Manorama
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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
Credits
Karunthel Kannayiram (1972)
as Parvathi
Karotti Kannan (1975)
as Rosie
Aalukkoru Aasai (1977)
Actor
Osai (1984)
Actor
Idhayaththil Ore Idam (1980)
Actor
Avalum Penn Thaane (1974)
Actor
Pasakiligal (2006)
Actor
Ninaikkatha Naalillai (2001)
Actor
Paalooti Valartha Kili (1976)
Actor
Poonthalir (1979)
Actor
Rusi Kanda Poonai (1980)
Actor
Annapoorni (1978)
as Rosie
Gnana Oli (1972)
as Valliyammal
Muthana Muthallavo (1976)
as Teacher
Sarvam Sakthimayam (1986)
Actor
Bhadrakali (1976)
as Parameshwari
Chella Kili (1979)
Actor
Kathanayagan (1988)
Actor
Simmasanam (2000)
as Satyamurthy’s Mother
Vikram (1986)
as Pallathhor RamaDevi
Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei (2006)
as Raja Matha
Unakkaga Naan (1976)
as Arasangam
Bairavi (1978)
as Meenatchi
Neranja Manasu (2004)
Actor
Arunachalam (1997)
as Lakshmi
Aaru Pushpangal (1977)
Actor
Thaai Mookaambikai (1982)
as Ranjani
Guru Sishyan (1988)
as Kalyani Nallasivam
Suriyan (1992)
as Chettiyar Amma
Unarchigal (2006)
Actor
Vaazha Ninaithaal Vaazhalaam (1978)
Actor
Odi Vilayaadu Thatha (1977)
Actor
Geetha Oru Shenbagapoo (1980)
Actor
Mr. Madras (1995)
as Aruna Arunachalam
Manamulla Maruthaaram (1958)
Actor
Vandikkaran Magan (1978)
Actor
Paavathin Sambalam (1978)
Actor
Jakkamma (1972)
as Veeramma
Singaravelan (1992)
as Thaiamma
Nalla Mudivu (1973)
Actor
Rajathi Rojakili (1985)
as Kaluvaaiyi
Mappillai Azhaippu (1972)
Actor
Chandhrodhayam (1966)
as Ahalya
Thunai Iruppal Meenakshi (1977)
Actor
Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai (1978)
Actor
Perazhagan (2004)
as Pattamma
Pattanathil Petti (1990)
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Actor
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Actor
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Actor
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as Vijayakant's mother
Krishnarjuna (2008)
as Arjun's grandmother
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as Alangari
May Madham (1994)
as Aandal
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as Rasu Padayachi's Mother
Padithal Mattum Podhuma (1961)
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as Aandal
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as Manohari
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as Mayilthogai
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as Meena's mother
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Penmani Aval Kanmani (1988)
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as Malli
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as Chandira
Neethibathi (1983)
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as Aachi
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as Padma
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as Sooru Subbamma
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as K. Manorama
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as Kokila
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as Roopa
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as Poonkuyil
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