Name
Manorama
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1937-05-26
Deathday
2015-10-15 (78 years old)
Place of Birth
Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu, India
Biography
Manorama, a legend, was born Gopi Shantha to Kasi Clockudaiyar and Ramamitham on 26 May 1943 at Mannargudi, Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu. Later her family moved to Pallathur near Karaikudi owing to poverty. She started her acting career at 12 years as a drama artist.When she started her stage performances she was rechristened as Manorama by the drama director, Thiruvengadam, and the harmonist, Thiayagarajan. She continued to act in plays and also performed on stage as a playback singer.
Known For
Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei
(11 Votes)
6.955
Set in the late 18th century during the early stages of the British Raj, the film tells th...
Relase Date : 8 Jul, 2006
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Arunachalam
(34 Votes)
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Arunachalam, the son of a prominent village elder, discovers the truth about his past....
Relase Date : 10 Apr, 1997
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Guru Sishyan
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7.6
Guru and Babu meet a man who has been framed for murder. To help him and find the real cul...
Relase Date : 13 Apr, 1988
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Michael Madana Kama Rajan
(37 Votes)
7.2
A wicked man separates a set of quadruplets after their birth and one of them ends up with...
Relase Date : 1 Mar, 1990
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Movies
Tv Shows
- 1987 Manaivi Ready as Chintamani's aunt
- 1990 Paattukku Naan Adimai
- 2002 Namma Veetu Kalyanam
- 1995 Periya Kudumbam
- 1981 Nenjile Thunivirunthal
- 2009 Arundhati as Chandramma
- 1992 Endrum Anbudan
- 1990 Michael Madana Kama Rajan as GangaBai, ChakkuBai's mother
- 1985 Anni
- 1985 Deivapiravi
- 1989 Shondham 16
- 1988 Vasanthi
- 1983 Police Police as Rani
- 1974 En Magan
- 1983 Saranalayam
- 1983 Antha Sila Naatkal
- 1982 Archanai Pookal
- 1989 Vetri Mel Vetri
- 2010 Singam as Pattamma
- 1973 Rajapart Rangadurai as Chinthamani
- 1966 Thanippiravi as Gowry
- 1986 Naan Adimai Illai
- 1983 Sivappu Sooriyan
- 1983 Uruvavugal Maralam as Goddess
- 1983 Adutha Varisu
- 1983 Paayum Puli
- 1980 Kaali as Thayamma
- 1980 Naan Potta Saval
- 1979 Kuppathu Raja as Pavunu
- 1978 Bairavi as Meenatchi
- 1978 Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye as Sevanthi
- 1978 Shankar Salim Simon
- 1978 Aayiram Jenmangal
- 1977 Aaru Pushpangal
- 1992 Singaravelan as Thaiamma
- 1989 Apoorva Sagodharargal as Muniyamma
- 1988 Unnal Mudiyum Thambi as Angayarkanni
- 1987 Per Sollum Pillai
- 1986 Vikram as Pallathhor RamaDevi
- 1984 Enakkul Oruvan
- 1983 Sattam as Pandanur Chandirabana
- 1982 Simla Special
- 1982 Vazhvey Maayam as Baby
- 1978 Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!
