Manivannan & Cochin Haneefa Movies Together List — 4 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Manivannan and Cochin Haneefa appeared together in 4 Tamil films between 1999 and 2007. Their highest-rated collaboration was Sivaji (2007 — 7.2/10). Films span Mudhalvan (1999) through Sivaji (2007).
The Manivannan & Cochin Haneefa partnership
They saved their best for last — Sivaji (7.2/10) came 8 years in. From Mudhalvan (1999) to Sivaji (2007). Sivaji is the one most viewers reach for.
It started with Mudhalvan (1999).
The shape of the work
The 2000s account for 75% of everything they made together. The 1990s belonged to Mudhalvan; the 2000s to Sivaji. Manivannan acted in every film; Cochin Haneefa acted in all of them. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
4 films across 2 decades
The 1990s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.5/10.
The 2000s brought 3 films together, anchored by Sivaji (7.2/10).
- Mudhalvan
- Sivaji
- Unakkum Enakkum
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
4 films across 8 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 101 films behind them; Cochin Haneefa had 10.
Before Mudhalvan, Manivannan had starred in 101 films, including Nizhalgal (1980) and Thai Maaman (1994).
After Sivaji, Manivannan went on to appear in 18 more films, including Nenjathai Killadhe (2008) and Sadhurangam (2011).
Before Mudhalvan, Cochin Haneefa had starred in 10 films, including Pasa Mazhai (1989) and Pillai Paasam (1991).
After Sivaji, Cochin Haneefa went on to appear in 6 more films, including Madrasapattinam (2010) and Enthiran (2010).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Manivannan & Cochin Haneefa's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Kalairani is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 4 films.
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