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
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Movies 420
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Kavya's Grandmother
Si 3 (2017)
Movie
Aunt
Chennai Express (2013)
Movie
1
Kavya's grandmother
Singam II (2013)
Movie
Kavya's Grandmother
Singam (2010)
Movie
Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam (2010)
Movie
Sreeni's Mother
Seetha Kalyanam (2009)
Movie
Actress
16 Days (2009)
Movie
Chandramma
Arundhati (2009)
Movie
Arjun's grandmother
Krishnarjuna (2008)
Movie
Chinmathayamma
Periyar (2007)
Movie
Thangapazham
Thaamirabharani (2007)
Movie
Priya's grandma
Aalwar (2007)
Movie
Dalit woman
Aadum Koothu (2006)
Movie
Seethakoka Chiluka (2006)
Movie
Madrasi (2006)
Movie
Pulikesi' Mother
Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi (2006)
Movie
Supporting
Pasa Kiligal (2006)
Movie
Karka Kasadara (2005)
Movie
Vijayendra Varma (2004)
Movie
Actress
Neranja Manasu (2004)
Movie
Shweta's Aunt (Cameo)
7G Rainbow Colony (2004)
Movie
Pattamma
Perazhagan (2004)
Movie
6.5
Anjali's Grandmother
Kuthu (2004)
Movie
Actress
Ottran (2003)
Movie
Actress
Diwan (2003)
Movie
Actress
Whistle (2003)
Movie
Bhuvana's Grandmother
Saamy (2003)
Movie
Actress
Anbe Anbe (2003)
Movie
Yes Madam (2003)
Movie
Actress
Kadhal Virus (2002)
Movie
Actress
Namma Veetu Kalyanam (2002)
Movie
Actress
Karmegam (2002)
Movie
Thamizh (2002)
Movie
Gemini (2002)
Movie
Actress
Pandavar Bhoomi (2001)
Movie
Ninaikkatha Naalillai (2001)
Movie
Simharasi (2001)
Movie
Actress
Sigamani Ramamani (2001)
Movie
Seeri Varum Kaalai (2001)
Movie
Vinnukkum Mannukkum (2001)
Movie
Azhagi
Piriyadha Varam Vendum (2001)
Movie
Vaanchinathan (2001)
Movie
Vani's mother
Snegithiye (2000)
Movie
Actress
Kannaal Pesavaa (2000)
Movie
Actress
Maayi (2000)
Movie
Actress
Doubles (2000)
Movie
Sekar's mother
Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000)
Movie
Actress
Karisakattu Poove (2000)
Movie
Aatha Ranganayagi
Kannan Varuvaan (2000)
Movie
Actress
Thirunelveli (2000)
Movie
Manasunna Maraju (2000)
Movie
Millennium Stars (2000)
Movie
Unnaruge Naan Irundhal (1999)
Movie
Actress
Poovellam Kettuppar (1999)
Movie
Actress
Rojavanam (1999)
Movie
Kummi Paattu (1999)
Movie
Actress
Periyanna (1999)
Movie
Kannan's mother
Ethirum Pudhirum (1999)
Movie
Actress
Unnai Thedi (1999)
Movie
Mahalakshmi's Grandmother
Pooveli (1998)
Movie
Veeram Vilanja Mannu (1998)
Movie
Actress
Simmarasi (1998)
Movie
Actress
Poonthottam (1998)
Movie
Dharma (1998)
Movie
Natpukkaga (1998)
Movie
Paradesi (1998)
Movie
Actress
Marumalarchi (1998)
Movie
Vallal (1997)
Movie
La Grand-Mère de Vedhavalli
Arunachalam (1997)
Movie
Actress
Sakthi (1997)
Movie
Kuppamma
Indian (1996)
Movie
Maha Prabhu (1996)
Movie
Parambarai (1996)
Movie
Actress
Love Birds (1996)
Movie
Bamma
Rikshavodu (1995)
Movie
Maaman Magal (1995)
Movie
Aruna
Mr. Madras (1995)
Movie
Periya Kudumbam (1995)
Movie
Actress
Marumagan (1995)
Movie
Actress
Murai Maman (1995)
Movie
Actress
