Manorama filmography
Appearance
Gopishantha (26 May 1937 – 10 October 2015), better known by her stage name Manorama was an Indian actress, playback singer and comedian who had appeared in more than 1500 films, 5,000 stage performances and several television series until 2015.[1][2] She entered the Guinness World Records for acting in more than 1000 films in 1985. By 2015, she had acted in total 780 films."[3] She was a recipient of the Kalaimamani award. In 2002, Government of India awarded manorama with Padma Shri for her contribution to the arts. National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in film Pudhiya Padhai (1989) and Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South (1995).
Television
- Kattu Pattti Charitram
- Anbulla Amma
- Tyagiyin Magal
- Vanavil
- Aachi International
- Anbulla Snehithi
- Alli Rajyam
- Malargal
- Aval
- Robo Raja
- Manushi
- Vaa Vadhyare
- Tina Mina
- Akkarapacha (Malayalam)
- IMSAI Arasigal
- Musirama
- Kalyanamam Kalyanam
Films
Tamil films
1950s
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1958 | Anbu Engey | ||
Maalaiyitta Mangai | |||
Periya Kovil | |||
Manamulla Maruthaaram | |||
1959 | Abalai Anjugam | ||
Naan Sollum Ragasiyam | Kamakshi | ||
Annaiyum Pidhavum |
1960s
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1960 | Kalathur Kannamma | Amali | |
Meenda Sorgam | Sachu | ||
Aadavantha Deivam | Navarasam | ||
Ponni Thirunaal | |||
Rathinapuri Ilavarasi | |||
Thanthaikku Pin Thamaiyan | |||
Thilakam | |||
Yanai Paagan | |||
Uthami Petra Rathinam | |||
1961 | Palum Pazhamum | ||
1962 | Deivathin Deivam | ||
Nenjil Or Aalayam | Manorama | ||
Ethaiyum Thangum Ithaiyam | |||
Muthu Mandapam | |||
Padithal Mattum Podhuma | |||
Policekaran Magal | Maari's Fiancée | ||
Naagamalai Azhagi | |||
Vadivukku Valai Kappu | |||
Veera Thirumugan | |||
1963 | Konjum Kumari[4] | Alli | |
Paar Magale Paar | Aaraveli | ||
Kungumam | Kanniamma | ||
Kuberatheevu | |||
Kulamagal Radhai | Muthamma | ||
Ratha Thilagam | |||
Nenjam Marappathillai | Kanniyamma | ||
Neengadha Ninaivu | |||
Yarukku Sontham | |||
Naanum Oru Penn | |||
Ninaipadharku Neramillai | |||
Anandha Jodhi | Mano | ||
Karpagam | |||
Kaanchi Thalaivan | Singaari | ||
Ezhai Pangalan | |||
Idhu Sathiyam | |||
1964 | Magale Un Samathu | ||
Thaali Bhagyam | Andjalai | ||
Puthiya Paravai | Alli Sanjeev | ||
Padagotti | Manickam's sister | ||
Navarathri | Insane lady | ||
Vettaikaaran | Jokkar's wife | ||
Thozhilali | Chandira | ||
Deiva Thirumagal | Chandira | ||
Server Sundaram | Guest appearance | ||
Poompuhar | |||
Thaayin Madiyil | |||
En Kadamai | Panchavarnam | ||
1965 | Anandhi | Manoranjitham | |
Thiruvilayadal | Ponni | ||
Kanni Thaai | Rukkumani (Rukku) | ||
Thazhampoo | |||
Kalangarai Vilakkam | Moghini | ||
Kalyana Mandapam | Guest appearance | ||
Paditha Manaivi | |||
Enga Veetu Penn | |||
Poojaikku Vandha Malar | Manju | ||
Panchavarna Kili | Brokur Kalyanam's Wife | ||
Anbu Karangal | Ponnamma | ||
Vallavanaukku Vallavan | Mala | ||
