Manobala
Known for
Acting
Life
1953 – 2023 (aged 69)
Born in
Marungur, Tamil Nadu, India
Credits
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Biography
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
Thuppakki
13 Nov 2012
Anniyan
17 Jun 2005
Theri
14 Apr 2016
Ghajini
14 Oct 2005
Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru
17 Nov 2017
Bigil
17 Oct 2019
Singam
28 May 2010
Chandramukhi
14 Apr 2005
Photos
Filmography
2026
2025
- Parrisu
- Kayilan
- Madha Gaja Rajaas Minister Nallamuthu
2024
- Viduthalai: Part IIas Station Master
- Andhaganas Bala
- Indian 2: Zero Toleranceas Nanjunda Moorthy
- Haraa
- Inga Naan Thaan Kingu
- Vaa Pagandaya
- Ninaivellam Neeyada
- Operation Laila
- E-Mailas kailasam
- Chiclets
2023
- 80's Buildup
- Irugapatru
- Dhillu Irundha Poradu
- Chandramukhi 2as Fake exorcist
- Kick
- Saandrithazhas Pollathavan
- Rayar Parambarai
- Kabadi Bro
- Kasethan Kadavuladaas Sundaram
- Ghosty
- Kondraal Paavam
- Waltair Veerayyaas K. Murthy, a judge
2022
- Gurumoorthi
- Dhadha
- Naai Sekar Returns
- Powder
- Super Senior Heroesas Mohan
- Padaippalan
- Viddikalude Maashas Manivarnan
- Ranga
- Donas School teacher
- Koogle Kuttappa
- Oh My Dog
- Yutha Satham
- Naai Sekaras Gopi
2021
2020
- Asuraguruas Shakti's boss
- College Kumar
- Dagaaltyas Film Director
- Ayya Ullen Ayya
- Pachai Vilakkuas Professor
2019
- Bigilas Angel's Professor
- Aruvamas School Head Master
- En Kadhali Scene Podura
- Ungala Podanum Sir
- Gurkha
- Rajdooth
- Dharma Prabhu
- Mr. Local
- Kee
- Kanchana 3as Fake Saint
- Thirumanamas Krishnamachaari
- LKG
- Maaniik
2018
- Thollaikatchi
- Utharavu Maharaja
- Seias Film Producer
- Kalavani Mappillaias Vetenary Doctor
- Koothan
- Devadasas Tata Rao, Pooja's assistant
- Seemarajaas Headmaster
- Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna
- Ghajinikanthas Kamal Vishwanathan
- Kadaikutty Singamas Judge
- Tamizh Padam 2as Siddharth
- Semma Botha Aagatha
- Inba Twinkle Lilly
- Traffic Ramasamyas Judge
- Abhiyum Anuvum
- Mahanatias P. Pullaiah
- Kathiruppor Pattiyalas Kunjitha Badham
- Kaathadi
- Merlin
- Nagesh Thiraiyarangamas Priya's father
- Sollividava
- Kalakalappu 2
- Street Lightsas (Tamil Version)
2017
- Theeran Adhigaaram Ondruas Priya's Father
- Hara Hara Mahadevakias Bar Swamiji
- Magalir Mattumas Late Silkurayappan (photo only)
- Sathura Adi 3500
- Adhagappattathu Magajanangalay
- Saravanan Irukka Bayamaenas Swamy
- Vaigai Express
- 465
- Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva
- Jomonte Suvisheshangalas Perumal
2016
- Mappilai Vinayagar
- Parandhu Sella Vaa
- Virumandikum Sivanandikum
- Kavalai Vendamas Pattai Babu
- Kadavul Irukaan Kumaruas Pesuvadhellam Unmai Show Director
- Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi
- Nayagi
- Unnodu Kaas Traffic Police
- Therias School Principal
- Mapla Singam
- Sowkarpettai
- Pokkiri Rajaas Raghav
- Kanithanas Madhan
- Aranmanai 2as Komalam's Brother
- Karaiyoram
- Peigal Jaakkirathaias Gayathri's Father
2015
- Urumeen
- RajiniMuruganas Kunjithapatham
- 10 Endrathukullaas Manikandan
- Maanga
- Savaale Samaali
- Aavi Kumar
- Palakkattu Madhavan
- Lodukku Pandi
- Massu Engira Maasilamanias Arnold
- Soan Papdi
- Vindhai
- India Pakistanas Idichapuli
- Vai Raja Vaias Mano
- Kanchana 2as Arnold
- Thunai Mudhalvar
- Nannbendaas Senthamarai
- Ivanukku Thannila Kandam
- Kaaki Sattaias Jyothi Lingam
- Tamizhuku En Ondrai Azhuthavumas College Principal
- Touring Talkies
- Aambalaas AC
2014
- Manasunu Maaya Seyakeas Sundaram
- Lingaaas Train Loco Pilot