Chellakannu (1995)
Movie
Actress
Nandhavana Theru (1995)
Movie
Ramaatha
Thirumoorthy (1995)
Movie
Coolie (1995)
Movie
Actress
Raja enga Raja (1995)
Movie
Actress
Muthu Kaalai (1995)
Movie
Raasathi
Deva (1995)
Movie
Veluchami (1995)
Movie
Parijatham's Mother
Naattu Pura Paattu (1995)
Movie
Nattamai's Paternal Aunt
Nattamai (1994)
Movie
Shruthi's Grandmother
Kadhalan (1994)
Movie
Actress
May Madham (1994)
Movie
Kulasekaran's Mother
Sarigamapadani (1994)
Movie
Actress
Rasigan (1994)
Movie
Actress
Vietnam Colony (1994)
Movie
Bharath's mother
Jai Hind (1994)
Movie
Chandru's Grandmother
Seeman (1994)
Movie
Honest Raj (1994)
Movie
Vijay's Foster Mother
Bhairava Dweepam (1994)
Movie
Actress
Sindhu Nathi Poo (1994)
Movie
Actress
I Love India (1993)
Movie
Ponnumani (1993)
Movie
Ponnammal Kicha's Mother
Gentleman (1993)
Movie
Actress
Dharma Seelan (1993)
Movie
Raja's grandmother
Allari Priyudu (1993)
Movie
Vaanavarayan's grandmother
Yejaman (1993)
Movie
Ezhai Jaathi (1993)
Movie
Actress
Utthama Raasa (1993)
Movie
Actress
Onna Irukku Kathukanom (1992)
Movie
Vellaiamma
Kaaviya Thalaivan (1992)
Movie
Pandiyan (1992)
Movie
Neenga Nalla Irukkanum (1992)
Movie
Valliammai
Idhu Namma Bhoomi (1992)
Movie
Durai's mother
Pangali (1992)
Movie
Endrum Anbudan (1992)
Movie
Actress
Suriyan (1992)
Movie
Sivagami
Annamalai (1992)
Movie
Thaiamma
Singaravelan (1992)
Movie
Ravi's mother
Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren (1992)
Movie
Paandi Durai (1992)
Movie
Aatha (Vijayakant's mother)
Chinna Kounder (1992)
Movie
Actress
Mannan (1992)
Movie
Raasukutti's Mother
Rasukutti (1992)
Movie
Dharmalingam's Wife
Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum (1991)
Movie
Vasalil Oru Vennila (1991)
Movie
Subhash's mother
Nattukku Oru Nallavan (1991)
Movie
Actress
Idhayam (1991)
Movie
Thanthu Vitten Ennai (1991)
Movie
Kannamma
Chinna Thambi (1991)
Movie
Pudhu Manidhan (1991)
Movie
Gnana Paravai (1991)
Movie
Nee Pathi Naan Pathi (1991)
Movie
Edhir Katru (1990)
Movie
Actress
Nadigan (1990)
Movie
Actress
Enkitta Mothathe (1990)
Movie
Actress
Kizhakku Vasal (1990)
Movie
Actress
Vedikkai En Vadikkai (1990)
Movie
Actress
Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga (1990)
Movie
Actress
En Veedu En Kanavar (1990)
Movie
GangaBai, ChakkuBai's mother
Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990)
Movie
Paattukku Naan Adimai (1990)
Movie
Aaya
Pudhea Paadhai (1989)
Movie
Actress
Sakalakala Sammandi (1989)
Movie
Aararo Aariraro (1989)
Movie
Thaaya Thaarama (1989)
Movie
Actress
Nethiyadi (1989)
Movie
Muniyamma
Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989)
Movie
Vaai Kozhuppu (1989)
Movie
Cook
Shondham 16 (1989)
Movie
Vetri Mel Vetri (1989)
Movie
Actress
Vasanthi (1988)
Movie
Actress
Mappillai Sir (1988)
Movie
Angayarkanni
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988)
Movie
Idhu Namma Aalu (1988)
Movie
Actress
Patti Sollai Thattathe (1988)
Movie
Thambi Thanga Kambi (1988)
Movie
Subbulakshmi
Dhayam Onnu (1988)