Poomalai | Myna | ||
Santhi | |||
Thaayum Magalum | |||
1966 | Anbe Vaa | Kannamma | |
Sadhu Mirandal | Karpagam | ||
Saraswathi Sabatham | Malli | ||
Yaar Nee? | Thamarai(Maid) & C.I.D Sulokchana | ||
Madras to Pondicherry | Brahmin Couple | ||
Mugaraasi | Alangaram (Thandhaiyar Paithai) | ||
Chandhrodhayam | Ahalya | ||
Thenmazhai | Indra | ||
Mani Magudam | Vanchi | ||
Gowri Kalyanam | |||
Thaali Bhagyam | Andjalai | ||
Iru Vallavargal | |||
Parakkum Paavai | Dilruba | ||
Thanipiravi | Gowry | ||
Thaaye Unakkaga | Padma | ||
Annavin Aasai | |||
1967 | Vivasayee | Shoki | |
Thiruvarutchelvar | Ponna's wife | ||
Thaikku Thalaimagan | Munimma | ||
Ninaivil Nindraval | Sarala | ||
Paaladai | |||
Kandhan Karunai | Valli's friend | ||
Iru Malargal | Poongothai | ||
Anubavam Pudhumai | |||
Aalayam | |||
Anubavi Raja Anubavi | Muthamma | ||
Naan | Poongothai | ||
Thanga Thambi | |||
Vivasaaye | Chokki | ||
Seetha | |||
Deiva Thirumagal | |||
Bhavani | |||
1968 | Ethir Neechal | Renu | |
Thirumal Perumai | Cameo appearance | ||
Galatta Kalyanam | Rathna | ||
Bommalattam | Chinna Ponnu | ||
Thillana Mohanambal | Karuppayi / "Jil Jil" Ramamani / Roja Rani | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Character Artiste (Female) | |
Enga Oor Raja | |||
Thaer Thiruvizha | Vel's wife | ||
Uyarndha Manithan | Rani | ||
Delhi Mapillai | Saroja | ||
Andru Kanda Mugam | Devi | ||
Kanavan | Thenmozhi | ||
Kadhal Vaaganam | Kokila | ||
Kuzhanthaikkaga | Constable's wife | ||
Panakkara Pillai | |||
Ner Vazhi | |||
Chakkaram | |||
Deiviga Uravu | |||
1969 | Aayiram Poi | Lilly | |
Gurudhatchanai | Jaggamma | ||
Anjal Petti 520 | Loosie | ||
Nirai Kudam | Actress Girija | ||
Aindhu Laksham | Manju | ||
Annaiyum Pithavum | |||
Kanne Pappa | Roopa | ||
Ponnu Mappillai | Saraswathi | Guest Appearance | |
Poova Thalaiya | Indra | ||
Thanga Malar | |||
Vaa Raja Vaa | |||
Ulagum Ivvalavudhan | |||
Mahizampoo |
1970s
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1970 | Thalaivan | Palamma | |
Yaanai Valartha Vaanampadi Magan | |||
Engal Thangam | Miss Pantchali | ||
Thirumalai Thenkumari | Munniyamma | ||
Vilaiyaattu Pillai | |||
Dharisanam | |||
1971 | Kankatchi | Suruli Rajan and Manorama teamed up in this movie to perform nine different roles together | |
Arunodhayam | Radha | ||
Thanga Gopuram | |||
Muhammd bin Tughkug | Gandhimadhi | ||
Annai Velankanni | Doll seller | ||
Justice Viswanathan | Kanniamma | ||
Neerum Neruppum | Ammuni | ||
1972 | Pattikada Pattanama | Vellaiamma | |
Kasethan Kadavulada | Lakshmi | ||
Needhi | Ponnamma | ||
Kanna Nalama | K. Manorama | ||
Raman Thediya Seethai | Samoundhi | ||
Thaikku Oru Pillai | |||
Velli Vizha | Komalam | ||
Mr.Sampath | |||
Agathiyar | Komalam | ||
Annamitta Kai | Nurse Thangame | ||
Gnana Oli | Valliayammal | ||
Shakthi Leelai | Kaveri | ||
Karunthel Kannayiram | |||
Thavapudhalavan | |||
Kadhalikka Vanga | Ganga | ||
Aval | |||
Annai Abhirami | |||
Appa Tata | |||
Jakkamma | |||
Puguntha Veedu | |||
Rani Yaar Kuzhanthai | |||
