Maanavan is a Tamil language Social Satirical film was directed by M. A. Thirumugam and produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar under his productions Dhandayudhapani Films. The script was written by Balamurugan. Music by Shankar - Ganesh assets to the film. The film starring Jaishankar and Muthuraman lead with Sowcar Janaki, Lakshmi, Nagesh, and Sachu played pivotal roles. Kamal Haasan appears only for a dance sequence along with Kutty Padmini. This was Kamal Haasan's first adult role after a 7-year hiatus. The film also marks the debut of many character actors and comedians like Pandu, Kathadi Ramamurthy among others.