Manivannan & M. N. Nambiar Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Manivannan and M. N. Nambiar appeared together in 4 Tamil films between 1987 and 1998. Their highest-rated collaboration was Poonthottam (1998 — 6.5/10). Films span Jallikattu (1987) through Poonthottam (1998).
The Manivannan & M. N. Nambiar partnership
After 10 years apart, they came back together for Vallal (1997). They didn't share a set between 1987 and 1997. They saved their best for last — Poonthottam (6.5/10) came 11 years in.
From Jallikattu (1987) to Poonthottam (1998). It started with Jallikattu (1987).
The shape of the work
The 1990s account for 75% of everything they made together. The 1980s belonged to Jallikattu; the 1990s to Poonthottam. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 2 decades
The 1980s accounted for 1 film, averaging 4.0/10.
The 1990s accounted for 3 films, averaging 5.4/10.
- Jallikattu
- Poonthottam
- Vallal
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 11 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 16 films behind them; M. N. Nambiar had 87. After Poonthottam, Manivannan kept going for 91 more films; M. N. Nambiar stepped back.
Before Jallikattu, Manivannan had starred in 16 films, including Nizhalgal (1980) and Muthal Vasantham (1986).
After Poonthottam, Manivannan went on to appear in 91 more films, including Mugam (1999) and Sangamam (1999).
Before Jallikattu, M. N. Nambiar had starred in 87 films, including Pasamalar (1961) and Deiva Magan (1969).
After Poonthottam, M. N. Nambiar went on to appear in 8 more films, including Baba (2002) and Winner (2003).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Manivannan & M. N. Nambiar's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Devayani is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 4 films.
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