- 2003 Saamy as Bhuvana's Grandmother
- 2006 Madrasi
- 1993 Gentleman as Ponnammal Kicha's Mother
- 1992 Annamalai as Sivagami
- 1992 Pandiyan
- 1987 Ore Ratham as Parvathi
- 1985 Vellai Manasu
- 1994 Sarigamapadani as Kulasekaran's mother
- 1969 Kanne Pappa as Roopa
- 1977 Annan Oru Koyil as Jayamuniyamma
- 1984 Vaai Sollil Veeranadi
- 2007 Thaamirabharani as Thangapazham
- 2004 Perazhagan as Pattamma
- 1999 Poovellam Kettuppar as Herself (Special Appearance)
- 1999 Periyanna
- 1969 Annaiyum Pithavum
- 1977 Chakravathi
- 1975 Edupa Kai Pillai
- 2000 Kannan Varuvaan as Ranganayaki
- 1998 Pooveli
- 1995 Raja Enga Raja
- 1968 Puthisaligal
- 1984 Naalai Unathu Naal as Angalamma
- 1984 Vellai Pura Ondru
- 1995 Thirumoorthy as Ramaatha
- 1984 Maman Machan
- 1991 Pudhu Manidhan as Pangajam
- 1992 Suriyan as Chettiyar Amma
- 1982 Sattam Sirikkiradhu
- 1994 Nattamai as Nattamai's paternal aunt
- 1998 Simmarasi
- 1995 Veluchami
- 2000 Maayi as Pechiyamma
- 2004 Neranja Manasu
- 1998 Natpukkaga
- 2001 Vaanchinathan
- 1996 Maha Prabhu
- 2001 Vinnukkum Mannukkum
- 2003 Diwan as Duraisingam Sister
- 1998 Veeram Vilanja Mannu as Virumayi
- 1992 Chinna Gounder as Vijayakant's mother
- 1998 Dharma as Fathima
- 1995 Deva as Raasathi
- 1994 Rasigan as Vijay's grandmother
- 1991 Thanthu Vitten Ennai
- 1976 Mayor Meenakshi
- 1976 Madhana Maaligai
- 1985 Kettimelam
- 1985 Nalla Thambi
- 1990 Edhir Katru
- 1995 Nandhavana Theru
- 1995 Muthu Kaalai
- 1990 Kizhakku Vasal
- 1994 Seeman
- 1993 Ponnumani
- 1999 Kummi Paattu
- 1996 Parambarai
- 2010 Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam as Keluthi Amma
- 2006 Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei as Raja Matha
- 1970 Pavitra Papi as Mrs. Adarshan Lala
- 1971 Thanga Gopuram
- 1973 Suryagandhi
- 2000 Manasunna Maraju
- 1973 Veettukku Vandha Marumagal as Sharada
- 1983 Oru Kai Pappoam
- 1971 Aana Valarthiya Vanampadiyude Makan
- 2013 Singam 2 as Pattamma
- 1972 Puguntha Veedu as Andal/Bhanu
- 1974 Samayalkaran as Meenambikai
- 1968 Thillana Mohanambal as "Jil Jil" Ramamani
- 1987 Veendum Lisa as Gomathi
- 1960 Thilakam
- 1978 Punniya Boomi
- 1978 General Chakravarthi
- 1978 Andaman Kadhali
- 1978 Pilot Premnath
- 1977 Ilaya Thalaimurai
- 1972 Gnana Oli as Valliyammal
- 1972 Pattikada Pattanama
- 1968 Galatta Kalyanam as Rathna, Dharmalingam's Elder Daughter
- 1968 Uyarndha Manidhan
- 1973 Bharatha Vilas as Meera Bai
- 1971 Sumathi En Sundari
- 1968 Enga Oor Raja as 'Rani' Venkatapuri Rani
- 1967 Iru Malargal
- 1965 Thiruvilayadal as Ponni
- 1994 Sindhu Nathi Poo as Appayi
- 1967 Thiruvarutchelvar
- 1963 Kungumam
- 1964 Navarathiri as Mentally Ill Woman
- 1966 Saraswathi Sabatham as Malli
- 1963 Paar Magale Paar
