Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

May 26, 1937

Died

October 15, 2015 (age 78)

Place of Birth

Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu, India

Also Known As

Aachi Manorama

Monorama

ਮਨੋਰਮਾ

மனோரமா

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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.

Filmography

2017FilmSi 3as Kavya's Grandmother 2013FilmSingam 2as Kavya's grandmother 2010FilmSingamas Kavya's Grandmother 2010FilmIrumbu Kottai Murattu Singamas Keluthi Amma 2009FilmSeetha Kalyanamas Sreeni's Mother 2009FilmArundhatias Chandramma 2008FilmKrishnarjunaas Arjun's grandmother 2007FilmPeriyar 2007FilmThaamirabharanias Thangapazham 2007FilmAalwar 2006FilmAadum Koothuas Dalit woman 2006FilmSeethakoka Chiluka 2006FilmMadrasi 2006FilmImsai Arasan 23am Pulikesias Raja Matha 2006FilmPasa Kiligal 2005FilmKarka Kasadara 2004FilmVijayendra Varma 2004FilmNeranja Manasu 2004Film7G Rainbow Colonyas Shweta's Aunt (Cameo)2004FilmPerazhaganas Pattamma 2004FilmKuthuas Anjali's Grandmother 2003FilmOttran 2003FilmDiwan 2003FilmWhistle 2003FilmSaamyas Bhuvana's Grandmother 2003FilmAnbe Anbe 2003FilmYes Madam 2002FilmKadhal Virus 2002FilmNamma Veetu Kalyanam 2002FilmKarmegamas Karmegham's mother 2002FilmThamizhas Annapoorani, Thamizh's mother 2002FilmGemini 2001FilmPandavar Bhoomi 2001FilmNinaikkatha Naalillai 2001FilmSimharasi 2001FilmSigamani Ramamanias Vidhya 2001FilmSeeri Varum Kaalai 2001FilmVinnukkum Mannukkum 2001FilmPiriyadha Varam Vendum 2001FilmVaanchinathan 2000FilmSnegithiyeas Vani's mother 2000FilmMaayi 2000FilmKannaal Pesavaa 2000FilmVetri Kodi Kattuas Deivane 2000FilmKannan Varuvaanas Ranganayaki 2000FilmThirunelveli 2000FilmManasunna Maraju 2000FilmMillennium Stars 1999FilmUnnaruge Naan Irundhal 1999FilmPoovellam Kettupparas Herself (Special Appearance)1999FilmRojavanam 1999FilmKummi Paattu 1999FilmPeriyanna 1999FilmEthirum Pudhirumas Kannan's Mother 1999FilmUnnai Thedias Aachi 1998FilmPooveli 1998FilmSimmarasi 1998FilmVeeram Vilanja Mannu 1998FilmPoonthottam 1998FilmDharma 1998FilmNatpukkaga 1998FilmParadesi 1998FilmMarumalarchias Rasu Padayachi's Mother 1997FilmVallalas Kamakshi 1997FilmArunachalamas Lakshmi 1997FilmSakthias Velammal 1996FilmIndianas Kuppamma 1996FilmMaha Prabhu 1996FilmParambarai 1996FilmLove Birds 1995FilmRikshavodu 1995FilmMaaman Magal 1995FilmMr. Madrasas Aruna Arunachalam 1995FilmPeriya Kudumbam 1995FilmMurai Mamanas Sirasu's mother 1995FilmChellakannu 1995FilmThirumoorthyas Ramaatha 1995FilmNandhavana Theru 1995FilmCoolie 1995FilmRaja enga Raja 1995FilmMuthu Kaalai 1995FilmDevaas Raasathi 1995FilmVeluchami 1995FilmNaan Petha Maganeas Aandal 1994FilmNattamaias Nattamai's paternal aunt 1994FilmKaadhalanas Shruthi's Grandmother 1994FilmMay Madhamas Aandal 1994FilmSarigamapadanias Kulasekaran's mother 1994FilmRasiganas Vijay's grandmother 1994FilmVietnam Colonyas