Manorama
Known for Acting · 431 credits
- Born
- 1937-05-26
- Died
- 2015-10-15
- Place of birth
- Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu, India
- Also known as
- Aachi Manorama · Monorama · ਮਨੋਰਮਾ · R. Manorama
Biography
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
Movies (431)
Karunthel Kannayiram
1972
as Parvathi
Karotti Kannan
1975
as Rosie
Aalukkoru Aasai
1977
Osai
1984
Idhayaththil Ore Idam
1980
Avalum Penn Thaane
1974
Pasakiligal
2006
Ninaikkatha Naalillai
2001
Paalooti Valartha Kili
1976
Poonthalir
1979
Rusi Kanda Poonai
1980
Annapoorni
1978
as Rosie
Gnana Oli
1972
as Valliyammal
Muthana Muthallavo
1976
as Teacher
Sarvam Sakthimayam
1986
Bhadrakali
1976
as Parameshwari
Chella Kili
1979
Kathanayagan
1988
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
Arunachalam
1997
as Lakshmi
Aaru Pushpangal
1977
Thaai Mookaambikai
1982
as Ranjani
Guru Sishyan
1988
as Kalyani Nallasivam
Suriyan
1992
as Chettiyar Amma
Unarchigal
2006
Vaazha Ninaithaal Vaazhalaam
1978
Odi Vilayaadu Thatha
1977
Geetha Oru Shenbagapoo
1980
Mr. Madras
1995
as Aruna Arunachalam
Manamulla Maruthaaram
1958
Vandikkaran Magan
1978
Paavathin Sambalam
1978
Jakkamma
1972
as Veeramma
Singaravelan
1992
as Thaiamma
Nalla Mudivu
1973
Rajathi Rojakili
1985
as Kaluvaaiyi
Mappillai Azhaippu
1972
Chandhrodhayam
1966
as Ahalya
Thunai Iruppal Meenakshi
1977
Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai
1978
Perazhagan
2004
as Pattamma
Pattanathil Petti
1990
Kodai Mazhai
1986
Ottran
2003
Achchani
1978
Imaigal
1983
Chinna Gounder
1992
as Vijayakant's mother
Krishnarjuna
2008
as Arjun's grandmother
Gnana Kuzhandhai
1979
as Alangari
May Madham
1994
as Aandal
Mr. Sampath
1972
Marumalarchi
1998
as Rasu Padayachi's Mother
Padithal Mattum Podhuma
1961
Madhana Maaligai
1976
Vietnam Colony
1994
as Janaki
Ethaiyum Thangum Ithaiyam
1962
Thirunelveli
2000
Piriyadha Varam Vendum
2001
as Azhagi
Chinna Thambi
1991
Coolie
1995
Sadhu Mirandal
1966
Raja Enga Raja
1995
Prema Kanuka
1981
as Aandallu
Thamizh
2002
as Annapoorani, Thamizh's mother
Saamy
2003
as Bhuvana's Grandmother
Whistle
2003
Dhayam Onnu
1988
as Subbulakshmi
Naan Petha Magane
1995
as Aandal
Velum Mayilum Thunai
1979
as Manohari
Bala Nagamma
1981
Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru
1988
Thanga Kalasam
1988
Idhayam
1991
as Raja's mother
Simla Special
1982
Chittu Kuruvi
1978
as Mayilthogai
Yarukku Mappillai Yaro
1975
as Meena's mother
Kizhakku Vasal
1990
Rakkayi Koyil
1993
as Jakkamma
Paradesi
1998
Yejaman
1993
as Vaanavarayan's grandmother
Aalayam
1967
Rishi Moolam
1980
Singam
2010
as Pattamma
Thiruvarutchelvar
1967
Shanti Kranti
1991
as Subhash's Mother (Tamil Version)
Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman
2001
as Kamachi
Madras to Pondicherry
1966
as Brahmin woman
En Kelvikku Enna Bathil
1978
Vasandhathil Oru Naal
1982
Apoorva Sagodharargal
1989
as Muniyamma
Deivapiravi
1985
Ratha Paasam
1980
7G Rainbow Colony
2004
as Shweta's Aunt (Cameo)
Thenmazhai
1966
as Indra
Idhu Namma Aalu
1988
as Gopal's Mom
Si 3
2017
as Pattamma
Bhairava Dweepam
1994
as Vijay's Foster Mother
Galatta Kalyanam
1968
as Rathna, Dharmalingam's Elder Daughter
Gentleman
1993
as Ponnammal Kicha's Mother
Naan Potta Saval
1980
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
1990
as GangaBai, ChakkuBai's mother
Poovellam Kettuppar
1999
as Herself (Special Appearance)
Nyayam
1984
Vaazhkai
1984
Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam
2010
as Keluthi Amma
Server Sundaram
1964
as Kantha
Nattamai
1994
as Nattamai's paternal aunt
Devi Shri Kaumariamman
1974
Thaamirabharani
2007
as Thangapazham
Aalwar
2007
Annamalai
1992
as Sivagami
Anubavi Raja Anubavi
1967
as Muthamma
Thaaya Thaarama
1989
Paayum Puli
1983
Vinnukkum Mannukkum
2001
About Manorama
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. With 431 credits spanning from 1958 to 2017, Manorama has appeared in 431 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Manorama Movies
- Karunthel Kannayiram (1972) — as Parvathi
- Karotti Kannan (1975) — as Rosie
- Aalukkoru Aasai (1977)
- Osai (1984)
- Idhayaththil Ore Idam (1980)
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