Manobala
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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
Credits
Tenaliraman (2014)
as Education Minister
Hara Hara Mahadevaki (2017)
as Bar Swamiji
Azhagiya Tamil Magan (2007)
Actor
Boys (2003)
as Ajay
Silambattam (2008)
as Jaanu's Father
Sollividava (2018)
Actor
Kaathadi (2018)
Actor
Nagesh Thiraiyarangam (2018)
as Priya's father
Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei (2006)
Actor
Vai Raja Vai (2015)
as Mano
Idhayam Thiraiarangam (2012)
Actor
RajiniMurugan (2015)
as Kunjithapatham
Inba Twinkle Lilly (2018)
Actor
Unarchigal (2006)
as Manager
Koodal Nagar (2007)
as Doctor
Ethir Neechal (2013)
as Astrologer Gunashekar Raja
Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna (2018)
Actor
Madurai Veeran (2007)
as Shiva's grandfather
Anantha Poongattre... (1999)
Actor
Pattathu Yaanai (2013)
Actor
Vaigai Express (2017)
Actor
Dreams (2004)
as Moosa
Siruthai (2011)
as Boom Boom
Aayudham (2005)
Actor
Abhiyum Anuvum (2018)
Actor
Bose (2004)
Actor
Unnodu Ka (2016)
as Traffic Police
Puli Vesham (2011)
Actor
Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen (2017)
as Swamy
Aruvam (2019)
as School Head Master
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru (2016)
as Pesuvadhellam Unmai Show Director
Perazhagan (2004)
as Kuzhandhaisamy's Father
Vaitheeswaran (2008)
as Dhanasekaran's Henchman
Nala Damayanthi (2003)
as Passport Officer
Minsara Kanna (1999)
Actor
Gurkha (2019)
Actor
Kavalai Vendam (2016)
as Pattai Babu
Taj Mahal (1999)
Actor
Eththan (2011)
Actor
Parandhu Sella Vaa (2016)
Actor
Tamizhuku En Ondrai Azhuthavum (2015)
as College Principal
Utharavu Maharaja (2018)
Actor
E-Mail (2024)
as kailasam
Goripalayam (2010)
Actor
Virattu (2014)
Actor
Sowkarpettai (2016)
Actor
Kanithan (2016)
as Madhan
Nesam (1997)
Actor
Traffic Ramasamy (2018)
as Judge
Sadhurangam (2011)
Actor
Thulli Vilayadu (2013)
Actor
Nayagi (2016)
Actor
Maanga (2015)
Actor
Ratchagan (1997)
as Kanniappan
Thalai Nagaram (2006)
Actor
Karaiyoram (2016)
Actor
Kalavani Mappillai (2018)
as Vetenary Doctor
Street Lights (2018)
as (Tamil Version)
10 Endrathukulla (2015)
as Manikandan
Peigal Jaakkirathai (2016)
as Gayathri's Father
Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi (2016)
Actor
Thalaivan (2014)
Actor
Yutha Satham (2022)
Actor
Devadas (2018)
as Tata Rao, Pooja's assistant
Mapla Singam (2016)
Actor
Kathiruppor Pattiyal (2018)
as Kunjitha Badham
Adhagappattathu Magajanangalay (2017)
Actor
Onbadhule Guru (2013)
as Bun Rotti Babu
Thollaikatchi (2018)
Actor
Kutti Pisasu (2010)
Actor
Thirumanam (2019)
as Krishnamachaari
Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham (2013)
as Narada
Sonna Puriyathu (2013)
as Rajesh Khanna
Aethiree (2004)
as Seshagopalan
Thozhar Pandian (1994)
Actor
Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani (2014)
as Soori
Maaniik (2019)
Actor
Sillunu Oru Sandhippu (2013)
Actor
Urumeen (2015)
Actor
Swarnamukhi (1998)
as Translator
Touring Talkies (2015)
Actor
Idhayam (1991)
Actor
Savaale Samaali (2015)
Actor
Enna Satham Indha Neram (2014)
Actor
Thunai Mudhalvar (2015)
Actor
Kayilan (2025)
Actor
Kattradhu Kalavu (2010)
Actor
Kanden Kadhalai (2009)
as Mayil Vaganam
