Manorama
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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
Credits
Pasakiligal (2006)
Actor
Muthana Muthallavo (1976)
as Teacher
Karunthel Kannayiram (1972)
as Parvathi
Annapoorni (1978)
as Rosie
Arunachalam (1997)
as Lakshmi
Karotti Kannan (1975)
as Rosie
Idhu Namma Aalu (1988)
as Gopal's Mom
Sarvam Sakthimayam (1986)
Actor
Arundhati (2009)
as Chandramma
Ottran (2003)
Actor
Naan Petha Magane (1995)
as Aandal
Piriyadha Varam Vendum (2001)
as Azhagi
Thaai Mookaambikai (1982)
as Ranjani
Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei (2006)
as Raja Matha
Osai (1984)
Actor
Thirunelveli (2000)
Actor
Billa (1980)
as Rajappa's friend
Ninaikkatha Naalillai (2001)
Actor
Bairavi (1978)
as Meenatchi
Odi Vilayaadu Thatha (1977)
Actor
Unakkaga Naan (1976)
as Arasangam
Madras to Pondicherry (1966)
as Brahmin woman
Nalla Mudivu (1973)
Actor
Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai (1978)
Actor
Gnana Kuzhandhai (1979)
as Alangari
Thunai Iruppal Meenakshi (1977)
Actor
Chittu Kuruvi (1978)
as Mayilthogai
Achchani (1978)
Actor
Jakkamma (1972)
as Veeramma
Bala Nagamma (1981)
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Mr. Sampath (1972)
Actor
Raja Enga Raja (1995)
Actor
Imaigal (1983)
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Simmasanam (2000)
as Satyamurthy’s Mother
Vaazha Ninaithaal Vaazhalaam (1978)
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Vandikkaran Magan (1978)
Actor
Pattanathil Petti (1990)
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Dhayam Onnu (1988)
as Subbulakshmi
Mappillai Azhaippu (1972)
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Prema Kanuka (1981)
as Aandallu
Coolie (1995)
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Suriyan (1992)
as Chettiyar Amma
Aaru Pushpangal (1977)
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as Shruthi's Grandmother
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as Thangapazham
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as Indra
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as Muniyamma
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as Shanmugham Mother
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as Pavunu
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as Kalyani Nallasivam
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as Janaki
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as Dharmalingam's Wife
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as Kannan's Mother
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as Vidhya
Thambi Thanga Kambi (1988)
Actor
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as Velammal
Navarathiri (1964)
as Mentally Ill Woman
Kanna Nalama (1972)
as K. Manorama
Thee (1981)
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Enakkul Oruvan (1984)
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as Ambujam
Thaaya Thaarama (1989)
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as Gandhimathi
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as Sakunthala
Endrum Anbudan (1992)
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as Muniyamma
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as Lakshmi
Neenga Nalla Irukkanum (1992)
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Niraparaadhi (1984)
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Thirumalai Daivam (1972)
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as Thamarai/Sulakshana
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as Meenambal
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as Chinthamani
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as Meenambikai
Jamboo (1980)
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Ore Ratham (1987)
as Parvathi
Antha Sila Naatkal (1983)
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Ratha Thilagam (1963)
as Poonkuyil
Sattam (1983)
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as Azhagi
Aararo Aariraro (1989)
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as Sharada
Sangili (1982)
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as Durga
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as Vijayakant's mother
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Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo (1981)
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as Ranjitham
Pattikada Pattanama (1972)
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Simma Soppanam (1984)
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Poompuhar (1964)
as Vasanthasena
Kummi Paattu (1999)
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Nirai Kudam (1969)
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as Poonkodi
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Kuva Kuva Vaathugal (1984)
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as Sevanthi
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Saranam Ayyappa (1980)
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Aayiram Jenmangal (1978)
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as Karmegham's mother
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as Guest Appearance
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as Stella
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Actor
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Enkitta Mothathe (1990)
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as Priya's mother
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as Sivakamini
Saranalayam (1983)
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Mangamma Sabadham (1985)
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Mayor Meenakshi (1976)
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Neethibathi (1983)
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Seeman (1994)
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as Ranganayaki
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as Maari's Fiancee
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as Muniyamma
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as Muthammal
Gumasthavin Magal (1974)
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Gnana Oli (1972)
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as Lilly
Ganga Gowri (1973)
as Kumutha
Annan Oru Koyil (1977)
as Jayamuniyamma
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Sakka Podu Podu Raja (1978)
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Nalladhoru Kudumbam (1979)
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Karka Kasadara (2005)
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Rishi Moolam (1980)
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Vivasaayi (1967)
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as Chinna Ponnu
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Nandhavana Theru (1995)
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Edhir Katru (1990)
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Pilot Premnath (1978)
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Poonthottam (1998)
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Aagaya Thamaraigal (1985)
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Thozhilali (1964)
as Chandira
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as Gowry
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as Virumayi
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as Valayapatti Valliammai
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as Nalina
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as Indra
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as Muthamma
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as Velu's wife
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as Andal/Bhanu
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