Manorama

Manorama

Birthday: 1937-05-26
Deathday: 2015-10-15
Place of birth: Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu, India
Also know as: Aachi 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

Arundhati

2009

As Chandramma

Michael Madana Kama Rajan

1990

As GangaBai, ChakkuBai's mother

Singam

2010

As Kavya's Grandmother

Puthiya Vaarpugal

1979

As

Bombay to Goa

1972

As Mother of young girl at back of bus

Arunachalam

1997

As La Grand-Mère de Vedhavalli

Sivappu Sooriyan

1983

As

Naan Adimai Illai

1986

As

Uruvangal Maralam

1983

As

Kaali

1980

As Thayamma

Naan Potta Saval

1980

As

Paayum Puli

1983

As

Adutha Varisu

1983

As

Sattam

1983

As

Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye

1978

As Sevanthi

Aaru Pushpangal

1977

As

Bairavi

1978

As

Apoorva Sagodharargal

1989

As Muniyamma

Kuppathu Raja

1979

As Pavunu

Shankar Salim Simon

1978

As

Per Sollum Pillai

1987

As

Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!

1978

As

Vikram

1986

As Pallathhor RamaDevi

Enakkul Oruvan

1984

As

Aayiram Jenmangal

1978

As

Singaravelan

1992

As Thaiamma

Madrasi

2006

As

Simla Special

1982

As

Annamalai

1992

As Sivagami

Saamy

2003

As Bhuvana's Grandmother

Pandiyan

1992

As

Aalwar

2007

As

Thanga Padhakkam

1974

As

Thaamirabharani

2007

As Thangapazham

Periyanna

1999

As

Perazhagan

2004

As Pattamma

Kannan Varuvaan

2000

As Ranganayaki

Pooveli

1998

As

Veluchami

1995

As

Simmarasi

1998

As

Pudhu Manidhan

1991

As

Maha Prabhu

1996

As

Vinnukkum Mannukkum

2001

As

Suriyan

1992

As

Maayi

2000

As

Natpukkaga

1998

As

Diwan

2003

As

Rasigan

1994

As Vijay's grandmother

Deva

1995

As Raasathi

Thanthu Vitten Ennai

1991

As

Kummi Paattu

1999

As

Ponnumani

1993

As

Parambarai

1996

As

Kizhakku Vasal

1990

As

Nandhavana Theru

1995

As

Muthu Kaalai

1995

As

Seeman

1994

As

Nalla Thambi

1985

As

Edhir Katru

1990

As

Maman Machan

1984

As

Kettimelam

1985

As

Sattam Sirikkiradhu

1982

As

Thirumoorthy

1995

As Ramaatha

Naalai Unathu Naal

1984

As Angalamma

Vellai Pura Ondru

1984

As

Veeram Vilanja Mannu

1998

As

Chinna Kounder

1992

As Vijayakant's mother

Neranja Manasu

2004

As

Vaanchinathan

2001

As

Dharma

1998

As

Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi

2006

As Raja Matha

Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam

2010

As

Pavitra Papi

1970

As Mrs. Adarshan Lala

Bandish

1980

As Mrs. James

Madras Vathiyar

1984

As

Thai Mookambhikai

1982

As

Thambi Thanga Kambi

1988

As

En Kelvikku Enna Bathil

1978

As

Rojavanam

1999

As

Kalathur Kannamma

1960

As

Velli Vizha

1972

As

Thirumalai Thenkumari

1970

As Muniyamma

Singam II

2013

As Kavya's grandmother

Thillana Mohanambal

1968

As "Jil Jil" Ramamani

Anbe Vaa

1966

As

Lorry Driver Rajakannu

1981

As

Yamanukku Yaman

1980

As

Dharma Raja

1980

As

Vishwaroobam

1980

As

Ratha Paasam

