Manorama
Acting
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.
As actor 434
Paavathin Sambalam
1978
Nyayam
1984
Naan Potta Saval
1980
Thee
1981
Muthu Engal Sothu
1983
Kummi Paattu
1999
Madurai Veeran Enga Saami
1990
Karunthel Kannayiram
1972
Kodai Mazhai
1986
Chinna Kuyil Paaduthu
1987
Kairasikkaran
1984
Rakkayi Koyil
1993
Chella Kili
1979
Karotti Kannan
1975
Bhadrakali
1976
Osai
1984
Avalum Penn Thaane
1974
Annapoorni
1978
Nattupura Pattu
1996
Aaru Pushpangal
1977
Sarvam Sakthimayam
1986
Paalooti Valartha Kili
1976
Poonthalir
1979
Savithiri
1980
Karisakattu Poove
2000
Ninu Choodaka Nenundalenu
2002
Dhayam Onnu
1988
Jakkamma
1972
Pasakiligal
2006
Geetha Oru Shenbagapoo
1980
Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru
1988
Rusi Kanda Poonai
1980
Chandhrodhayam
1966
Guru Sishyan
1988
Aalukkoru Aasai
1977
Vikram
1986
Chinna Thambi
1991
Vietnam Colony
1994
Simmasanam
2000
Rajathi Rojakili
1985
Whistle
2003
Mr. Madras
1995
Gnana Kuzhandhai
1979
Thunai Iruppal Meenakshi
1977
Ninaikkatha Naalillai
2001
Thirunelveli
2000
Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai
1978
Muthana Muthallavo
1976
Madras to Pondicherry
1966
Mr. Sampath
1972
Idhayaththil Ore Idam
1980
Ottran
2003
Bala Nagamma
1981
Unakkaga Naan
1976
Madhana Maaligai
1976
Gnana Oli
1972
Vandikkaran Magan
1978
Mappillai Azhaippu
1972
Padithal Mattum Podhuma
1961
Sadhu Mirandal
1966
Chittu Kuruvi
1978
Imaigal
1983
Odi Vilayaadu Thatha
1977
Thaai Mookaambikai
1982
Thamizh
2002
Perazhagan
2004
Nalla Mudivu
1973
Vaazha Ninaithaal Vaazhalaam
1978
Arunachalam
1997
Raja Enga Raja
1995
Singaravelan
1992
Kizhakku Vasal
1990
Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei
2006
Kathanayagan
1988
Ethaiyum Thangum Ithaiyam
1962
Krishnarjuna
2008
Velum Mayilum Thunai
1979
Achchani
1978
Neranja Manasu
2004
Idhayam
1991
Manamulla Maruthaaram
1958
Thanga Kalasam
1988
Chinna Gounder
1992
Piriyadha Varam Vendum
2001
Simla Special
1982
Bairavi
1978
Coolie
1995
Suriyan
1992
Marumalarchi
1998
Prema Kanuka
1981
May Madham
1994
Pattanathil Petti
1990
Saamy
2003
Unarchigal
2006
Paradesi
1998
Idhu Namma Aalu
1988
Yarukku Mappillai Yaro
1975
Thenmazhai
1966
Naan Petha Magane
1995
Dharma
1998
Ullam Kavarntha Kalvan
1987
Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman
2001
Thiruvarutchelvar
1967
Indian
1996
Singam
2010
Ratha Paasam
1980
Thaamirabharani
2007
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
1990
Devi Shri Kaumariamman
1974
Vallal
1997
Singam 2
2013
Arundhati
2009
Aalwar
2007
Si 3
2017
Gentleman
1993
Gemini
2002
Thanga Magan
1983
En Kelvikku Enna Bathil
1978
Simharasi
2001
Bhairava Dweepam
1994
Kaadhalan
1994
7G Rainbow Colony
2004
Apoorva Sagodharargal
1989
Murai Maaman
1995
Jai Hind
1994
Snegithiye
2000
Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
1986
Adutha Varisu
1983
Maaman Magal
1995
Annamalai
1992
Kadhal Virus
2002
Thiruvilayadal
1965
Mayor Meenakshi
1976
Deva
1995
Poovellam Kettuppar
1999
Shanti Kranti
1991
Server Sundaram
1964
Billa
1980
Yes Madam
2003
Vasalil Oru Vennila
1991
Kuthu
2004
Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam
2010
Nattamai
1994
Nadigan
1990
Love Birds
1996
Vetri Kodi Kattu
2000
Maayi
2000
Nethiyadi
1989
Penmani Aval Kanmani
1988
Sakthi
1997
Thaaya Thaarama
1989
Paayum Puli
1983
Rasigan
1994
Pavitra Papi
1970
Honest Raj
1994
Vinnukkum Mannukkum