Janaki 1994FilmJai Hindas Bharath's Mother 1994FilmSeeman 1994FilmHonest Raj 1994FilmBhairava Dweepamas Vijay's Foster Mother 1994FilmSindhu Nathi Poo 1993FilmI Love Indiaas Priya's mother 1993FilmPonnumani 1993FilmGentlemanas Ponnammal Kicha's Mother 1993FilmDharma Seelan 1993FilmAllari Priyuduas Raja's grandmother 1993FilmYejamanas Vaanavarayan's grandmother 1993FilmEzhai Jaathi 1992FilmOnna Irukka Kathukanom 1992FilmPandiyan 1992FilmKaaviya Thalaivanas Vellaiamma 1992FilmNeenga Nalla Irukkanum 1992FilmIdhu Namma Bhoomi 1992FilmPangalias Durai's mother 1992FilmEndrum Anbudan 1992FilmSuriyan 1992FilmAnnamalaias Sivagami 1992FilmSingaravelanas Thaiamma 1992FilmUnnai Vaazhthi Paadugirenas Ravi's mother 1992FilmPaandi Durai 1992FilmChinna Kounderas Vijayakant's mother 1992FilmMannanas Azhagi 1992FilmRasukutti 1991FilmPondatti Sonna Kettukanumas Dharmalingam's Wife 1991FilmVasalil Oru Vennila 1991FilmShanti Krantias Subhash's Mother (Tamil Version)1991FilmIdhayamas Raja's mother 1991FilmThanthu Vitten Ennai 1991FilmChinna Thambi 1991FilmPudhu Manidhan 1991FilmGnana Paravai 1991FilmNee Pathi Naan Pathi 1990FilmEdhir Katru 1990FilmNadigan 1990FilmEnkitta Mothathe 1990FilmKizhakku Vasal 1990FilmVedikkai En Vadikkaias Bhuvaneswari 1990FilmUlagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga 1990FilmEn Veedu En Kanavar 1990FilmMichael Madana Kama Rajanas GangaBai, ChakkuBai's mother 1990FilmPaattukku Naan Adimai 1990FilmPattanathil Petti 1989FilmPudhea Paadhaias Aaya 1989FilmSakalakala Sammandi 1989FilmAararo Aariraro 1989FilmThaaya Thaarama 1989FilmNethiyadi 1989FilmApoorva Sagodharargalas Muniyamma 1989FilmVaai Kozhuppu 1989FilmShondham 16 1989FilmVetri Mel Vetri 1988FilmVasanthi 1988FilmUnnal Mudiyum Thambias Angayarkanni 1988FilmIdhu Namma Aaluas Gopal's Mom 1988FilmPatti Sollai Thattathe 1988FilmThambi Thanga Kambi 1988FilmDhayam Onnuas Subbulakshmi 1988FilmEn Jeevan Paaduthu 1988FilmKathanayagan 1988FilmGuru Sishyanas Kalyani Nallasivam 1988FilmPenmani Aval Kanmanias Ambujam 1988FilmAnna Nagar Mudhal Theru 1988FilmThanga Kalasam 1987FilmPoo Poova Poothirukku 1987FilmVeendum Lisaas Gomathi 1987FilmAankiliyude Tharattuas Sakunthala 1987FilmPer Sollum Pillai 1987FilmAnbulla Appa 1987FilmOre Ratham 1987FilmMakkal En Pakkam 1987FilmMuthukkal Moondru 1987FilmShankar Guru 1987FilmManaivi Readyas Chintamani's aunt 1986FilmSamsaram Adhu Minsaramas Kannamma 1986FilmVikramas Pallathhor RamaDevi 1986FilmKanna Thorakkanum Saamias Sooru Subbamma 1986FilmSarvam Sakthimayam 1986FilmNaan Adimai Illai 1986FilmMarumagal 1986FilmKulirkaala Megangal 1985FilmChidambara Ragasiyamas Valayapatti Valliammai 1985FilmNalla Thambi 1985FilmKettimelam 1985FilmMangamma Sabadham 1985FilmAnni 1985FilmOru Malarin Payanam 1985FilmNermaias Professor Kodi Malar 1985FilmIlamai 1985FilmDeivapiravi 1985FilmVellai Manasu 1985FilmAagaya Thamaraigal 1985FilmBandham 1984FilmEnakkul