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
Ji (2005)
Actor
Dhanam (2008)
as Cop #2
Vai Raja Vai (2015)
as Mano
Vanakkam Chennai (2013)
Actor
Theri (2016)
as School Principal
Chandramukhi (2005)
as Exorcist
Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei (2006)
Actor
Anniyan (2005)
as Ticket Conductor
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance (2024)
as Nanjunda Moorthy
Mr. Local (2019)
Actor
Boys (2003)
as Ajay
Thalaivaa (2013)
as Ramadurai's Assistant
Maaligai (2021)
Actor
Waltair Veerayya (2023)
as K. Murthy, a judge
Mapla Singam (2016)
Actor
Siruthai (2011)
as Boom Boom
Kadhal Sei (—)
Actor
Kayilan (2025)
Actor
Thalaimurai (1998)
Actor
Thuppakki (2012)
as Nisha's father
Savaale Samaali (2015)
Actor
Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru (2017)
as Priya's Father
Aruvam (2019)
as School Head Master
Don (2022)
as School teacher
Madha Gaja Raja (2025)
as Minister Nallamuthu
Azhagiya Tamil Magan (2007)
Actor
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004)
as Ganesh's father
Hara Hara Mahadevaki (2017)
as Bar Swamiji
Eththan (2011)
Actor
Parandhu Sella Vaa (2016)
Actor
Tamizhuku En Ondrai Azhuthavum (2015)
as College Principal
Bigil (2019)
as Angel's Professor
Mahanati (2018)
as P. Pullaiah
E-Mail (2024)
as kailasam
Urumeen (2015)
Actor
Kalloori Kalangal (2010)
Actor
Tik Tik Tik (1981)
Actor
Parrisu (2025)
Actor
Ethir Neechal (2013)
as Astrologer Gunashekar Raja
Nala Damayanthi (2003)
as Passport Officer
Devadas (2018)
as Tata Rao, Pooja's assistant
Massu Engira Maasilamani (2015)
as Arnold
Kanchana 3 (2019)
as Fake Saint
RajiniMurugan (2015)
as Kunjithapatham
Silambattam (2008)
as Jaanu's Father
Ratchagan (1997)
as Kanniappan
10 Endrathukulla (2015)
as Manikandan
Puli Vesham (2011)
Actor
Aranmanai 2 (2016)
as Komalam's Brother
Ghajini (2005)
as Kalpana's boss
Minsara Kanna (1999)
Actor
Kanchana (2011)
Actor
Kalavaram (2014)
Actor
Kutti Pisasu (2010)
Actor
Singam (2010)
as Mayil Vaaganam's Lawyer
Nanban (2012)
as Librarian Bose
Kathiruppor Pattiyal (2018)
as Kunjitha Badham
Samuthiram (2001)
Actor
Saguni (2012)
Actor
Poojai (2014)
as Kovai Brothers' Secretary
Idhayam (1991)
Actor
Touring Talkies (2015)
Actor
Kalavani Mappillai (2018)
as Vetenary Doctor
Kadaikutty Singam (2018)
as Judge
Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008)
as Balu
Jomonte Suvisheshangal (2017)
as Perumal
Ninaivellam Neeyada (2024)
Actor
Sowkarpettai (2016)
Actor
Kalakalappu (2012)
as Marudhamuthu
Thillalangadi (2010)
as Saamiyar
Lingaa (2014)
as Train Loco Pilot
Viduthalai: Part II (2024)
as Station Master
Aambala (2015)
as AC
Dharma Prabhu (2019)
Actor
Nayagi (2016)
Actor
Chikku Bukku (2010)
Actor
Bose (2004)
Actor
Ramanujan (2014)
as Krishna Rao
Chandramukhi 2 (2023)
as Fake exorcist
Tamizh Padam 2 (2018)
as Siddharth
Vaigai Express (2017)
Actor
Inba Twinkle Lilly (2018)
Actor
Yogida (2026)
Actor
Kanithan (2016)
as Madhan
Kaaki Sattai (2015)
as Jyothi Lingam
Parijatham (2006)
Actor
Maanga (2015)
Actor
Abhiyum Anuvum (2018)
Actor
Kanchana 2 (2015)
as Arnold
Marumunai (2014)
Actor
Raja Rani (2013)
as Ramamoorthy
Perazhagan (2004)
as Kuzhandhaisamy's Father
Chakra (2021)
as Gayathri's uncle
Rudra Thandavam (2021)
Actor
Tenaliraman (2014)