2001
Sindhu Nathi Poo
1994
Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga
1990
Thanthu Vitten Ennai
1991
Yejaman
1993
Thillana Mohanambal
1968
Veendum Lisa
1987
Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum
1991
Kasethan Kadavulada
1972
Antha Sila Naatkal
1983
Nenjam Marappathillai
1963
Maha Prabhu
1996
Paattukku Naan Adimai
1990
Aayiram Jenmangal
1978
Pokkiri Raja
1982
Shankar Guru
1987
Ratha Thilagam
1963
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
1988
Saraswathi Sabatham
1966
Nam Nadu
1969
Mannan
1992
Poonthottam
1998
Periyanna
1999
Rikshavodu
1995
Periya Kudumbam
1995
Anbe Vaa
1966
Chidambara Ragasiyam
1985
Vijayendra Varma
2004
Pooveli
1998
Unnai Thedi
1999
Naalai Unathu Naal
1984
Naan Adimai Illai
1986
Anbulla Appa
1987
Anbe Anbe
2003
Vaanchinathan
2001
Periyar
2007
Aadum Koothu
2006
Annai Velankanni
1971
Ganga Gowri
1973
Simmarasi
1998
Bharatha Vilas
1973
Aararo Aariraro
1989
Seeri Varum Kaalai
2001
Thaaye Unakkaga
1966
Kadhal Vaaganam
1968
Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum
1981
Muthu Kaalai
1995
Ilamai
1985
Agathiyar
1972
Enga Veettu Pillai
1965
Velli Vizha
1972
Savaal
1981
Vazhvey Maayam
1982
Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye
1978
Karmegam
2002
Seetha Kalyanam
2009
Pangali
1992
Sakalakala Sammandi
1989
En Veedu En Kanavar
1990
Uruvavugal Maralam
1983
Puthiya Paravai
1964
Kalyanaraman
1979
Parambarai
1996
Rasukutti
1992
Pandiyan
1992
Enakkul Oruvan
1984
Diwan
2003
Nalla Thambi
1985
Kaali
1980
Kalathur Kannamma
1960
Bandham
1985
Vaazhkai
1984
Sakka Podu Podu Raja
1978
Millennium Stars
2000
Niraparaadhi
1984
Aayiram Poi
1969
Thirumoorthy
1995
Manaivi Ready
1987
Seethakoka Chiluka
2006
Pandavar Bhoomi
2001
Kannan Varuvaan
2000
Unnaruge Naan Irundhal
1999
Galatta Kalyanam
1968
Per Sollum Pillai
1987
Makkal En Pakkam
1987
Pudhea Paadhai
1989
Theerpu
1982
Kaaviya Thalaivan
1992
Karka Kasadara
2005
Kanna Nalama
1972
Thanippiravi
1966
Thambi Thanga Kambi
1988
Dr. Siva
1975
Allari Priyudu
1993
Yaar Nee?
1966
Anubavi Raja Anubavi
1967
Thirumalai Thenkumari
1970
I Love India
1993
Sattam
1983
Aagaya Thamaraigal
1985
Pakkathu Veetu Roja
1982
Sivappu Sooriyan
1983
Rajapart Rangadurai
1973
Avan Aval Adhu
1980
Paar Magale Paar
1963
Yamanukku Yaman
1980
Simma Soppanam
1984
Poova Thalaiya
1969
Muthukkal Moondru
1987
Kuppathu Raja
1979
Manasunna Maraju
2000
Pattampoochi
1975
Nee Pathi Naan Pathi
1991
Ezhai Jaathi
1993
Gumasthavin Magal
1974
Lorry Driver Rajakannu
1981
Vellai Manasu
1985
En Magan
1974
Dharma Raja
1980
Thangathile Vairam
1975
En Jeevan Paaduthu
1988
Ethirum Pudhirum
1999
Alaigal
1973
Veettukku Vandha Marumagal
1973
Kulirkaala Megangal
1986
Veluchami
1995
Annan Oru Koyil
1977
Ponnumani
1993
Ethir Neechal
1968
Kannaal Pesavaa
2000
Saranam Ayyappa
1980
Rishi Moolam
1980
Iru Malargal
1967
Rojavanam
1999
Shankar Salim Simon
1978
Oh Maane Maane
1984
Aankiliyude Tharattu
1987
Pilot Premnath
1978
Sumathi En Sundari
1971
Pattikada Pattanama
1972
Dharma Seelan
1993
Police Police
1983
Annaiyum Pithavum
1969
Namma Veetu Kalyanam
2002
Idhu Namma Bhoomi
1992
Nalladhoru Kudumbam
1979
Sangili
1982
Paadha Poojai
1974
Enkitta Mothathe
1990
Puthiya Vaarpugal
1979
Poo Poova Poothirukku
1987
Aayirathil Oruthi
1975
Kanna Thorakkanum Saami
1986
Anjal Petti 520
1969
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!
