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
Agathiyar (1972)
Actor
Muthana Muthallavo (1976)
as Teacher
Kaanchi Thalaivan (1963)
as Singaari
Deiva Thirumagal (1964)
Actor
Thalaivan (1970)
Actor
Varaprasadham (1976)
Actor
Ravanan (1994)
Actor
Aarathi Edungadi (1990)
as Annamma
Saathi Sanam (1997)
Actor
Parakkum Paavai (1966)
as Dilruba
Uliyin Osai (2008)
as Azhagi
Karaikkal Ammaiyar (1973)
as Pallavi
Nam Naadu (1969)
Actor
Idhu Namma Bhoomi (1992)
as Valliammai
Erattai Manithan (1982)
as Mangalam
Raaja Raajathan (1989)
as Aachi
Thiruvarutchelvar (1967)
Actor
Vallavanukku Vallavan (1965)
as Mala
Ezhai Pangalan (1963)
Actor
Ponnukku Thanga Manasu (1973)
Actor
Thaayum Magalum (1965)
Actor
Kuppathu Raja (1979)
as Pavunu
Paadatha Thenikkal (1988)
Actor
Manamagale Vaa (1988)
Actor
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988)
as Angayarkanni
Sindhu Nathi Poo (1994)
as Appayi
Idhu Sathiyam (1963)
Actor
Sattam Sirikkiradhu (1982)
Actor
Enga Oor Raja (1968)
as 'Rani' Venkatapuri Rani
Meendum Parasakthi (1985)
Actor
Kanneer Pookkal (1981)
Actor
Jamboo (1980)
as Anjalai
Guru Sishyulu (1990)
as Manjula
Atha Maga Rathiname (1994)
as Pappamma
Ullam Kavarntha Kalvan (1987)
Actor
Konjum Kumari (1963)
as Alli
Maalaiyitta Mangai (1958)
as Anjalai
Soolam (1980)
Actor
Kathai Kathaiyam Karanamam (1987)
Actor
Aayiram Kannudayaal (1986)
Actor
Thendral Sudum (1989)
Actor
Ninaipadharku Neramillai (1963)
as Thangam
Sattam (1983)
as Pandanur Chandirabana
My Beloved, My Life (1975)
as Alamelu
Unmaiye Un Vilai Enna? (1976)
Actor
Unnai Thedi Varuven (1985)
as Sundari
Karunthel Kannayiram (1972)
as Parvathi
Odangal (1986)
Actor
Uthama Raasa (1993)
Actor
Yarukkum Vetkam Illai (1975)
Actor
Magudam (1992)
Actor
Anbu Sagodharargal (1973)
Actor
Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei (2006)
as Raja Matha
Kunthi Putrudu (1993)
Actor
Kummi Paattu (1999)
Actor
Sarvam Sakthimayam (1986)
Actor
Karisakattu Poove (2000)
Actor
Anbu Karangal (1965)
as Ponnamma
Nattupura Pattu (1996)
as Pattamma
Pasakiligal (2006)
Actor
Naan Potta Saval (1980)
Actor
Kodeeswaran Magal (1981)
Actor
Dhayam Onnu (1988)
as Subbulakshmi
Kodai Mazhai (1986)
Actor
Si 3 (2017)
as Pattamma
Thanga Mama (1985)
Actor
Marumagale Vazhga (1982)
Actor
Madras to Pondicherry (1966)
as Brahmin woman
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as Arasangam
Maragatha Veenai (1986)
as Agni
Paavathin Sambalam (1978)
Actor
Gnana Oli (1972)
as Valliyammal
Vikram (1986)
as Pallathhor RamaDevi
Karotti Kannan (1975)
as Rosie
Arundhati (2009)
as Chandramma
Vazhvey Maayam (1982)
as Baby
Anbae Odi Vaa (1984)
Actor
Aalukkoru Aasai (1977)
Actor
Ninu Choodaka Nenundalenu (2002)
Actor
Arunachalam (1997)
as Lakshmi
Aaru Pushpangal (1977)
Actor
Kairasikkaran (1984)
as Parrmala
Thee (1981)
as Inspector Mohana
Savithiri (1980)
Actor
Annapoorni (1978)
as Rosie
Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam (2010)
as Keluthi Amma
Suriyan (1992)
as Chettiyar Amma
Coolie (1995)
Actor
Mr. Madras (1995)
as Aruna Arunachalam
Singam 2 (2013)
as Pattamma
Prema Kanuka (1981)
as Aandallu
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as Kuppamma
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as Bhuvana's Grandmother
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as Azhagi
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as Pattamma
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as Arjun's grandmother
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Actor
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Actor
Thenmazhai (1966)
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Avalum Penn Thaane (1974)
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Simla Special (1982)
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Jakkamma (1972)
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Ore Ratham (1987)
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as Chinthamani
Murai Maaman (1995)
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as Kaluvaaiyi
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as Raasathi
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as Azhagi
Per Sollum Pillai (1987)
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as Annapoorani
Simharasi (2001)
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Thillana Mohanambal (1968)
as "Jil Jil" Ramamani
Gemini (2002)
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as Subhash's Mother (Tamil Version)
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as Aachi
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as Vaanavarayan's grandmother
Annan Oru Koyil (1977)
as Jayamuniyamma
Aankiliyude Tharattu (1987)
as Sakunthala
Periyanna (1999)
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Diwan (2003)
as Duraisingam Sister
Naan Petha Magane (1995)
as Aandal
Adutha Varisu (1983)
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as Rathna, Dharmalingam's Elder Daughter
Kasethan Kadavulada (1972)
as Lakshmi
Thanippiravi (1966)
as Gowry
Melnaattu Marumagal (1975)
as Guest Appearance
Naan Adimai Illai (1986)
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Jai Hind (1994)
as Bharath's Mother
Paalum Pazhamum (1961)
Actor