- 1963 Ratha Thilagam as Poonkuyil
- 1961 Padithal Mattum Podhuma
- 1992 Onna Irukka Kathukanom
- 1986 Marumagal
- 1987 Anbulla Appa
- 1979 Imayam
- 1979 Nalladhoru Kudumbam
- 1987 Muthukkal Moondru as Pandiyan's Mother
- 1991 Gnana Paravai
- 1994 Vietnam Colony as Janaki
- 1971 Annai Velankanni
- 1960 Meenda Sorgam as Sachu
- 1960 Pudhiya Pathai
- 1972 Agathiyar
- 1972 Thirumalai Deivam
- 1974 Devi Shri Kaumariamman
- 1984 Madras Vathiyar
- 1966 Anbe Vaa
- 1992 Pangali as Durai's mother
- 1978 En Kelvikku Enna Bathil
- 1982 Thaai Mookaambikai as Ranjani
- 1988 Thambi Thanga Kambi
- 1993 Yejaman as Vaanavarayan's grandmother
- 1999 Rojavanam
- 1981 Lorry Driver Rajakannu
- 1980 Rishi Moolam
- 1980 Ratha Paasam
- 1980 Yamanukku Yaman
- 1980 Vishwaroobam
- 1980 Dharma Raja
- 1985 Nermai as Professor Kodi Malar
- 1984 Vaazhkai
- 1984 Simma Soppanam
- 1984 Chiranjeevi
- 1984 Iru Medhaigal
- 1983 Neethibathi
- 1982 Theerpu
- 1982 Sangili
- 1983 Miruthanga Chakravarthi
- 1982 Vasandhathil Oru Naal
- 1982 Paritchaikku Neramaachu as Subathra
- 1969 Gurudhakshaneiy
- 1985 Bandham
- 1969 Nam Naadu
- 1970 Engal Thangam
- 1964 Padagotti
- 1970 Thalaivan
- 1966 Parakkum Paavai as Dilruba
- 1968 Kadhal Vaaganam as Kokila
- 1965 Lighthouse
- 1968 Kanavan as Thenmozhi
- 1967 Thaaiku Thalaimagan
- 1965 Enga Veettu Pillai
- 1967 Vivasaayi
- 2004 Kuthu as Anjali's Grandmother
- 2000 Thirunelveli
- 2000 Vetri Kodi Kattu as Deivanai
- 2006 Aadum Koothu as Dalit woman
- 1980 Avan Aval Adhu as Muniyamma
- 1990 En Veedu En Kanavar
- 2001 Pandavar Bhoomi
- 2006 Seethakoka Chiluka
- 1987 Aankiliyude Tharattu as Sakunthala
- 1998 Marumalarchi as Rasu Padayachi's Mother
- 1990 Enkitta Mothathe
- 1960 Kalathur Kannamma as Amalu
- 1995 Rikshavodu
- 1993 I Love India as Priya's mother
- 2000 Kannaal Pesavaa as Poongodi's grandmother
- 2001 Seeri Varum Kaalai
- 1989 Pudhea Paadhai as Aaya
- 1992 Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren as Ravi's mother
- 2001 Ninaikkatha Naalillai
- 1994 May Madham as Aandal
- 1999 Unnai Thedi as Aachi
- 2007 Aalwar
- 1969 Poova Thalaiya as Indra
- 2002 Gemini
- 2003 Whistle
- 1991 Idhayam as Raja's mother
- 1998 Poonthottam
- 2002 Kadhal Virus
- 2008 Krishnarjuna as Arjun's grandmother
- 1984 Ninaivugal
- 1994 Bhairava Dweepam as Vijay's Foster Mother
- 2001 Simharasi
- 1968 Ethir Neechal as Renu
- 1964 Server Sundaram as Kantha
- 1988 Guru Sishyan as Kalyani Nallasivam
- 2003 Anbe Anbe
- 1988 Dhayam Onnu as Subbulakshmi
- 1988 En Jeevan Paaduthu
- 1990 Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga
- 1974 Thangappathakkam as Muthammal
- 1965 Poojaikku Vantha Malar
- 1967 Anubavi Raja Anubavi as Muthamma
- 1972 Kanna Nalama as K. Manorama