1978
Dowry Kalyanam
1983
Perum Pugazhum
1976
Andharangam
1975
Lighthouse
1965
Rajaraja Cholan
1973
Nirai Kudam
1969
Iru Medhaigal
1984
Thirumalai Daivam
1972
Nenjil Oor Aalayam
1962
Navarathiri
1964
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
1982
Neethibathi
1983
Deivapiravi
1985
Poompuhar
1964
Policekaran Magal
1962
Endrum Anbudan
1992
Kanne Pappa
1969
Malai Sooda Va
1975
Vedikkai En Vadikkai
1990
Onna Irukka Kathukanom
1992
Meenda Sorgam
1960
Uyarndha Manidhan
1968
Puthisaligal
1968
Miruthanga Chakravarthi
1983
Nandhavana Theru
1995
Vilaiyaattu Pillai
1970
Vaai Sollil Veeranadi
1984
Manal Kayiru
1982
Vishwaroobam
1980
Jamboo
1980
Natpukkaga
1998
Enga Oor Raja
1968
Neenga Nalla Irukkanum
1992
Thangappathakkam
1974
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
1975
Parakkum Paavai
1966
Vellai Pura Ondru
1984
Madras Vathiyar
1984
Thilakam
1960
Suryagandhi
1973
Chiranjeevi
1984
Shubhodayam
1980
Uyarnthavargal
1977
Paalum Pazhamum
1961
Enippadigal
1979
Manjal Kungumam
1973
Cinema Paithiyam
1975
Paandi Durai
1992
Thozhilali
1964
Nermai
1985
Sigamani Ramamani
2001
Alaya Deepam
1984
Shanthi
1965
Patti Sollai Thattathe
1988
Kuva Kuva Vaathugal
1984
Aalayam
1967
Seeman
1994
Thaaiku Thalaimagan
1967
Avan Oru Sarithiram
1977
Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren
1992
Marumagal
1986
Engal Thangam
1970
Ore Ratham
1987
Ninaivugal
1984
Thanga Gopuram
1971
Kettimelam
1985
Kula Gowravam
1974
Oru Malarin Payanam
1985
Chellakannu
1995
Chakravathi
1977
Edhir Katru
1990
Paattum Bharathamum
1975
Paritchaikku Neramaachu
1982
Ilaya Thalaimurai
1977
Thalaivan
1970
Kanavan
1968
Anni
1985
Sarigamapadani
1994
Vivasaayi
1967
Muhammad bin Tughluq
1971
Mangamma Sabadham
1985
Maru Piravi
1973
Puguntha Veedu
1972
Vasanthi
1988
Archanai Pookal
1982
Saranalayam
1983
Pimpernel
1981
Maman Machan
1984
Vetri Mel Vetri
1989
Vaai Kozhuppu
1989
Naan
1967
Edupa Kai Pillai
1975
Gnana Paravai
1991
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
1976
Kungumam
1963
Poojaikku Vantha Malar
1965
Pattikkaattu Raja
1975
Indru Nee Nalai Naan
1983
Sattam Sirikkiradhu
1982
Gurudhatchanai
1969
Aana Valarthiya Vanampadiyude Makan
1971
Padagotti
1964
Melnaattu Marumagal
1975
Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo
1981
Pala Parikshai
1977
Shondham 16
1989
Imayam
1979
Veeram Vilanja Mannu
1998
Pudhiya Pathai
1960
Nenjile Thunivirunthal
1981
Samayalkaran
1974
Andhamaan Kadhali
1978
Bommalaattam
1968
Oru Kai Pappoam
1983
Marumagale Vazhga
1982
Vasandhathil Oru Naal
1982
Pudhu Manidhan
1991
Natchathiram
1980
Karaikkal Ammaiyar
1973
Unnai Suttrum Ulagam
1977
General Chakravarthi
1978
Punniya Boomi
1978
Ellam Inbamayyam
1981
Madrasi
2006