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