Unakkum Enakkum | |||
1973 | Bharatha Vilas | Meera bai | |
Rajaraja Cholan | Poonkodi | ||
Suryakanthi | Annam | ||
Kasi Yathirai | Andal (Stage-actress)/Lalitha(Chokkalingam's lover) | ||
Alaigal | Nalina | ||
Manipayal | Andal | ||
Ganga Gowri | |||
Thirumalai Deivam | Ramayee | ||
Ponnunjal | Veeramma | ||
Manidharil Manikkam | Rukmani | ||
Rajapart Rangadurai | Chinthamani | ||
Ponnukku Thanga Manasu | |||
Pillai Selvam | |||
Anbu Sagodharargal | |||
Deiva Kuzhandhaigal | |||
Engal Thaai | |||
Karaikkal Ammaiyar | Pallavi | ||
Kattila Thottila | Manoramai | ||
Manjal Kungumam | |||
Maru Piravi | |||
Nalla Mudivu | |||
Petha Manam Pithu | |||
Ponvandu | Rathna Devi | ||
Prarthanai | |||
Shanmugapriya | |||
Thedi Vandha Lakshmi | Geetha | ||
Vayadi | |||
Vakkuruthi | |||
Veettukku Vandha Marumagal | |||
1974 | Thaai | Palakadu Pappamma | |
Thanga Pathakkam | Muthammal | ||
En Magan | |||
Anbai Thedi | |||
Gumasthavin Magal | Guest appearance | ||
Avalum Penn Thaane | |||
Athaiya Mamiya | |||
Devi Sri Karumari Amman | |||
Ore Satchi | |||
Onne Onnu Kanne Kannu | |||
Kanmani Raja | |||
Engal Kula Dheivam | |||
Engamma Sapatham | |||
Thirudi | |||
Prayachittham | |||
Pathu Madha Bandham | |||
Ungal Viruppam | |||
Samayalkaran | |||
Unnaithan Thambi | |||
Thanga Valayal | |||
Idhayam Parkiradhu | |||
1975 | Puthu Vellam | ||
Maalai Sooda Vaa | |||
Thottadhellam Ponnaagum | |||
Melnaattu Marumagal | Guest appearance | ||
Cinema Paithiyam | Cameo appearance | ||
Aayirathil Oruthi | Cameo appearance | ||
Andharangam | Chellamma | ||
Anbe Aaruyire | Alamelu | ||
Yarukku Maappillai Yaro | |||
Dr. Siva | |||
Thangathile Vairam | |||
Pattampoochi | Kumari | ||
Enakkoru Magan Pirappen | |||
Pattikkaattu Raja | Alamelu | ||
Vaazhnthu Kaattugiren | Dollak Sundari | ||
Paattum Bharathamum | Mohana | ||
Yarukkum Vetkam Illai | |||
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam | |||
Karotti Kannan | |||
1976 | Akka | ||
Unakkaga Naan | |||
Unmaye Un Vilai Enna | |||
Rojavin Raja | |||
Nee Oru Maharani | |||
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham | Raji | ||
Grahapravesam | Arulmozhi | ||
Varaprasadham | |||
Bhadrakali | |||
Vazhvu En Pakkam | Seetha | ||
Ungalil Oruthi | |||
Perum Pugazhum | |||
Paaloothi Valartha Kili | |||
Oru Kodiyil Iru Malargal | |||
Nalla Penmani | |||
Muthaana Muthullavaa | |||
Mayor Meenakshi | |||
Kula Gowravam | |||
Janaki Sabatham | |||
Madhana Maaligai | |||
Seervarisai | |||
Nee Oru Maharani | |||
Rojavin Raja | |||
Kaalangalil Aval Vasantham | Kalyani | ||
1977 | Aalukkoru Aasai | ||
Avan Oru Sarithiram | |||
Aaru Pushpangal | Meera | ||
Aasai Manaivi | |||
Durga Devi | |||
Dheepam | |||
Thunai Iruppal Meenakshi | |||
Nee Vazhva Vendum | |||
Ilaya Thalaimurai | Ambujam Maami | ||
Annan Oru Koyil | Jayamuniyamma | ||
Sri Krishna Leela | Abinayasundari | ||
Unnai Suttrum Ulagam | Actress | ||
Balaparichai | |||
Etharkum Thuninthavan | |||
Chakravarthy | |||
Deviyin Thirumanam | |||
Ilaya Thalaimurai | |||
Kalamadi Kalam | |||
