Manorama
May 26, 1937 (87 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
Credits
- 2017 · Si 3 as Kavya's Grandmother
- 2013 · Chennai Express as Aunt
- 2013 · Singam 2 as Kavya's grandmother
- 2010 · Singam as Kavya's Grandmother
- 2010 · Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam as
- 2009 · Seetha Kalyanam as Sreeni's Mother
- 2009 · Arundhati as Chandramma
- 2008 · Krishnarjuna as Arjun's grandmother
- 2007 · Periyar as
- 2007 · Thaamirabharani as Thangapazham
- 2007 · Aalwar as
- 2006 · Aadum Koothu as Dalit woman
- 2006 · Seethakoka Chiluka as
- 2006 · Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi as Raja Matha
- 2006 · Pasa Kiligal as
- 2005 · Karka Kasadara as
- 2004 · Vijayendra Varma as
- 2004 · Neranja Manasu as
- 2004 · 7G Rainbow Colony as Shweta's Aunt (Cameo)
- 2004 · Perazhagan as Pattamma
- 2004 · Kuthu as Anjali's Grandmother
- 2003 · Diwan as
- 2003 · Whistle as
- 2003 · Saamy as Bhuvana's Grandmother
- 2003 · Yes Madam as
- 2002 · Kadhal Virus as
- 2002 · Namma Veetu Kalyanam as
- 2002 · Karmegam as Karmegham's mother
- 2002 · Gemini as
- 2001 · Pandavar Bhoomi as
- 2001 · Ninaikkatha Naalillai as
- 2001 · Simharasi as
- 2001 · Sigamani Ramamani as Vidhya
- 2001 · Seeri Varum Kaalai as
- 2001 · Vinnukkum Mannukkum as
- 2001 · Piriyadha Varam Vendum as
- 2001 · Vaanchinathan as
- 2000 · Snegithiye as Vani's mother
- 2000 · Kannaal Pesavaa as
- 2000 · Maayi as
- 2000 · Vetri Kodi Kattu as Deivane
- 2000 · Kannan Varuvaan as Ranganayaki
- 2000 · Thirunelveli as
- 2000 · Manasunna Maraju as
- 2000 · Millennium Stars as
- 1999 · Unnaruge Naan Irundhal as
- 1999 · Poovellam Kettuppar as Herself (Special Appearance)
- 1999 · Periyanna as
- 1999 · Unnai Thedi as Aachi
- 1998 · Pooveli as
- 1998 · Simmarasi as
- 1998 · Dharma as
- 1998 · Natpukkaga as
- 1998 · Marumalarchi as Rasu Padayachi's Mother
- 1997 · Arunachalam as La Grand-Mère de Vedhavalli
- 1997 · Sakthi as Velammal
- 1996 · Indian as Kuppamma
- 1996 · Maha Prabhu as
- 1996 · Parambarai as
- 1996 · Love Birds as
- 1995 · Mr. Madras as Aruna Arunachalam
- 1995 · Periya Kudumbam as
- 1995 · Murai Maman as Sirasu's mother
- 1995 · Chellakannu as
- 1995 · Raja enga Raja as
- 1995 · Muthu Kaalai as
- 1995 · Deva as Raasathi
- 1994 · Nattamai as Nattamai's paternal aunt
- 1994 · Kadhalan as Shruthi's Grandmother
- 1994 · May Madham as Aandal
- 1994 · Sarigamapadani as Kulasekaran's mother
- 1994 · Rasigan as Vijay's grandmother
- 1994 · Vietnam Colony as Janaki
- 1994 · Jai Hind as Bharath's Mother
- 1994 · Bhairava Dweepam as Vijay's Foster Mother
- 1993 · I Love India as Priya's mother
- 1993 · Ponnumani as
- 1993 · Gentleman as Ponnammal Kicha's Mother
- 1993 · Dharma Seelan as
- 1993 · Yejaman as Vaanavarayan's grandmother
- 1993 · Ezhai Jaathi as
- 1992 · Onna Irukku Kathukanom as
- 1992 · Pandiyan as
- 1992 · Pangali as Durai's mother
- 1992 · Endrum Anbudan as
- 1992 · Suriyan as
- 1992 · Annamalai as Sivagami
- 1992 · Singaravelan as Thaiamma
- 1992 · Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren as Ravi's mother
