Manorama

Acting

Manorama

Born 26 May 1937 · Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu, India · Died 15 October 2015 at 78

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

Highlights

Indian1996 · Film · Kuppamma
Singam2010 · Film · Pattamma
Michael Madana Kama Rajan1990 · Film · GangaBai, ChakkuBai's mother
Annamalai1992 · Film · Sivagami
Arunachalam1997 · Film · Lakshmi
Apoorva Sagodharargal1989 · Film · Muniyamma

Filmography

Movies

273 films

Si 32017 · Film · Pattamma
Singam 22013 · Film · Pattamma
Singam2010 · Film · Pattamma
Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam2010 · Film · Keluthi Amma
Seetha Kalyanam2009 · Film · Sreeni's Mother
Arundhati2009 · Film · Chandramma
Krishnarjuna2008 · Film · Arjun's grandmother
Periyar2007 · Film
Thaamirabharani2007 · Film · Thangapazham
Aalwar2007 · Film
Madrasi2006 · Film
Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei2006 · Film · Raja Matha
Pasakiligal2006 · Film
Karka Kasadara2005 · Film
Vijayendra Varma2004 · Film
Neranja Manasu2004 · Film
7G Rainbow Colony2004 · Film · Shweta's Aunt (Cameo)
Perazhagan2004 · Film · Pattamma
Kuthu2004 · Film · Anjali's Grandmother
Ottran2003 · Film
Diwan2003 · Film · Duraisingam Sister
Whistle2003 · Film
Saamy2003 · Film · Bhuvana's Grandmother
Anbe Anbe2003 · Film
Yes Madam2003 · Film
Kadhal Virus2002 · Film
Namma Veetu Kalyanam2002 · Film
Karmegam2002 · Film · Karmegham's mother
Thamizh2002 · Film · Annapoorani, Thamizh's mother
Gemini2002 · Film
Pandavar Bhoomi2001 · Film
Simharasi2001 · Film
Sigamani Ramamani2001 · Film · Vidhya
Vinnukkum Mannukkum2001 · Film
Piriyadha Varam Vendum2001 · Film · Azhagi
Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman2001 · Film · Kamachi
Vaanchinathan2001 · Film
Snegithiye2000 · Film · Vani's mother
Maayi2000 · Film · Pechiyamma
Vetri Kodi Kattu2000 · Film · Deivanai
Thirunelveli2000 · Film
Unnaruge Naan Irundhal1999 · Film
Rojavanam1999 · Film
Kummi Paattu1999 · Film
Periyanna1999 · Film
Ethirum Pudhirum1999 · Film · Kannan's Mother
Unnai Thedi1999 · Film · Aachi
Pooveli1998 · Film
Simmarasi1998 · Film
Dharma1998 · Film · Fathima
Natpukkaga1998 · Film
Paradesi1998 · Film
Arunachalam1997 · Film · Lakshmi
Sakthi1997 · Film · Velammal
Indian1996 · Film · Kuppamma
Parambarai1996 · Film
Love Birds1996 · Film
Rikshavodu1995 · Film
Maaman Magal1995 · Film · Shanmugham Mother
Periya Kudumbam1995 · Film
Murai Maaman1995 · Film · Sirasu's mother
Thirumoorthy1995 · Film · Ramaatha
Nandhavana Theru1995 · Film
Coolie1995 · Film
Raja Enga Raja1995 · Film
Deva1995 · Film · Raasathi
Naan Petha Magane1995 · Film · Aandal
Nattamai1994 · Film · Nattamai's paternal aunt
Kaadhalan1994 · Film · Shruthi's Grandmother
May Madham1994 · Film · Aandal
Rasigan1994 · Film · Vijay's grandmother
Jai Hind1994 · Film · Bharath's Mother
Honest Raj1994 · Film · Maragatham
Bhairava Dweepam1994 · Film · Vijay's Foster Mother
Ponnumani1993 · Film
Gentleman1993 · Film · Ponnammal Kicha's Mother
Dharma Seelan1993 · Film · Mother Mary
Allari Priyudu1993 · Film · Raja's grandmother
Yejaman1993 · Film · Vaanavarayan's grandmother
Onna Irukka Kathukanom1992 · Film
Pandiyan1992 · Film
Neenga Nalla Irukkanum1992 · Film
Suriyan1992 · Film · Chettiyar Amma
Annamalai1992 · Film · Sivagami
