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Manobala

Actor

Manobala

Born December 8, 1953 in Marungur, Tamil Nadu, IndiaDied May 3, 2023291 films

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

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Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru posterFirst watchTheeran Adhigaaram Ondru20177.8as Priya's FatherA hardnosed cop goes after a gang of ruthless dacoits who have been terrorising residents along the highway for a decade.View film

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Ranked by acclaim and reach
Anniyan poster7.4Anniyan2005Thuppakki poster7.3Thuppakki2012Theri poster6.9Theri2016Ghajini poster6.9Ghajini2005Mahanati poster7.6Mahanati2018Nanban poster7.2Nanban2012Raja Rani poster7.2Raja Rani2013Singam poster6.8Singam2010

Filmography

291 films as actor
  1. TBAGolmaal
  2. TBAJeyikkira Kuthira
  3. TBAAayiram Jenmangal
  4. TBASt Marks Road
  5. TBAKadhal Sei
  6. 2026Yogida
  7. 2025Parrisu
  8. 2025Kayilan
  9. 2025Madha Gaja RajaMinister Nallamuthu
  10. 2024Viduthalai: Part IIStation Master
  11. 2024AndhaganBala
  12. 2024Indian 2: Zero ToleranceNanjunda Moorthy
  13. 2024Haraa
  14. 2024Inga Naan Thaan Kingu
  15. 2024Vaa Pagandaya
  16. 2024Ninaivellam Neeyada
  17. 2024Operation Laila
  18. 2024E-Mailkailasam
  19. 2024Chiclets
  20. 202380's Buildup
  21. 2023Irugapatru
  22. 2023Dhillu Irundha Poradu
  23. 2023Chandramukhi 2Fake exorcist
  24. 2023Kick
  25. 2023SaandrithazhPollathavan
  26. 2023Rayar Parambarai
  27. 2023Kabadi Bro
  28. 2023Kasethan KadavuladaSundaram
  29. 2023Ghosty
  30. 2023Kondraal Paavam
  31. 2023Waltair VeerayyaK. Murthy, a judge
  32. 2022Gurumoorthi
  33. 2022Dhadha
  34. 2022Naai Sekar Returns
  35. 2022Powder
  36. 2022Super Senior HeroesMohan
  37. 2022Padaippalan
  38. 2022Viddikalude MaashManivarnan
  39. 2022Ranga
  40. 2022DonSchool teacher
  41. 2022Koogle Kuttappa
  42. 2022Oh My Dog
  43. 2022Yutha Satham
  44. 2022Naai SekarGopi
  45. 2021Murungakkai Chips
  46. 2021Rajavamsam
  47. 2021Maaligai
  48. 2021Aranmanai 3
  49. 2021Rudra Thandavam
  50. 2021Engada Irunthinga Ivvalavu Naala
  51. 2021ChakraGayathri's uncle
  52. 2021Naanum Single Thaan
  53. 2020AsuraguruShakti's boss
  54. 2020College Kumar
  55. 2020DagaaltyFilm Director
  56. 2020Pachai VilakkuProfessor
  57. 2020Ayya Ullen Ayya
  58. 2019BigilAngel's Professor
  59. 2019AruvamSchool Head Master
  60. 2019En Kadhali Scene Podura
  61. 2019Ungala Podanum Sir
  62. 2019Gurkha
  63. 2019Rajdooth
  64. 2019Dharma Prabhu
  65. 2019Mr. Local
  66. 2019Kee
  67. 2019Kanchana 3Fake Saint
  68. 2019ThirumanamKrishnamachaari
  69. 2019LKG
  70. 2019Maaniik
  71. 2018Thollaikatchi
  72. 2018Utharavu Maharaja
  73. 2018SeiFilm Producer
  74. 2018Kalavani MappillaiVetenary Doctor
  75. 2018Koothan
  76. 2018DevadasTata Rao, Pooja's assistant
  77. 2018SeemarajaHeadmaster
  78. 2018Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna
  79. 2018GhajinikanthKamal Vishwanathan
  80. 2018Kadaikutty SingamJudge
  81. 2018Tamizh Padam 2Siddharth
  82. 2018Semma Botha Aagatha
  83. 2018Inba Twinkle Lilly
  84. 2018Traffic RamasamyJudge
  85. 2018Abhiyum Anuvum
  86. 2018MahanatiP. Pullaiah
  87. 2018Kathiruppor PattiyalKunjitha Badham
  88. 2018Kaathadi
  89. 2018Merlin
  90. 2018Nagesh ThiraiyarangamPriya's father
  91. 2018Sollividava
  92. 2018Kalakalappu 2
  93. 2018Street Lights(Tamil Version)
  94. 2017Theeran Adhigaaram OndruPriya's Father
  95. 2017Hara Hara MahadevakiBar Swamiji
  96. 2017Magalir MattumLate Silkurayappan (photo only)
  97. 2017Sathura Adi 3500
  98. 2017Adhagappattathu Magajanangalay
  99. 2017Saravanan Irukka BayamaenSwamy
  100. 2017Vaigai Express
  101. 2017465
  102. 2017Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva
  103. 2017Jomonte SuvisheshangalPerumal
  104. 2016Mappilai Vinayagar
  105. 2016Parandhu Sella Vaa
  106. 2016Virumandikum Sivanandikum
  107. 2016Kavalai VendamPattai Babu
  108. 2016Kadavul Irukaan KumaruPesuvadhellam Unmai Show Director
  109. 2016Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi
  110. 2016Nayagi
  111. 2016Unnodu KaTraffic Police
  112. 2016TheriSchool Principal
  113. 2016Mapla Singam
  114. 2016Sowkarpettai
  115. 2016Pokkiri RajaRaghav
  116. 2016KanithanMadhan
  117. 2016Aranmanai 2Komalam's Brother
  118. 2016Karaiyoram
  119. 2016Peigal JaakkirathaiGayathri's Father
  120. 2015Urumeen