Manobala
Known for Acting · 286 credits
- Born
- 1953-12-08
- Died
- 2023-05-03
- Place of birth
- Marungur, Tamil Nadu, India
- Also known as
- മനോബാല · மனோபாலா · మనోబాల · Manobala Mahadevan
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
TV Shows (1)
Movies (285)
Bigil
2019
as Angel's Professor
Nanban
2012
as Librarian Bose
Theri
2016
as School Principal
Waltair Veerayya
2023
as K. Murthy, a judge
Aranmanai 3
2021
Mr. Local
2019
Anniyan
2005
as Ticket Conductor
Kanchana
2011
Kathanayakudu
2008
as Constable
Singam
2010
as Mayil Vaaganam's Lawyer
Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru
2017
as Priya's Father
Kanchana 3
2019
as Fake Saint
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance
2024
as Nanjunda Moorthy
Rajdooth
2019
Vettaikaaran
2009
as Reporter
Chandramukhi 2
2023
as Fake exorcist
Chandramukhi
2005
as Exorcist
Aambala
2015
as AC
Thalaivaa
2013
as Ramadurai's Assistant
Don
2022
as School teacher
Poojai
2014
as Kovai Brothers' Secretary
Madha Gaja Raja
2025
as Minister Nallamuthu
Santosh Subramaniam
2008
as Bank Manager
Ghajini
2005
as Kalpana's boss
Azhagiya Tamil Magan
2007
Mahanati
2018
as P. Pullaiah
Viduthalai: Part II
2024
as Station Master
Aadhavan
2009
as Sundaramurthy
Thuppakki
2012
as Nisha's father
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
2008
as Balu
Thillalangadi
2010
as Saamiyar
Sei
2018
as Film Producer
Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva
2017
Kavalai Vendam
2016
as Pattai Babu
Seemaraja
2018
as Headmaster
Dindigul Sarathy
2008
Varalaru
2006
as Police Constable
Abhiyum Naanum
2008
as Varatharajan
Priyasakhi
2005
Kanchana 2
2015
Ratchagan
1997
as Kanniappan
Kutti Pisasu
2010
Kuselan
2008
as Constable
Pithamagan
2003
as Sakthi's Friend
Boys
2003
as Ajay
Aranmanai 2
2016
as Komalam's Brother
Raja Rani
2013
as Ramamoorthy
Attagasam
2004
as Semi Joseph
Lingaa
2014
as Train Loco Pilot
Irugapatru
2023
Kalakalappu 2
2018
Ghosty
2023
Kaaki Sattai
2015
as Jyothi Lingam
Gaganam
2011
as Narayana Shastry
10 Endrathukulla
2015
as Manikandan
Thoranai
2009
as Officer Ganesan(cameo)
Tenaliraman
2014
as Education Minister
Mappillai
2011
as Rajeshwari's astrologer
Thillu Mullu
2013
as Sounderrajan
Aranmanai
2014
as Kesavan
Aruvam
2019
as School Head Master
Aayiram Jenmangal
Samuthiram
2001
Parrisu
2025
LKG
2019
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi
2004
as Ganesh's father
Chikku Bukku
2010
RajiniMurugan
2015
as Kunjithapatham
Ramanujan
2014
as Krishna Rao
Dhanam
2008
as Cop #2
Baana Kaathadi
2010
as Conductor
Sathura Adi 3500
2017
Kalakalappu
2012
as Marudhamuthu
Nayagi
2016
Thamizh Padam
2010
as Siddharth
Kanithan
2016
as Madhan
Thambikottai
2011
Naaigal Jaakirathai
2014
as Pichumani
Seval
2008
Pokkiri Raja
2016
as Raghav
Kanden Kadhalai
2009
as Mayil Vaganam
Tamizhuku En Ondrai Azhuthavum
2015
as College Principal
Dharma Prabhu
2019
Kasethan Kadavulada
2023
as Sundaram
Ethir Neechal
2013
as Astrologer Gunashekar Raja
Kaathadi
2018
Gopurangal Saivathillai
1982
as Pathani Bhai
Maasilamani
2009
Idhayam
1991
Naai Sekar Returns
2022
Damaal Dumeel
2014
Parijatham
2006
Three Roses
2003
Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru
2013
as Pencil Maama/Cone Ice
Vai Raja Vai
2015
as Mano
Kireedam
2007
as Constable
Siruthai
2011
as Boom Boom
Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu
2013
as Yoga Instructor
Jomonte Suvisheshangal
2017
as Perumal
Andhagan
2024
as Bala
Ji
2005
Villain
2002
as Minister Natarajan's brother-in-law
Kadaikutty Singam
2018
as Judge
Kick
2023
Silambattam
2008
as Jaanu's Father
Jay Jay
2003
as Jamuna's Family Friend
Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen
2017
as Swamy
Massu Engira Maasilamani
2015
as Arnold
Sollividava
2018
Alex Pandian
2013
as Captain Divakaran
Anantha Poongattre...
1999
Rajavamsam
2021
Savaale Samaali
2015
Thambi
2006
Devadas
2018
as Tata Rao, Pooja's assistant
Kondraal Paavam
2023
Student Number 1
2003
as Daas
Adhagappattathu Magajanangalay
2017
Inga Naan Thaan Kingu
2024
Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi
2006
About Manobala
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 With 286 credits spanning from 1979 to 2025, Manobala has appeared in 285 films and 1 TV show.
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Most Popular Manobala Movies
- Bigil (2019) — as Angel's Professor
- Nanban (2012) — as Librarian Bose
- Theri (2016) — as School Principal
- Waltair Veerayya (2023) — as K. Murthy, a judge
- Aranmanai 3 (2021)
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