- 1972 Velli Vizha
- 1973 Manjal Kungumam as Ranjitham
- 1994 Jai Hind as Bharath's Mother
- 2003 Ottran as Karthik's mother
- 1987 Shankar Guru
- 1970 Vilaiyaattu Pillai as Velu's wife
- 1992 Kaaviya Thalaivan as Vellaiamma
- 1994 Honest Raj as Maragatham
- 2009 Seetha Kalyanam as Sreeni's Mother
- 1993 Ezhai Jaathi as Nagamma
- 1999 Unnaruge Naan Irundhal
- 1966 Thaaye Unakkaga as Padma
- 1987 Makkal En Pakkam as Vasanthamala
- 1995 Maaman Magal as Shanmugham Mother
- 1997 Vallal as Kamakshi
- 1990 Nadigan as Anandha Karpagavalli
- 1988 Annanagar Mudhal Theru as Colony Secretary Shenbagam
- 1988 Idhu Namma Aalu as Gopal's Mom
- 2002 Thamizh as Annapoorani, Thamizh's mother
- 1989 Nethiyadi
- 2001 Piriyadha Varam Vendum as Azhagi
- 1981 Savaal as ‘Burma’ Pappa
- 1981 Thee as Inspector Mohana
- 1982 Pokkiri Raja
- 1991 Chinna Thambi as Kannamma
- 1995 Mr. Madras as Aruna Arunachalam
- 1987 Poo Poova Poothirukku
- 1992 Idhu Namma Bhoomi as Valliammai
- 1993 Dharma Seelan as Mother Mary
- 1989 Thaaya Thaarama
- 1974 Paadha Poojai
- 1982 Manal Kayiru as Durga
- 1995 Chellakannu
- 1995 Murai Maaman as Sirasu's mother
- 1997 Sakthi as Velammal
- 1992 Mannan as Azhagi
- 1985 Aagaya Thamaraigal
- 1989 Aararo Aariraro
- 1979 Puthiya Vaarpugal
- 1992 Rasukutti
- 1991 Nee Pathi Naan Pathi
- 2003 Yes Madam
- 1994 Kaadhalan as Shruthi's Grandmother
- 1996 Indian as Kuppamma
- 1998 Paradesi
- 1992 Pandithurai
- 1979 Kalyanaraman
- 1970 Thirumalai Thenkumari as Muniyamma
- 2002 Karmegam as Karmegham's mother
- 1973 Ganga Gowri as Kumutha
- 1983 Thanga Magan as Annapoorani
- 2017 Si 3 as Pattamma
- 1971 Muhammad bin Tughluq as Gandhimathi
- 1973 Rajaraja Cholan as Poonkodi
- 1964 Puthiya Paravai as Alli
- 1966 Yaar Nee? as Thamarai/Sulakshana
- 1986 Samsaram Adhu Minsaram as Kannamma
- 2004 Vijayendra Varma
- 2004 7G Rainbow Colony as Shweta's Aunt (Cameo)
- 1985 Chidambara Ragasiyam as Valayapatti Valliammai
- 2000 Millennium Stars
- 1989 Vaai Kozhuppu
- 1984 Kuva Kuva Vaathugal as Parameswari
- 1988 Penmani Aval Kanmani as Ambujam
- 1973 Alaigal as Nalina
- 1962 Policekaran Magal as Maari's Fiancee
- 1963 Nenjam Marappathillai as Kanniyamma
- 1962 Nenjil Oor Aalayam as Navaneedham
- 1986 Kulirkaala Megangal
- 1984 Alaya Deepam
- 1969 Aayiram Poi as Lilly
- 1979 Velum Mayilum Thunai as Manohari
- 1966 Thenmazhai as Indra
- 1979 Gnana Kuzhandhai as Alangari
- 1961 Paalum Pazhamum
- 1991 Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum as Dharmalingam's Wife
- 1965 Shanthi
- 1983 Indru Nee Nalai Naan
- 1995 Coolie
- 1967 Naan as Mohini
- 2005 Karka Kasadara
- 1975 Melnaattu Marumagal as Guest Appearance
- 1980 Shubhodayam as Sivakamini
- 1969 Nirai Kudam as Actress Girija
