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
Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei (2006)
as Kollan
Boys (2003)
as Ajay
Yogida (2026)
Actor
Mr. Local (2019)
Actor
Theri (2016)
as School Principal
Thalaivaa (2013)
as Ramadurai's Assistant
Aruvam (2019)
as School Head Master
Ethir Neechal (2013)
as Astrologer Gunashekar Raja
Parijatham (2006)
Actor
Devadas (2018)
as Tata Rao, Pooja's assistant
Azhagiya Tamil Magan (2007)
Actor
Anniyan (2005)
as Ticket Conductor
Ji (2005)
Actor
RajiniMurugan (2015)
as Kunjithapatham
Virumandikum Sivanandikum (2016)
Actor
Kalavaram (2014)
Actor
Chandramukhi (2005)
as Exorcist
Don (2022)
as School teacher
Maaligai (2021)
Actor
Thuppakki (2012)
as Nisha's father
Kavalai Vendam (2016)
as Pattai Babu
Tenaliraman (2014)
as Education Minister
Savaale Samaali (2015)
Actor
Dhanam (2008)
as Cop #2
Vai Raja Vai (2015)
as Mano
Minsara Kanna (1999)
Actor
Taj Mahal (1999)
Actor
Perazhagan (2004)
as Kuzhandhaisamy's Father
Sollividava (2018)
Actor
Madha Gaja Raja (2025)
as Minister Nallamuthu
Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru (2017)
as Priya's Father
Ratchagan (1997)
as Kanniappan
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance (2024)
as Nanjunda Moorthy
10 Endrathukulla (2015)
as Manikandan
Nala Damayanthi (2003)
as Passport Officer
Street Lights (2018)
as (Tamil Version)
Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen (2017)
as Swamy
Tamizh Padam 2 (2018)
as Siddharth
Bose (2004)
Actor
Kutti Pisasu (2010)
Actor
Puli Vesham (2011)
Actor
Bigil (2019)
as Angel's Professor
Waltair Veerayya (2023)
as K. Murthy, a judge
Thalai Nagaram (2006)
Actor
Traffic Ramasamy (2018)
as Judge
Pattathu Yaanai (2013)
Actor
Mahanati (2018)
as P. Pullaiah
Student Number 1 (2003)
as Daas
Vaigai Express (2017)
Actor
E-Mail (2024)
as kailasam
Kayilan (2025)
Actor
Kanchana (2011)
Actor
Nanban (2012)
as Librarian Bose
Gurkha (2019)
Actor
Siruthai (2011)
as Boom Boom
Singam (2010)
as Mayil Vaaganam's Lawyer
Thalaimurai (1998)
Actor
Mapla Singam (2016)
Actor
Chandramukhi 2 (2023)
as Fake exorcist
Vaitheeswaran (2008)
as Dhanasekaran's Henchman
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru (2016)
as Pesuvadhellam Unmai Show Director
Anantha Poongattre... (1999)
Actor
Kaathadi (2018)
Actor
Kanithan (2016)
as Madhan
Idhayam Thiraiarangam (2012)
Actor
Swarnamukhi (1998)
as Translator
Aambala (2015)
as AC
Kadhal Sei (—)
Actor
Koothan (2018)
Actor
Nayagi (2016)
Actor
Silambattam (2008)
as Jaanu's Father
Marumunai (2014)
Actor
Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani (2014)
as Soori
Unnodu Ka (2016)
as Traffic Police
Kuselan (2008)
as Constable
Unarchigal (2006)
as Manager
Santosh Subramaniam (2008)
as Bank Manager
Kanchana 3 (2019)
as Fake Saint
Thillalangadi (2010)
as Saamiyar
Lingaa (2014)
as Train Loco Pilot
Tik Tik Tik (1981)
Actor
Nagesh Thiraiyarangam (2018)
as Priya's father
Aethiree (2004)
as Seshagopalan
Ghajini (2005)
as Kalpana's boss
Thalaivan (2014)
Actor
Chikku Bukku (2010)
Actor
Idhayam (1991)
Actor
Eththan (2011)
Actor
Nesam (1997)
Actor
Kodambakkam (2006)
as Distributor turned producer
Utharavu Maharaja (2018)
Actor
Abhiyum Anuvum (2018)
Actor
Thulli Vilayadu (2013)
Actor
Maaniik (2019)
Actor