as Education Minister
Settai (2013)
as Gourishankar
Gurkha (2019)
Actor
Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva (2017)
Actor
Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna (2018)
Actor
Attagasam (2004)
as Semi Joseph
Unarchigal (2006)
as Manager
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru (2016)
as Pesuvadhellam Unmai Show Director
Santosh Subramaniam (2008)
as Bank Manager
Onbadhule Guru (2013)
as Bun Rotti Babu
Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi (2016)
Actor
Sollividava (2018)
Actor
Kuselan (2008)
as Constable
Kattradhu Kalavu (2010)
Actor
En Kadhali Scene Podura (2019)
Actor
Unnodu Ka (2016)
as Traffic Police
Irumbu Kuthirai (2014)
Actor
Varalaru (2006)
as Police Constable
Street Lights (2018)
as (Tamil Version)
Virattu (2014)
Actor
Oh My Dog (2022)
Actor
Kalakalappu 2 (2018)
Actor
Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani (2014)
as Soori
Nesam (1997)
Actor
Nagesh Thiraiyarangam (2018)
as Priya's father
Irugapatru (2023)
Actor
Aethiree (2004)
as Seshagopalan
Kodambakkam (2006)
as Distributor turned producer
Magalir Mattum (2017)
as Late Silkurayappan (photo only)
Thalai Nagaram (2006)
Actor
Malaikottai (2007)
as Bhaskar's Aide
Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham (2013)
as Narada
Kavalai Vendam (2016)
as Pattai Babu
Pithamagan (2003)
as Sakthi's Friend
Student Number 1 (2003)
as Daas
Naaigal Jaakirathai (2014)
as Pichumani
Kathanayakudu (2008)
as Constable
Sorry Enaku Kalyanamayidichu (2005)
Actor
465 (2017)
Actor
Aadhavan (2009)
as Sundaramurthy
Soan Papdi (2015)
Actor
Enna Satham Indha Neram (2014)
Actor
Kallukul Eeram (1980)
Actor
Jai Hind 2 (2014)
Actor
Ranga (2022)
Actor
Yutha Satham (2022)
Actor
Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen (2017)
as Swamy
Ghajinikanth (2018)
as Kamal Vishwanathan
Kee (2019)
Actor
Idhayam Thiraiarangam (2012)
Actor
Seemaraja (2018)
as Headmaster
Anantha Poongattre... (1999)
Actor
Pokkiri Raja (2016)
as Raghav
Pattathu Yaanai (2013)
Actor
Gaganam (2011)
as Narayana Shastry
Palakkattu Madhavan (2015)
Actor
Traffic Ramasamy (2018)
as Judge
Utharavu Maharaja (2018)
Actor
Virumandikum Sivanandikum (2016)
Actor
Mudhal Idam (2011)
Actor
Taj Mahal (1999)
Actor
Mappillai (2011)
as Rajeshwari's astrologer
Sonna Puriyathu (2013)
as Rajesh Khanna
Sadhurangam (2011)
Actor
Pasupathi c/o Rasakkapalayam (2007)
as Naidu
Baana Kaathadi (2010)
as Conductor
Alex Pandian (2013)
as Captain Divakaran
Goripalayam (2010)
Actor
Thollaikatchi (2018)
Actor
Engada Irunthinga Ivvalavu Naala (2021)
Actor
Kaathadi (2018)
Actor
Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru (2013)
as Pencil Maama/Cone Ice
Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu (2013)
as Yoga Instructor
Kick (2023)
Actor
Vaitheeswaran (2008)
as Dhanasekaran's Henchman
Drohi (2010)
as Raghu
Swarnamukhi (1998)
as Translator
Aranmanai (2014)
as Kesavan
Priyasakhi (2005)
Actor
Vettaikaaran (2009)
as Reporter
Peigal Jaakkirathai (2016)
as Gayathri's Father
Semma Botha Aagatha (2018)
Actor
Kanden Kadhalai (2009)
as Mayil Vaganam
Oru Kadhalan Oru Kadhali (2006)
as Ramaiah
Rajavamsam (2021)
Actor
Aayudham (2005)
Actor
Jay Jay (2003)
as Jamuna's Family Friend
Thulli Vilayadu (2013)
Actor
Koothan (2018)
