Tamil Director-Actor Manivannan passes away - Saturday June 15,2013

Tamil actor-director Manivannan passed away at his residence here today following a cardiac arrest, family sources said.

He was 59. He is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter

Manivannan started his career as an assistant with well known director Bharathi Raja and in 1982 directed his first movie 'Gopurangal Saivathillai'.
He acted as a villain in 'Kodi Parakkuthu' directed by Bharathi Raja, which had superstar Rajnikant playing hero.
He also essayed the role of a comedian in several movies, including 'Ullathai Allithaa'.
His 50th and last directorial venture was 'Nagaraja Cholan MA, MLA', released in May this year.
The audio launch of the movie was his last public appearance