Manivannan & Chitti babu Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-12 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Manivannan and Chitti babu appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 1997 and 2008. Their highest-rated collaboration was Kuruvi (2008 — 4.9/10). Films span Sishya (1997) through Kuruvi (2008).
The Manivannan & Chitti babu partnership
After 11 years apart, they came back together for Kuruvi (2008). They didn't share a set between 1997 and 2008. From Sishya (1997) to Kuruvi (2008).
It started with Sishya (1997).
The shape of the work
The 1990s belonged to Sishya; the 2000s to Kuruvi. Manivannan acted in every film; Chitti babu acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1990s accounted for 1 film, averaging 3.3/10.
The 2000s accounted for 1 film, averaging 4.9/10.
- Sishya
- Kuruvi
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 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 62 films behind them; Chitti babu had 5.
Before Sishya, Manivannan had starred in 62 films, including Nizhalgal (1980) and Thai Maaman (1994).
After Kuruvi, Manivannan went on to appear in 11 more films, including Sadhurangam (2011) and Naan Rajavaga Pogiren (2013).
Before Sishya, Chitti babu had starred in 5 films, including Mundhanai Mudichu (1983) and Dikkatra Parvathi (1974).
After Kuruvi, Chitti babu went on to appear in 4 more films, including Masani (2013) and Thiruthani (2012).
Collaboration Journey
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