Poovellam Kettuppar (1999)
as Herself (Special Appearance)
Kettimelam (1985)
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as Fathima
Velum Mayilum Thunai (1979)
as Manohari
Odi Vilayaadu Thatha (1977)
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Pakkathu Veetu Roja (1982)
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as Mayilthogai
Makkal En Pakkam (1987)
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as Malli
Enakkul Oruvan (1984)
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Then Sindhudhe Vaanam (1975)
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Yaar Nee? (1966)
as Thamarai/Sulakshana
Kaali (1980)
as Thayamma
Neenga Nalla Irukkanum (1992)
Actor
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Actor
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as Sevanthi
I Love India (1993)
as Priya's mother
Aayirathil Oruthi (1975)
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Mogam Muppadhu Varusham (1976)
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Actor
Mappillai Azhaippu (1972)
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as Poonkodi
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as Mother Mary
Navarathiri (1964)
as Mentally Ill Woman
Aana Valarthiya Vanampadiyude Makan (1971)
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as Professor Kodi Malar
Anbe Anbe (2003)
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Anni (1985)
Actor
Nirai Kudam (1969)
as Actress Girija
Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum (1991)
as Dharmalingam's Wife
Veeram Vilanja Mannu (1998)
as Virumayi
Snegithiye (2000)
as Vani's mother
Vandikkaran Magan (1978)
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Enippadigal (1979)
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Aayiram Jenmangal (1978)
Actor
Manaivi Ready (1987)
as Chintamani's aunt
Deivapiravi (1985)
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Kuthu (2004)
as Anjali's Grandmother
Ponnumani (1993)
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Actor
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Actor
Saranam Ayyappa (1980)
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Actor
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as Navaneedham
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as ‘Burma’ Pappa
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Aalwar (2007)
Actor
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as Vellaiamma
Anubavi Raja Anubavi (1967)
as Muthamma
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Actor
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Ethaiyum Thangum Ithaiyam (1962)
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as Bhuvaneswari
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as Vasanthasena
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Ellam Inbamayyam (1981)
Actor
Vellai Manasu (1985)
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Rishi Moolam (1980)
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as Valayapatti Valliammai
Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo (1981)
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Aadum Koothu (2006)
as Dalit woman
Annai Velankanni (1971)
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as Kokila
Poonthottam (1998)
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as Ponni
Endrum Anbudan (1992)
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Ethir Neechal (1968)
as Renu
Pavitra Papi (1970)
as Mrs. Adarshan Lala
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Ganga Gowri (1973)
as Kumutha
Paritchaikku Neramaachu (1982)
as Subathra
Oru Malarin Payanam (1985)
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as Ravi's mother
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as Velammal
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Pandavar Bhoomi (2001)
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Policekaran Magal (1962)
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as Mohini
Kalathur Kannamma (1960)
as Amalu
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Muhammad bin Tughluq (1971)
as Gandhimathi
Yes Madam (2003)
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as Ambujam
Dr. Siva (1975)
as Meenambal
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Dharma Raja (1980)
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as Raja's grandmother
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as Sreeni's Mother
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as Vijay's grandmother
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as Goddess
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as Nagamma
Ninaivugal (1984)
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as Ramaatha
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as Pechiyamma
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as Muniyamma
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as Velu's wife
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as Lilly
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as Ranganayaki
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as Ranjitham
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