- 1992 · Chinna Kounder as Vijayakant's mother
- 1992 · Mannan as Azhagi
- 1992 · Rasukutti as
- 1991 · Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum as Dharmalingam's Wife
- 1991 · Vasalil Oru Vennila as
- 1991 · Idhayam as Raja's mother
- 1991 · Thanthu Vitten Ennai as
- 1991 · Chinna Thambi as
- 1991 · Gnana Paravai as
- 1991 · Nee Pathi Naan Pathi as
- 1990 · Nadigan as
- 1990 · Enkitta Mothathe as
- 1990 · Kizhakku Vasal as
- 1990 · Vedikkai En Vadikkai as Bhuvaneswari
- 1990 · Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga as
- 1990 · En Veedu En Kanavar as
- 1990 · Michael Madana Kama Rajan as GangaBai, ChakkuBai's mother
- 1989 · Pudhea Paadhai as Aaya
- 1989 · Sakalakala Sammandi as
- 1989 · Nethiyadi as
- 1989 · Apoorva Sagodharargal as Muniyamma
- 1988 · Unnal Mudiyum Thambi as Angayarkanni
- 1988 · Idhu Namma Aalu as
- 1988 · Thambi Thanga Kambi as
- 1988 · Dhayam Onnu as Subbulakshmi
- 1988 · En Jeevan Paaduthu as
- 1988 · Kathanayagan as
- 1988 · Penmani Aval Kanmani as Ambujam
- 1988 · Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru as
- 1987 · Veendum Lisa as Gomathi
- 1987 · Per Sollum Pillai as
- 1987 · Anbulla Appa as
- 1987 · Ore Ratham as
- 1987 · Shankar Guru as
- 1987 · Manaivi Ready as Chintamani's aunt
- 1986 · Samsaram Adhu Minsaram as Kannamma
- 1986 · Vikram as Pallathhor RamaDevi
- 1986 · Naan Adimai Illai as
- 1985 · Nalla Thambi as
- 1985 · Kettimelam as
- 1985 · Anni as
- 1985 · Oru Malarin Payanam as
- 1985 · Bandham as
- 1984 · Enakkul Oruvan as
- 1984 · Naalai Unathu Naal as Angalamma
- 1984 · Ninaivugal as
- 1984 · Vellai Pura Ondru as
- 1984 · Vaazhkai as
- 1984 · Chiranjeevi as
- 1983 · Thanga Magan as Annapoorani
- 1983 · Adutha Varisu as
- 1983 · Dowry Kalyanam as Seethalakshmi
- 1983 · Sattam as
- 1983 · Paayum Puli as
- 1983 · Uruvangal Maralam as
- 1983 · Oru Kai Pappoam as
- 1982 · Paritchaikku Neramaachu as
- 1982 · Sattam Sirikkiradhu as
- 1982 · Theerpu as
- 1982 · Simla Special as
- 1982 · Archanai Pookal as
- 1982 · Vazhvey Maayam as Baby
- 1981 · Ellam Inbamayyam as
- 1981 · Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum as
- 1981 · Do Posti as Rattan's mother (as Manorama)
- 1981 · Lorry Driver Rajakannu as
- 1981 · Thee as
- 1980 · Saranam Ayyappa as
- 1980 · Bandish as Mrs. James
- 1980 · Jamboo as
- 1980 · Dharma Raja as
- 1980 · Natchathiram as
- 1980 · Avan Aval Adhu as Muniyamma
- 1980 · Billa as Rajappa's friend
- 1980 · Rishi Moolam as
- 1980 · Shubhodayam as Sivakamini
- 1979 · Imayam as
- 1979 · Kalyanaraman as
- 1979 · Gnana Kuzhandhai as Alangari
- 1979 · Nalladhoru Kudumbam as
- 1979 · Kuppathu Raja as Pavunu
- 1978 · En Kelvikku Enna Bathil as
- 1978 · Pilot Premnath as
- 1978 · Sakka Podu Podu Raja as
- 1978 · Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye as Sevanthi
- 1978 · General Chakravarthi as
- 1978 · Bairavi as
- 1978 · Punniya Boomi as
- 1978 · Aayiram Jenmangal as
- 1978 · Andhamaan Kadhali as
- 1977 · Unnai Suttrum Ulagam as
- 1977 · Uyarnthavargal as
- 1977 · Avan Oru Sarithiram as
- 1975 · Dr. Siva as
- 1975 · Pattikkaattu Raja as
