Co-Stars & Directors
Manikandan
Manikandan Co-Stars, Directors & Movies Together
Manikandan's collaborators
Manikandan's most frequent co-actor is Vijay Sethupathi — 2 pairings. Nassar has stayed in Manikandan's catalogue for over a decade — a partnership that crosses decades. Four of the top five most-recent collaborations have all been within the last five years — the working circle has clearly tightened.
Manikandan K averages 8.0/10 across 2 films with Manikandan — the highest-rated active pairing.
As of July 2026.
Collaborator network
Top 6 collaborators by composite strength score. Distance reflects strength; edge thickness reflects film count; warmer edges are more recent.
Strongest pairings
4 of the top five pairings have produced a film in the last five years — this list reads as a current state, not a historical roster.
Top pairings compared
| Metric | Vijay Sethupathi | Ramesh Thilak | Nassar | Manikandan K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Films together | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Avg rating | 7.7 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| First | 2016 | 2016 | 2006 | 2022 |
| Latest | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2023 |
| Best film | Maharaja | Good Night | Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal | Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal |
Top Co-Actors of Manikandan
Music Directors Who Worked with Manikandan
Music Composer
Multi-decade partnerships
3 pairings have endured across two-plus decades — partnerships that outlast the eras.
Most acclaimed pairings
Top-rated pairings with two or more films together.
Collaboration by Decade
Creative Legacy
“Cancer.”
— Mugilan