Virumandikum Sivanandikum (2016)
Actor
Nanban (2012)
as Librarian Bose
Maaligai (2021)
Actor
Kallukul Eeram (1980)
Actor
Tamizh Padam 2 (2018)
as Siddharth
Anniyan (2005)
as Ticket Conductor
Chandramukhi (2005)
as Exorcist
Nannbenda (2015)
as Senthamarai
Kodambakkam (2006)
as Distributor turned producer
Sorry Enaku Kalyanamayidichu (2005)
Actor
Koothan (2018)
Actor
Theri (2016)
as School Principal
Ranga (2022)
Actor
Thuppakki (2012)
as Nisha's father
Thalaivaa (2013)
as Ramadurai's Assistant
Kalavaram (2014)
Actor
Singam (2010)
as Mayil Vaaganam's Lawyer
Mr. Local (2019)
Actor
Dhillu Irundha Poradu (2023)
Actor
Oru Kadhalan Oru Kadhali (2006)
as Ramaiah
Thillalangadi (2010)
as Saamiyar
Ghajini (2005)
as Kalpana's boss
Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008)
as Balu
Yogida (2026)
Actor
Parijatham (2006)
Actor
Manasunu Maaya Seyake (2014)
as Sundaram
Mahanati (2018)
as P. Pullaiah
Student Number 1 (2003)
as Daas
Kanchana (2011)
Actor
Kalloori Kalangal (2010)
Actor
Pokkiri Raja (2016)
as Raghav
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004)
as Ganesh's father
Varalaru (2006)
as Police Constable
465 (2017)
Actor
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance (2024)
as Nanjunda Moorthy
Bigil (2019)
as Angel's Professor
Parrisu (2025)
Actor
Madha Gaja Raja (2025)
as Minister Nallamuthu
Kanchana 3 (2019)
as Fake Saint
Don (2022)
as School teacher
Waltair Veerayya (2023)
as K. Murthy, a judge
Pasupathi c/o Rasakkapalayam (2007)
as Naidu
Ramanujan (2014)
as Krishna Rao
Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru (2017)
as Priya's Father
Chandramukhi 2 (2023)
as Fake exorcist
Naaigal Jaakirathai (2014)
as Pichumani
Mudhal Idam (2011)
Actor
Saguni (2012)
Actor
Pithamagan (2003)
as Sakthi's Friend
Viddikalude Maash (2022)
as Manivarnan
Seemaraja (2018)
as Headmaster
Maasilamani (2009)
Actor
Massu Engira Maasilamani (2015)
as Arnold
Nee Naan Nila (2007)
as Professor
Dharma Prabhu (2019)
Actor
Santosh Subramaniam (2008)
as Bank Manager
Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru (2013)
as Pencil Maama/Cone Ice
Irugapatru (2023)
Actor
Chiclets (2024)
Actor
Baana Kaathadi (2010)
as Conductor
Mappillai (2011)
as Rajeshwari's astrologer
Gaganam (2011)
as Narayana Shastry
Aambala (2015)
as AC
Priyasakhi (2005)
Actor
Alex Pandian (2013)
as Captain Divakaran
Aadhavan (2009)
as Sundaramurthy
Kanchana 2 (2015)
Actor
Kireedam (2007)
as Constable
Vathiyar (2006)
as Ayyanar's father
Jomonte Suvisheshangal (2017)
as Perumal
Vettaikaaran (2009)
as Reporter
Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva (2017)
Actor
Abhiyum Naanum (2008)
as Varatharajan
Raja Rani (2013)
as Ramamoorthy
Poojai (2014)
as Kovai Brothers' Secretary
Malaikottai (2007)
as Bhaskar's Aide
Vidiyum Varai Pesu (2014)
Actor
Thoranai (2009)
as Officer Ganesan(cameo)
Kaaki Sattai (2015)
as Jyothi Lingam
Kuselan (2008)
as Constable
Dindigul Sarathy (2008)
Actor
Chakra (2021)
as Gayathri's uncle
Attagasam (2004)
as Semi Joseph
Villain (2002)
as Minister Natarajan's brother-in-law
Samuthiram (2001)
Actor
Kee (2019)
Actor
Settai (2013)
as Gourishankar
Thamizh Padam (2010)
as Siddharth
Kalakalappu 2 (2018)
Actor
Seval (2008)
Actor
Mambattiyan (2011)
as Annachchi's accountant
