Manobala

Acting

Manobala

Born 8 December 1953 · Marungur, Tamil Nadu, India · Died 3 May 2023 at 69

Manobala is a Tamil director, producer and comedian actor who predominantly plays supporting roles. He has appeared in nearly 700 films. Manobala has directed 40 films, 19 television serials and 9 tele-films during his career as a director

Known for

Highlights

Anniyan2005 · Film · Ticket Conductor
Thuppakki2012 · Film · Nisha's father
Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru2017 · Film · Priya's Father
Theri2016 · Film · School Principal
Ghajini2005 · Film · Kalpana's boss
Mahanati2018 · Film · P. Pullaiah

Filmography

Movies

257 films

Yogida2026 · Film
Parrisu2025 · Film
Kayilan2025 · Film
Madha Gaja Raja2025 · Film · Minister Nallamuthu
Viduthalai: Part II2024 · Film · Station Master
Andhagan2024 · Film · Bala
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance2024 · Film · Nanjunda Moorthy
Haraa2024 · Film
Inga Naan Thaan Kingu2024 · Film
Vaa Pagandaya2024 · Film
Operation Laila2024 · Film
E-Mail2024 · Film · kailasam
Chiclets2024 · Film
80's Buildup2023 · Film
Irugapatru2023 · Film
Dhillu Irundha Poradu2023 · Film
Chandramukhi 22023 · Film · Fake exorcist
Kick2023 · Film
Saandrithazh2023 · Film · Pollathavan
Rayar Parambarai2023 · Film
Kabadi Bro2023 · Film
Kasethan Kadavulada2023 · Film · Sundaram
Ghosty2023 · Film
Kondraal Paavam2023 · Film
Waltair Veerayya2023 · Film · K. Murthy, a judge
Gurumoorthi2022 · Film
Dhadha2022 · Film
Naai Sekar Returns2022 · Film
Powder2022 · Film
Super Senior Heroes2022 · Film · Mohan
Padaippalan2022 · Film
Viddikalude Maash2022 · Film · Manivarnan
Ranga2022 · Film
Don2022 · Film · School teacher
Koogle Kuttappa2022 · Film
Oh My Dog2022 · Film
Yutha Satham2022 · Film
Naai Sekar2022 · Film · Gopi
Murungakkai Chips2021 · Film
Rajavamsam2021 · Film
Maaligai2021 · Film
Aranmanai 32021 · Film
Rudra Thandavam2021 · Film
Engada Irunthinga Ivvalavu Naala2021 · Film
Chakra2021 · Film · Gayathri's uncle
Naanum Single Thaan2021 · Film
Asuraguru2020 · Film · Shakti's boss
College Kumar2020 · Film
Dagaalty2020 · Film · Film Director
Ayya Ullen Ayya2020 · Film
Pachai Vilakku2020 · Film · Professor
Bigil2019 · Film · Angel's Professor
Aruvam2019 · Film · School Head Master
Ungala Podanum Sir2019 · Film
Gurkha2019 · Film
Rajdooth2019 · Film
Dharma Prabhu2019 · Film
Mr. Local2019 · Film
Kee2019 · Film
Kanchana 32019 · Film · Fake Saint
Thirumanam2019 · Film · Krishnamachaari
LKG2019 · Film
Maaniik2019 · Film
Utharavu Maharaja2018 · Film
Sei2018 · Film · Film Producer
Kalavani Mappillai2018 · Film · Vetenary Doctor
Koothan2018 · Film
Devadas2018 · Film · Tata Rao, Pooja's assistant
Seemaraja2018 · Film · Headmaster
Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna2018 · Film
Ghajinikanth2018 · Film · Kamal Vishwanathan
Kadaikutty Singam2018 · Film · Judge
Tamizh Padam 22018 · Film · Siddharth
Semma Botha Aagatha2018 · Film
Inba Twinkle Lilly2018 · Film
Traffic Ramasamy2018 · Film · Judge
Abhiyum Anuvum2018 · Film
Mahanati2018 · Film · P. Pullaiah
Kathiruppor Pattiyal2018 · Film · Kunjitha Badham
Kaathadi2018 · Film
Merlin2018 · Film
Nagesh Thiraiyarangam2018 · Film · Priya's father
Sollividava2018 · Film
