Manivannan & Karu Pazhaniappan Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-06-03 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Manivannan and Karu Pazhaniappan appeared together in 2 Tamil films between 2006 and 2011. Their highest-rated collaboration was Sivappathigaram (2006 — 7.5/10). Films span Sivappathigaram (2006) through Sadhurangam (2011).
The Manivannan & Karu Pazhaniappan partnership
From Sivappathigaram (2006) to Sadhurangam (2011). Sivappathigaram is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Sivappathigaram (2006).
The shape of the work
The 2000s belonged to Sivappathigaram; the 2010s to Sadhurangam. Manivannan acted in every film; Karu Pazhaniappan directed all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 2000s brought 1 film together, anchored by Sivappathigaram (7.5/10).
The 2010s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.5/10.
- Sivappathigaram
- Sadhurangam
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 5 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 162 films behind them; Karu Pazhaniappan had 1.
Before Sivappathigaram, Manivannan had starred in 162 films, including Nizhalgal (1980) and Meesai Madhavan (2004).
After Sadhurangam, Manivannan went on to appear in 6 more films, including Naan Rajavaga Pogiren (2013) and Jothi (2022).
Before Sivappathigaram, Karu Pazhaniappan had directed 1 film, including Parthiban Kanavu (2003).
After Sadhurangam, Karu Pazhaniappan went on to direct 6 more films, including Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir (2023) and Natpe Thunai (2019).
Collaboration Journey
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Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
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