Actor
Naai Sekar (2022)
as Gopi
Dindigul Sarathy (2008)
Actor
Dreams (2004)
as Moosa
Ghosty (2023)
Actor
Chiclets (2024)
Actor
Madurai Veeran (2007)
as Shiva's grandfather
Koogle Kuttappa (2022)
Actor
Diwan (2003)
Actor
Maasilamani (2009)
Actor
Puzhal (2010)
Actor
Asuraguru (2020)
as Shakti's boss
Manasunu Maaya Seyake (2014)
as Sundaram
Villain (2002)
as Minister Natarajan's brother-in-law
Seval (2008)
Actor
Aranmanai 3 (2021)
Actor
Thillu Mullu (2013)
as Sounderrajan
Naai Sekar Returns (2022)
Actor
Kasethan Kadavulada (2023)
as Sundaram
Andhagan (2024)
as Bala
Sei (2018)
as Film Producer
Sillunu Oru Sandhippu (2013)
Actor
Abhiyum Naanum (2008)
as Varatharajan
Thozhar Pandian (1994)
Actor
Kannamoochi Yenada (2007)
as Senthilkannu
Viddikalude Maash (2022)
as Manivarnan
Rayar Parambarai (2023)
Actor
Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum (2014)
as Chettan
Dagaalty (2020)
as Film Director
Mambattiyan (2011)
as Annachchi's accountant
Thambi (2006)
Actor
Gangai Karai Paattu (1995)
Actor
80's Buildup (2023)
Actor
India Pakistan (2015)
as Idichapuli
Three Roses (2003)
Actor
Chennaiyil Oru Naal (2013)
as Sathyamoorthy's friend
Thambikottai (2011)
Actor
Kireedam (2007)
as Constable
Thalaivan (2014)
Actor
Oru Nadigaiyin Vakkumoolam (2012)
Actor
Thunai Mudhalvar (2015)
Actor
Inga Naan Thaan Kingu (2024)
Actor
Vathiyar (2006)
as Ayyanar's father
Aavi Kumar (2015)
Actor
Tamizh Padam (2010)
as Siddharth
Murungakkai Chips (2021)
Actor
Nee Naan Nila (2007)
as Professor
Sathura Adi 3500 (2017)
Actor
Puthagam (2013)
Actor
Kondraal Paavam (2023)
Actor
Yennamo Yedho (2014)
as Guruji
Adhagappattathu Magajanangalay (2017)
Actor
Nannbenda (2015)
as Senthamarai
Padaippalan (2022)
Actor
Koodal Nagar (2007)
as Doctor
Thirumanam (2019)
as Krishnamachaari
Dhillu Irundha Poradu (2023)
Actor
Chinna Raja (1999)
Actor
Gopurangal Saivathillai (1982)
as Pathani Bhai
Aayiram Jenmangal (—)
Actor
Karaiyoram (2016)
Actor
Damaal Dumeel (2014)
Actor
Kusthi (2006)
Actor
Thoranai (2009)
as Officer Ganesan(cameo)
Super Senior Heroes (2022)
as Mohan
LKG (2019)
Actor
6'2 (2005)
Actor
Rettaisuzhi (2010)
Actor
Puthiya Vaarpugal (1979)
Actor
Rajdooth (2019)
Actor
Saandrithazh (2023)
as Pollathavan
Maaniik (2019)
Actor
Ayya Ullen Ayya (2020)
Actor
Vidiyum Varai Pesu (2014)
Actor
Gurumoorthi (2022)
Actor
Ungala Podanum Sir (2019)
Actor
College Kumar (2020)
Actor
Golmaal (—)
Actor
Naanum Single Thaan (2021)
Actor
Operation Laila (2024)
Actor
Dhadha (2022)
Actor
Kondaan Koduthaan (2012)
Actor
Kadhal Kirukkan (2003)
as a doctor
Natpukkaga (1998)
Actor
Soori (2003)
as Container passenger
Banda Paramasivam (2003)
as Police Inspector
Mappilai Vinayagar (2016)
Actor
Mahaan Kanakku (2011)
Actor
Haraa (2024)
Actor
Aadhinarayana (2012)
Actor
Jeyikkira Kuthira (—)
Actor
Lodukku Pandi (2015)
Actor
St Marks Road (—)
Actor
Ivanukku Thannila Kandam (2015)
Actor
Udhayan (2011)
Actor
Kolagalam (2013)
Actor
Ragalapuram (2013)
as Inspector
Vambu Sandai (2008)
Actor
Muruga (2007)
Actor
Kabadi Bro (2023)
Actor
Agam Puram (2010)
Actor
Merlin (2018)
Actor
Vaa Pagandaya (2024)
Actor
Azhagiya Pandipuram (2014)
Actor
Powder (2022)
Actor
Doo (2011)
as Teacher
Vindhai (2015)
Actor
Thaka Thimi Tha (2005)
Actor
Pachai Vilakku (2020)
as Professor