Manorama

May 26, 1937 - Oct 15, 2015 (78 years old) in Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu, India

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

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Arunachalam

Lakshmi

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Chennai Express

Aunt

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Indian

Kuppamma

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Murai Maman

Sirasu's mother

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Singam

Kavya's Grandmother

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Kuthu

Anjali's Grandmother

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Kaadhalan

Shruthi's Grandmother

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Michael Madana Kama Rajan

GangaBai, ChakkuBai's mother

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Server Sundaram

Kantha

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Thaamirabharani

Thangapazham

Credits

Manjal Kungumam Future

Ranjitham

★ NR
Si 3 2017

Kavya's Grandmother

★ 5.5
Chennai Express 2013

Aunt

★ 6.4
Singam 2 2013

Kavya's grandmother

★ 5.7
Singam 2010

Kavya's Grandmother

★ 6.7
Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam 2010

★ 4.5
Seetha Kalyanam 2009

Sreeni's Mother

★ 1
Arundhati 2009

Chandramma

★ 6.6
Krishnarjuna 2008

Arjun's grandmother

★ 5.2
Periyar 2007

★ NR
Thaamirabharani 2007

Thangapazham

★ 5.6
Aalwar 2007

★ 3.5
Aadum Koothu 2006

Dalit woman

★ NR
Seethakoka Chiluka 2006

★ NR
Madrasi 2006

★ 2
Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi 2006

Raja Matha

★ 7.6
Pasa Kiligal 2006

★ NR
Karka Kasadara 2005

★ 1
Vijayendra Varma 2004

★ 2.5
Neranja Manasu 2004

★ 3.5
7G Rainbow Colony 2004

Shweta's Aunt (Cameo)

★ 6.7
Perazhagan 2004

Pattamma

★ 6.1
Kuthu 2004

Anjali's Grandmother

★ 5
Ottran 2003

★ 6.2
Diwan 2003

★ 6
Whistle 2003

★ 6.5
Saamy 2003

Bhuvana's Grandmother

★ 6.4
Anbe Anbe 2003

★ 6.5
Yes Madam 2003

★ 7
Kadhal Virus 2002

★ NR
Namma Veetu Kalyanam 2002

★ NR
Karmegam 2002

Karmegham's mother

★ NR
Thamizh 2002

Annapoorani, Thamizh's mother

★ 6
Gemini 2002

★ 5.7
Pandavar Bhoomi 2001

★ 6.5
Ninaikkatha Naalillai 2001

★ NR
Simharasi 2001

★ NR
Sigamani Ramamani 2001

Vidhya

★ NR
Seeri Varum Kaalai 2001

★ NR
Vinnukkum Mannukkum 2001

★ 2.6
Piriyadha Varam Vendum 2001

★ 8.5
Vaanchinathan 2001

★ 4.7
Snegithiye 2000

Vani's mother

★ 7
Maayi 2000

★ 5
Kannaal Pesavaa 2000

★ NR
Vetri Kodi Kattu 2000

Deivane

★ 6.6
Kannan Varuvaan 2000

Ranganayaki

★ NR
Thirunelveli 2000

★ NR
Manasunna Maraju 2000

★ NR
Millennium Stars 2000

★ 4.5
Unnaruge Naan Irundhal 1999

★ 6.5
Poovellam Kettuppar 1999

Herself (Special Appearance)

