Saivathillai is the one most viewers reach for.
It started with Gopurangal Saivathillai (1982).
The shape of the work
Never on the same side of the camera — Manivannan director, Jayamalini actor, across all 3 films. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
3 films across 1 decade
- Gopurangal Saivathillai
- 24 Mani Neram
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
3 films across 2 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
After 24 Mani Neram, Manivannan kept going for 181 more films; Jayamalini stepped back.
Before Gopurangal Saivathillai, Manivannan had directed 1 film, including Nizhalgal (1980).
After 24 Mani Neram, Manivannan went on to direct 181 more films, including Muthal Vasantham (1986) and Thai Maaman (1994).
Before Gopurangal Saivathillai, Jayamalini had starred in 6 films, including Lok Parlok (1979) and Mahashakti (1980).
After 24 Mani Neram, Jayamalini went on to appear in 3 more films, including Naam (1985) and Maha Shaktimaan (1985).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Manivannan & Jayamalini's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Mohan is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 3 films.
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