Manivannan & B. Kannan Movies Together List — 7 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Manivannan and B. Kannan appeared together in 7 Tamil films between 1980 and 2008. Their highest-rated collaboration was Nizhalgal (1980 — 8.5/10). Films span Nizhalgal (1980) through Bommalattam (2008).
The Manivannan & B. Kannan partnership
One film towers over the rest: Nizhalgal at 8.5/10. After 8 years apart, they came back together for Kodi Parakuthu (1988). Their work runs across 3 decades of Tamil cinema.
They didn't share a set between 1980 and 1988. From Nizhalgal (1980) to Bommalattam (2008).
The shape of the work
The 1980s belonged to Nizhalgal; the 2000s to Vishwa Thulasi. B. Kannan director of photography in some, cinematographer in others. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
7 films across 3 decades
The 1980s brought 2 films together, anchored by Nizhalgal (8.5/10).
The 1990s accounted for 2 films, averaging 5.2/10.
The 2000s accounted for 3 films, averaging 4.0/10.
- Nizhalgal
- Kodi Parakuthu
- Senathipathi
- Tamizh Selvan
- Vishwa Thulasi
- Bommalattam
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
7 films across 28 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
39% of Manivannan's screen credits are with B. Kannan.
Nizhalgal was Manivannan's acting debut.
After Bommalattam, Manivannan went on to appear in 11 more films, including Sadhurangam (2011) and Naan Rajavaga Pogiren (2013).
Nizhalgal was B. Kannan's acting debut.
After Bommalattam, B. Kannan went on to appear in 1 more film, including Uchithanai Muharnthaal (2011).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Manivannan & B. Kannan's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
People who worked on Manivannan & B. Kannan's films together
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