★ 6
Rojavanam 1999

★ 4
Kummi Paattu 1999

★ NR
Periyanna 1999

★ 5.5
Ethirum Pudhirum 1999

Kannan's Mother

★ NR
Unnai Thedi 1999

Aachi

★ NR
Pooveli 1998

★ 6
Simmarasi 1998

★ 5
Veeram Vilanja Mannu 1998

★ 4
Poonthottam 1998

★ NR
Dharma 1998

★ 5
Natpukkaga 1998

★ 6.2
Paradesi 1998

★ NR
Marumalarchi 1998

Rasu Padayachi's Mother

★ 6
Vallal 1997

Kamakshi

★ NR
Arunachalam 1997

Lakshmi

★ 7.3
Sakthi 1997

Velammal

★ NR
Indian 1996

Kuppamma

★ 6.9
Maha Prabhu 1996

★ NR
Parambarai 1996

★ NR
Love Birds 1996

★ 6
Rikshavodu 1995

★ 5
Maaman Magal 1995

★ 6
Mr. Madras 1995

Aruna Arunachalam

★ NR
Periya Kudumbam 1995

★ NR
Murai Maman 1995

Sirasu's mother

★ 7.5
Chellakannu 1995

★ NR
Thirumoorthy 1995

Ramaatha

★ NR
Nandhavana Theru 1995

★ NR
Coolie 1995

★ 5.5
Raja enga Raja 1995

★ NR
Muthu Kaalai 1995

★ NR
Deva 1995

Raasathi

★ 6
Veluchami 1995

★ NR
Nattamai 1994

Nattamai's paternal aunt

★ 6.4
Kaadhalan 1994

Shruthi's Grandmother

★ 6.6
May Madham 1994

Aandal

★ 8
Sarigamapadani 1994

Kulasekaran's mother

★ NR
Rasigan 1994

Vijay's grandmother

★ NR
Vietnam Colony 1994

Janaki

★ 5.5
Jai Hind 1994

Bharath's Mother

★ 6.2
Seeman 1994

★ NR
Honest Raj 1994

★ 5
Bhairava Dweepam 1994

Vijay's Foster Mother

★ 7.2
Sindhu Nathi Poo 1994

★ NR
I Love India 1993

Priya's mother

★ 2
Ponnumani 1993

★ 4.2
Gentleman 1993

Ponnammal Kicha's Mother

★ 7.2
Dharma Seelan 1993

★ NR
Allari Priyudu 1993

Raja's grandmother

★ NR
Yejaman 1993

Vaanavarayan's grandmother

★ 7.2
Ezhai Jaathi 1993

★ 3
Onna Irukku Kathukanom 1992

★ NR
Pandiyan 1992

★ 5.4
Kaaviya Thalaivan 1992

Vellaiamma

★ NR
Neenga Nalla Irukkanum 1992

★ NR
Idhu Namma Bhoomi 1992

★ NR
Pangali 1992

Durai's mother

★ NR
Endrum Anbudan 1992

★ NR
Suriyan 1992

★ 5.3
Annamalai 1992

Sivagami

★ 7.4
Singaravelan 1992

Thaiamma

★ 7.7
Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren 1992

Ravi's mother

★ NR
Paandi Durai 1992

★ NR
Chinna Kounder 1992

Vijayakant's mother

★ 4.8
Mannan 1992

Azhagi

★ 6.9
Rasukutti 1992

★ NR
Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum 1991

Dharmalingam's Wife

★ NR
Vasalil Oru Vennila 1991

★ NR
Nattukku Oru Nallavan 1991

Subhash's mother

★ 6
Idhayam 1991

Raja's mother

★ 8
Thanthu Vitten Ennai 1991

★ NR
Chinna Thambi 1991

★ 6.3
Pudhu Manidhan 1991

★ 5.5
Gnana Paravai 1991

★ NR
Nee Pathi Naan Pathi 1991

★ NR
Edhir Katru 1990

★ NR
Nadigan 1990

★ 5
Enkitta Mothathe 1990

★ 5
Kizhakku Vasal 1990

★ 6
Vedikkai En Vadikkai 1990

Bhuvaneswari

★ NR
Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga 1990

★ NR
En Veedu En Kanavar 1990

★ NR
Michael Madana Kama Rajan 1990

GangaBai, ChakkuBai's mother

★ 7.2
Paattukku Naan Adimai 1990

★ NR
Pudhea Paadhai 1989

Aaya

★ 6
Sakalakala Sammandi 1989

★ 6
Aararo Aariraro 1989

★ NR
Thaaya Thaarama 1989