Oruvan 1984FilmOh Maane Maane 1984FilmVaai Sollil Veeranadi 1984FilmIru Medhaigal 1984FilmNaalai Unathu Naalas Angalamma 1984FilmSimma Soppanam 1984FilmAlaya Deepam 1984FilmMaman Machan 1984FilmNinaivugal 1984FilmVellai Pura Ondru 1984FilmVaazhkai 1984FilmChiranjeevi 1984FilmMadras Vathiyar 1984FilmKuva Kuva Vaathugal 1983FilmThanga Maganas Annapoorani 1983FilmSaranalayam 1983FilmMiruthanga Chakravarthi 1983FilmAdutha Varisu 1983FilmDowry Kalyanamas Seethalakshmi 1983FilmSivappu Sooriyan 1983FilmSattam 1983FilmIndru Nee Nalai Naan 1983FilmNeethibathi 1983FilmUruvangal Maralam 1983FilmPaayum Puli 1983FilmPolice Policeas Rani 1983FilmAntha Sila Naatkal 1983FilmOru Kai Pappoam 1982FilmParitchaikku Neramaachuas Subathra, Ragothama Rao's wife 1982FilmPakkathu Veetu Roja 1982FilmSattam Sirikkiradhu 1982FilmThai Mookambhikai 1982FilmTheerpu 1982FilmVasandhathil Oru Naal 1982FilmManal Kayiruas Durga 1982FilmSimla Special 1982FilmSangili 1982FilmEdi Dharmam Edi Nyayam 1982FilmArchanai Pookal 1982FilmVazhvey Maayamas Baby 1982FilmPokkiri Raja 1981FilmEllam Inbamayyam 1981FilmKeezh Vaanam Sivakkum 1981FilmPimpernel 1981FilmNenjile Thunivirunthal 1981FilmKaraiyellam Shenbagappoo 1981FilmLorry Driver Rajakannu 1981FilmSavaalas ‘Burma’ Pappa 1981FilmBala Nagamma 1981FilmThee 1980FilmSaranam Ayyappa 1980FilmVishwaroobam 1980FilmNaan Potta Saval 1980FilmKaalias Thayamma 1980FilmRatha Paasam 1980FilmJamboo 1980FilmYamanukku Yaman 1980FilmDharma Raja 1980FilmAvan Aval Adhuas Muniyamma 1980FilmNatchathiram 1980FilmBillaas Rajappa's friend 1980FilmRishi Moolam 1980FilmShubhodayamas Sivakamini 1979FilmImayam 1979FilmKalyanaraman 1979FilmGnana Kuzhandhaias Alangari 1979FilmNalladhoru Kudumbam 1979FilmPuthiya Vaarpugal 1979FilmVelum Mayilum Thunaias Manohari 1979FilmEnippadigal 1979FilmKuppathu Rajaas Pavunu 1978FilmEn Kelvikku Enna Bathil 1978FilmVandikkaran Magan 1978FilmManitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!1978FilmPilot Premnath 1978FilmSakka Podu Podu Raja 1978FilmAnnapoornias Rosie 1978FilmVanakkathukuriya Kathaliyeas Sevanthi 1978FilmGeneral Chakravarthi 1978FilmBairavi 1978FilmPunniya Boomi 1978FilmAayiram Jenmangal 1978FilmShankar Salim Simon 1978FilmAndhamaan Kadhali 1977FilmAaru Pushpangal 1977FilmAnnan Oru Koyilas Jayamuniyamma 1977FilmIlaya Thalaimurai 1977FilmUnnai Suttrum Ulagam 1977FilmUyarnthavargal 1977FilmAvan Oru Sarithiram 1977FilmChakravathi 1977FilmPala Parikshai 1976FilmMogam Muppadhu Varusham 1976FilmMayor Meenakshi 1976FilmMadhana Maaligai 1976FilmPerum Pugazhumas Sundari 1975FilmAndharangamas Chellamma 1975FilmPaattum Bharathamum 1975FilmDr. Sivaas Meenambal 1975FilmMalai Sooda Va 1975FilmPattikkaattu Raja 1975FilmThangathile Vairam 1975FilmMelnaattu Marumagalas Guest Appearance 1975FilmThen Sindhudhe Vaanam 1975FilmAayirathil Oruthi 1975FilmYarukku Mappillai Yaroas Meena's mother 1975FilmPattampoochi 