Odi Vilayadu Thatha | |||
Uyarndhavargal | Guest role | ||
Perumaikuriyaval | |||
1978 | Andaman Kadhali | Abinayasundari | |
Annalakshmi | |||
Maariyamman Thiruvizha | |||
Kamakshiyin Karunai | |||
Thyagam | |||
Chittukuruvi | |||
En Kelvikkenna Bathil | |||
Pilot Premnath | Balu's wife | ||
Punniya Boomi | |||
Vandikkaaran Magal | |||
Varuvaan Vadivelan | Alli | ||
Vaazha Ninaithal Vazhaalam | |||
Rudra Thaandavam | |||
Aayiram Jenmangal | Annaporani | ||
Bhairavi | Meenatchi | ||
General Chakravarthi | Ponnamma | ||
Aval Thandha Uravu | |||
Annapoorani | |||
Radhai Ketra Kannan | |||
Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai | |||
Manidharil Ithanai Nirangala! | |||
Sakka Podu Podu Raja | |||
Unakkum Vazhvu Varum | |||
Shankar Salim Simon | Mariyamma | ||
Vanakkatukuriya Kathaliye | Sevanthi | ||
Taxi Driver | |||
Ganga Yamuna Kaveri | |||
1979 | Kuppathu Raja | Pavunu | |
Alankari | |||
Imayam | |||
Nallathoru Kudumbam | Santhanalaxmi | ||
Kalyanaraman | Rangamani | ||
Enippadigal | Jayanthi | ||
Uthiripookkal | |||
Velum Mayilum Thunai | Manohari | ||
Gnana Kuzhandhai | Alangari | ||
Aadu Pambe | |||
Pancha Bhootham | |||
Kamasasthiram | |||
Sigappukkal Mookkuthi |
1980s
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1980 | Billa | ||
Ennadi Meenakshi | |||
Nadagame Ulagam | |||
Neechalkulam | |||
Panchabhootham | |||
Poonthalir | |||
Sri Ramajayam | |||
Soolam | |||
Rusi Kanda Poonai | |||
Rishi Moolam | |||
Natchathiram | |||
Jamboo | |||
Avan Aval Adhu | |||
Dharma Raja | |||
Kaalam Badhil Sollum | |||
Edhir Veettu Jannal | |||
Geetha Oru Shenbagapoo | |||
Muyalakku Moonu Kaal | |||
Naan Potta Savaal | |||
Ratha Paadam | |||
Saranam Ayyappa | |||
Vishwaroopam | |||
Bombay Mail 109 | |||
Oru Marathu Paravaigal | |||
Kaali | |||
Paruvathin Vasaliley | |||
1981 | Kodeeswaran Magal | ||
Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum | |||
Thee | |||
Savaal | |||
Erattai Manithan | |||
Lorry Driver Rajakannu | |||
Anicha Malar | |||
Karaiyellam Shenbagapoo | |||
Bala Nagamma | |||
Ellam Inba Mayyam | |||
Nenjile Thunivirunthal | |||
Pattam Padhavi | |||
Rajangam | |||
Nenjil Oru Mul | |||
1982 | Vazhvey Maayam | ||
Simla Special | |||
Thaai Mookaambikai | |||
Sangili | |||
Theerpu | |||
Manal Kayiru | |||
Marumagale Vaazhga | |||
Kannodu Kan | |||
Jodippura | |||
Vasandhathil Or Naal | |||
Pokkiri Raja | |||
Pakkathu Veetu Roja | |||
Vasandhathil Or Naal | |||
Sattam Sirikkiradhu | |||
Archanai Pookal | |||
Erattai Manithan | |||
Kathoduthan Naan Pesuven | |||
Neethi Devan Mayakkam | |||
Paritchaikku Neramaachu | |||
Manamadurai Malli | |||
Boom Boom Madu | |||
Nenjangal | |||
1983 | Sattam | ||
Dowry Kalyanam | |||
Sivappu Sooriyan | |||
Miruthanga Chakravarthi | |||
Neethibathi | |||
Nirabarathi | |||
Thanga Magan | |||
Adutha Varisu | |||
Paayum Puli | |||
Yamirukku Bayamen | |||
Sandhippu | |||
Muthu Engal Sothu | |||
Antha Sila Naatkal | |||
Imaigal | |||
Indru Nee Nalai Naan | |||
Kalvadiyum Pookal | |||
Muthu Engal Sothu | |||
