Manobala
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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
Known for
Credits
Bigil (2019)
as Angel's Professor
Anniyan (2005)
as Ticket Conductor
Sorry Enaku Kalyanamayidichu (2005)
Actor
Theri (2016)
as School Principal
Waltair Veerayya (2023)
as K. Murthy, a judge
Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei (2006)
Actor
Lingaa (2014)
as Train Loco Pilot
Maaligai (2021)
Actor
Thuppakki (2012)
as Nisha's father
Unarchigal (2006)
as Manager
Madha Gaja Raja (2025)
as Minister Nallamuthu
Kutti Pisasu (2010)
Actor
Nanban (2012)
as Librarian Bose
Nayagi (2016)
Actor
Idhayam Thiraiarangam (2012)
Actor
Chandramukhi (2005)
as Exorcist
Sollividava (2018)
Actor
Kayilan (2025)
Actor
Kanchana 3 (2019)
as Fake Saint
Parijatham (2006)
Actor
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance (2024)
as Nanjunda Moorthy
Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru (2017)
as Priya's Father
Chandramukhi 2 (2023)
as Fake exorcist
Saguni (2012)
Actor
Aambala (2015)
as AC
Mr. Local (2019)
Actor
Mahanati (2018)
as P. Pullaiah
Viduthalai: Part II (2024)
as Station Master
Kanchana (2011)
Actor
Ghajini (2005)
as Kalpana's boss
Touring Talkies (2015)
Actor
Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008)
as Balu
Aranmanai 3 (2021)
Actor
Irugapatru (2023)
Actor
Kuselan (2008)
as Constable
Boys (2003)
as Ajay
Siruthai (2011)
as Boom Boom
Nala Damayanthi (2003)
as Passport Officer
Singam (2010)
as Mayil Vaaganam's Lawyer
Kanchana 2 (2015)
Actor
Seemaraja (2018)
as Headmaster
Seval (2008)
Actor
Aruvam (2019)
as School Head Master
Ethir Neechal (2013)
as Astrologer Gunashekar Raja
Inba Twinkle Lilly (2018)
Actor
Santosh Subramaniam (2008)
as Bank Manager
Dharma Prabhu (2019)
Actor
Aranmanai (2014)
as Kesavan
Aadhavan (2009)
as Sundaramurthy
Savaale Samaali (2015)
Actor
Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru (2013)
as Pencil Maama/Cone Ice
Thillalangadi (2010)
as Saamiyar
Poojai (2014)
as Kovai Brothers' Secretary
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru (2016)
as Pesuvadhellam Unmai Show Director
Pokkiri Raja (2016)
as Raghav
Minsara Kanna (1999)
Actor
Kalakalappu (2012)
as Marudhamuthu
Taj Mahal (1999)
Actor
Gaganam (2011)
as Narayana Shastry
Murungakkai Chips (2021)
Actor
Mappillai (2011)
as Rajeshwari's astrologer
Kadaikutty Singam (2018)
as Judge
Pattathu Yaanai (2013)
Actor
Gurkha (2019)
Actor
Thoranai (2009)
as Officer Ganesan(cameo)
Perazhagan (2004)
as Kuzhandhaisamy's Father
Thalaivaa (2013)
as Ramadurai's Assistant
Kavalai Vendam (2016)
as Pattai Babu
Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva (2017)
Actor
Kasethan Kadavulada (2023)
as Sundaram
Thamizh Padam (2010)
as Siddharth
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004)
as Ganesh's father
Don (2022)
as School teacher
Kaaki Sattai (2015)
as Jyothi Lingam
Thalai Nagaram (2006)
Actor
Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham (2013)
as Narada
Kaathadi (2018)
Actor
Attagasam (2004)
as Semi Joseph
Puli Vesham (2011)
Actor
Thillu Mullu (2013)
as Sounderrajan
Ratchagan (1997)
as Kanniappan
Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen (2017)
as Swamy
Jomonte Suvisheshangal (2017)