1980

As

Rishi Moolam

1980

As

Vasandhathil Oru Naal

1982

As

Theerpu

1982

As

Paritchaikku Neramaachu

1982

As

Bandham

1985

As

Iru Medhaigal

1984

As

Chiranjeevi

1984

As

Neethibathi

1983

As

Sangili

1982

As

Nermai

1985

As

Gurudhatchanai

1969

As

Simma Soppanam

1984

As

Vaazhkai

1984

As

Miruthanga Chakravarthi

1983

As

Pilot Premnath

1978

As

Punniya Boomi

1978

As

Navarathiri

1964

As Mentally Ill Woman

Bharatha Vilas

1973

As Meera Bai

Pattikada Pattanama

1972

As

Sumadhi En Sundhari

1971

As

Paar Magale Paar

1963

As

Uyarndha Manidhan

1968

As

Thiruvilayadal

1965

As Kayarkanni's friend

Ilaya Thalaimurai

1977

As

Enga Oor Raja

1968

As

Iru Malargal

1967

As

Gnana Oli

1972

As

Thiruvarutchelvar

1967

As

Saraswathi Sabatham

1966

As Malli

Padithal Mattum Podhuma

1961

As

Andhamaan Kadhali

1978

As

General Chakravarthi

1978

As

Galatta Kalyanam

1968

As Rathna, Dharmalingam's Elder Daughter

Kungumam

1963

As

Ratha Thilagam

1963

As Poonkuyil

Marumagal

1986

As

Anbulla Appa

1987

As

Gnana Paravai

1991

As

Vietnam Colony

1994

As Janaki

Nalladhoru Kudumbam

1979

As

Annai Velankanni

1971

As

Imayam

1979

As

Muthukkal Moondru

1987

As

Meenda Sorgam

1960

As Sachu

Devi Shri Kaumariamman

1974

As

Agathiyar

1972

As

Thirumalai Daivam

1972

As

Pudhiya Pathai

1960

As

Thaaiku Thalaimagan

1967

As

Enga Veettu Pillai

1965

As

Padagotti

1964

As

Lighthouse

1965

As

Nam Nadu

1969

As

Kuthu

2004

As Anjali's Grandmother

Engal Thangam

1970

As

Thalaivan

1970

As

Parakkum Paavai

1966

As

Kanavan

1968

As

Kadhal Vaaganam

1968

As Kokila

Vivasaayi

1967

As

Thirunelveli

2000

As

Aadum Koothu

2006

As Dalit woman

En Veedu En Kanavar

1990

As

Pandavar Bhoomi

2001

As

Seethakoka Chiluka

2006

As

Marumalarchi

1998

As Rasu Padayachi's Mother

Aankiliyude Tharattu

1987

As Sakunthala

Enkitta Mothathe

1990

As

Rikshavodu

1995

As

Nattukku Oru Nallavan

1991

As Subhash's mother

Pasa Kiligal

2006

As

Unnai Thedi

1999

As Aachi

Gemini

2002

As

Poonthottam

1998

As

Kadhal Virus

2002

As

Whistle

2003

As

Idhayam

1991

As Raja's mother

Kannaal Pesavaa

2000

As

Seeri Varum Kaalai

2001

As

I Love India

1993

As Priya's mother

May Madham

1994

As Aandal

Pudhea Paadhai

1989

As Aaya

Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren

1992

As Ravi's mother

Ninaikkatha Naalillai

2001

As

Poova Thalaiya

1969

As Indra

Dhayam Onnu

1988

As Subbulakshmi

En Jeevan Paaduthu

1988

As

Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga

1990

As

Server Sundaram

1964

As Kantha

Ethir Neechal

1968

As Renu

Vazhvey Maayam

1982

As Baby

Guru Sishyan

1988

As Kalyani Nallasivam

Anbe Anbe

2003

As

Anubavi Raja Anubavi

1967

As Muthamma

Kanna Nalama

1972

As K. Manorama

Unnal Mudiyum Thambi

1988

As Angayarkanni

Poojaikku Vantha Malar

1965

As

Jai Hind

1994

As Bharath's Mother

