Manakanakku is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language film directed by R. C. Sakthi, starring Vijayakanth, Sarath Babu, Rajesh, Ambika and Radha. Kamal Haasan acted in a guest appearance. This was the only film where Haasan and Vijayakanth appeared onscreen together. The film was released on 28 February 1986.

Alagarswami Vijayakant, popularly known as Captain, was an Indian actor and politician who served as the leader of the opposition in the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly from 27 May 2011 to 21 February 2016. He was the founder and second general secretary of the Desiya Murpokku Dravida Kazhagam. On 9 May 2024, Vijayakant was posthumously awarded the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian honour. Vijayakant was regarded as one of the most influential politicians in Tamil Nadu.