as Perumal
Student Number 1 (2003)
as Daas
Azhagiya Tamil Magan (2007)
Actor
Varalaru (2006)
as Police Constable
Massu Engira Maasilamani (2015)
as Arnold
Kalakalappu 2 (2018)
Actor
Maasilamani (2009)
Actor
Devadas (2018)
as Tata Rao, Pooja's assistant
Street Lights (2018)
as (Tamil Version)
Koogle Kuttappa (2022)
Actor
Parandhu Sella Vaa (2016)
Actor
Aranmanai 2 (2016)
as Komalam's Brother
Kireedam (2007)
as Constable
Tamizh Padam 2 (2018)
as Siddharth
Raja Rani (2013)
as Ramamoorthy
Natpukkaga (1998)
Actor
Koothan (2018)
Actor
Idhayam (1991)
Actor
Traffic Ramasamy (2018)
as Judge
Ramanujan (2014)
as Krishna Rao
Silambattam (2008)
as Jaanu's Father
Anantha Poongattre... (1999)
Actor
Vai Raja Vai (2015)
as Mano
Tenaliraman (2014)
as Education Minister
Asuraguru (2020)
as Shakti's boss
Karaiyoram (2016)
Actor
Vettaikaaran (2009)
as Reporter
Kallukul Eeram (1980)
Actor
Kanden Kadhalai (2009)
as Mayil Vaganam
Alex Pandian (2013)
as Captain Divakaran
LKG (2019)
Actor
Golmaal (—)
Actor
Thambikottai (2011)
Actor
Nagesh Thiraiyarangam (2018)
as Priya's father
Diwan (2003)
Actor
Enna Satham Indha Neram (2014)
Actor
Ji (2005)
Actor
Sei (2018)
as Film Producer
Mapla Singam (2016)
Actor
Kanithan (2016)
as Madhan
Thambi (2006)
Actor
Dindigul Sarathy (2008)
Actor
Naaigal Jaakirathai (2014)
as Pichumani
Abhiyum Naanum (2008)
as Varatharajan
Kathanayakudu (2008)
as Constable
RajiniMurugan (2015)
as Kunjithapatham
Mambattiyan (2011)
as Annachchi's accountant
Ghosty (2023)
Actor
Baana Kaathadi (2010)
as Conductor
Thunai Mudhalvar (2015)
Actor
Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani (2014)
as Soori
Pithamagan (2003)
as Sakthi's Friend
Sowkarpettai (2016)
Actor
Tamizhuku En Ondrai Azhuthavum (2015)
as College Principal
Aayudham (2005)
Actor
Swarnamukhi (1998)
as Translator
Priyasakhi (2005)
Actor
Malaikottai (2007)
as Bhaskar's Aide
Andhagan (2024)
as Bala
Kick (2023)
Actor
Ranga (2022)
Actor
Kee (2019)
Actor
Kadhal Kirukkan (2003)
as a doctor
Inga Naan Thaan Kingu (2024)
Actor
Nesam (1997)
Actor
Ragalapuram (2013)
as Inspector
Hara Hara Mahadevaki (2017)
as Bar Swamiji
6'2 (2005)
Actor
Urumeen (2015)
Actor
Utharavu Maharaja (2018)
Actor
Samuthiram (2001)
Actor
Eththan (2011)
Actor
Dagaalty (2020)
as Film Director
Goripalayam (2010)
Actor
Bose (2004)
Actor
Aethiree (2004)
as Seshagopalan
Dhillu Irundha Poradu (2023)
Actor
Vambu Sandai (2008)
Actor
Jay Jay (2003)
as Jamuna's Family Friend
Maaniik (2019)
Actor
Thozhar Pandian (1994)
Actor
Thirumanam (2019)
as Krishnamachaari
Dhanam (2008)
as Cop #2
Onbadhule Guru (2013)
as Bun Rotti Babu
Three Roses (2003)
Actor
College Kumar (2020)
Actor
Yennamo Yedho (2014)
as Guruji
Soan Papdi (2015)
Actor
Virumandikum Sivanandikum (2016)
Actor
Chakra (2021)
as Gayathri's uncle
Vaigai Express (2017)
Actor
Maanga (2015)
Actor
Virattu (2014)
Actor
Dhadha (2022)
Actor
Super Senior Heroes (2022)
as Mohan
Kalavaram (2014)
Actor
Damaal Dumeel (2014)
Actor
Jai Hind 2 (2014)
Actor
465 (2017)
Actor
Unnodu Ka (2016)
as Traffic Police
Yutha Satham (2022)
Actor
Vathiyar (2006)
as Ayyanar's father
10 Endrathukulla (2015)
as Manikandan
Magalir Mattum (2017)
as Late Silkurayappan (photo only)
Oh My Dog (2022)
Actor
Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna (2018)