Ottran

2003

As

Shankar Guru

1987

As

Honest Raj

1994

As

Kaaviya Thalaivan

1992

As Vellaiamma

Ezhai Jaathi

1993

As

Seetha Kalyanam

2009

As Sreeni's Mother

Savaal

1981

As ‘Burma’ Pappa

Nadigan

1990

As

Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru

1988

As

Maaman Magal

1995

As

Makkal En Pakkam

1987

As

Vallal

1997

As

Unnaruge Naan Irundhal

1999

As

Idhu Namma Aalu

1988

As

Nethiyadi

1989

As

Piriyadha Varam Vendum

2001

As

Thamizh

2002

As

Thee

1981

As

Pokkiri Raja

1982

As

Chinna Thambi

1991

As

Idhu Namma Bhoomi

1992

As

Dharma Seelan

1993

As

Poo Poova Poothirukku

1987

As

Mr. Madras

1995

As Aruna Arunachalam

Paadha Poojai

1974

As

Manal Kayiru

1982

As Durga

Sakthi

1997

As Velammal

Chellakannu

1995

As

Murai Maman

1995

As Sirasu's mother

Nattamai

1994

As Nattamai's paternal aunt

Mannan

1992

As Azhagi

Aagaya Thamaraigal

1985

As

Aararo Aariraro

1989

As

Rasukutti

1992

As

Yes Madam

2003

As

Paradesi

1998

As

Indian

1996

As Kuppamma

Gentleman

1993

As Ponnammal Kicha's Mother

Kadhalan

1994

As Shruthi's Grandmother

Nee Pathi Naan Pathi

1991

As

Paandi Durai

1992

As

Kalyanaraman

1979

As

Chennai Express

2013

As Aunt

Karmegam

2002

As Karmegham's mother

Poovellam Kettuppar

1999

As Herself (Special Appearance)

Si 3

2017

As Kavya's Grandmother

Muhammad bin Tughluq

1971

As

Rajaraja Cholan

1973

As Poonkodi

Puthiya Paravai

1964

As Alli

Yaar Nee?

1966

As Thamarai/Sulakshana

Vetri Kodi Kattu

2000

As Deivane

Yejaman

1993

As Vaanavarayan's grandmother

Samsaram Adhu Minsaram

1986

As Kannamma

Vijayendra Varma

2004

As

Millennium Stars

2000

As

Chidambara Ragasiyam

1985

As Valayapatti Valliammai

7G Rainbow Colony

2004

As Shweta's Aunt (Cameo)

Vaai Kozhuppu

1989

As

Kuva Kuva Vaathugal

1984

As

Penmani Aval Kanmani

1988

As Ambujam

Velum Mayilum Thunai

1979

As Manohari

Aayiram Poi

1969

As Lilly, Malathi's friend

Kulirkaala Megangal

1986

As

Alaya Deepam

1984

As

Alaigal

1973

As Nalina

Nenjil Oor Aalayam

1962

As Navaneedham

Nenjam Marappathillai

1963

As Kanniyamma

Policekaran Magal

1962

As Maari's Fiancee

Thenmazhai

1966

As Indra

Paalum Pazhamum

1961

As

Gnana Kuzhandhai

1979

As Alangari

Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum

1991

As Dharmalingam's Wife

Shanthi

1965

As

Indru Nee Nalai Naan

1983

As

Coolie

1995

As

Naan

1967

As

Karka Kasadara

2005

As

Melnaattu Marumagal

1975

As Guest Appearance

Shubhodayam

1980

As Sivakamini

Nirai Kudam

1969

As Actress Girija

Allari Priyudu

1993

As Raja's grandmother

Vedikkai En Vadikkai

1990

As Bhuvaneswari

Sigamani Ramamani

2001

As Vidhya

Dowry Kalyanam

1983

As Seethalakshmi

Sakalakala Sammandi

1989

As

Jamboo

1980

As

Karaikkal Ammaiyar

1973

As Pallavi (Punithavathi's friend)

Ethirum Pudhirum

1999

As Kannan's Mother

Do Posti

1981

As Rattan's mother (as Manorama)