Oru Kai Pappom | |||
Thalaimagan | |||
Uruvangal Maralam | |||
Vellai Roja | |||
Villiyanur Matha | |||
Saranalayam | |||
Kai Varisai | |||
1984 | Enakkul Oruvan | ||
Kairaasikkaaran | |||
Mansoru | |||
Maman Machan | |||
Oh Maane Maane | |||
Kuva Kuva Vaathugal | |||
Anbe Odi Vaa | |||
Kudumbam | |||
Raja Veetu Kannukutty | |||
Ninaivugal | |||
Naalai Unathu Naal | |||
Alaya Deepam | |||
Amma Irukka | |||
Chiranjeevi | |||
Iru Medhaigal | |||
Simma Soppanam | |||
Unga Veetu Pillai | |||
Vellai Pura Ondru | |||
Urimai Thedum Uravu | |||
Vaazhkai | |||
Vai Sollil Veeranadi | |||
Nyayam | |||
Madras Vathiyar | |||
1985 | Antha Sila Naatkal | ||
Aagaya Thamaraigal | |||
Iru Methaigal | |||
Madras Vaathiyaar | |||
Sri Raghavendrar | |||
Vidhi | |||
Ilamai | |||
Simma Soppanam | |||
Nyaayam | |||
Ninaivugal | |||
Rajathi Rojakili | |||
Deivapiravi | |||
Chidambara Ragasiyam | |||
Jhansi | |||
Anni | |||
Aasha | |||
Kadivalam | |||
Bandham | |||
Nalla Thambi | |||
Oru Malarin Payanam | |||
Mangamma Sabatham | |||
Chinna Veedu | |||
Irandu Manam | |||
Karaiyai Thodadha Alaigal | |||
Nermai | |||
Perumai | |||
Karpoora Deepam | |||
Ketti Melam | |||
Poruttham | |||
Unnai Thedi Varuven | |||
Thanga Mama 3D | |||
Thendral Thodatha Malar | |||
1986 | Vikram | ||
Samsaram Adhu Minsaram | |||
Kaaval | |||
Nermai | |||
Perumai | |||
Marumagal | |||
Maragatha Veenai | |||
Chandamama | |||
Odangal | |||
Pookalai Parikatheergal | |||
Kaithiyin Theerppu | |||
Veeran | |||
Kulirkaala Megangal | |||
Kanna Thorakkanum Saami | |||
Sarvam Sakthimayam | |||
Nambinar Keduvathillai | |||
Nilave Malare | |||
Annai En Dheivam | |||
Engal Thaikulame Varuge | |||
Kodai Mazhai | |||
Naan Adimai Illai | |||
Paaru Paaru Pattanam Paaru | |||
1987 | Per Sollum Pillai | ||
Naan Adimai Illai | |||
Makkal Enn Pakkam | |||
Paruva Ragam | |||
Premaloka | |||
Valayal Satham | |||
Sankar Guru | |||
Chinna Kuyil Paaduthu | |||
Kathai Kathayam Karanamam | |||
Manaivi Ready | |||
Ullam Kavarntha Kalvan | |||
Oorkavalan | |||
Poo Poova Poothirukku | |||
Anbulla Appa | |||
Sonthamadi Nee Enakku | |||
Muthukkal Moondru | |||
My Dear Lisa | |||
Ore Raththam | |||
Vairagyam | |||
Kavalam Avan Kovalan | |||
1988 | Guru Sishyan | ||
Paatti Sollai Thattaadhe | |||
En Jeevan Paduthu | |||
Kathanayagan | |||
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi | |||
Idhu Namma Aalu | |||
Thambi Thanga Kambi | |||
Penmani Aval Kanmani | |||
Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru | |||
Vasanthi | |||
Dhayam Onnu | |||
Manamagale Vaa | |||
Rayilukku Neramachu | |||
Paadatha Thenikkal | |||
Mappilai Sir | |||
1989 | Kutravaali | ||
Ulagam Piranthathu Enakkaga | |||
Aararo Aariraro | |||
Apoorva Sagodharargal | |||
Puthiya Padhai | National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress | ||
Meenakshi Thiruvilayadal | |||
Raaja Raajathan | |||
Pongi Varum Kaveri | |||
Dharma Devan | |||
Sakalakala Sammandhi | |||
Sontham 16 | |||
Thangamana Purushan | |||
Vizhiyora Kavidhaigal | |||
Thaaya Thaarama | |||
