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