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Manikandan Thonnakkal Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 29, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

AgeNot Known (as of 2022)

BirthplaceThonnakkal, Kerela

ProfessionYouTuber, Voice Artist, Actor, Teacher

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseSaritha S Gopal

FamilySon - 1; Daughter - 1

Manikandan Thonnakkal Biography

Manikandan Thonnakkal is an Indian Malayalam teacher, YouTuber, voice artist and actor from Thonnakkal, Kerala. He is known for his work in Malayalam TV, a

Early life and background

Manikandan Pillai C, popularly known as Manikandan Thonnakkal, hails from Thonnakkal in Kerala. He completed his schooling at GOVT HSS Thonnakkal and went on to study at Govt College Attingal and University College, Thiruvananthapuram. His formal education culminated in a graduation in Malayalam language.

Career

Manikandan has built a varied career as a Malayalam teacher while also working in the entertainment and media fields. He has served as a manager at Sree Gokulam Medical Centre in Attingal alongside his professional commitments in education. As a teacher he is reported to have a passion for literature, agriculture and the Indian epics, interests that have informed his public work.

In the Malayalam television industry Manikandan has appeared in more than 25 serials, contributing as an actor and voice artist. During the COVID-19 lockdown in India he expanded into digital content: in May 2021 he launched a YouTube channel called Maniyan Speaking. The channel offers short videos on language, literature, mythology and humour and grew to over ten thousand subscribers.

Reality television

Manikandan entered the public eye further when he joined the fourth season of the Malayalam reality show Bigg Boss as the first wild card contestant, entering the house on the 20th day of the show as a commoner. During his time on the show he was reportedly given a task related to encouraging the remaining contestants to speak in Malayalam. He left the programme on the 27th day for health reasons.

Public profile

Manikandan is known to combine his classroom background and his interest in Malayalam literature with his media work. His on-screen presence spans acting roles in serials, voice-over projects and short digital films or videos on his YouTube channel. His public persona emphasizes language and culture, and he is often described in connection with those areas.

Personal life

Manikandan is married to Saritha S Gopal, who works as a teacher at GHSS Perinad in Kollam. The couple have two children, one son and one daughter. Physically, Manikandan's height is listed at approximately 170 cm (about 5 feet 7 inches) with black hair and black eyes.

Latest updates

After launching Maniyan Speaking in 2021 and growing its audience, Manikandan continued to remain active in Malayalam television and online content. His brief stint on Bigg Boss Malayalam season 4 in 2022 brought additional attention before his early departure from the show due to health concerns.
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Recent Work

Maniyan Speaking (YouTube channel)

Short videos on language, literature, mythology and humour; launched May 2021 and grew past ten thousand subscribers.

2021
Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 4 (contestant)

Entered as the first wild card contestant on day 20 and exited on day 27 for health reasons; assigned a role to encourage use of Malayalam among contestants.

2022
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Career Highlights

  1. Graduation in Malayalam language
  2. Teacher and manager at Sree Gokulam Medical Centre, Attingal
  3. Featured in over 25 Malayalam serials
  4. Launched the YouTube channel Maniyan Speaking in May 2021
  5. Entered Bigg Boss Malayalam Season 4 as first wild card contestant
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Manikandan Thonnakkal known for?

YouTuber, Voice Artist, Actor, Teacher

What is Manikandan Thonnakkal’s marital status?

Married

Who is Manikandan Thonnakkal married to?

Saritha S Gopal