Jay Jay (2003)
as Jamuna's Family Friend
Kadaikutty Singam (2018)
as Judge
Diwan (2003)
Actor
Natpukkaga (1998)
Actor
Irumbu Kuthirai (2014)
Actor
Drohi (2010)
as Raghu
Puzhal (2010)
Actor
Semma Botha Aagatha (2018)
Actor
En Kadhali Scene Podura (2019)
Actor
Inga Naan Thaan Kingu (2024)
Actor
Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu (2013)
as Yoga Instructor
Soan Papdi (2015)
Actor
Chennaiyil Oru Naal (2013)
as Sathyamoorthy's friend
Kadhal Kirukkan (2003)
as a doctor
Aranmanai 2 (2016)
as Komalam's Brother
Puthiya Vaarpugal (1979)
Actor
Kannamoochi Yenada (2007)
as Senthilkannu
College Kumar (2020)
Actor
Chinna Raja (1999)
Actor
Chikku Bukku (2010)
Actor
Aranmanai (2014)
as Kesavan
Ivanukku Thannila Kandam (2015)
Actor
Naai Sekar (2022)
as Gopi
En Kaadhali Scene Podura (—)
Actor
Viduthalai: Part II (2024)
as Station Master
Oru Nadigaiyin Vakkumoolam (2012)
Actor
Magalir Mattum (2017)
as Late Silkurayappan (photo only)
Gopurangal Saivathillai (1982)
as Pathani Bhai
Thambi (2006)
Actor
Kalakalappu (2012)
as Marudhamuthu
Ji (2005)
Actor
Sei (2018)
as Film Producer
Aavi Kumar (2015)
Actor
Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum (2014)
as Chettan
Ghosty (2023)
Actor
6'2 (2005)
Actor
Damaal Dumeel (2014)
Actor
Thambikottai (2011)
Actor
LKG (2019)
Actor
Koogle Kuttappa (2022)
Actor
Thillu Mullu (2013)
as Sounderrajan
Mahaan Kanakku (2011)
Actor
Lingaa (2014)
as Train Loco Pilot
Rudra Thandavam (2021)
Actor
Palakkattu Madhavan (2015)
Actor
Kondraal Paavam (2023)
Actor
Padaippalan (2022)
Actor
Kathanayakudu (2008)
as Constable
Kick (2023)
Actor
Vanakkam Chennai (2013)
Actor
Yennamo Yedho (2014)
as Guruji
Oh My Dog (2022)
Actor
Aranmanai 3 (2021)
Actor
Three Roses (2003)
Actor
Kondaan Koduthaan (2012)
Actor
Murungakkai Chips (2021)
Actor
India Pakistan (2015)
as Idichapuli
Asuraguru (2020)
as Shakti's boss
Mappilai Vinayagar (2016)
Actor
Rayar Parambarai (2023)
Actor
Dagaalty (2020)
as Film Director
Kolagalam (2013)
Actor
Jeyikkira Kuthira (—)
Actor
Jai Hind 2 (2014)
Actor
Kasethan Kadavulada (2023)
as Sundaram
Ragalapuram (2013)
as Inspector
Agam Puram (2010)
Actor
Aayiram Jenmangal (—)
Actor
Vambu Sandai (2008)
Actor
Aadhinarayana (2012)
Actor
Powder (2022)
Actor
Marumunai (2014)
Actor
Soori (2003)
as Container passenger
Super Senior Heroes (2022)
as Mohan
Vaa Pagandaya (2024)
Actor
Doo (2011)
as Teacher
Engada Irunthinga Ivvalavu Naala (2021)
Actor
Kusthi (2006)
Actor
Puthagam (2013)
Actor
Sathura Adi 3500 (2017)
Actor
St Marks Road (—)
Actor
Dhanam (2008)
as Cop #2
Dhadha (2022)
Actor
Andhagan (2024)
as Bala
Gurumoorthi (2022)
Actor
Gangai Karai Paattu (1995)
Actor
Naai Sekar Returns (2022)
Actor
Azhagiya Pandipuram (2014)
Actor
Vindhai (2015)
Actor
Saandrithazh (2023)
as Pollathavan
Golmaal (—)
Actor
Naanum Single Thaan (2021)
Actor
Operation Laila (2024)
Actor
Ungala Podanum Sir (2019)
Actor
Banda Paramasivam (2003)
as Police Inspector
Rettaisuzhi (2010)
Actor
Muruga (2007)
Actor
Rajavamsam (2021)
Actor
80's Buildup (2023)
Actor
Merlin (2018)
Actor
Thaka Thimi Tha (2005)
Actor
Udhayan (2011)
Actor
Rajdooth (2019)
Actor
Kabadi Bro (2023)
Actor
Pachai Vilakku (2020)
as Professor
Lodukku Pandi (2015)
Actor
Haraa (2024)
Actor
Ayya Ullen Ayya (2020)
Actor