K. Manikandan Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

K. Manikandan is an Indian film writer, director, actor, and former radio jockey. His film credits include Jai Bhim, Pizza II: Villa, India Pakistan, Paava Kadhaigal, Kaala, Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum, Thambi, 8 Thottakkal, Vikram Vedha, Sila Nerangalil Sila Manidhargal, Viswasam, Narai Ezhudhum Suyasaridham, Sillu Karuppatti, Aelay, and Netrikann.

Name

K. Manikandan

Other Name

Mani Kandan

Sun Sign

Libra

Born Place

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Nationality

Occupation

Film Writer, Director, Actor, Former Radio Jockey

Build

Slim

Height

5 ft 9 in or 175 cm

Weight

70 kg or 154.5 lbs

Race / Ethnicity

Asian (Indian)

Hair Color

Black

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

Sports a beard

K. Manikandan Facts

1. He made his first theatrical film appearance in the 2013 Tamil-language horror-thriller film Pizza II: Villa, starring Ashok Selvan and Sanchita Shetty. However, his role went uncredited. The film also marked K. Manikandan’s debut as a writer.
2. In 2015, he made his first credited film appearance by playing the role of Mani in the Tamil-language romantic comedy film India Pakistan.
3. K. Manikandan brought to life the character of Santhanam in the 2017 Tamil-language neo-noir action thriller film Vikram Vedha, starring R. Madhavan, Vijay Sethupathi, Shraddha Srinath, Kathir, and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar.
4. Alongside Suriya and Lijomol Jose, K. Manikandan co-starred as Rajakannu (Sengeni’s husband who dies in police custody) in the 2021 Tamil-language legal drama film Jai Bhim. The film is based on a true incident in 1993 and its title is a reference to the slogan used by followers of Indian social reformer and political leader B. R. Ambedkar.
5. For his performance in Jai Bhim, K. Manikandan was nominated for a Filmfare Award South for “Best Actor – Tamil” and a South Indian International Movie Award for “Best Supporting Actor – Tamil”.

Featured Image by K. Manikandan / Instagram