1975FilmCinema Paithiyam 1975FilmEdupa Kai Pillai 1974FilmDevi Shri Kaumariamman 1974FilmPaadha Poojai 1974FilmEn Magan 1974FilmSamayalkaranas Meenambikai 1974FilmThanga Padhakkam 1974FilmGumasthavin Magal 1974FilmKula Gowravamas Parvathi 1973FilmRajapart Rangaduraias Chinthamani 1973FilmKaraikkal Ammaiyaras Pallavi (Punithavathi's friend)1973FilmVeettukku Vandha Marumagalas Sharada 1973FilmRajaraja Cholanas Poonkodi 1973FilmBharatha Vilasas Meera Bai 1973FilmMaru Piravi 1973FilmGanga Gowrias Kumutha 1973FilmManjal Kungumamas Ranjitham 1973FilmSuryagandhi 1973FilmAlaigalas Nalina 1972FilmThirumalai Daivam 1972FilmVelli Vizha 1972FilmKasethan Kadavuladaas Lakshmi 1972FilmPattikada Pattanama 1972FilmMr. Sampath 1972FilmGnana Oli 1972FilmAgathiyar 1972FilmKanna Nalamaas K. Manorama 1972FilmPuguntha Veeduas Andal/Bhanu 1971FilmAnnai Velankanni 1971FilmAana Valarthiya Vanampadiyude Makan 1971FilmSumathi En Sundari 1971FilmMuhammad bin Tughluq 1971FilmThanga Gopuram 1970FilmEngal Thangam 1970FilmThirumalai Thenkumarias Muniyamma 1970FilmThalaivan 1970FilmPavitra Papias Mrs. Adarshan Lala 1970FilmVilaiyaattu Pillaias Velu's wife 1969FilmNam Nadu 1969FilmNirai Kudamas Actress Girija 1969FilmAayiram Poias Lilly, Malathi's friend 1969FilmAnjal Petti 520as Stella 1969FilmGurudhatchanai 1969FilmKanne Pappaas Roopa 1969FilmPoova Thalaiyaas Indra 1969FilmAnnaiyum Pithavum 1968FilmUyarndha Manidhan 1968FilmEnga Oor Raja 1968FilmKadhal Vaaganamas Kokila 1968FilmKanavan 1968FilmThillana Mohanambalas "Jil Jil" Ramamani 1968FilmEthir Neechalas Renu 1968FilmGalatta Kalyanamas Rathna, Dharmalingam's Elder Daughter 1968FilmPuthisaligal 1968FilmBommalaattamas Chinna Ponnu 1967FilmVivasaayi 1967FilmIru Malargal 1967FilmAalayam 1967FilmThiruvarutchelvar 1967FilmNaan 1967FilmThaaiku Thalaimagan 1967FilmAnubavi Raja Anubavias Muthamma 1966FilmMadras to Pondicherryas Brahmin woman 1966FilmParakkum Paavai 1966FilmThenmazhaias Indra 1966FilmThanippiravias Gowry 1966FilmSaraswathi Sabathamas Malli 1966FilmThaaye Unakkagaas Padma 1966FilmChandhrodhayamas Ahalya 1966FilmYaar Nee?as Thamarai/Sulakshana 1966FilmSadhu Mirandal 1966FilmAnbe Vaa 1965FilmLighthouse 1965FilmThiruvilayadalas Kayarkanni's friend 1965FilmShanthi 1965FilmPoojaikku Vantha Malar 1965FilmEnga Veettu Pillai 1964FilmServer Sundaramas Kantha 1964FilmNavarathirias Mentally Ill Woman 1964FilmPadagotti 1964FilmThozhilalias Chandira 1964FilmPoompuharas Vasanthasena 1964FilmPuthiya Paravaias Alli 1963FilmRatha Thilagamas Poonkuyil 1963FilmNenjam Marappathillaias Kanniyamma 1963FilmKungumam 1963FilmPaar Magale Paar 1962FilmPolicekaran Magalas Maari's Fiancee 1962FilmEthaiyum Thangum Ithaiyam 1962FilmNenjil Oor Aalayamas Navaneedham 1961FilmPadithal Mattum Podhuma 1961FilmPaalum Pazhamum 1960FilmPudhiya Pathai 1960FilmThilakam 1960FilmMeenda Sorgamas Sachu 1960FilmKalathur Kannamma 1958FilmManamulla Maruthaaram