- 1993 Allari Priyudu as Raja's grandmother
- 1983 Dowry Kalyanam as Seethalakshmi
- 2001 Sigamani Ramamani as Vidhya
- 1990 Vedikkai En Vadikkai as Bhuvaneswari
- 1980 Jamboo as Anjalai
- 1989 Sakalakala Sammandi
- 1973 Karaikkal Ammaiyar as Pallavi
- 1999 Ethirum Pudhirum as Kannan's Mother
- 1966 Madras to Pondicherry as Brahmin woman
- 1964 Thozhilali as Chandira
- 1975 Cinema Paithiyam
- 1975 Pattampoochi
- 1975 Aayirathil Oruthi
- 1975 Then Sindhudhe Vaanam as Muthamma
- 1975 Thangathile Vairam
- 1975 Pattikkaattu Raja as Alamelu
- 1975 Malai Sooda Va
- 1981 Bala Nagamma
- 1976 Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
- 1977 Uyarnthavargal
- 1977 Unnai Suttrum Ulagam
- 1974 Gumasthavin Magal
- 1978 Sakka Podu Podu Raja
- 1980 Saranam Ayyappa
- 1982 Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
- 1967 Aalayam
- 1977 Pala Parikshai
- 1977 Avan Oru Sarithiram
- 1981 Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum
- 1992 Neenga Nalla Irukkanum
- 1985 Ilamai
- 1968 Bommalaattam as Chinna Ponnu
- 1988 Kathanayagan
- 1988 Patti Sollai Thattathe
- 1981 Ellam Inbamayyam
- 1975 Paattum Bharathamum
- 2007 Periyar
- 1979 Enippadigal
- 1964 Poompuhar as Vasanthasena
- 1981 Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo
- 1985 Oru Malarin Payanam
- 1969 Anjal Petti 520 as Stella
- 1972 Kasethan Kadavulada as Lakshmi
- 1975 Andharangam as Chellamma
- 1984 Oh Maane Maane
- 1985 Mangamma Sabadham
- 1973 Maru Piravi
- 1991 Vasalil Oru Vennila
- 1982 Pakkathu Veetu Roja
- 1996 Love Birds
- 1980 Natchathiram
- 1980 Billa as Rajappa's friend
- 1975 Dr. Siva as Meenambal
- 2000 Snegithiye as Vani's mother
- 1986 Kanna Thorakkanum Saami as Sooru Subbamma
- 1981 Anicha Malar
- 1976 Perum Pugazhum as Sundari
- 1974 Kula Gowravam as Parvathi
- 1997 Arunachalam as Lakshmi
- 1991 Shanti Kranti as Subhash's Mother (Tamil Version)
- 1995 Naan Petha Magane as Aandal
- 1978 Annapoorni as Rosie
- 1975 Yarukku Mappillai Yaro as Meena's mother
- 1986 Sarvam Sakthimayam
- 1972 Mr. Sampath
- 1990 Pattanathil Petti
- 1988 Thanga Kalasam
- 1966 Chandhrodhayam as Ahalya
- 1962 Ethaiyum Thangum Ithaiyam
- 1978 Vandikkaran Magan
- 1966 Sadhu Mirandal
- 1958 Manamulla Maruthaaram
- 1975 Karotti Kannan as Rosie
- 1976 Muthana Muthallavo as Teacher
- 1972 Karunthel Kannayiram as Parvathi
- 1978 Chittu Kuruvi as Mayilthogai
- 1984 Osai
- 1978 Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai
- 2000 Simmasanam as Satyamurthy’s Mother
- 1977 Thunai Iruppal Meenakshi
- 1981 Prema Kanuka as Aandallu
- 1977 Odi Vilayaadu Thatha
- 1978 Vaazha Ninaithaal Vaazhalaam
- 2006 Unarchigal
- 2006 Pasakiligal
- 1976 Unakkaga Naan as Arasangam
- 1978 Achchani