- 1975 · Melnaattu Marumagal as Guest Appearance
- 1975 · Then Sindhudhe Vaanam as
- 1975 · Pattampoochi as
- 1975 · Cinema Paithiyam as
- 1975 · Edupa Kai Pillai as
- 1974 · Devi Shri Kaumariamman as
- 1974 · Paadha Poojai as
- 1974 · Thanga Padhakkam as
- 1974 · Gumasthavin Magal as
- 1973 · Rajapart Rangadurai as Chinthamani
- 1973 · Ganga Gowri as Kumutha
- 1973 · Bharatha Vilas as Meera Bai
- 1973 · Suryagandhi as
- 1972 · Thirumalai Daivam as
- 1972 · Shor as Victoria
- 1972 · Velli Vizha as
- 1972 · Pattikada Pattanama as
- 1972 · Gnana Oli as
- 1972 · Bombay to Goa as Mother of young girl at back of bus
- 1972 · Agathiyar as
- 1972 · Puguntha Veedu as Andal/Bhanu
- 1971 · Annai Velankanni as
- 1971 · Sumadhi En Sundhari as
- 1971 · Muhammad bin Tughluq as
- 1971 · Thanga Gopuram as
- 1970 · Pavitra Papi as Mrs. Adarshan Lala
- 1969 · Nam Nadu as
- 1969 · Nirai Kudam as Actress Girija
- 1969 · Anjal Petti 520 as Stella
- 1969 · Poova Thalaiya as Indra
- 1969 · Annaiyum Pithavum as
- 1968 · Kadhal Vaaganam as Kokila
- 1968 · Kanavan as
- 1968 · Thillana Mohanambal as "Jil Jil" Ramamani
- 1968 · Ethir Neechal as Renu
- 1968 · Galatta Kalyanam as Rathna, Dharmalingam's Elder Daughter
- 1968 · Puthisaligal as
- 1967 · Thiruvarutchelvar as
- 1967 · Thaaiku Thalaimagan as
- 1967 · Anubavi Raja Anubavi as Muthamma
- 1966 · Madras to Pondicherry as Brahmin woman
- 1966 · Thanippiravi as Gowry
- 1966 · Yaar Nee? as Thamarai/Sulakshana
- 1966 · Anbe Vaa as
- 1965 · Thiruvilayadal as Kayarkanni's friend
- 1965 · Poojaikku Vantha Malar as
- 1964 · Server Sundaram as Kantha
- 1964 · Navarathiri as Mentally Ill Woman
- 1964 · Thozhilali as Chandira
- 1963 · Nenjam Marappathillai as Kanniyamma
- 1963 · Kungumam as
- 1963 · Paar Magale Paar as
- 1962 · Policekaran Magal as Maari's Fiancee
- 1961 · Paalum Pazhamum as
- 1960 · Thilakam as
- 1960 · Meenda Sorgam as Sachu
- Future · Manjal Kungumam as Ranjitham
- 2006 · Madrasi as
- 2003 · Ottran as
- 2003 · Anbe Anbe as
- 2002 · Thamizh as Annapoorani, Thamizh's mother
- 1999 · Rojavanam as
- 1999 · Kummi Paattu as
- 1999 · Ethirum Pudhirum as Kannan's Mother
- 1998 · Veeram Vilanja Mannu as
- 1998 · Poonthottam as
- 1998 · Paradesi as
- 1997 · Vallal as
- 1995 · Rikshavodu as
- 1995 · Maaman Magal as
- 1995 · Nandhavana Theru as
- 1995 · Thirumoorthy as Ramaatha
- 1995 · Coolie as
- 1995 · Veluchami as
- 1994 · Seeman as
- 1994 · Honest Raj as
- 1994 · Sindhu Nathi Poo as
- 1993 · Allari Priyudu as Raja's grandmother
- 1992 · Kaaviya Thalaivan as Vellaiamma
- 1992 · Neenga Nalla Irukkanum as
- 1992 · Idhu Namma Bhoomi as
- 1992 · Paandi Durai as
- 1991 · Nattukku Oru Nallavan as Subhash's mother
- 1991 · Pudhu Manidhan as
- 1990 · Edhir Katru as
- 1990 · Paattukku Naan Adimai as
- 1989 · Aararo Aariraro as
- 1989 · Thaaya Thaarama as
- 1989 · Vaai Kozhuppu as
- 1989 · Vetri Mel Vetri as
- 1989 · Shondham 16 as
- 1988 · Vasanthi as
- 1988 · Patti Sollai Thattathe as
- 1988 · Guru Sishyan as Kalyani Nallasivam
- 1987 · Poo Poova Poothirukku as
- 1987 · Aankiliyude Tharattu as Sakunthala
- 1987 · Makkal En Pakkam as