Movie
En Jeevan Paaduthu (1988)
Movie
Kathanayagan (1988)
Movie
Kalyani Nallasivam
Guru Sishyan (1988)
Movie
Actress
Penmani Aval Kanmani (1988)
Movie
Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru (1988)
Movie
Poo Poova Poothirukku (1987)
Movie
Sakunthala
Aankiliyude Tharattu (1987)
Movie
Gomathi
Veendum Lisa (1987)
Movie
Per Sollum Pillai (1987)
Movie
Anbulla Appa (1987)
Movie
Ore Ratham (1987)
Movie
Makkal En Pakkam (1987)
Movie
Actress
Muthukkal Moondru (1987)
Movie
Shankar Guru (1987)
Movie
Chintamani's aunt
Manaivi Ready (1987)
Movie
Actress
Mel Maruvathoor Arpudhangal (1986)
Movie
Kannamma
Samsaram Adhu Minsaram (1986)
Movie
Pallathhor RamaDevi
Vikram (1986)
Movie
Actress
Naan Adimai Illai (1986)
Movie
Marumagal (1986)
Movie
Kulirkaala Megangal (1986)
Movie
Ceylonese lady
Paru Paru Pattanam Paru (1986)
Movie
Actress
Chidambara Ragasiyam (1985)
Movie
Karthik's mum
Nalla Thambi (1985)
Movie
Publisher
Kettimelam (1985)
Movie
Mangamma Sabadham (1985)
Movie
Anni (1985)
Movie
Oru Malarin Payanam (1985)
Movie
Actress
Nermai (1985)
Movie
Ilamai (1985)
Movie
Deivapiravi (1985)
Movie
Vellai Manasu (1985)
Movie
Aagaya Thamaraigal (1985)
Movie
Actress
Bandham (1985)
Movie
Actress
Ek Saudagar (1985)
Movie
Actress
Kudumbam (1984)
Movie
Madan's mom
Enakkul Oruvan (1984)
Movie
Liquor Den Owner
Osai (1984)
Movie
Actress
Oh Maane Maane (1984)
Movie
Vaai Sollil Veeranadi (1984)
Movie
Actress
Iru Medhaigal (1984)
Movie
Angalamma
Naalai Unathu Naal (1984)
Movie
House owner
Shanthi Muhurtham (1984)
Movie
Actress
Simma Soppanam (1984)
Movie
Actress
Alaya Deepam (1984)
Movie
Maman Machan (1984)
Movie
Actress
Ninaivugal (1984)
Movie
Sales girl
Anbae Odi Vaa (1984)
Movie
Vellai Pura Ondru (1984)
Movie
Actress
Vaazhkai (1984)
Movie
Actress
Chiranjeevi (1984)
Movie
Actress
Vidhi (1984)
Movie
Madras Vathiyar (1984)
Movie
Kuva Kuva Vaathugal (1984)
Movie
Arpudhamani Rosappoo
Vellai Roja (1983)
Movie
Nalini's aunt
Saranalayam (1983)
Movie
Actress
Miruthanga Chakravarthi (1983)
Movie
Adutha Varisu (1983)
Movie
Actress
Sandhippu (1983)
Movie
Seethalakshmi
Dowry Kalyanam (1983)
Movie
Kamalam
Sivappu Sooriyan (1983)
Movie
Panthanur Chandirabana
Sattam (1983)
Movie
Indru Nee Nalai Naan (1983)
Movie
Loosy
Neethibathi (1983)
Movie
Uruvangal Maralam (1983)
Movie
Paayum Puli (1983)
Movie
Rani
Police Police (1983)
Movie
Actress
Oru Kai Pappoam (1983)
Movie
Antha Sila Naatkal (1983)
Movie
Actress
Paritchaikku Neramaachu (1982)
Movie
Actress
Pakkathu Veetu Roja (1982)
Movie
Sattam Sirikkiradhu (1982)
Movie
Sister of Kittumani
Thai Mookambhikai (1982)
Movie
Theerpu (1982)
Movie
Actress
Manal Kayiru (1982)
Movie
Vasandhathil Oru Naal (1982)
Movie
Roja Devi
Simla Special (1982)
Movie
Actress
Sangili (1982)
Movie
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam (1982)
Movie
Actress
Archanai Pookal (1982)
Movie
Baby
Vazhvey Maayam (1982)
Movie
Pokkiri Raja (1982)
Movie
Actress
Ellam Inbamayyam (1981)
Movie
A servant of Dr. Dwarakanath (Shivaji G.)
Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum (1981)
Movie
Actress
Nenjile Thunivirunthal (1981)
Movie
Rattan's mother (as Manorama)
Do Posti (1981)
Movie
Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo (1981)
Movie
Burma pappa
Savaal (1981)
Movie
Actress
Lorry Driver Rajakannu (1981)
Movie
Bala Nagamma (1981)
Movie
Thee (1981)
Movie
Actress
Saranam Ayyappa (1980)
Movie
Mrs. James
Bandish (1980)
Movie
Vishwaroobam (1980)
Movie
Marikolundhu
Naan Potta Saval (1980)
Movie
Thayamma
Kaali (1980)
Movie
Actress
Ratha Paasam (1980)
Movie
Jamboo (1980)
Movie
Yamanukku Yaman (1980)
Movie
Actress
Dharma Raja (1980)
Movie
Actress
Natchathiram (1980)
Movie
Muniyamma
Avan Aval Adhu (1980)
Movie
Rajappa's friend
Billa (1980)
Movie
Actress
Rishi Moolam (1980)
Movie
Actress
Shubhodayam (1980)
Movie
Imayam (1979)
Movie
Rangamani
Kalyanaraman (1979)
Movie
Actress
Dharma Yuddam (1979)
Movie
Alangari
Gnana Kuzhandhai (1979)
Movie
Actress
Nalladhoru Kudumbam (1979)
Movie
Actress
Puthiya Vaarpugal (1979)
Movie
Actress
Velum Mayilum Thunai (1979)
Movie
Enippadigal (1979)
Movie
Pavunu
Kuppathu Raja (1979)
Movie
Chinthamani
En Kelvikku Enna Bathil (1978)
Movie
Actress
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah! (1978)
Movie
Pilot Premnath (1978)
Movie
Actress
Sakka Podu Podu Raja (1978)
Movie
Sevanthi
Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye (1978)
Movie
Actress
General Chakravarthi (1978)
Movie
Bairavi (1978)
Movie
Punniya Boomi (1978)
Movie
Aayiram Jenmangal (1978)
Movie
Actress
Thyagam (1978)
Movie
Shankar Salim Simon (1978)
Movie
Actress
Rudhra Thaandavam (1978)
Movie
Andhamaan Kadhali (1978)
Movie
Actress
Varuvan Vanivelan (1978)
Movie
Actress
Annan Oru Koyil (1977)
Movie
Aaru Pushpangal (1977)
Movie
Ilaya Thalaimurai (1977)
Movie
Unnai Suttrum Ulagam (1977)
Movie
Uyarnthavargal (1977)
Movie
Avan Oru Sarithiram (1977)
Movie
Actress
Chakravathi (1977)
Movie
Pala Parikshai (1977)
Movie
Actress
Rojavin Raja (1976)
Movie
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham (1976)
Movie
Actress
Mayor Meenakshi (1976)
Movie
Actress
Madhana Maaligai (1976)
Movie
Chellamma
Andharangam (1975)
Movie
Actress
Paattum Bharathamum (1975)
Movie
Actress
Dr. Siva (1975)
Movie
Actress
Malai Sooda Va (1975)
Movie
Alamelu
Pattikkaattu Raja (1975)
Movie
Actress
Thangathile Vairam (1975)
Movie
Guest Appearance
Melnaattu Marumagal (1975)
Movie
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam (1975)
Movie
Singari
Aayirathil Oruthi (1975)
Movie
Actress
Anbe Aaruyire (1975)
Movie
Kumari
Pattampoochi (1975)
Movie
Cinema Paithiyam (1975)
Movie
Actress
Edupa Kai Pillai (1975)
Movie
Actress
Devi Shri Kaumariamman (1974)
Movie
Actress
Paadha Poojai (1974)
Movie
Actress
En Magan (1974)
Movie
Sheela
Kunwara Baap (1974)
Movie
Meenambikai
Samayalkaran (1974)
Movie
Thanga Padhakkam (1974)
Movie
Guest appearance
Gumasthavin Magal (1974)
Movie
Chinthamani
Rajapart Rangadurai (1973)
Movie
Actress
Anbai Thedi (1973)
Movie
Pullavi a friend of Punithavathi
Karaikkal Ammaiyar (1973)
Movie
Actress
Veettukku Vandha Marumagal (1973)
Movie
Poonkodi
Rajaraja Cholan (1973)
Movie
Meera Bai who is the wife of Narasimma Naidu
Bharatha Vilas (1973)
Movie
Maru Piravi (1973)
Movie
Nalina
Alaigal (1973)
Movie
Actress
Suryagandhi (1973)
Movie
Ramayee
Thirumalai Daivam (1972)
Movie
Victoria
Shor (1972)
Movie
Actress
Kanmalar (1972)
Movie
Thangame, a nurse
Annamitta Kai (1972)
Movie
Komalam
Velli Vizha (1972)
Movie
Actress
Kasethan Kadavulada (1972)
Movie
Actress
This Way, Students (1972)
