Manobala
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 8, 1953
- Died
- May 3, 2023
- Birthplace
- Marungur, Tamil Nadu, India
Manobala is a Tamil director, producer and comedian actor who predominantly plays supporting roles. He has appeared in nearly 700 films. Manobala has directed 40 films, 19 television serials and 9 tele-films during his career as a director
Filmography
Sathuranga Vettai 2 TBA
Producer
- Kadhal Sei
Kadhal Sei TBA
Actor
St Marks Road TBA
Actor
- Aayiram Jenmangal
Aayiram Jenmangal TBA
Actor
Jeyikkira Kuthira TBA
Actor
Golmaal TBA
Actor
Yogida 2026
Actor
Parrisu 2025
Actor
Kayilan 2025
Actor
Madha Gaja Raja 2025
as Minister Nallamuthu
Viduthalai: Part II 2024
as Station Master
Andhagan 2024
as Bala
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance 2024
as Nanjunda Moorthy
Haraa 2024
Actor
Inga Naan Thaan Kingu 2024
Actor
Vaa Pagandaya 2024
Actor
- Ninaivellam Neeyada
Ninaivellam Neeyada 2024
Actor
Operation Laila 2024
Actor
E-Mail 2024
as kailasam
Chiclets 2024
Actor
80's Buildup 2023
Actor
Dhillu Irundha Poradu 2023
Actor
Irugapatru 2023
Actor
Chandramukhi 2 2023
as Fake exorcist
Kick 2023
Actor
Saandrithazh 2023
as Pollathavan
Rayar Parambarai 2023
Actor
Kabadi Bro 2023
Actor
Kasethan Kadavulada 2023
as Sundaram
Ghosty 2023
Actor
Kondraal Paavam 2023
Actor
Waltair Veerayya 2023
as K. Murthy, a judge
Naai Sekar Returns 2022
Actor
Dhadha 2022
Actor
Gurumoorthi 2022
Actor
Powder 2022
Actor
Super Senior Heroes 2022
as Mohan
Padaippalan 2022
Actor
Viddikalude Maash 2022
as Manivarnan
Ranga 2022
Actor
Don 2022
as School teacher
Koogle Kuttappa 2022
Actor
Oh My Dog 2022
Actor
Yutha Satham 2022
Actor
Naai Sekar 2022
as Gopi
Murungakkai Chips 2021
Actor
Rajavamsam 2021
Actor
Maaligai 2021
Actor
Aranmanai 3 2021
Actor
Rudra Thandavam 2021
Actor
Engada Irunthinga Ivvalavu Naala 2021
Actor
Chakra 2021
as Gayathri's uncle
Naanum Single Thaan 2021
Actor
Asuraguru 2020
as Shakti's boss
College Kumar 2020
Actor
Dagaalty 2020
as Film Director
Ayya Ullen Ayya 2020
Actor
Pachai Vilakku 2020
as Professor
Bigil 2019
as Angel's Professor
Aruvam 2019
as School Head Master
Ungala Podanum Sir 2019
Actor
- En Kadhali Scene Podura
En Kadhali Scene Podura 2019
Actor
Rajdooth 2019
Actor
Gurkha 2019
Actor
Dharma Prabhu 2019
Actor
Mr. Local 2019
Actor
Kee 2019
Actor
Kanchana 3 2019
as Fake Saint
Thirumanam 2019
as Krishnamachaari
LKG 2019
Actor
Maaniik 2019
Actor
- Thollaikatchi
Thollaikatchi 2018
Actor
Utharavu Maharaja 2018
Actor
Sei 2018
as Film Producer
Kalavani Mappillai 2018
as Vetenary Doctor
Koothan 2018
Actor
Devadas 2018
as Tata Rao, Pooja's assistant
Seemaraja 2018
as Headmaster
Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna 2018
Actor
Ghajinikanth 2018
as Kamal Vishwanathan
Kadaikutty Singam 2018
as Judge
