54 Films Together
54 films·1991–2007·Top Music Composer: Bharadwaj (1 films)·Top co-star: Senthil (16 films)
Manivannan & Deva Movies Together List — 54 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-05 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Manivannan and Deva appeared together in 54 Tamil films between 1991 and 2007. Their highest-rated collaboration was Thai Maaman (1994 — 7.5/10). Films span Pudhu Manithan (1991) through Cheena Thaana 001 (2007).
54
Films Together
4.6
Average Rating
1991 - 2007
Career Span
Tamil
Primary Language
Credibility
Career Phase
Active×Active
Long-Term Partnership
The Manivannan & Deva partnership
1997 was their peak — 9 films in twelve months. For 16 years, a Manivannan–Deva film arrived almost every year. From Pudhu Manithan (1991) to Cheena Thaana 001 (2007).
Thai Maaman is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Pudhu Manithan (1991).
The shape of the work
The 1990s account for 78% of everything they made together. The 1990s belonged to Thai Maaman; the 2000s to Unnai Kann Theduthey. Manivannan director in some, actor in others. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
54 films across 2 decades
The 1990s brought 42 films together, anchored by Thai Maaman (7.5/10).
The 2000s accounted for 12 films, averaging 4.2/10.
1990s
Films42
Avg Rating4.7/10
Notable:
- Thai Maaman
- Pudhu Manithan
Era:
Manivannan: ActiveDeva: Active
2000s
Films12
Avg Rating4.2/10
Notable:
- Unnai Kann Theduthey
- Engal Anna
Era:
Manivannan: ActiveDeva: Active
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
Duration1991–2007
Span16 years
54 films across 16 years represents focused partnership.
Language Distribution
Tamil54 films (100%)
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
53% of Manivannan's screen credits are with Deva.
Manivannan
Before Pudhu Manithan, Manivannan had starred in 29 films, including Nizhalgal (1980) and Muthal Vasantham (1986).
After Cheena Thaana 001, Manivannan went on to appear in 18 more films, including Nenjathai Killadhe (2008) and Sadhurangam (2011).
Deva
Pudhu Manithan was Deva's acting debut.
After Cheena Thaana 001, Deva went on to appear in 7 more films, including Aarumugam (2009) and Kutti Pisasu (2010).
Decade
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Pudhu Manithan
Tamil
Manivannan · DirectorDeva · Music Composer
Streaming onDailymotion
★ 6.8
→#2Government Mappillai
Tamil
Manivannan · DirectorDeva · Music Composer
Streaming onEros NowYouTube
Therku Theru Machan
Tamil
Manivannan · DirectorDeva · Music Composer
Moondravadhu Kann
Tamil
Manivannan · DirectorDeva · Music Composer
★ 3.7
→#5Veera
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Original Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayEros NowPrime Video
★ 6.5
→#6Thai Maaman
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
★ 7.5
→#7V
Veera Padhakkam
Tamil
Manivannan · DirectorDeva · Music Composer
Gangai Karai Paattu
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
Streaming onYouTube
Deva
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
★ 5.3
→#10Kalloori Vaasal
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
★ 4.7
→#11Maanbumigu Maanavan
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
★ 6.0
→#12Kadhal Kottai
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
Streaming onPlexSun NXT
★ 5.8
→#13Tamizh Selvan
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
★ 3.9
→#14Gopala Gopala
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
★ 2.9
→#15Avvai Shanmughi
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayJioHotstarPrime VideoYouTube
★ 5.9
→#16Gokulathil Seethai
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
Streaming onPrime Video
★ 3.3
→#17Senathipathi
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
Streaming onYouTube
★ 6.5
→#18D
Dharma Chakkaram
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
★ 4.0
→#19Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayPlexPrime VideoYouTube
★ 5.5
→#20Nesam
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
★ 4.6
→#21K
Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
★ 3.8
→#22Ettupatti Rasa
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
Streaming onPrime VideoYouTube
Vallal
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
Streaming onPrime VideoYouTube
★ 6.0
→#24Sishya
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream Play
★ 3.3
→#25Once More
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
Streaming onJioHotstarPrime VideoSun NXT
★ 5.6
→#26Nerrukku Ner
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
Streaming onJioHotstar
★ 5.1
→#27K
Kaadhale Nimmadhi
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
★ 3.8
→#28S
Sundara Pandian
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
★ 1.0
→#29Ninaithen Vandhai
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
★ 1.0
→#30Priyamudan
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
Streaming onPrime Video
★ 5.9
→#31Sandhippoma
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
★ 4.9
→#32E
En Aasai Rasave
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
★ 5.1
→#33Unnudan
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
Streaming onYouTube
Veeram Velanja Mannu
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
K
Kallazhagar
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
★ 3.8
→#36C
Chinna Raja
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayEros NowPlexPrime Video
★ 3.5
→#37Nenjinile
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
Streaming onPlexSun NXTVi Movies & TV
★ 5.4
→#38K
Kannodu Kanbathellam
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayGoogle Play MoviesPlexSun NXTYouTube
★ 3.9
→#39Minsara Kanna
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayHungama PlayPlexPrime VideoSun NXT
★ 5.9
→#40Hello
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
★ 4.0
→#41P
Pudhu Kudithanam
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
Unnaruge Naan Irundhal
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
Sandhitha Velai
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
★ 2.7
→#44Unnai Kann Theduthey
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
★ 6.5
→#45Vaanavil
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlaySun NXT
★ 3.1
→#46Engalukkum Kaalam Varum
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
Lovely
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
★ 2.6
→#48Kabadi Kabadi
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
★ 4.0
→#49Azhagana Naatkal
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
★ 4.0
→#50Pammal K. Sambandam
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
Streaming onPrime VideoSun NXT
★ 4.8
→#51Samasthanam
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlayPlexSun NXT
★ 2.9
→#52Military
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
Engal Anna
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Music Composer
Streaming onAirtel Xstream PlaySun NXT
★ 6.5
→#54Cheena Thaana 001
Tamil
Manivannan · ActorDeva · Original Music Composer
★ 4.5
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