Vetri Mel Vetri |
1990s
Year | Title | Role |
---|---|---|
1990 | En Veedu En Kanavar | |
Michael Madana Kama Rajan | Ganga Bai | |
Engal Swamy Ayyappan | ||
Ethir Kaatru | ||
Nadigan | Baby Amma | |
Enkitta Mothathe | Pandiyan's mother | |
Kizhakku Vasal | ||
Sathya Vaakku | ||
Vedikkai En Vadikkai | ||
Aarathi Edungadi | ||
Murugane Thunai | Ranganayaki | |
Aavathellam Pennale | ||
Pattanathil Petti | ||
Avanga Namma Ooru Ponnunga | Manohariyamma | |
Namathu Deivam | ||
Kavalukku Kettikaran | Ponnuthayi | |
Kalyana Rasi | ||
Seetha | Boopathy's mother | |
Madurai Veeran Enga Saami | ||
1991 | Aadi Viratham | |
Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum | ||
Chinna Thambi | Kannamma | |
Marikozhundhu | Seenu's mother | |
Nanbargal | ||
Pudhu Manithan | Pangajam | |
Idhayam | Raja's mother | |
Gnana Paravai | ||
Nattukku Oru Nallavan | Subhash's mother | |
Pondatti Pondattithan | Rajagopal's grandmother | |
Iyumbathilum Aasai Varum | ||
Kurumbukkaran | ||
Iravu Sooriyan | ||
Nee Pathi Naan Pathi | Vedavalli | |
MGR Nagaril | Shobhana's grandmother | |
Mookuthi Poo Meley | Doctor | |
1992 | Mannan | Azhagi |
Singaravelan | Thaiyamma | |
Pangali | Durai's mother | |
Annamalai | Annamalai's mother | |
Magudam | Muthuvelu's grandmother | |
Suriyan | Chettiyaaramma | |
Raasukutti | Raasukutti's Mother | |
Onna Irukka Kathukanum | ||
Pattathu Raani | Muniamma | |
Harihara Puthiran | ||
Neenga Nalla Irukkanum | ||
Thoorathu Sontham | ||
Kasthuri Manjal | Chellathai | |
Tamil Ponnu | ||
Periya Gounder Ponnu | Thangamuthu's mother | |
Idhu Namma Bhoomi | Valliammai | |
Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren | Ravi's mother | |
Pandithurai | Pandithurai's mother | |
Brahmachari | Malathi's grandmother | |
Chinna Gounder | Chinna Gounder's mother | |
Endrum Anbudan | ||
Kaviya Thalaivan | Vellaiamma | |
1993 | Yejaman | Grandmother of Vaanavarayan |
Gentleman | Ponnammal, Kicha's mother | |
Ponnumani | ||
Uthama Raasa | ||
Dharmaseelan | Mother Mary | |
Senthoorapandi | Senthoorapandi's mother | |
Pangali | ||
Nallathe Nadakkum | Valliammal | |
Rakkayi Koyil | Jakkamma | |
Ezhai Jaathi | Nagamma | |
I Love India | Priya's mother | |
1994 | May Madham | Aandal |
Deva | Raasathi | |
Jaihind | Bharath's mother | |
Sarigamapadani | Kulasekaran's mother | |
Seeman | ||
Kadhalan | Shruthi's grandma | |
Vietnam Colony | Gayathri's mother | |
Rasigan | Vijay's grandmother | |
Ravanan | Ravanan's mother | |
Nattamai | Nattamai's paternal aunt | |
Thaai Manasu | Muthamma | |
Sindhu Nathi Poo | Appayi | |
Honest Raj | Maragatham | |
Jallikattu Kaalai | Subbulakshmi | |
Atha Maga Rathiname | Pappamma | |
1995 | Murai Maman | Sirusu's mother |
Dear Son Maruthu | Kannamma | |
Marumagan | Thaiyamma | |
Coolie | ||
Periya Kudumbam | Rathnavelu's Mother | |
Thirumoorthy | Ram Aatha | |
Nandhavana Theru | ||
Naan Petha Magane | Andal | |
Veluchami | Chinnamma's grandmother | |
Mr. Madras | Aruna Arunachalam | |
Muthu Kaalai | Raakayi | |
Maaman Magal | Shanmugam's mother | |
