K. Manikandan is a highly accomplished and versatile Indian film personality, distinguished by his remarkable ability to effortlessly navigate and excel in a wide range of creative roles within the Tamil film industry, deftly showcasing his impressive versatility as a writer, actor, and director.
Manikandan's journey in the world of entertainment began long before he made a name for himself in the film industry, with a notable stint as a contestant on a widely popular reality comedy show, where he eventually emerged as the runner-up of the season, earning him a significant amount of recognition and acclaim.
Manikandan, a talented individual, embarked on his writing career with a significant contribution to the 2013 film "Pizza II: Villa", marking the beginning of his creative journey.
Thereafter, he expanded his horizons by transitioning into the realm of acting, making his debut with a supporting role in Nalan Kumarasamy's critically acclaimed film "Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum" in 2016.
Following this, Manikandan took on the challenging role of an antagonist in Sri Ganesh's directorial debut, "8 Thottakkal", alongside seasoned actors M. S. Bhaskar and Lallu, in 2017, showcasing his versatility and range as an actor.
Manikandan's creative endeavors did not stop at acting, as he also lent his skills to the dialogue writing process, specifically contributing to the script of Vikram Vedha, a cinematic masterpiece directed by Pushar-Gayathri. Furthermore, his talent was showcased on the big screen as he portrayed a police constable in the same film.
In the year 2018, Manikandan's career took a significant turn as he was handpicked by the renowned director Pa. Ranjith to feature in the critically acclaimed film Kaala.
The following year, Manikandan continued to demonstrate his versatility as a dialogue writer, working on two prominent projects: Viswasam, a Siva-directed film, and Thambi, a Jeethu Joseph-directed movie.
Manikandan, a multifaceted individual, has not only made a name for himself in the realms of writing and acting, but has also demonstrated his prowess as a director through the independent film "Narai Ezhuthum Suyasaritham", a cinematic endeavour that has garnered significant attention.
The film, which translates to "Endless" in the English language, boasts an impressive cast, featuring the talented Delhi Ganesh and Manikandan himself in leading roles. This cinematic masterpiece was selected to participate in the prestigious Bengaluru International Film Festival (2016),where it was showcased under the esteemed "Indian Cinema Competition" category.
Notably, the film "Endless" stood out as one of the four exceptional cinematic productions selected for screening at the prestigious 16th New York Indian Film Festival in the year 2016, thereby solidifying Manikandan's esteemed reputation as a multifaceted and accomplished filmmaker, widely recognized for his remarkable talent and versatility.
Manikandan has also had the opportunity to share the screen with the talented Nivedithaa Sathish in the romantic anthology film Sillu Karupatti, skillfully directed by the accomplished Halitha Shameem, which made its way to the big screen in the year 2019.
