M. Manikandan is a renowned Indian filmmaker and cinematographer, whose creative endeavors have garnered widespread recognition and acclaim. His professional journey began with the release of his inaugural short film, Wind, in the year 2010, which subsequently caught the attention of the accomplished Tamil director Vetrimaaran. This serendipitous encounter led to Vetrimaaran's involvement in producing Manikandan's feature film debut, Kaaka Muttai, which premiered at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in 2014. The film received widespread critical acclaim, cementing Manikandan's position as a talented and innovative filmmaker. Fast forward to 2021, Manikandan's fourth feature film, Kadaisi Vivasayi, made its world premiere at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR),and was met with uniformly positive responses from both audiences and critics alike.