Madras to Pondicherry

1966

As Brahmin woman

Thozhilali

1964

As Chandira

Gumasthavin Magal

1974

As

Cinema Paithiyam

1975

As

Aayirathil Oruthi

1975

As

Pattampoochi

1975

As

Then Sindhudhe Vaanam

1975

As

Thangathile Vairam

1975

As

Pattikkaattu Raja

1975

As

Malai Sooda Va

1975

As

Bala Nagamma

1981

As

Uyarnthavargal

1977

As

Mogam Muppadhu Varusham

1976

As

Unnai Suttrum Ulagam

1977

As

Sakka Podu Podu Raja

1978

As

Saranam Ayyappa

1980

As

Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam

1982

As

Aalayam

1967

As

Avan Oru Sarithiram

1977

As

Pala Parikshai

1977

As

Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum

1981

As

Neenga Nalla Irukkanum

1992

As

Ilamai

1985

As

Bommalaattam

1968

As Chinna Ponnu

Kathanayagan

1988

As

Patti Sollai Thattathe

1988

As

Periyar

2007

As

Ellam Inbamayyam

1981

As

Paattum Bharathamum

1975

As

Enippadigal

1979

As

Poompuhar

1964

As Vasanthasena

Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo

1981

As

Oru Malarin Payanam

1985

As

Kasethan Kadavulada

1972

As Lakshmi

Anjal Petti 520

1969

As Stella

Andharangam

1975

As Chellamma

Oh Maane Maane

1984

As

Mangamma Sabadham

1985

As

Maru Piravi

1973

As

Natchathiram

1980

As

Billa

1980

As Rajappa's friend

Dr. Siva

1975

As

Vasalil Oru Vennila

1991

As

Pakkathu Veetu Roja

1982

As

Love Birds

1996

As

Snegithiye

2000

As Vani's mother

Manaivi Ready

1987

As Chintamani's aunt

Paattukku Naan Adimai

1990

As

Namma Veetu Kalyanam

2002

As

Periya Kudumbam

1995

As

Nenjile Thunivirunthal

1981

As

Endrum Anbudan

1992

As

Police Police

1983

As Rani

En Magan

1974

As

Archanai Pookal

1982

As

Antha Sila Naatkal

1983

As

Saranalayam

1983

As

Anni

1985

As

Deivapiravi

1985

As

Vasanthi

1988

As

Shondham 16

1989

As

Vetri Mel Vetri

1989

As

Rajapart Rangadurai

1973

As Chinthamani

Thanippiravi

1966

As Gowry

Ore Ratham

1987

As

Vellai Manasu

1985

As

Kanne Pappa

1969

As Roopa

Annan Oru Koyil

1977

As Jayamuniyamma

Vaai Sollil Veeranadi

1984

As

Annaiyum Pithavum

1969

As

Puthisaligal

1968

As

Chakravathi

1977

As

Edupa Kai Pillai

1975

As

Madhana Maaligai

1976

As

Mayor Meenakshi

1976

As

Suryagandhi

1973

As

Thanga Gopuram

1971

As

Veettukku Vandha Marumagal

1973

As Sharada

Oru Kai Pappoam

1983

As

Aana Valarthiya Vanampadiyude Makan

1971

As

Puguntha Veedu

1972

As Andal/Bhanu

Samayalkaran

1974

As Meenambikai

Veendum Lisa

1987

As Gomathi

Thilakam

1960

As

Shor

1972

As Victoria

Pangali

1992

As Durai's mother

Sindhu Nathi Poo

1994

As

Onna Irukku Kathukanom

1992

As

Avan Aval Adhu

1980

As Muniyamma

Krishnarjuna

2008

As Arjun's grandmother

Ninaivugal

1984

As

Thaaya Thaarama

1989

As

Sarigamapadani

1994

As Kulasekaran's mother

Raja enga Raja

1995

As

Manasunna Maraju

2000

As

Bhairava Dweepam

1994

As Vijay's Foster Mother

Simharasi

2001

As

Manjal Kungumam

0000

As Ranjitham

Vilaiyaattu Pillai

1970

As Velu's wife

Thaaye Unakkaga

1966

As Padma

Production

May Madham

1994

As Playback Singer