Tamizh Padam 2 2018
as Siddharth
Inba Twinkle Lilly 2018
Actor
Semma Botha Aagatha 2018
Actor
Traffic Ramasamy 2018
as Judge
Abhiyum Anuvum 2018
Actor
Mahanati 2018
as P. Pullaiah
Kathiruppor Pattiyal 2018
as Kunjitha Badham
Merlin 2018
Actor
Kaathadi 2018
Actor
Nagesh Thiraiyarangam 2018
as Priya's father
Kalakalappu 2 2018
Actor
Sollividava 2018
Actor
Street Lights 2018
as (Tamil Version)
Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru 2017
as Priya's Father
Hara Hara Mahadevaki 2017
as Bar Swamiji
Magalir Mattum 2017
as Late Silkurayappan (photo only)
Sathura Adi 3500 2017
Actor
Adhagappattathu Magajanangalay 2017
Actor
Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen 2017
as Swamy
Paambhu Sattai 2017
Producer
465 2017
Actor
Vaigai Express 2017
Actor
Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva 2017
Actor
Jomonte Suvisheshangal 2017
as Perumal
- Mappilai Vinayagar
Mappilai Vinayagar 2016
Actor
- Parandhu Sella Vaa
Parandhu Sella Vaa 2016
Actor
Virumandikum Sivanandikum 2016
Actor
Kavalai Vendam 2016
as Pattai Babu
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru 2016
as Pesuvadhellam Unmai Show Director
- Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi
Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi 2016
Actor
Nayagi 2016
Actor
Unnodu Ka 2016
as Traffic Police
Theri 2016
as School Principal
Mapla Singam 2016
Actor
Pokkiri Raja 2016
as Raghav
Sowkarpettai 2016
Actor
Kanithan 2016
as Madhan
Aranmanai 2 2016
as Komalam's Brother
Peigal Jaakkirathai 2016
as Gayathri's Father
Karaiyoram 2016
Actor
RajiniMurugan 2015
as Kunjithapatham
Urumeen 2015
Actor
10 Endrathukulla 2015
as Manikandan
- Maanga
Maanga 2015
Actor
Savaale Samaali 2015
Actor
Aavi Kumar 2015
Actor
Palakkattu Madhavan 2015
Actor
- Lodukku Pandi
Lodukku Pandi 2015
Actor
- Soan Papdi
Soan Papdi 2015
Actor
Massu Engira Masilamani 2015
as Arnold
- Vindhai
Vindhai 2015
Actor
India Pakistan 2015
as Idichapuli
Vai Raja Vai 2015
as Mano
Kanchana 2 2015
as Arnold
Thunai Mudhalvar 2015
Actor
Nannbenda 2015
as Senthamarai
Ivanukku Thannila Kandam 2015
Actor
Kaaki Sattai 2015
as Jyothi Lingam
Tamizhuku En Ondrai Azhuthavum 2015
as College Principal
- Touring Talkies
Touring Talkies 2015
Actor
Aambala 2015
as AC
- Manasunu Maaya Seyake
Manasunu Maaya Seyake 2014
as Sundaram
Lingaa 2014
as Train Loco Pilot
- Azhagiya Pandipuram
Azhagiya Pandipuram 2014
Actor
Naaigal Jaakirathai 2014
as Pichumani
Jai Hind 2 2014
Actor
Poojai 2014
as Kovai Brothers' Secretary
Aranmanai 2014
as Kesavan
Irumbu Kuthirai 2014
Actor
Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani 2014
as Soori
Sathuranga Vettai 2014
Producer
Ramanujan 2014
as Krishna Rao
Enna Satham Indha Neram 2014
Actor
Yennamo Yedho 2014
as Guruji
Thalaivan 2014
Actor
- Damaal Dumeel
Damaal Dumeel 2014