★ NR
Nethiyadi 1989

★ NR
Apoorva Sagodharargal 1989

Muniyamma

★ 7.5
Vaai Kozhuppu 1989

★ NR
Shondham 16 1989

★ NR
Vetri Mel Vetri 1989

★ NR
Vasanthi 1988

★ NR
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi 1988

Angayarkanni

★ 8
Idhu Namma Aalu 1988

★ 6.2
Patti Sollai Thattathe 1988

★ 6
Thambi Thanga Kambi 1988

★ NR
Dhayam Onnu 1988

Subbulakshmi

★ 6
En Jeevan Paaduthu 1988

★ NR
Kathanayagan 1988

★ 10
Guru Sishyan 1988

Kalyani Nallasivam

★ 7.4
Penmani Aval Kanmani 1988

Ambujam

★ 6
Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru 1988

★ 7
Poo Poova Poothirukku 1987

★ NR
Veendum Lisa 1987

Gomathi

★ NR
Aankiliyude Tharattu 1987

Sakunthala

★ 1
Per Sollum Pillai 1987

★ 6
Anbulla Appa 1987

★ NR
Ore Ratham 1987

★ NR
Makkal En Pakkam 1987

★ 6
Muthukkal Moondru 1987

★ NR
Shankar Guru 1987

★ 7
Manaivi Ready 1987

Chintamani's aunt

★ NR
Samsaram Adhu Minsaram 1986

Kannamma

★ 7
Vikram 1986

Pallathhor RamaDevi

★ 5.7
Kanna Thorakkanum Saami 1986

Sooru Subbamma

★ NR
Naan Adimai Illai 1986

★ 5.8
Marumagal 1986

★ 8
Kulirkaala Megangal 1986

★ NR
Chidambara Ragasiyam 1985

Valayapatti Valliammai

★ 7
Nalla Thambi 1985

★ NR
Kettimelam 1985

★ NR
Mangamma Sabadham 1985

★ NR
Anni 1985

★ NR
Oru Malarin Payanam 1985

★ NR
Nermai 1985

Professor Kodi Malar

★ NR
Ilamai 1985

★ NR
Deivapiravi 1985

★ NR
Vellai Manasu 1985

★ NR
Aagaya Thamaraigal 1985

★ 5.5
Bandham 1985

★ NR
Enakkul Oruvan 1984

★ NR
Oh Maane Maane 1984

★ NR
Vaai Sollil Veeranadi 1984

★ NR
Iru Medhaigal 1984

★ NR
Naalai Unathu Naal 1984

Angalamma

★ 9
Simma Soppanam 1984

★ NR
Alaya Deepam 1984

★ NR
Maman Machan 1984

★ NR
Ninaivugal 1984

★ NR
Vellai Pura Ondru 1984

★ NR
Vaazhkai 1984

★ 6
Chiranjeevi 1984

★ NR
Madras Vathiyar 1984

★ NR
Kuva Kuva Vaathugal 1984

★ NR
Thanga Magan 1983

Annapoorani

★ 5.2
Saranalayam 1983

★ NR
Miruthanga Chakravarthi 1983

★ NR
Adutha Varisu 1983

★ 5
Dowry Kalyanam 1983

Seethalakshmi

★ NR
Sivappu Sooriyan 1983

★ 3
Sattam 1983

★ NR
Indru Nee Nalai Naan 1983

★ NR
Neethibathi 1983

★ NR
Uruvangal Maralam 1983

★ 5
Paayum Puli 1983

★ 5.3
Police Police 1983

Rani

★ NR
Antha Sila Naatkal 1983

★ NR
Oru Kai Pappoam 1983

★ NR
Paritchaikku Neramaachu 1982

Subathra, Ragothama Rao's wife

★ NR
Pakkathu Veetu Roja 1982

★ NR
Sattam Sirikkiradhu 1982

★ NR
Thai Mookambhikai 1982

★ NR
Theerpu 1982

★ NR
Vasandhathil Oru Naal 1982

★ NR
Manal Kayiru 1982

Durga

★ NR
Simla Special 1982

★ 5
Sangili 1982

★ NR
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam 1982

★ NR
Archanai Pookal 1982

★ NR
Vazhvey Maayam 1982

Baby

★ 7.5
Pokkiri Raja 1982

★ 6.3
Ellam Inbamayyam 1981

★ NR
Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum 1981

★ NR
Pimpernel 1981

★ NR
Nenjile Thunivirunthal 1981

★ NR
Do Posti 1981

Rattan's mother (as Manorama)

