Manivannan & P. Kalaimani Movies Together List — 6 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-04 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Manivannan and P. Kalaimani appeared together in 6 Tamil films between 1982 and 2000. Their highest-rated collaboration was Gopurangal Saivathillai (1982 — 7.5/10). Films span Gopurangal Saivathillai (1982) through Unnai Kann Theduthey (2000).
The Manivannan & P. Kalaimani partnership
After 10 years apart, they came back together for Purushan Pondatti (1996). They didn't share a set between 1986 and 1996. Their work runs across 3 decades of Tamil cinema.
Remarkably even — every film rates between 6.5 and 7.5. From Gopurangal Saivathillai (1982) to Unnai Kann Theduthey (2000).
The shape of the work
The 1980s account for 67% of everything they made together. The 1980s belonged to Gopurangal Saivathillai; the 2000s to Unnai Kann Theduthey. Manivannan director in some, actor in others. Strictly Tamil cinema — they never crossed industries together.
6 films across 3 decades
The 1980s brought 4 films together, anchored by Gopurangal Saivathillai (7.5/10).
The 1990s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.8/10.
The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.5/10.
- Gopurangal Saivathillai
- Muthal Vasantham
- Purushan Pondatti
- Unnai Kann Theduthey
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
6 films across 18 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Tamil being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
86% of P. Kalaimani's screen credits are with Manivannan. After Unnai Kann Theduthey, Manivannan kept going for 67 more films; P. Kalaimani stepped back.
Before Gopurangal Saivathillai, Manivannan had directed 1 film, including Nizhalgal (1980).
After Unnai Kann Theduthey, Manivannan went on to direct 67 more films, including Piriyadha Varam Vendum (2001) and Solla Marandha Kadhai (2002).
Gopurangal Saivathillai was P. Kalaimani's acting debut.
After Unnai Kann Theduthey, P. Kalaimani went on to appear in 1 more film, including Super Kudumbam (2001).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Manivannan & P. Kalaimani's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Ilayaraja is the through-line — music on 4 of their 6 films. Ilayaraja scored 4 of them. Vinu Chakravarthy appears alongside them in 3 films — practically a third lead.
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
2
3Other iconic Tamil director-actor duos
Discover other partnerships with comparable filmographies and ratings