Kalakalappu 22018 · Film
Street Lights2018 · Film · (Tamil Version)
Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru2017 · Film · Priya's Father
Hara Hara Mahadevaki2017 · Film · Bar Swamiji
Magalir Mattum2017 · Film · Late Silkurayappan (photo only)
Sathura Adi 35002017 · Film
Adhagappattathu Magajanangalay2017 · Film
Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen2017 · Film · Swamy
Vaigai Express2017 · Film
4652017 · Film
Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva2017 · Film
Jomonte Suvisheshangal2017 · Film · Perumal
Virumandikum Sivanandikum2016 · Film
Kavalai Vendam2016 · Film · Pattai Babu
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru2016 · Film · Pesuvadhellam Unmai Show Director
Nayagi2016 · Film
Unnodu Ka2016 · Film · Traffic Police
Theri2016 · Film · School Principal
Mapla Singam2016 · Film
Sowkarpettai2016 · Film
Pokkiri Raja2016 · Film · Raghav
Kanithan2016 · Film · Madhan
Aranmanai 22016 · Film · Komalam's Brother
Karaiyoram2016 · Film
Peigal Jaakkirathai2016 · Film · Gayathri's Father
Urumeen2015 · Film
RajiniMurugan2015 · Film · Kunjithapatham
10 Endrathukulla2015 · Film · Manikandan
Savaale Samaali2015 · Film
Aavi Kumar2015 · Film
Palakkattu Madhavan2015 · Film
Masss Engira Masilamani2015 · Film · Arnold
India Pakistan2015 · Film · Idichapuli
Vai Raja Vai2015 · Film · Mano
Kanchana 22015 · Film · Arnold
Thunai Mudhalvar2015 · Film
Nannbenda2015 · Film · Senthamarai
Ivanukku Thannila Kandam2015 · Film
Kaaki Sattai2015 · Film · Jyothi Lingam
Tamizhuku En Ondrai Azhuthavum2015 · Film · College Principal
Aambala2015 · Film · AC
Lingaa2014 · Film · Train Loco Pilot
Naaigal Jaakirathai2014 · Film · Pichumani
Jai Hind 22014 · Film
Poojai2014 · Film · Kovai Brothers' Secretary
Aranmanai2014 · Film · Kesavan
Irumbu Kuthirai2014 · Film
Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani2014 · Film · Soori
Ramanujan2014 · Film · Krishna Rao
Enna Satham Indha Neram2014 · Film
Yennamo Yedho2014 · Film · Guruji
Tenaliraman2014 · Film · Education Minister
Thalaivan2014 · Film
Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum2014 · Film · Chettan
Virattu2014 · Film
Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham2013 · Film · Narada
Ragalapuram2013 · Film · Inspector
Vanakkam Chennai2013 · Film
Raja Rani2013 · Film · Ramamoorthy
Thalaivaa2013 · Film · Ramadurai's Assistant
Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu2013 · Film · Yoga Instructor
Sonna Puriyathu2013 · Film · Rajesh Khanna
Pattathu Yaanai2013 · Film
Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru2013 · Film · Pencil Maama/Cone Ice
Thillu Mullu2013 · Film · Sounderrajan
Ethir Neechal2013 · Film · Astrologer Gunashekar Raja
Settai2013 · Film · Gourishankar
Chennaiyil Oru Naal2013 · Film · Sathyamoorthy's friend
Onbadhule Guru2013 · Film · Bun Rotti Babu
Sillunu Oru Sandhippu2013 · Film
Puthagam2013 · Film
Alex Pandian2013 · Film · Captain Divakaran
Thuppakki2012 · Film · Nisha's father
Saguni2012 · Film
Kalakalappu2012 · Film · Marudhamuthu
Kondaan Koduthaan2012 · Film
Oru Nadigaiyin Vakkumoolam2012 · Film
Nanban2012 · Film · Librarian Bose
Mahaan Kanakku2011 · Film
Sadhurangam2011 · Film
