Charle
Known for Acting · 216 credits
- Born
- 1960-03-06 (age 66)
- Place of birth
- Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu, India
- Also known as
- Charlie · Charle · Manohar Velmurugan Thangasamy · VTM Charle
Biography
Charle sometimes credited as Charlie (born Manohar Velmurugan Thangasamy; born 6 March 1960) is an Indian actor who has acted in more than 550 Tamil films as a comedian and supporting actor.
He completed his undergraduate degree in chemistry from G. V. N. College in Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu. Even during those days when he was at college, he was known for his histrionics, and had the uncanny ability to imitate Tamil actors like Sivaji Ganeshan, Muthuraman, and Nagesh. He was an avid entertainer, and a popular stage artist, while at this college.
He started his career as a Staff Artist – Actor in Song & Drama Division of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and moved on to perform more than 1000 dramas in Six years. He was named as Charle and introduced in the film "Poikal Kuthirai" in the year 1982 by the eminent director Padma Sri Dr.K.Balachandar. He has proved as a versatile actor in comedy as well as character roles in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films; he has dubbed his own voice in his role in Malayalam film "Hijack". He has more than 550 films to his credit and has played a vital role in many films, including films produced by National Film Development Corporation of India. He is highly talented in miming, mono acting and anchoring in stage shows and he has performed in various countries.
He holds a Master of Arts degree from Madurai Kamaraj University and Master of Philosophy degree from Karaikudi Alagappa University. He submitted his dissertation for M.Phil in the title, "Contributions of Comedians in the growth of Tamil cinema – 1937 to 1967".
Known For
TV Shows (1)
Movies (215)
Coolie
2025
as Ravi
Lockdown
2026
as Suresh
Anniyan
2005
as Wastrel
Bun Butter Jam
2025
as Kumar Senthamizhan
Bro Daddy
2022
as Venkayya
24
2016
as Chettiyar
Joe
2023
Mask
2025
as Sargunam
Ore Oru Gramathiley
1987
Aanazhagan
1995
as Sudhakar
Gemini
2002
Aghathiyaa
2025
as Aghathiyaa Father
Neram
2013
as Mayilsamy
Mazhai
2005
Vel
2007
as Moorthy
Kadhal Ondru Kanden
2020
as M. Muruganandh
Anjali
1990
as a Police Officer
Duet
1994
as Vellaiyan
Red
2002
as Kaipulla
Alli Arjuna
2002
as Oomaiyan
Poove Unakkaga
1996
as Gopi
Papanasam
2015
as Bus Conductor
Maamiyar Veedu
1993
Idhu Enna Maayam
2015
as RJ Balaji 's Father
Ayya
2005
as Muthuvel
Oru Kalluriyin Kathai
2005
Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham
1999
Maanagaram
2017
as Nataraj
Venghai
2011
as Murugesan
Senthoora Poove
1988
Friends
2001
as Gopal
Junior Senior
2002
Paambhu Sattai
2017
as Kannan
Pandavar Bhoomi
2001
Kannupada Poguthaiya
1999
as Chinna
Iraivan
2023
Thakka Thakka
2015
Velaikkaran
2017
as Murugesan
Mella Thirandhadhu Kadhavu
1986
as Subramani's Friend
Aarathu Sinam
2016
as Arokiya Raj
Nilaave Vaa
1998
as Kilipas
En Uyir Thozhan
1990
Enakku Innoru Per Irukku
2016
as Subbiah
Unnai Ninaithu
2002
as Mei Meiyappan
Thenkasi Pattanam
2002
Damaal Dumeel
2014
Vanna Kanavugal
1987
Ananda Aradhanai
1987
Thanneer... Thanneer...
1981
Vetri Kodi Kattu
2000
as Pazhani
Thiruttu Payale
2006
Vaa Magale Vaa
1994
as Raman
Indrudu Chandrudu
1989
as Mental Patient 2
Piriyadha Varam Vendum
2001
Amarkalam
1999
as Joe Thomas
Gopala Gopala
1996
Vedan
1993
Jay Jay
2003
as Politician
Vellai Pookal
2019
as Bharatidasan "Bharati"
Erumbu
2023
as Annadurai
Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari
1995
Enakkul Oruvan
1984
Theerpugal Virkkapadum
2021
as Kishore's Father
Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga
1997
Kadhal Kavithai
1998
Pammal K. Sambandam
2002
Aattral
2022
Sigaram
1991
as Madhavan
Velli Thirai
2008
as Cameo Appearance
Nallavan
1988
Varusham Padhinaaru
1989
Poikkal Kudhirai
1983
as Paramasivam
Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru
1988
Anbudan
2000
as Sathya's friend
Kaadhal Rojave
2000
Solla Thudikkuthu Manasu
1988
as Ramankutty
Kondraal Paavam
2023
Dasarathan
1993
Kadhal Kasakuthaiya
2017
Thaayin Manikodi
1998
Parthen Rasithen
2000
Drama
2022
as Moorthy
Chocklet
2001
as Sasi
Kalyana Agathigal
1985
Veettoda Mappillai
2001
as Ganga
Idhaya Kovil
1985
Kovil
2004
Ninaithen Vandhai
1998
Oru Naal Koothu
2016
Desingu Raja
2013
Kanave Kalaiyadhe
1999
Veera
1994
Endrum Anbudan
1992
Dharma Pathni
1986
Mathiya Chennai
2009
Hello
1999
Raman Abdullah
1997
Jagathalaprathapan
1990
as Sri
Raja Kaiya Vacha
1990
as Guest Appearance
Sirayil Pootha Chinna Malar
1990
Ananda Thandavam
2009
Manathil Uruthi Vendum
1987
Mounam Sammadham
1990
as Mani
Kaaviya Thalaivan
1992
Jeeva
2014
Gopura Vasalile
1991
Gift
Chinna Pasanga Naanga
1992
as Manikkam
Karuppu Roja
1996
Vaaname Ellai
1992
as Sabu
Thirumagan
2007
as Ondipuli
Ennavale
2000
as Ganeshan
Solvadhellam Unmai
1987
Purusha Lakshanam
1993
Birth
2004
Amaravathi
1993
Finder
2024
Yaman
2017
as Thiyagarajan
Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala
2001
Pudhu Vasantham
1990
as Manohar
About Charle
Charle sometimes credited as Charlie (born Manohar Velmurugan Thangasamy; born 6 March 1960) is an Indian actor who has acted in more than 550 Tamil films as a comedian and supporting actor. He completed his undergraduate degree in chemistry from G. V. N. College in Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu. Even during those days when he was at college, he was known for his histrionics, and had the uncanny ability to imitate Tamil actors like Sivaji Ganeshan, Muthuraman, and Nagesh. He was an avid entertainer, and a popular stage artist, while at this college.… With 216 credits spanning from 1981 to 2026, Charle has appeared in 215 films and 1 TV show.
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Most Popular Charle Movies
- Coolie (2025) — as Ravi
- Lockdown (2026) — as Suresh
- Anniyan (2005) — as Wastrel
- Bun Butter Jam (2025) — as Kumar Senthamizhan
- Bro Daddy (2022) — as Venkayya
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