K. Manikandan Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics
K. Manikandan is an Indian film writer, director, actor, and former radio jockey. His film credits includeJai 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, andNetrikann.
K. Manikandan Quick Info
Height
5 ft 9 in
Weight
70 kg
Date of Birth
September 29, 1987
Zodiac Sign
Libra
Eye Color
Dark Brown
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
K. Manikandan as seen while taking a selfie in Himachal Pradesh, India in November 2016 (K. Manikandan / Instagram)
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Nationality
Occupation
Film Writer, Director, Actor, Former Radio Jockey
Build
Slim
K. Manikandan (Right) and Rajinikanth (K. Manikandan / Instagram)
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 (Right) and Kamal Haasan as seen while posing for a picture (K. Manikandan / Instagram)
K. Manikandan Facts
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.
In 2015, he made his first credited film appearance by playing the role of Mani in the Tamil-language romantic comedy film India Pakistan.
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.
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”.
