Manivannan & S. Thanu Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Manivannan and S. Thanu appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1999 and 2000. Their highest-rated collaboration was Mugam (1999 — 7.5/10). Films span Mugam (1999) through Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000).
The Manivannan & S. Thanu partnership
From Mugam (1999) to Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000). The ran closed with Kandukondain Kandukondain in 2000. Mugam is the one most viewers reach for.
It started with Mugam (1999).
The shape of the work
The 1990s belonged to Mugam; the 2000s to Kandukondain Kandukondain. Manivannan acted in every film; S. Thanu produced all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1990s brought 1 film together, anchored by Mugam (7.5/10).
The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.1/10.
- Mugam
- Kandukondain Kandukondain
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 1 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; S. Thanu had 5. After Kandukondain Kandukondain, Manivannan kept going for 67 more films; S. Thanu stepped back.
Before Mugam, Manivannan had starred in 101 films, including Nizhalgal (1980) and Thai Maaman (1994).
After Kandukondain Kandukondain, Manivannan went on to appear in 67 more films, including Piriyadha Varam Vendum (2001) and Solla Marandha Kadhai (2002).
Before Mugam, S. Thanu had starred in 5 films, including Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993) and Vanna Vanna Pookkal (1992).
After Kandukondain Kandukondain, S. Thanu went on to appear in 16 more films, including Karnan (2021) and Kaakha Kaakha (2003).
Collaboration Journey
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