Actor
Tenaliraman 2014
as Education Minister
Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum 2014
as Chettan
- Marumunai
Marumunai 2014
Actor
Virattu 2014
Actor
- Vidiyum Varai Pesu
Vidiyum Varai Pesu 2014
Actor
- Kalavaram
Kalavaram 2014
Actor
- Kolagalam
Kolagalam 2013
Actor
Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham 2013
as Narada
Ragalapuram 2013
as Inspector
Vanakkam Chennai 2013
Actor
Raja Rani 2013
as Ramamoorthy
Thalaivaa 2013
as Ramadurai's Assistant
Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu 2013
as Yoga Instructor
Pattathu Yaanai 2013
Actor
Sonna Puriyathu 2013
as Rajesh Khanna
- Thulli Vilayadu
Thulli Vilayadu 2013
Actor
Thillu Mullu 2013
as Sounderrajan
Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru 2013
as Pencil Maama/Cone Ice
Ethir Neechal 2013
as Astrologer Gunashekar Raja
Settai 2013
as Gourishankar
Chennaiyil Oru Naal 2013
as Sathyamoorthy's friend
Onbadhule Guru 2013
as Bun Rotti Babu
Sillunu Oru Sandhippu 2013
Actor
Puthagam 2013
Actor
Alex Pandian 2013
as Captain Divakaran
Thuppakki 2012
as Nisha's father
- Aadhinarayana
Aadhinarayana 2012
Actor
Saguni 2012
Actor
- Idhayam Thiraiarangam
Idhayam Thiraiarangam 2012
Actor
Kalakalappu 2012
as Marudhamuthu
Kondaan Koduthaan 2012
Actor
Oru Nadigaiyin Vakkumoolam 2012
Actor
Nanban 2012
as Librarian Bose
Mahaan Kanakku 2011
Actor
- Sadhurangam
Sadhurangam 2011
Actor
Mambattiyan 2011
as Annachchi's accountant
Puli Vesham 2011
Actor
- Mudhal Idam
Mudhal Idam 2011
Actor
Doo 2011
as Teacher
Kanchana 2011
Actor
Udhayan 2011
Actor
Eththan 2011
Actor
Mappillai 2011
as Rajeshwari's astrologer
Gaganam 2011
as Narayana Shastry
- Thambikottai
Thambikottai 2011
Actor
Siruthai 2011
as Boom Boom
Agam Puram 2010
Actor
Chikku Bukku 2010
Actor
Drohi 2010
as Raghu
- Puzhal
Puzhal 2010
Actor
Kalloori Kalangal 2010
Actor
Baana Kaathadi 2010
as Conductor
Thillalangadi 2010
as Saamiyar
Kattradhu Kalavu 2010
Actor
Singam 2010
as Mayil Vaaganam's Lawyer
Kutti Pisasu 2010
Actor
Goripalayam 2010
Actor
Rettaisuzhi 2010
Actor
Tamizh Padam 2010
as Siddharth
Vettaikaaran 2009
as Reporter
Kanden Kadhalai 2009
as Mayil Vaganam
Aadhavan 2009
as Sundaramurthy
Maasilamani 2009
Actor
Thoranai 2009
as Officer Ganesan(cameo)
Abhiyum Naanum 2008
as Varatharajan
Dindigul Sarathy 2008
Actor
Silambattam 2008
as Jaanu's Father
Seval 2008
Actor
- Dhanam
Dhanam 2008
as Cop #2
Kathanayakudu 2008
as Constable
Kuselan 2008
as Constable
Santosh Subramaniam 2008
as Bank Manager
Yaaradi Nee Mohini 2008
as Balu
Vaitheeswaran 2008
as Dhanasekaran's Henchman
Vambu Sandai 2008
Actor
Kannamoochi Yenada 2007
as Senthilkannu
Azhagiya Tamil Magan 2007
Actor
Pasupathi c/o Rasakkapalayam 2007
as Naidu
Malaikottai 2007
as Bhaskar's Aide
Kireedam 2007
as Constable
Nee Naan Nila 2007
as Professor