Actor
Puthagam (2013)
Actor
Yogida (2026)
Actor
Puthiya Vaarpugal (1979)
Actor
Drohi (2010)
as Raghu
Parrisu (2025)
Actor
Adhagappattathu Magajanangalay (2017)
Actor
India Pakistan (2015)
as Idichapuli
Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi (2016)
Actor
Rudra Thandavam (2021)
Actor
Powder (2022)
Actor
Villain (2002)
as Minister Natarajan's brother-in-law
Kalavani Mappillai (2018)
as Vetenary Doctor
Rettaisuzhi (2010)
Actor
Sillunu Oru Sandhippu (2013)
Actor
Naai Sekar Returns (2022)
Actor
Kondraal Paavam (2023)
Actor
Kannamoochi Yenada (2007)
as Senthilkannu
Aavi Kumar (2015)
Actor
Thulli Vilayadu (2013)
Actor
Irumbu Kuthirai (2014)
Actor
Kattradhu Kalavu (2010)
Actor
Mudhal Idam (2011)
Actor
Gopurangal Saivathillai (1982)
as Pathani Bhai
Chinna Raja (1999)
Actor
Rajavamsam (2021)
Actor
Abhiyum Anuvum (2018)
Actor
Peigal Jaakkirathai (2016)
as Gayathri's Father
Rayar Parambarai (2023)
Actor
Semma Botha Aagatha (2018)
Actor
Mappilai Vinayagar (2016)
Actor
Puzhal (2010)
Actor
Dreams (2004)
as Moosa
Thollaikatchi (2018)
Actor
Vaitheeswaran (2008)
as Dhanasekaran's Henchman
Lodukku Pandi (2015)
Actor
Sadhurangam (2011)
Actor
Thalaivan (2014)
Actor
Chennaiyil Oru Naal (2013)
as Sathyamoorthy's friend
Haraa (2024)
Actor
Settai (2013)
as Gourishankar
Ayya Ullen Ayya (2020)
Actor
Aayiram Jenmangal (—)
Actor
Kathiruppor Pattiyal (2018)
as Kunjitha Badham
Koodal Nagar (2007)
as Doctor
Vanakkam Chennai (2013)
Actor
Sonna Puriyathu (2013)
as Rajesh Khanna
Chikku Bukku (2010)
Actor
Rajdooth (2019)
Actor
Engada Irunthinga Ivvalavu Naala (2021)
Actor
Merlin (2018)
Actor
Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu (2013)
as Yoga Instructor
Thaka Thimi Tha (2005)
Actor
Soori (2003)
as Container passenger
80's Buildup (2023)
Actor
Gurumoorthi (2022)
Actor
Jeyikkira Kuthira (—)
Actor
E-Mail (2024)
as kailasam
Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum (2014)
as Chettan
Sathura Adi 3500 (2017)
Actor
Ivanukku Thannila Kandam (2015)
Actor
Udhayan (2011)
Actor
Agam Puram (2010)
Actor
Viddikalude Maash (2022)
as Manivarnan
Oru Nadigaiyin Vakkumoolam (2012)
Actor
Vindhai (2015)
Actor
Chiclets (2024)
Actor
Kalloori Kalangal (2010)
Actor
Naanum Single Thaan (2021)
Actor
Mahaan Kanakku (2011)
Actor
Operation Laila (2024)
Actor
Nannbenda (2015)
as Senthamarai
Kusthi (2006)
Actor
Muruga (2007)
Actor
Saandrithazh (2023)
as Pollathavan
Padaippalan (2022)
Actor
Ungala Podanum Sir (2019)
Actor
Naai Sekar (2022)
as Gopi
Kondaan Koduthaan (2012)
Actor
Madurai Veeran (2007)
as Shiva's grandfather
Gangai Karai Paattu (1995)
Actor
Nee Naan Nila (2007)
as Professor
Manasunu Maaya Seyake (2014)
as Sundaram
Marumunai (2014)
Actor
Oru Kadhalan Oru Kadhali (2006)
as Ramaiah
Pasupathi c/o Rasakkapalayam (2007)
as Naidu
Vidiyum Varai Pesu (2014)
Actor
Kodambakkam (2006)
as Distributor turned producer
Azhagiya Pandipuram (2014)
Actor
Aadhinarayana (2012)
Actor
Palakkattu Madhavan (2015)
Actor
Kabadi Bro (2023)
Actor
Banda Paramasivam (2003)
as Police Inspector
En Kaadhali Scene Podura (—)
Actor
Pachai Vilakku (2020)
as Professor
En Kadhali Scene Podura (2019)
Actor
Doo (2011)
as Teacher
Vaa Pagandaya (2024)
Actor
St Marks Road (—)
Actor
Kolagalam (2013)
Actor