Mambattiyan2011 · Film · Annachchi's accountant
Puli Vesham2011 · Film
Doo2011 · Film · Teacher
Kanchana2011 · Film
Udhayan2011 · Film
Eththan2011 · Film
Mappillai2011 · Film · Rajeshwari's astrologer
Gaganam2011 · Film · Narayana Shastry
Siruthai2011 · Film · Boom Boom
Agam Puram2010 · Film
Chikku Bukku2010 · Film
Drohi2010 · Film · Raghu
Kalloori Kalangal2010 · Film
Baana Kaathadi2010 · Film · Conductor
Thillalangadi2010 · Film · Saamiyar
Singam2010 · Film · Mayil Vaaganam's Lawyer
Kattradhu Kalavu2010 · Film
Goripalayam2010 · Film
Kutti Pisasu2010 · Film
Rettaisuzhi2010 · Film
Tamizh Padam2010 · Film · Siddharth
Vettaikaaran2009 · Film · Reporter
Kanden Kadhalai2009 · Film · Mayil Vaganam
Aadhavan2009 · Film · Sundaramurthy
Maasilamani2009 · Film
Thoranai2009 · Film · Officer Ganesan(cameo)
Abhiyum Naanum2008 · Film · Varatharajan
Silambattam2008 · Film · Jaanu's Father
Dindigul Sarathy2008 · Film
Seval2008 · Film
Kuselan2008 · Film · Constable
Kathanayakudu2008 · Film · Constable
Santosh Subramaniam2008 · Film · Bank Manager
Yaaradi Nee Mohini2008 · Film · Balu
Vaitheeswaran2008 · Film · Dhanasekaran's Henchman
Vambu Sandai2008 · Film
Azhagiya Tamil Magan2007 · Film
Kannamoochi Yenada2007 · Film · Senthilkannu
Pasupathi c/o Rasakkapalayam2007 · Film · Naidu
Malaikottai2007 · Film · Bhaskar's Aide
Kireedam2007 · Film · Constable
Nee Naan Nila2007 · Film · Professor
Madurai Veeran2007 · Film · Shiva's grandfather
Koodal Nagar2007 · Film · Doctor
Varalaru2006 · Film · Police Constable
Vathiyar2006 · Film · Ayyanar's father
Kusthi2006 · Film
Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei2006 · Film · Kollan
Parijatham2006 · Film
Thalai Nagaram2006 · Film
Thambi2006 · Film
Kodambakkam2006 · Film · Distributor turned producer
Ghajini2005 · Film · Kalpana's boss
Anniyan2005 · Film · Ticket Conductor
Priyasakhi2005 · Film
Chandramukhi2005 · Film · Exorcist
Thaka Thimi Tha2005 · Film
Ji2005 · Film
Aayudham2005 · Film
Attagasam2004 · Film · Semi Joseph
Dreams2004 · Film · Moosa
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi2004 · Film · Ganesh's father
Bose2004 · Film
Aethiree2004 · Film · Seshagopalan
Perazhagan2004 · Film · Kuzhandhaisamy's Father
Kadhal Kirukkan2003 · Film · a doctor
Jay Jay2003 · Film · Jamuna's Family Friend
Pithamagan2003 · Film · Sakthi's Friend
Diwan2003 · Film
Three Roses2003 · Film
Boys2003 · Film · Ajay
Nala Damayanthi2003 · Film · Passport Officer
Banda Paramasivam2003 · Film · Police Inspector
Student Number 12003 · Film · Daas
Villain2002 · Film · Minister Natarajan's brother-in-law
Naina2002 · Film · Director
Samuthiram2001 · Film
Taj Mahal1999 · Film
Minsara Kanna1999 · Film
Siragugal1999 · Film · Director
Natpukkaga1998 · Film
Swarnamukhi1998 · Film · Translator
Ratchagan1997 · Film · Kanniappan
Nesam1997 · Film
Thozhar Pandian1994 · Film
Idhayam1991 · Film
Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai1990 · Film · Director
En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan1989 · Film · Director
Paru Paru Pattanam Paru1986 · Film · Director
Naan Ungal Rasigan1985 · Film · Director
Pillai Nila1985 · Film · Director
Gopurangal Saivathillai1982 · Film · Pathani Bhai
Tik Tik Tik1981 · Film
Puthiya Vaarpugal1979 · Film