Manikka Vinayagam

Acting

Freshness: Jan 26, 2026

16Total Films

7.2 Highest Rated

Born: Dec 10, 1943

Birth Place: Nagapattinam, Tamilnadu, India

About Manikka Vinayagam

Manikka Vinayagam was a Tamil playback singer and actor. He had sung for all the south Indian language films and acted in several Tamil feature films as a character artist. He is the son of the famous dancer Vazhuvoor Ramaiah Pillai. His uncle and music guru was the famous singer C. S. Jayaraman.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Manikka Vinayagam reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of Manikka Vinayagam's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 6% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Manikka Vinayagam remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Yuddham Sei, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Manikka Vinayagam Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Manikka Vinayagam's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2

★7.2

Yuddham Sei: A CBCID officer investigates an eccentric series of crimes happening in the city. His investigation leads him to unexpec

Yuddham Sei

2011•Crime

★6.1

★6.1

Thiruda Thirudi: Vasu is a prankster who whiles away his time teasing girls and getting scolded by his father. But when one of his pranks

Thiruda Thirudi

2003•Drama

★6.1

★6.1

Perazhagan: A hunchbacked phone booth operator loves a blind street dancer and wants to help her regain her sight. His lookalike is

Perazhagan

2004•Comedy

★5.5

★5.5

Thimiru: Ganesh comes to Chennai to pursue his studies. A group of goons are on his pursuit. A kind hearted Ganesh is eventually

Thimiru

2006•Action

★5.3

★5.3

Giri: A man protects his best friend's widow and her children from a lot of criminal outlays who have murdered their father

Giri

2004•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Manikka Vinayagam.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2017	Enbathettu	-	Flop	Similar →
2012	Aadhinarayana	-	Flop	Similar →
2011	Yuddham Sei	Dhuraipandi	Hit	Similar →
2010	Bale Pandiya	Guest Appearance in "Happy" Song	Flop	Similar →
2009	Vettaikaaran	Uma's father	Flop	Similar →
2006	Azhagiya Asura	-	Flop	Similar →
2006	Thimiru	-	Average	Similar →
2006	Kalvanin Kadhali	Haritha's Father	Flop	Similar →
2004	Maha Nadigan	-	Flop	Similar →
2004	Madurey	Maduravel's Father	Flop	Similar →
2004	Bose	Bose's Father	Flop	Similar →
2004	Donga Dongadi	Vasu's father	Flop	Similar →
2004	Perazhagan	Karthik's Father	Average	Similar →
2004	Gambeeram	IAS Officer Manibharathi	Flop	Similar →
2004	Giri	-	Flop	Similar →
2003	Thiruda Thirudi	Vasu's father	Average	Similar →

Manikka Vinayagam - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Manikka Vinayagam?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Manikka Vinayagam is "Yuddham Sei" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Manikka Vinayagam acted in?

Manikka Vinayagam has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Manikka Vinayagam?

Other notable films include "Thiruda Thirudi", "Perazhagan", and "Thimiru".