- 2001 Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman as Kamachi
- 1983 Imaigal
- 1985 Rajathi Rojakili as Kaluvaaiyi
- 1984 Niraparaadhi
- 1972 Jakkamma as Veeramma
- 1972 Mappillai Azhaippu
- 1973 Nalla Mudivu
- 1976 Paalooti Valartha Kili
- 1974 Avalum Penn Thaane
- 1976 Bhadrakali as Parameshwari
- 1977 Aalukkoru Aasai
- 1979 Chella Kili
- 1979 Poonthalir
- 1980 Rusi Kanda Poonai
- 1980 Idhayaththil Ore Idam
- 1980 Geetha Oru Shenbagapoo
- 1984 Nyayam
- 1983 Muthu Engal Sothu
- 1984 Kairasikkaran as Parrmala
- 1978 Paavathin Sambalam
- 1986 Kodai Mazhai
- 1993 Rakkayi Koyil as Jakkamma
- 1996 Nattupura Pattu as Pattamma
- 1987 Chinna Kuyil Paaduthu
- 1980 Savithiri
- 1990 Madurai Veeran Enga Saami
- 2000 Karisakattu Poove
- 2002 Ninu Choodaka Nenundalenu
- 1987 Ullam Kavarntha Kalvan
- 1982 Marumagale Vazhga
- 1986 Maragatha Veenai as Agni
- 1989 Thendral Sudum
- 1985 Meendum Parasakthi
- 1965 Anbu Karangal as Ponnamma
- 1965 Vallavanukku Vallavan as Mala
- 1992 Magudam as Muthuvelu's grandmother
- 1989 Raaja Raajathan as Aachi
- 1990 Guru Sishyulu as Manjula
- 1993 Kunthi Putrudu
- 1986 Aayiram Kannudayaal
- 1986 Odangal
- 1988 Manamagale Vaa
- 1993 Uthama Raasa
- 1994 Atha Maga Rathiname as Pappamma
- 1981 Kodeeswaran Magal
- 1985 Thanga Mama
- 1985 Unnai Thedi Varuven as Sundari
- 1980 Soolam
- 1988 Paadatha Thenikkal
- 1981 Kanneer Pookkal
- 2008 Uliyin Osai as Azhagi
- 1968 Kuzhanthaikkaga
- 1982 Erattai Manithan as Mangalam
- 1963 Konjum Kumari as Alli
- 1963 Ninaipadharku Neramillai as Thangam
- 1973 Ponnukku Thanga Manasu
- 1963 Ezhai Pangalan
- 1975 My Beloved, My Life as Alamelu
- 2011 Kaadhal Alla Adhaiyum Thaandi
- 1958 Maalaiyitta Mangai as Anjalai
- 1976 Varaprasadham
- 1990 Aarathi Edungadi as Annamma
- 1997 Saathi Sanam
- 1994 Ravanan
- 1964 Deiva Thirumagal
- 1965 Thaayum Magalum
- 1963 Kaanchi Thalaivan as Singaari
- 1963 Idhu Sathiyam
- 1987 Kathai Kathaiyam Karanamam
- 1976 Unmaiye Un Vilai Enna?
- 1975 Yarukkum Vetkam Illai
- 1973 Anbu Sagodharargal
- 1984 Anbae Odi Vaa
- 1990 Kalyana Rasi
- 1967 Paaladai as Sornam
- 1971 Kankatchi
- 1971 Soodhattam
- 1974 Thaai as Palakadu Pappamma
- 1968 Andru Kanda Mugam as Devi
- 1978 Rudhra Thaandavam
- 1967 Ninaivil Nindraval as Sarala
- 1973 Ponnunjal as Veeramma
- 1974 Athaiya Mamiya as Manju
- 1986 Raja Nee Vazhga
- 1992 Periya Gounder Ponnu
- 1985 Karpoora Deepam
- Soon Porutham
- 1966 Iru Vallavargal as Rupa
- 1958 Anbu Engey
- 1971 Justice Viswanathan as Kanniamma
- 1969 Ponnu Mappillai as Saraswathi
- 1985 Sri Raghavendrar
- 1965 Enga Veettu Penn as Raami
- 1973 Thedi Vandha Lakshmi as Geetha
- 1974 Idhayam Parkiradhu
- 1968 Delhi Mapillai
- 1982 Boom Boom Madu
- 1988 Mappillai Sir
- 1980 Kuruvikoodu