Madurai Veeran 2007
as Shiva's grandfather
Koodal Nagar 2007
as Doctor
Muruga 2007
Actor
- Oru Kadhalan Oru Kadhali
Oru Kadhalan Oru Kadhali 2006
as Ramaiah
Varalaru 2006
as Police Constable
Vathiyar 2006
as Ayyanar's father
Kusthi 2006
Actor
Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei 2006
as Kollan
Parijatham 2006
Actor
Thalai Nagaram 2006
Actor
- Unarchigal
Unarchigal 2006
as Manager
Thambi 2006
as Sankaraiyan's assistant
Kodambakkam 2006
as Distributor turned producer
- Sorry Enaku Kalyanamayidichu
Sorry Enaku Kalyanamayidichu 2005
Actor
Ghajini 2005
as Kalpana's boss
Anniyan 2005
as Ticket Conductor
- 6'2
6'2 2005
Actor
Chandramukhi 2005
as Exorcist
Priyasakhi 2005
Actor
Thaka Thimi Tha 2005
Actor
Ji 2005
Actor
Aayudham 2005
Actor
Attagasam 2004
as Semi Joseph
Dreams 2004
as Moosa
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi 2004
as Ganesh's father
Bose 2004
Actor
Aethiree 2004
as Seshagopalan
Perazhagan 2004
as Kuzhandhaisamy's Father
Kadhal Kirukkan 2003
as A Doctor
- Soori
Soori 2003
as Container passenger
Jay Jay 2003
as Jamuna's Family Friend
Pithamagan 2003
as Sakthi's Friend
Diwan 2003
Actor
Three Roses 2003
Actor
Boys 2003
as Ajay
Nala Damayanthi 2003
as Passport Officer
Banda Paramasivam 2003
as Police Inspector
Student Number 1 2003
as Daas
Villain 2002
as Minister Natarajan's brother-in-law
Naina 2002
Director
Samuthiram 2001
Actor
Taj Mahal 1999
Actor
Minsara Kanna 1999
Actor
- Anantha Poongattre...
Anantha Poongattre... 1999
Actor
- Chinna Raja
Chinna Raja 1999
Actor
Siragugal 1999
Director
- Thalaimurai
Thalaimurai 1998
Actor
Natpukkaga 1998
Actor
Swarnamukhi 1998
as Translator
Ratchagan 1997
as Kanniappan
Pagaivan 1997
as Govindhan
Nandhini 1997
Director, Writer
Nesam 1997
Actor
- Gangai Karai Paattu
Gangai Karai Paattu 1995
Actor
Thozhar Pandian 1994
Actor
- Paarambariyam
Paarambariyam 1993
Director
- Moondreluthil En Moochirukkum
Moondreluthil En Moochirukkum 1991
Director
Idhayam 1991
Actor
- Vetri Padigal
Vetri Padigal 1991
Screenplay, Director
Mallu Vetti Minor 1990
Director
Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai 1990
Director
- Thendral Sudum
Thendral Sudum 1989
Director
En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan 1989
Director
- Oorkavalan
Oorkavalan 1987
Director
- Dhoorathu Pacchai
Dhoorathu Pacchai 1987
Director
- Siraipparavai
Siraipparavai 1987
Director
Paru Paru Pattanam Paru 1986
Director
Naan Ungal Rasigan 1985
Director
Pillai Nila 1985
Director
- Aagaaya Gangai
Aagaaya Gangai 1982
Director
Gopurangal Saivathillai 1982
as Pathani Bhai
Tik Tik Tik 1981
Actor, Assistant Director
Alaigal Oyivadhilai 1981
Assistant Director
- Kallukul Eeram
Kallukul Eeram 1980
Actor
Puthiya Vaarpugal 1979
Actor, Assistant Director
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