★ NR
Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo 1981

★ NR
Lorry Driver Rajakannu 1981

★ NR
Savaal 1981

‘Burma’ Pappa

★ NR
Bala Nagamma 1981

★ NR
Thee 1981

★ 7
Saranam Ayyappa 1980

★ NR
Bandish 1980

Mrs. James

★ 4.7
Vishwaroobam 1980

★ NR
Naan Potta Saval 1980

★ 4
Kaali 1980

Thayamma

★ 5.2
Ratha Paasam 1980

★ NR
Jamboo 1980

★ NR
Yamanukku Yaman 1980

★ NR
Dharma Raja 1980

★ NR
Avan Aval Adhu 1980

Muniyamma

★ NR
Natchathiram 1980

★ 4
Billa 1980

Rajappa's friend

★ 7
Rishi Moolam 1980

★ 7
Shubhodayam 1980

Sivakamini

★ NR
Imayam 1979

★ NR
Kalyanaraman 1979

★ 6.4
Gnana Kuzhandhai 1979

Alangari

★ NR
Nalladhoru Kudumbam 1979

★ 6
Puthiya Vaarpugal 1979

★ 6
Velum Mayilum Thunai 1979

Manohari

★ 5
Enippadigal 1979

★ 7
Kuppathu Raja 1979

Pavunu

★ 5.5
En Kelvikku Enna Bathil 1978

★ 4
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah! 1978

★ NR
Pilot Premnath 1978

★ NR
Sakka Podu Podu Raja 1978

★ NR
Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye 1978

Sevanthi

★ 4
General Chakravarthi 1978

★ NR
Bairavi 1978

★ 6
Punniya Boomi 1978

★ NR
Aayiram Jenmangal 1978

★ 4
Shankar Salim Simon 1978

★ 4
Andhamaan Kadhali 1978

★ NR
Aaru Pushpangal 1977

★ 4
Annan Oru Koyil 1977

Jayamuniyamma

★ NR
Ilaya Thalaimurai 1977

★ NR
Unnai Suttrum Ulagam 1977

★ NR
Uyarnthavargal 1977

★ 6
Avan Oru Sarithiram 1977

★ NR
Chakravathi 1977

★ NR
Pala Parikshai 1977

★ NR
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham 1976

★ NR
Mayor Meenakshi 1976

★ NR
Madhana Maaligai 1976

★ NR
Perum Pugazhum 1976

Sundari

★ NR
Andharangam 1975

Chellamma

★ NR
Paattum Bharathamum 1975

★ NR
Dr. Siva 1975

Meenambal

★ NR
Malai Sooda Va 1975

★ NR
Pattikkaattu Raja 1975

★ NR
Thangathile Vairam 1975

★ NR
Melnaattu Marumagal 1975

Guest Appearance

★ NR
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam 1975

★ NR
Aayirathil Oruthi 1975

★ NR
Pattampoochi 1975

★ NR
Cinema Paithiyam 1975

★ NR
Edupa Kai Pillai 1975

★ NR
Devi Shri Kaumariamman 1974

★ NR
Paadha Poojai 1974

★ NR
En Magan 1974

★ NR
Samayalkaran 1974

Meenambikai

★ NR
Thanga Padhakkam 1974

★ 7.4
Gumasthavin Magal 1974

★ NR
Kula Gowravam 1974

Parvathi

★ NR
Rajapart Rangadurai 1973

Chinthamani

★ 6.5
Karaikkal Ammaiyar 1973

Pallavi (Punithavathi's friend)