Raja Enga Raja | ||
Chellakannu | Kaliyamurthy | |
Deva | Raasathi | |
Neela Kuyil | Kaattayi | |
Anbu Magan | ||
1996 | Parambarai | Paramasivan's grandmother |
Mahaprabhu | Vellamma | |
Indian | Kuppamma | |
Nattupura Pattu | Pattamma | |
Love Birds | ||
1997 | Sakthi | Velammal |
Arunachalam | Vedhavalli's grandmother | |
Vallal | Kamakshi | |
1998 | Pooveli | Grandmother of Mahalakshmi |
Natpukkaga | Muthaiya's mother | |
Veera Thalattu | ||
Marumalarchi | Jayanthi's mother in law | |
Natpukkaga | Muthaiya's mother | |
Poonthottam | Sundari's grandmother | |
Dharma | Sharmila's grandmother | |
Moovendhar | Guest appearance | |
En Aasai Rasave | ||
Simmarasi | Manickavasagam's mother | |
Veeram Vilanja Mannu | Virumayi | |
1999 | Rojavanam | |
Unnai Thedi | ||
Periyanna | ||
Kummi Paattu | ||
Poovellam Kettuppar | Herself | |
Unnaruge Naan Irundhal | Caring maid | |
Edhirum Pudhirum | Kannan's mother | |
Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Naanum | Subramani's mother |
2000s
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2000 | Kannal Paesava | ||
Vetri Kodi Kattu | Deivane | ||
Thirunelveli | Thulasi's mother | ||
Kannan Varuvaan | Rangganayagi (Aatha) | ||
Snegithiye | Vani's mother | ||
Unnaruge Naan Irundhal | Caring maid | ||
Maayi | |||
Doubles | |||
Karisakattu Poove | |||
Simmasanam | Sathyamurthy's mother | ||
2001 | Krishna Krishna | 'Bullet' Pushpa | |
Pandavar Bhoomi | Dhanasekar's mother | ||
Seerivarum Kaalai | |||
Piriyadha Varam Vendum | Azhagi | ||
Sigamani Ramamani | Vidhya | ||
Vaanchinathan | |||
Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman | Kamachi | ||
Vinnukum Mannukum | |||
Chithiram | Partially reshot version | ||
2002 | Thamizh | Thamizh's mother | |
Jaya | |||
Gemini | Annamma | ||
Namma Veetu Kalyanam | |||
Karmegam | Karmegham's mother | ||
Manorama The Legend | Herself | ||
Kadhal Virus | Aavudai Aachi | ||
Andipatti Arasampatti | Andipatti's mother | ||
2003 | Saamy | Bhuvana's Grandmother | |
Diwaan | Duraisingam's sister | ||
Whistle | |||
Anbe Anbe | Vishali | ||
Ottran | Karthik's Mother | ||
Yes Madam | |||
2004 | Perazhagan | Pattamma | |
7G Rainbow Colony | Shweta's aunt | ||
Kuththu | Anjali's grandmother | ||
Neranja Manasu | Ayyanar's grandmother | ||
Azhagesan | Nandini's grandmother | ||
Super Da | |||
2005 | Karka Kasadara | ||
Aadum Koothu | Dalit woman | ||
Jana | Manimekhalai's grandmother | ||
2006 | Pasa Kiligal | ||
Unarchigal | |||
Imsai Arasan 23 m Pulikesi | Rajamatha Bhavani Ammaiyar | ||
2007 | Aalwar | Priya's grandma | |
Thaamirabharani | Thangapazham | ||
Periyar | |||
2008 | Uliyin Osai | Azhagi | |
2009 | Laadam | ||
A Aa E Ee | |||
Naal Natchathiram | Nagamma | ||
Pudhiya Payanam | Maami |
2010s
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2010 | Singam | Kavya's grandmother | |
Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam | Keluthi Amma | ||
Kaadhal Alla Adhaiyum Thaandi | |||
2012 | Valiban Sutrum Ulagam | ||
2013 | Singam II | Kavya's grandmother | |