Singaravelan1992 · Film · Thaiamma
Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren1992 · Film · Ravi's mother
Chinna Gounder1992 · Film · Vijayakant's mother
Mannan1992 · Film · Azhagi
Rasukutti1992 · Film
Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum1991 · Film · Dharmalingam's Wife
Shanti Kranti1991 · Film · Subhash's Mother (Tamil Version)
Idhayam1991 · Film · Raja's mother
Thanthu Vitten Ennai1991 · Film
Chinna Thambi1991 · Film · Kannamma
Nee Pathi Naan Pathi1991 · Film
Nadigan1990 · Film
Enkitta Mothathe1990 · Film
Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga1990 · Film
Michael Madana Kama Rajan1990 · Film · GangaBai, ChakkuBai's mother
Pattanathil Petti1990 · Film
Pudhea Paadhai1989 · Film · Aaya
Sakalakala Sammandi1989 · Film
Aararo Aariraro1989 · Film
Nethiyadi1989 · Film
Apoorva Sagodharargal1989 · Film · Muniyamma
Vaai Kozhuppu1989 · Film
Shondham 161989 · Film
Vasanthi1988 · Film
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi1988 · Film · Angayarkanni
Idhu Namma Aalu1988 · Film · Gopal's Mom
Patti Sollai Thattathe1988 · Film
Thambi Thanga Kambi1988 · Film
Kathanayagan1988 · Film
Guru Sishyan1988 · Film · Kalyani Nallasivam
Penmani Aval Kanmani1988 · Film · Ambujam
Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru1988 · Film
Veendum Lisa1987 · Film · Gomathi
Aankiliyude Tharattu1987 · Film · Sakunthala
Per Sollum Pillai1987 · Film
Anbulla Appa1987 · Film
Makkal En Pakkam1987 · Film
Shankar Guru1987 · Film
Manaivi Ready1987 · Film · Chintamani's aunt
Kodai Mazhai1986 · Film
Samsaram Adhu Minsaram1986 · Film · Kannamma
Vikram1986 · Film · Pallathhor RamaDevi
Naan Adimai Illai1986 · Film
Marumagal1986 · Film
Kulirkaala Megangal1986 · Film
Chidambara Ragasiyam1985 · Film · Valayapatti Valliammai
Mangamma Sabadham1985 · Film
Sri Raghavendrar1985 · Film
Unnai Thedi Varuven1985 · Film · Sundari
Nermai1985 · Film · Professor Kodi Malar
Deivapiravi1985 · Film
Bandham1985 · Film
Enakkul Oruvan1984 · Film
Osai1984 · Film
Oh Maane Maane1984 · Film
Iru Medhaigal1984 · Film
Naalai Unathu Naal1984 · Film · Angalamma
Alaya Deepam1984 · Film
Anbae Odi Vaa1984 · Film
Vaazhkai1984 · Film
Niraparaadhi1984 · Film
Madras Vathiyar1984 · Film
Kuva Kuva Vaathugal1984 · Film
Thanga Magan1983 · Film · Annapoorani
Saranalayam1983 · Film
Adutha Varisu1983 · Film
Dowry Kalyanam1983 · Film · Seethalakshmi
Sivappu Sooriyan1983 · Film
Sattam1983 · Film · Pandanur Chandirabana
Uruvavugal Maralam1983 · Film · Goddess
Paayum Puli1983 · Film
Antha Sila Naatkal1983 · Film
Oru Kai Pappoam1983 · Film
Paritchaikku Neramaachu1982 · Film · Subathra
Theerpu1982 · Film
Manal Kayiru1982 · Film · Durga
Simla Special1982 · Film
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam1982 · Film
Archanai Pookal1982 · Film
Vazhvey Maayam1982 · Film · Baby
Pokkiri Raja1982 · Film
Ellam Inbamayyam1981 · Film
Bala Nagamma1981 · Film
Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum1981 · Film
Savaal1981 · Film · ‘Burma’ Pappa
Prema Kanuka1981 · Film · Aandallu
Thee1981 · Film · Inspector Mohana
Saranam Ayyappa1980 · Film
Vishwaroobam1980 · Film
Kaali1980 · Film · Thayamma
Ratha Paasam1980 · Film
Yamanukku Yaman1980 · Film
Dharma Raja1980 · Film
Natchathiram1980 · Film
Billa1980 · Film · Rajappa's friend
