S. S. Mani Bhagavathar is an Indian Carnatic music singer, cine actor and a playback singer in Tamil language films. Born at Thirupanangudi in Mayavaram his full name is S. Subramanian. He was the principal disciple of Papanasam Sivan. Whenever Guru Papanasam Sivan composes a new song, he will first teach it to S. S. Mani to sing. Mani's duty is to practice it well and then demonstrate it to famous singers