- 1987 · Muthukkal Moondru as
- 1986 · Marumagal as
- 1986 · Kulirkaala Megangal as
- 1985 · Chidambara Ragasiyam as Valayapatti Valliammai
- 1985 · Mangamma Sabadham as
- 1985 · Nermai as
- 1985 · Ilamai as
- 1985 · Deivapiravi as
- 1985 · Vellai Manasu as
- 1985 · Aagaya Thamaraigal as
- 1984 · Oh Maane Maane as
- 1984 · Vaai Sollil Veeranadi as
- 1984 · Iru Medhaigal as
- 1984 · Simma Soppanam as
- 1984 · Alaya Deepam as
- 1984 · Maman Machan as
- 1984 · Madras Vathiyar as
- 1984 · Kuva Kuva Vaathugal as
- 1983 · Saranalayam as
- 1983 · Miruthanga Chakravarthi as
- 1983 · Sivappu Sooriyan as
- 1983 · Indru Nee Nalai Naan as
- 1983 · Neethibathi as
- 1983 · Police Police as Rani
- 1983 · Antha Sila Naatkal as
- 1982 · Pakkathu Veetu Roja as
- 1982 · Thai Mookambhikai as
- 1982 · Manal Kayiru as Durga
- 1982 · Vasandhathil Oru Naal as
- 1982 · Sangili as
- 1982 · Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam as
- 1982 · Pokkiri Raja as
- 1981 · Nenjile Thunivirunthal as
- 1981 · Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo as
- 1981 · Savaal as ‘Burma’ Pappa
- 1981 · Bala Nagamma as
- 1980 · Vishwaroobam as
- 1980 · Naan Potta Saval as
- 1980 · Kaali as Thayamma
- 1980 · Ratha Paasam as
- 1980 · Yamanukku Yaman as
- 1979 · Puthiya Vaarpugal as
- 1979 · Velum Mayilum Thunai as Manohari
- 1979 · Enippadigal as
- 1978 · Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah! as
- 1978 · Shankar Salim Simon as
- 1977 · Aaru Pushpangal as
- 1977 · Annan Oru Koyil as Jayamuniyamma
- 1977 · Ilaya Thalaimurai as
- 1977 · Chakravathi as
- 1977 · Pala Parikshai as
- 1976 · Mogam Muppadhu Varusham as
- 1976 · Mayor Meenakshi as
- 1976 · Madhana Maaligai as
- 1975 · Andharangam as Chellamma
- 1975 · Paattum Bharathamum as
- 1975 · Malai Sooda Va as
- 1975 · Thangathile Vairam as
- 1975 · Aayirathil Oruthi as
- 1974 · En Magan as
- 1974 · Samayalkaran as Meenambikai
- 1973 · Karaikkal Ammaiyar as Pallavi (Punithavathi's friend)
- 1973 · Veettukku Vandha Marumagal as Sharada
- 1973 · Rajaraja Cholan as Poonkodi
- 1973 · Maru Piravi as
- 1973 · Alaigal as Nalina
- 1972 · Kasethan Kadavulada as Lakshmi
- 1972 · Kanna Nalama as K. Manorama
- 1971 · Aana Valarthiya Vanampadiyude Makan as
- 1970 · Engal Thangam as
- 1970 · Thirumalai Thenkumari as Muniyamma
- 1970 · Thalaivan as
- 1970 · Vilaiyaattu Pillai as Velu's wife
- 1969 · Aayiram Poi as Lilly, Malathi's friend
- 1969 · Gurudhatchanai as
- 1969 · Kanne Pappa as Roopa
- 1968 · Uyarndha Manidhan as
- 1968 · Enga Oor Raja as
- 1968 · Bommalaattam as Chinna Ponnu
- 1967 · Vivasaayi as
- 1967 · Iru Malargal as
- 1967 · Aalayam as
- 1967 · Naan as
- 1966 · Parakkum Paavai as
- 1966 · Thenmazhai as Indra
- 1966 · Saraswathi Sabatham as Malli
- 1966 · Thaaye Unakkaga as Padma
- 1965 · Lighthouse as
- 1965 · Shanthi as
- 1965 · Enga Veettu Pillai as
- 1964 · Padagotti as
- 1964 · Poompuhar as Vasanthasena
- 1964 · Puthiya Paravai as Alli
- 1963 · Ratha Thilagam as Poonkuyil
- 1962 · Nenjil Oor Aalayam as Navaneedham
- 1961 · Padithal Mattum Podhuma as
- 1960 · Pudhiya Pathai as
- 1960 · Kalathur Kannamma as