Movie
Vellaiamma
Pattikada Pattanama (1972)
Movie
Samoundhi
Raman Thediya Seethai (1972)
Movie
Actress
Appa Tata (1972)
Movie
Actress
Gnana Oli (1972)
Movie
Mother of young girl at back of bus
Bombay to Goa (1972)
Movie
K. Manorama
Kanna Nalama (1972)
Movie
Agathiyar (1972)
Movie
Actress
Puguntha Veedu (1972)
Movie
Actress
Thavaputhalvan (1972)
Movie
Annai Velankanni (1971)
Movie
Actress
Aana Valarthiya Vanampadiyude Makan (1971)
Movie
Sumadhi En Sundhari (1971)
Movie
Gandhimadhi
Muhammad bin Tughluq (1971)
Movie
Actress
Thanga Gopuram (1971)
Movie
Engal Thangam (1970)
Movie
Muniyamma
Thirumalai Thenkumari (1970)
Movie
Thalaivan (1970)
Movie
Mrs. Adarshan Lala
Pavitra Papi (1970)
Movie
Actress
Vilaiyaattu Pillai (1970)
Movie
Nam Nadu (1969)
Movie
Actress Girija
Nirai Kudam (1969)
Movie
Actress
Aayiram Poi (1969)
Movie
Actress
Anjal Petti 520 (1969)
Movie
Gurudhatchanai (1969)
Movie
Roopa, a Club Dancer
Kanne Pappa (1969)
Movie
Indra
Poova Thalaiya (1969)
Movie
Actress
Annaiyum Pithavum (1969)
Movie
Uyarndha Manidhan (1968)
Movie
Kokila
Kadhal Vaaganam (1968)
Movie
Actress
Enga Oor Raja (1968)
Movie
Actress
Kanavan (1968)
Movie
Jil Jil Ramamani
Thillana Mohanambal (1968)
Movie
Renu
Ethir Neechal (1968)
Movie
Rathna
Galatta Kalyanam (1968)
Movie
Wife of Vel
Thaer Thiruvizha (1968)
Movie
Actress
Bommalaattam (1968)
Movie
Puthisaligal (1968)
Movie
Vivasaayi (1967)
Movie
Iru Malargal (1967)
Movie
Actress
Aalayam (1967)
Movie
Thiruvarutchelvar (1967)
Movie
Actress
Naan (1967)
Movie
Thaaiku Thalaimagan (1967)
Movie
Actress
Anubavi Raja Anubavi (1967)
Movie
Actress
Madras to Pondicherry (1966)
Movie
Parakkum Paavai (1966)
Movie
Indra
Thenmazhai (1966)
Movie
Gowry
Thanippiravi (1966)
Movie
Malli
Saraswathi Sabatham (1966)
Movie
Padma
Thaaye Unakkaga (1966)
Movie
Ahalya
Chandhrodhayam (1966)
Movie
Thamarai / Sulakshana
Yaar Nee? (1966)
Movie
Actress
Anbe Vaa (1966)
Movie
Actress
Thazhampoo (1965)
Movie
Lighthouse (1965)
Movie
Kayarkanni's friend
Thiruvilayadal (1965)
Movie
Shanthi (1965)
Movie
Actress
Poojaikku Vantha Malar (1965)
Movie
Ponnamma
Anbu Karangal (1965)
Movie
Enga Veettu Pillai (1965)
Movie
Actress
Panchavarna Kili (1965)
Movie
Kantha; actress in a film (in a Guest Apperance)
Server Sundaram (1964)
Movie
Actress
Thaayin Madiyil (1964)
Movie
Actress
Navarathiri (1964)
Movie
Actress
Padagotti (1964)
Movie
Chandira
Thozhilali (1964)
Movie
Actress
Poompuhar (1964)
Movie
Alli
Puthiya Paravai (1964)
Movie
Actress
En Kadamai (1964)
Movie
Actress
Vettaikaaran (1964)
Movie
Actress
Ezhai Pangalan (1963)
Movie
Singaari
Kaanji Thalaivan (1963)
Movie
Actress
Ratha Thilagam (1963)
Movie
Kanniyamma
Nenjam Marappathillai (1963)
Movie
Kanniamma
Kungumam (1963)
Movie
Aaravelli
Paar Magale Paar (1963)
Movie
Muthamma
Kulamagal Raadhai (1962)
Movie
Maari's Fiancee
Policekaran Magal (1962)
Movie
Navaneedham
Nenjil Oor Aalayam (1962)
Movie
Actress
Padithal Mattum Podhuma (1961)
Movie
Actress
Paalum Pazhamum (1961)
Movie
Actress
Pudhiya Pathai (1960)
Movie
Actress
Thilakam (1960)
Movie
Sachu
Meenda Sorgam (1960)
Movie
Actress
Kalathur Kannamma (1960)
Movie
Actress
சாது மிரண்டால்
Movie
Ranjitham
Manjal Kungumam
Movie
Ratings
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1937-05-26
Deathday2015-10-10 (78 years old)
Birth Nameகோபிசாந்தா
Birth PlaceMannargudi, India
CitizenshipsIndia
Also Known AsAachi Manorama, Monorama, ਮਨੋਰਮਾ , மனோரமா
AwardsPadma Shri in arts, National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
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