- Azhagiya Pandipuram
- Naaigal Jaakirathaias Pichumani
- Jai Hind 2
- Poojaias Kovai Brothers' Secretary
- Aranmanaias Kesavan
- Irumbu Kuthirai
- Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamanias Soori
- Ramanujanas Krishna Rao
- Enna Satham Indha Neram
- Yennamo Yedhoas Guruji
- Tenaliramanas Education Minister
- Damaal Dumeel
- Thalaivan
- Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalumas Chettan
- Marumunai
- Virattu
- Kalavaram
- Vidiyum Varai Pesu
2013
- Kolagalam
- Naveena Saraswathi Sabathamas Narada
- Ragalapuramas Inspector
- Vanakkam Chennai
- Raja Ranias Ramamoorthy
- Thalaivaaas Ramadurai's Assistant
- Ainthu Ainthu Ainthuas Yoga Instructor
- Sonna Puriyathuas Rajesh Khanna
- Pattathu Yaanai
- Thulli Vilayadu
- Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaruas Pencil Maama
- Thillu Mulluas Sounderrajan
- Ethir Neechalas Astrologer Gunashekar Raja
- Settaias Gourishankar
- Chennaiyil Oru Naalas Sathyamoorthy's friend
- Onbadhule Guruas Bun Rotti Babu
- Sillunu Oru Sandhippu
- Puthagam
- Alex Pandianas Captain Divakaran
2012
- Thuppakkias Nisha's father
- Aadhinarayana
- Saguni
- Idhayam Thiraiarangam
- Kalakalappuas Marudhamuthu
- Kondaan Koduthaan
- Oru Nadigaiyin Vakkumoolam
- Nanbanas Librarian Bose
2011
- Mahaan Kanakku
- Sadhurangam
- Mambattiyanas Annachchi's accountant
- Puli Vesham
- Mudhal Idam
- Dooas Teacher
- Kanchana
- Udhayan
- Eththan
- Mappillaias Rajeshwari's astrologer
- Gaganamas Narayana Shastry
- Thambikottai
- Siruthaias Boom Boom
2010
- Agam Puram
- Chikku Bukku
- Drohias Raghu
- Kalloori Kalangal
- Puzhal
- Baana Kaathadias Conductor
- Thillalangadias Saamiyar
- Singamas Mayil Vaaganam's Lawyer
- Kattradhu Kalavu
- Goripalayam
- Kutti Pisasu
- Rettaisuzhi
- Thamizh Padamas Siddharth
2009
- Vettaikaaranas Reporter
- Kanden Kadhalaias Mayil Vaganam
- Aadhavanas Sundaramurthy
- Maasilamani
- Thoranaias Officer Ganesan(cameo)
2008
- Abhiyum Naanumas Varatharajan
- Silambattamas Jaanu's Father
- Dindigul Sarathy
- Seval
- Dhanamas Cop #2
- Kuselanas Constable
- Kathanayakuduas Constable
- Santosh Subramaniamas Bank Manager
- Yaaradi Nee Mohinias Balu
- Vaitheeswaranas Dhanasekaran's Henchman
- Vambu Sandai
2007
- Azhagiya Tamil Magan
- Kannamoochi Yenadaas Senthilkannu
- Pasupathi c/o Rasakkapalayamas Naidu
- Malaikottaias Bhaskar's Aide
- Kireedamas Constable
- Nee Naan Nilaas Professor
- Madurai Veeranas Shiva's grandfather
- Koodal Nagaras Doctor
- Muruga
2006
- Oru Kadhalan Oru Kadhalias Ramaiah
- Varalaruas Police Constable
- Vathiyaras Ayyanar's father
- Kusthi
- Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei
- Parijatham
- Thalai Nagaram
- Unarchigalas Manager
- Thambi
- Kodambakkamas Distributor turned producer
2005
- Sorry Enaku Kalyanamayidichu
- Ghajinias Kalpana's boss
- Anniyanas Ticket Conductor
- 6'2
- Priyasakhi
- Chandramukhias Exorcist
- Thaka Thimi Tha
- Ji
- Aayudham
2004
- Attagasamas Semi Joseph
- Dreamsas Moosa
- M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmias Ganesh's father
- Bose
- Aethireeas Seshagopalan
- Perazhaganas Kuzhandhaisamy's Father
2003
- Kadhal Kirukkanas a doctor
- Soorias Container passenger
- Jay Jayas Jamuna's Family Friend
- Pithamaganas Sakthi's Friend
- Diwan
- Three Roses
- Boysas Ajay
- Nala Damayanthias Passport Officer
- Banda Paramasivamas Police Inspector
- Student Number 1as Daas
2002
- Villainas Minister Natarajan's brother-in-law
2001
1998
- Thalaimurai
- Natpukkaga
- Swarnamukhias Translator
1994
1991
1982
- Gopurangal Saivathillaias Pathani Bhai