Thaaye Nee Kannurangu | Amma | short film | |
Kaadhaley Ennai Kaadhaleeee | Santhosh's Grandmother | ||
2017 | Singam III | Kavya's grandmother | Recreated version |
Telugu films
Year | Title | Role |
---|---|---|
1963 | Lava Kusha | Washerman's wife |
1970 | Sambarala Rambabu | |
1971 | Adavi Veerulu | |
1974 | Premalu Pellillu | Puppy |
1975 | Moguda Pellama | |
1976 | Pellikani Tandri | |
1980 | Subhodhayam | |
Kaali | ||
1981 | Prema Kanuka | |
1982 | Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam | |
Bala Nagamma | ||
1983 | Ikanaina Marandi | |
1984 | Idhe Naa Savaal | |
Gadusu Pindam | ||
1986 | Prema Gharshana | |
1987 | Chinnari Devatha | |
1988 | Mr. Hero | |
1990 | Guru Sishyulu | Manjula |
Kaliyuga Rudrudu | ||
1992 | Akka Mogudu | |
1993 | Mayadari Mosagadu | |
Kunthee Puthrudu | ||
Allari Priyudu | Raja's grandmother | |
1994 | Police Brothers | |
Bhairava Dweepam | ||
1995 | Rikshavodu | Bamma |
1997 | Pancharam | |
1998 | Paradesi | |
1999 | Sambiah | |
2000 | Manasunna Maaraju | |
2001 | Bava Nachadu | Mrs. S. Bhanupathi |
2002 | Nee Premakai | |
Ninu Choodaka Nenundalenu | ||
Police Sisters | ||
2004 | 7G Brindavan Colony | Shweta's aunt |
Vijayendra Varma | ||
2005 | Narasimhudu | |
2006 | Seethakoka Chiluka | |
2008 | Krishnarjuna | Arjun's grandmother |
2009 | Arundhati | Chandramma |
Malayalam films
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1971 | Aana Valarthiya Vanampadiyude Makan | ||
1972 | Vidhyarthikale Ithile Ithile | ||
1978 | Prathyaksha Deivam | ||
1983 | Snehabandham | ||
1985 | Madhuvidhu Theerum Mumbe | ||
1987 | Aankiliyude Tharattu | ||
Veendum Lisa | |||
1991 | Aakasha Kottayile Sultan | Kumudam | |
2000 | Millenium Stars | ||
2002 | Aradyam Parayum | ||
2007 | Raakilipattu | Josootty's mother | |
Mauryan | |||
2009 | Seetha Kalyanam | Sreeni's mother | |
2015 | Oru Second Class Yathra | Archive only |
Kannada films
Year | Title | Role |
---|---|---|
1975 | Devara Gudi | |
Ninagagi Naanu | ||
Hennu Samsarada Kannu | ||
1977 | Devara Duddu | Kempamma |
Geddvalu Naane | ||
1981 | Premanubandha | |
1991 | Preethiye Nanna Daiva | Thayamma |
Films in other languages
Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
1957 | Sukumali | Sinhalese | [5] | |
1974 | Kunwara Baap | Sheela | Hindi |
See also
References
- ^ "Actor 'Aachi' Manorama dies at 78". The Times of India. 10 October 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
- ^ "The endearing 'aachi'". The Hindu. 7 July 2003. Archived from the original on 30 December 2003. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
- ^ "It's only because of Kalai Thaai that I'm still alive: Manorama". The Times of India. 24 September 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
- ^ "Manorama's first film as heroine". YouTube. 19 October 2008. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
- ^ "Guinness World Record holder for South Indian actress Manorama first starred in the Sinhala film, Sukumali". suratha. Retrieved 13 February 2021.