Rishi Moolam1980 · Film
Shubhodayam1980 · Film · Sivakamini
Kalyanaraman1979 · Film
Gnana Kuzhandhai1979 · Film · Alangari
Nalladhoru Kudumbam1979 · Film
Puthiya Vaarpugal1979 · Film
Kuppathu Raja1979 · Film · Pavunu
En Kelvikku Enna Bathil1978 · Film
Vandikkaran Magan1978 · Film
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!1978 · Film
Pilot Premnath1978 · Film
Sakka Podu Podu Raja1978 · Film
Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye1978 · Film · Sevanthi
Bairavi1978 · Film · Meenatchi
Aayiram Jenmangal1978 · Film
Shankar Salim Simon1978 · Film
Unnai Suttrum Ulagam1977 · Film
Uyarnthavargal1977 · Film
Chakravathi1977 · Film
Pala Parikshai1977 · Film
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham1976 · Film
Unakkaga Naan1976 · Film · Arasangam
Andharangam1975 · Film · Chellamma
Paattum Bharathamum1975 · Film
Dr. Siva1975 · Film · Meenambal
Malai Sooda Va1975 · Film
Pattikkaattu Raja1975 · Film
Thangathile Vairam1975 · Film
Melnaattu Marumagal1975 · Film · Guest Appearance
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam1975 · Film · Muthamma
Aayirathil Oruthi1975 · Film
My Beloved, My Life1975 · Film · Alamelu
Pattampoochi1975 · Film
Cinema Paithiyam1975 · Film
En Magan1974 · Film
Thangappathakkam1974 · Film · Muthammal
Gumasthavin Magal1974 · Film
Rajapart Rangadurai1973 · Film · Chinthamani
Rajaraja Cholan1973 · Film · Poonkodi
Ganga Gowri1973 · Film · Kumutha
Alaigal1973 · Film · Nalina
Velli Vizha1972 · Film
Kasethan Kadavulada1972 · Film · Lakshmi
Pattikada Pattanama1972 · Film
Gnana Oli1972 · Film · Valliyammal
Annai Velankanni1971 · Film
Aana Valarthiya Vanampadiyude Makan1971 · Film
Sumathi En Sundari1971 · Film
Muhammad bin Tughluq1971 · Film · Gandhimathi
Thalaivan1970 · Film
Pavitra Papi1970 · Film · Mrs. Adarshan Lala
Nam Naadu1969 · Film
Nirai Kudam1969 · Film · Actress Girija
Aayiram Poi1969 · Film · Lilly
Anjal Petti 5201969 · Film · Stella
Poova Thalaiya1969 · Film · Indra
Annaiyum Pithavum1969 · Film
Uyarndha Manidhan1968 · Film
Kadhal Vaaganam1968 · Film · Kokila
Thillana Mohanambal1968 · Film · "Jil Jil" Ramamani
Kuzhanthaikkaga1968 · Film
Ethir Neechal1968 · Film · Renu
Galatta Kalyanam1968 · Film · Rathna, Dharmalingam's Elder Daughter
Puthisaligal1968 · Film
Vivasaayi1967 · Film
Iru Malargal1967 · Film
Ninaivil Nindraval1967 · Film · Sarala
Aalayam1967 · Film
Thiruvarutchelvar1967 · Film
Anubavi Raja Anubavi1967 · Film · Muthamma
Madras to Pondicherry1966 · Film · Brahmin woman
Thenmazhai1966 · Film · Indra
Saraswathi Sabatham1966 · Film · Malli
Sadhu Mirandal1966 · Film
Anbe Vaa1966 · Film
Lighthouse1965 · Film
Thiruvilayadal1965 · Film · Ponni
Vallavanukku Vallavan1965 · Film · Mala
Shanthi1965 · Film
Enga Veettu Pillai1965 · Film
Server Sundaram1964 · Film · Kantha
Navarathiri1964 · Film · Mentally Ill Woman
Padagotti1964 · Film
Thozhilali1964 · Film · Chandira
Poompuhar1964 · Film · Vasanthasena
Puthiya Paravai1964 · Film · Alli
Ratha Thilagam1963 · Film · Poonkuyil
Nenjam Marappathillai1963 · Film · Kanniyamma
Paar Magale Paar1963 · Film
Policekaran Magal1962 · Film · Maari's Fiancee
Ethaiyum Thangum Ithaiyam1962 · Film
Padithal Mattum Podhuma1961 · Film
Meenda Sorgam1960 · Film · Sachu
Kalathur Kannamma1960 · Film · Amalu