Mudhal Idam (2011)
Actor
Karaiyoram (2016)
Actor
Pokkiri Raja (2016)
as Raghav
Kanchana 2 (2015)
as Arnold
Dreams (2004)
as Moosa
Aadhavan (2009)
as Sundaramurthy
Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna (2018)
Actor
Aayudham (2005)
Actor
Urumeen (2015)
Actor
Ramanujan (2014)
as Krishna Rao
Viduthalai: Part II (2024)
as Station Master
Thirumanam (2019)
as Krishnamachaari
Aranmanai 2 (2016)
as Komalam's Brother
Parandhu Sella Vaa (2016)
Actor
Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008)
as Balu
Touring Talkies (2015)
Actor
Dhillu Irundha Poradu (2023)
Actor
Kaaki Sattai (2015)
as Jyothi Lingam
Kalavani Mappillai (2018)
as Vetenary Doctor
Sadhurangam (2011)
Actor
Andhagan (2024)
as Bala
Peigal Jaakkirathai (2016)
as Gayathri's Father
Kick (2023)
Actor
Kalakalappu (2012)
as Marudhamuthu
Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi (2016)
Actor
Pasupathi c/o Rasakkapalayam (2007)
as Naidu
465 (2017)
Actor
Goripalayam (2010)
Actor
Ranga (2022)
Actor
Ghosty (2023)
Actor
Abhiyum Naanum (2008)
as Varatharajan
Saguni (2012)
Actor
Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham (2013)
as Narada
Naaigal Jaakirathai (2014)
as Pichumani
Kadaikutty Singam (2018)
as Judge
Koodal Nagar (2007)
as Doctor
Thollaikatchi (2018)
Actor
Kattradhu Kalavu (2010)
Actor
Seemaraja (2018)
as Headmaster
Yutha Satham (2022)
Actor
Sei (2018)
as Film Producer
Natpukkaga (1998)
Actor
Virattu (2014)
Actor
Thozhar Pandian (1994)
Actor
Ninaivellam Neeyada (2024)
Actor
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004)
as Ganesh's father
Mappillai (2011)
as Rajeshwari's astrologer
Inba Twinkle Lilly (2018)
Actor
Asuraguru (2020)
as Shakti's boss
Raja Rani (2013)
as Ramamoorthy
Varalaru (2006)
as Police Constable
Oru Kadhalan Oru Kadhali (2006)
as Ramaiah
Tamizhuku En Ondrai Azhuthavum (2015)
as College Principal
Madurai Veeran (2007)
as Shiva's grandfather
Thambikottai (2011)
Actor
Aranmanai 3 (2021)
Actor
Enna Satham Indha Neram (2014)
Actor
Onbadhule Guru (2013)
as Bun Rotti Babu
Kathiruppor Pattiyal (2018)
as Kunjitha Badham
Sowkarpettai (2016)
Actor
Jomonte Suvisheshangal (2017)
as Perumal
Rudra Thandavam (2021)
Actor
Chiclets (2024)
Actor
Poojai (2014)
as Kovai Brothers' Secretary
Thoranai (2009)
as Officer Ganesan(cameo)
Golmaal (—)
Actor
Maanga (2015)
Actor
Kanden Kadhalai (2009)
as Mayil Vaganam
Jai Hind 2 (2014)
Actor
Super Senior Heroes (2022)
as Mohan
Hara Hara Mahadevaki (2017)
as Bar Swamiji
Irugapatru (2023)
Actor
Nee Naan Nila (2007)
as Professor
Thunai Mudhalvar (2015)
Actor
Masss Engira Masilamani (2015)
as Arnold
Jay Jay (2003)
as Jamuna's Family Friend
Seval (2008)
Actor
Gopurangal Saivathillai (1982)
as Pathani Bhai
Viddikalude Maash (2022)
as Manivarnan
Samuthiram (2001)
Actor
Priyasakhi (2005)
Actor
Kireedam (2007)
as Constable
India Pakistan (2015)
as Idichapuli
Oru Nadigaiyin Vakkumoolam (2012)
Actor
En Kadhali Scene Podura (2019)
Actor
Parrisu (2025)
Actor
Drohi (2010)
as Raghu
Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva (2017)
Actor
Malaikottai (2007)
as Bhaskar's Aide
Dharma Prabhu (2019)
Actor
Vanakkam Chennai (2013)
Actor
Settai (2013)
as Gourishankar
Mambattiyan (2011)
as Annachchi's accountant
Three Roses (2003)
Actor