★ NR
Veettukku Vandha Marumagal 1973

Sharada

★ NR
Rajaraja Cholan 1973

Poonkodi

★ 8
Bharatha Vilas 1973

Meera Bai

★ 6.2
Maru Piravi 1973

★ NR
Ganga Gowri 1973

Kumutha

★ NR
Suryagandhi 1973

★ NR
Alaigal 1973

Nalina

★ NR
Thirumalai Daivam 1972

★ NR
Shor 1972

Victoria

★ 6.5
Velli Vizha 1972

★ NR
Kasethan Kadavulada 1972

Lakshmi

★ 7.5
Pattikada Pattanama 1972

★ 6.2
Gnana Oli 1972

★ 8
Bombay to Goa 1972

Mother of young girl at back of bus

★ 5.8
Agathiyar 1972

★ NR
Kanna Nalama 1972

K. Manorama

★ NR
Puguntha Veedu 1972

Andal/Bhanu

★ NR
Annai Velankanni 1971

★ NR
Aana Valarthiya Vanampadiyude Makan 1971

★ NR
Sumathi En Sundari 1971

★ 7
Muhammad bin Tughluq 1971

★ 9
Thanga Gopuram 1971

★ NR
Engal Thangam 1970

★ NR
Thirumalai Thenkumari 1970

Muniyamma

★ NR
Thalaivan 1970

★ NR
Pavitra Papi 1970

Mrs. Adarshan Lala

★ 7
Vilaiyaattu Pillai 1970

Velu's wife

★ NR
Nam Nadu 1969

★ 6
Nirai Kudam 1969

Actress Girija

★ NR
Aayiram Poi 1969

Lilly, Malathi's friend

★ NR
Anjal Petti 520 1969

Stella

★ 6
Gurudhatchanai 1969

★ NR
Kanne Pappa 1969

Roopa

★ NR
Poova Thalaiya 1969

Indra

★ 8
Annaiyum Pithavum 1969

★ NR
Uyarndha Manidhan 1968

★ 7.5
Enga Oor Raja 1968

★ NR
Kadhal Vaaganam 1968

Kokila

★ 4
Kanavan 1968

★ NR
Thillana Mohanambal 1968

"Jil Jil" Ramamani

★ 7.1
Ethir Neechal 1968

Renu

★ 7.5
Galatta Kalyanam 1968

Rathna, Dharmalingam's Elder Daughter

★ 5.7
Puthisaligal 1968

★ NR
Bommalaattam 1968

Chinna Ponnu

★ NR
Vivasaayi 1967

★ NR
Iru Malargal 1967

★ 6
Aalayam 1967

★ NR
Thiruvarutchelvar 1967

★ 6.8
Naan 1967

★ NR
Thaaiku Thalaimagan 1967

★ NR
Anubavi Raja Anubavi 1967

Muthamma

★ NR
Madras to Pondicherry 1966

Brahmin woman

★ NR
Parakkum Paavai 1966

★ 5.3
Thenmazhai 1966

Indra

★ NR
Thanippiravi 1966

Gowry

★ 3.5
Saraswathi Sabatham 1966

Malli

★ 6.5
Thaaye Unakkaga 1966

Padma

★ NR
Yaar Nee? 1966

Thamarai/Sulakshana

★ 7
Anbe Vaa 1966

★ 6.9
Lighthouse 1965

★ NR
Thiruvilayadal 1965

Kayarkanni's friend

★ 7.3
Shanthi 1965

★ 6
Poojaikku Vantha Malar 1965

★ 5
Enga Veettu Pillai 1965

★ 7
Server Sundaram 1964

Kantha

★ 7.8
Navarathiri 1964

Mentally Ill Woman

★ 8
Padagotti 1964

★ 8
Thozhilali 1964

Chandira

★ NR
Poompuhar 1964

Vasanthasena

★ NR
Puthiya Paravai 1964

Alli

★ 7
Ratha Thilagam 1963

Poonkuyil

★ NR
Nenjam Marappathillai 1963

Kanniyamma

★ 7.5
Kungumam 1963

★ NR
Paar Magale Paar 1963

★ 8
Policekaran Magal 1962

Maari's Fiancee

★ NR
Nenjil Oor Aalayam 1962

Navaneedham

★ NR
Padithal Mattum Podhuma 1961

★ 4
Paalum Pazhamum 1961

★ 7.5
Pudhiya Pathai 1960

★ NR
Thilakam 1960

★ NR
Meenda Sorgam 1960

Sachu

★ NR
Kalathur Kannamma 1960

★ 7