Citizen Mani is an Indian actor who works in Tamil-language films. He has acted in 200 films and television serials. He directed and acted in a film, ''Perunali'', in 2019.

Career

Mani left his village for Chennai to pursue a career in acting. He played a role as a tea master in ''

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'' (2001). After the film's success, Mani added the moniker 'Citizen' to his stage name. ''Citizen'' enabled him to get comedic roles in several films including ''

Anniyan ''Anniyan'' ( ) is a 2005 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language psychological fiction, psychological action thriller film directed by S. Shankar and produced by V. Ravichandran (film producer), V. Ravichandran. The film stars Vikram (actor), V ...

'' (2005) and ''

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'' (2005). He made his directorial debut with ''Perunali'' (2019).

Partial filmography

*'' Mahanadhi'' (1994) (uncredited) *''

'' (2001) (uncredited) *'' 12B'' (2001) * ''

Thavasi ''Thavasi'' () is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by K. R. Udayasankar starring Vijayakanth in dual lead roles as father and son, with Soundarya, Vadivelu, Jayasudha, Prathyusha, Nassar and Sriman playing other piv ...

'' (2001) *'' Devan'' (2002) *'' Shree'' (2002) *'' Bagavathi'' (2002) *''

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'' (2002) *'' Bheeshmar'' (2003) *'' Ji'' (2005) *''

'' (2005) *'' Daas'' (2005) *'' ABCD'' (2005) (uncredited) *''

'' (2005) *'' Kurukshetram'' (2006) *''

Sengathu ''Sengathu'' () is a 2006 Indian Tamil language romantic drama film directed by Indhu Nathan. The film stars newcomer Amaran and Payal, with Ilavarasu, Kovai Desingu, Kuyili (actress), Kuyili, Srinivasa Gurukkal, Lalitha Mani and Master Ashwin p ...

'' (2006) *'' Maranthen Meimaranthen'' (2006) *''

Thaamirabharani ''Thaamirabharani'' (lit. River of red-coloured leaves) is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Hari. The film has Vishal and newcomer Bhanu, while Prabhu, Nadhiya, Vijayakumar, Nassar, and Ganja Karuppu ...

'' (2007) *'' Muni'' (2007) *''

Ellam Avan Seyal ''Ellam Avan Seyal'' () is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language legal thriller film directed and co-written by Shaji Kailas. The film features an ensemble cast including RK, Bhama, Vadivelu, Roja, Sukanya, Raghuvaran, Nassar, Manoj K. Jayan, Ashish ...

'' (2008) *''

Kanthaswamy ''Kanthaswamy'' is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language vigilante action film directed and written by Susi Ganesan. The film stars Vikram as the titular character, with Prabhu, Shriya Saran, Ashish Vidyarthi, Mukesh Tiwari, Krishna and Vadivelu app ...

'' (2009) *''

Thunichal ''Thunichal'' () is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Majith. Starring Arun Vijay, Ramana, newcomer Shiva Manjal, and Swathika, the film was released on 1 January 2010, after many delays. Cast Production Th ...

'' (2010) *''

Maanja Velu ''Maanja Velu'' is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed by A. Venkatesh. It stars Arun Vijay, Karthik, Prabhu (actor), Prabhu and Sai Dhanshika, Dhansika, with Vijayakumar (Tamil actor), Vijayakumar and Riyaz Khan playing supporti ...

'' (2010) *'' Vallakottai'' (2010) *'' Singam II'' (2013) * ''Sevili'' (2017) *'' Hara Hara Mahadevaki'' (2017) *'' Aadai'' (2019) *''Perunali'' (2019; also director) *'' Paramapadham Vilayattu'' (2021)

References

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Mani, Citizen Living people Indian male film actors Indian male comedians Tamil comedians Male actors in Tamil cinema Tamil film directors Year of birth missing (living people)