Adhagappattathu Magajanangalay (2017)
Actor
Inga Naan Thaan Kingu (2024)
Actor
Rettaisuzhi (2010)
Actor
Kallukul Eeram (1980)
Actor
Manasunu Maaya Seyake (2014)
as Sundaram
Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru (2013)
as Pencil Maama/Cone Ice
Aranmanai (2014)
as Kesavan
Vettaikaaran (2009)
as Reporter
Yennamo Yedho (2014)
as Guruji
Dindigul Sarathy (2008)
Actor
Ghajinikanth (2018)
as Kamal Vishwanathan
Koogle Kuttappa (2022)
Actor
Sonna Puriyathu (2013)
as Rajesh Khanna
Attagasam (2004)
as Semi Joseph
Kathanayakudu (2008)
as Constable
Puthagam (2013)
Actor
Kadhal Kirukkan (2003)
as a doctor
Kasethan Kadavulada (2023)
as Sundaram
80's Buildup (2023)
Actor
College Kumar (2020)
Actor
Gaganam (2011)
as Narayana Shastry
Nannbenda (2015)
as Senthamarai
Soan Papdi (2015)
Actor
Chakra (2021)
as Gayathri's uncle
Aayiram Jenmangal (—)
Actor
Oh My Dog (2022)
Actor
Dagaalty (2020)
as Film Director
Diwan (2003)
Actor
Chinna Raja (1999)
Actor
Gurumoorthi (2022)
Actor
Villain (2002)
as Minister Natarajan's brother-in-law
Powder (2022)
Actor
Semma Botha Aagatha (2018)
Actor
Engada Irunthinga Ivvalavu Naala (2021)
Actor
Dhadha (2022)
Actor
Murungakkai Chips (2021)
Actor
Kee (2019)
Actor
Saandrithazh (2023)
as Pollathavan
Haraa (2024)
Actor
Naai Sekar (2022)
as Gopi
Agam Puram (2010)
Actor
Rayar Parambarai (2023)
Actor
Thillu Mullu (2013)
as Sounderrajan
Vathiyar (2006)
as Ayyanar's father
Maasilamani (2009)
Actor
Kalakalappu 2 (2018)
Actor
Kannamoochi Yenada (2007)
as Senthilkannu
Sillunu Oru Sandhippu (2013)
Actor
Tamizh Padam (2010)
as Siddharth
Ivanukku Thannila Kandam (2015)
Actor
Thaka Thimi Tha (2005)
Actor
6'2 (2005)
Actor
Pithamagan (2003)
as Sakthi's Friend
Naai Sekar Returns (2022)
Actor
Baana Kaathadi (2010)
as Conductor
Alex Pandian (2013)
as Captain Divakaran
Merlin (2018)
Actor
Kondraal Paavam (2023)
Actor
Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu (2013)
as Yoga Instructor
Gangai Karai Paattu (1995)
Actor
Operation Laila (2024)
Actor
Thambi (2006)
Actor
Kalloori Kalangal (2010)
Actor
Palakkattu Madhavan (2015)
Actor
Rajdooth (2019)
Actor
Aavi Kumar (2015)
Actor
Puthiya Vaarpugal (1979)
Actor
Ragalapuram (2013)
as Inspector
Ungala Podanum Sir (2019)
Actor
Puzhal (2010)
Actor
Kondaan Koduthaan (2012)
Actor
Chennaiyil Oru Naal (2013)
as Sathyamoorthy's friend
LKG (2019)
Actor
Irumbu Kuthirai (2014)
Actor
Magalir Mattum (2017)
as Late Silkurayappan (photo only)
Kusthi (2006)
Actor
Vindhai (2015)
Actor
Azhagiya Pandipuram (2014)
Actor
Rajavamsam (2021)
Actor
Soori (2003)
as Container passenger
Kabadi Bro (2023)
Actor
Muruga (2007)
Actor
Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum (2014)
as Chettan
Lodukku Pandi (2015)
Actor
Naanum Single Thaan (2021)
Actor
Sorry Enaku Kalyanamayidichu (2005)
Actor
Sathura Adi 3500 (2017)
Actor
Vidiyum Varai Pesu (2014)
Actor
Doo (2011)
as Teacher
Vambu Sandai (2008)
Actor
Banda Paramasivam (2003)
as Police Inspector
Mahaan Kanakku (2011)
Actor
Mappilai Vinayagar (2016)
Actor
Jeyikkira Kuthira (—)
Actor
Padaippalan (2022)
Actor
Pachai Vilakku (2020)
as Professor
Aadhinarayana (2012)
Actor
Damaal Dumeel (2014)
Actor
Ayya Ullen Ayya (2020)
Actor
Udhayan (2011)
Actor
Vaa Pagandaya (2024)
Actor
Kolagalam (2013)
Actor
St Marks Road (—)
Actor