Manobala
Known for

Acting

Credits

288

Gender

Man

Birthday

8 Dec 1953

Day of death

3 May 2023 (69)

Place of birth

Marungur, Tamil Nadu, India

Also known as
മനോബാല
மனோபாலா
మనోబాల
Manobala Mahadevan

Manobala

Biography

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
Acting roles
YearMovie / TV show / OtherRole
St Marks Road
Aayiram Jenmangal
Jeyikkira Kuthira
Golmaal
En Kaadhali Scene Podura
2024Indian 2: Zero ToleranceNanjunda Moorthy
2024Inga Naan Thaan Kingu
2024Andhagan
2024Haraa
2024Chiclets
2024E-Mailkailasam
2024Operation Laila
2024Vaa Pagandaya
2023Waltair VeerayyaK. Murthy, a judge
2023Irugapatru
2023Chandramukhi 2Fake exorcist
2023Kasethan KadavuladaSundaram
2023Kick
202380's Buildup
2023Ghosty
2023Kabadi Bro
2023Rayar Parambarai
2023SaandrithazhPollathavan
2023Kondraal Paavam
2023Dhillu Irundha Poradu
2022Naai Sekar Returns
2022DonSchool teacher
2022Oh My Dog
2022Koogle Kuttappa
2022Naai SekarGopi
2022Yutha Satham
2022Ranga
2022Super Senior HeroesMohan
2022Gurumoorthi
2022Padaippalan
2022Dhadha
2022Powder
2021Aranmanai 3
2021ChakraGayathri's uncle
2021Murungakkai Chips
2021Rudra Thandavam
2021Rajavamsam
2021Maaligai
2021Naanum Single Thaan
2021Engada Irunthinga Ivvalavu Naala
2020DagaaltyFilm Director
2020AsuraguruShakti's boss
2020Pachai VilakkuProfessor
2020Ayya Ullen Ayya
2020College Kumar
2019BigilAngel's Professor
2019Kanchana 3Fake Saint
2019LKG
2019AruvamSchool Head Master
2019Kee
2019Mr. Local
2019Gurkha
2019Cooku with ComaliSelf - Contestant
2019ThirumanamKrishnamachaari
2019Dharma Prabhu
2019Maaniik
2019Rajdooth
2019En Kadhali Scene Podura
2019Ungala Podanum Sir
2018MahanatiP. Pullaiah
2018Kadaikutty SingamJudge
2018Tamizh Padam 2Siddharth
2018DevadasTata Rao, Pooja's assistant
2018Kalakalappu 2
2018Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna
2018Street Lights(Tamil Version)
2018SeemarajaHeadmaster
2018Semma Botha Aagatha
2018Traffic RamasamyJudge
2018SeiFilm Producer
2018Sollividava
2018Kalavani MappillaiVetenary Doctor
2018Kathiruppor PattiyalKunjitha Badham
2018Thollaikatchi
2018Kaathadi
2018Abhiyum Anuvum
2018Utharavu Maharaja
2018Inba Twinkle Lilly
2018Merlin
2018Koothan
2018Nagesh ThiraiyarangamPriya's father
2017Theeran Adhigaaram OndruPriya's Father
2017Jomonte SuvisheshangalPerumal
2017Magalir MattumLate Silkurayappan (photo only)
2017Hara Hara MahadevakiBar Swamiji
2017Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva
2017Vaigai Express
2017Saravanan Irukka BayamaenSwamy
2017Adhagappattathu Magajanangalay
2017Sathura Adi 3500
2017465
2016RajiniMuruganKunjithapatham
2016Aranmanai 2Komalam's Brother
2016KanithanMadhan
2016Pokkiri RajaRaghav
2016Kadavul Irukaan KumaruPesuvadhellam Unmai Show Director
2016Mapla Singam
2016Sowkarpettai
2016Nayagi
2016Unnodu KaTraffic Police
2016Karaiyoram
2016Peigal JaakkirathaiGayathri's Father
2016Mappilai Vinayagar
2016Parandhu Sella Vaa
2016Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi
2016Virumandikum Sivanandikum
2015Massu Engira MaasilamaniArnold
2015Kanchana 2
201510 EndrathukullaManikandan
2015AambalaAC
2015Kaaki SattaiJyothi Lingam
2015Vai Raja VaiMano
2015Tamizhuku En Ondrai AzhuthavumCollege Principal
2015NannbendaSenthamarai
2015Urumeen
2015Savaale Samaali
2015India PakistanIdichapuli
2015Maanga
2015Ivanukku Thannila Kandam
2015Palakkattu Madhavan
2015Aavi Kumar
2015Touring Talkies
2015Thunai Mudhalvar
2015Soan Papdi
2015Vindhai
2015Lodukku Pandi
2014LingaaTrain Loco Pilot
2014AranmanaiKesavan
2014PoojaiKovai Brothers' Secretary
2014Naaigal JaakirathaiPichumani
2014Irumbu Kuthirai
2014RamanujanKrishna Rao
2014TenaliramanEducation Minister
2014Damaal Dumeel
2014Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya SigamaniSoori
2014Enna Satham Indha Neram
2014Oru Kanniyum Moonu KalavaanikalumChettan
2014Yennamo YedhoGuruji
2014Virattu
2014Marumunai
2014Thalaivan
2014Jai Hind 2
2014Kalavaram
2014Vidiyum Varai Pesu
2014Manasunu Maaya SeyakeSundaram
2014Azhagiya Pandipuram
2013ThalaivaaRamadurai (Anna)'s Assistant
2013Raja RaniRamamoorthy
2013Ethir NeechalAstrologer Gunashekar Raja
2013Theeya Velai Seiyyanum KumaruPencil Maama/Cone Ice
2013Alex PandianCaptain Divakaran
2013SettaiGourishankar
2013Vanakkam Chennai
2013Pattathu Yaanai
2013Chennaiyil Oru NaalSathyamoorthy's friend
2013Thillu MulluSounderrajan
2013Naveena Saraswathi SabathamNarada
2013Ainthu Ainthu AinthuYoga Instructor
2013Sonna PuriyathuRajesh Khanna
2013Sillunu Oru Sandhippu
2013Onbadhule GuruBun Rotti Babu
2013Puthagam
2013Kolagalam
2013RagalapuramInspector
2013Thulli Vilayadu
2012ThuppakkiNisha's father
2012NanbanLibrarian Bose
2012Saguni
2012KalakalappuMarudhamuthu
2012Oru Nadigaiyin Vakkumoolam
2012Aadhinarayana
2012Kondaan Koduthaan
2011SiruthaiBoom Boom
2011Kanchana
2011MappillaiRajeshwari's astrologer
2011GaganamNarayana Shastry
2011Sadhurangam
2011Thambikottai
2011MambattiyanAnnachchi's accountant
2011Eththan
2011Puli Vesham
2011Mahaan Kanakku
2011Mudhal Idam
2011DooTeacher
2011Udhayan
2010SingamMayil Vaaganam's Lawyer
2010Thamizh PadamSiddharth
2010ThillalangadiSaamiyar
2010Baana KaathadiConductor
2010Chikku Bukku
2010Rettaisuzhi
2010Goripalayam
2010Kutti Pisasu
2010DrohiRaghu
2010Kalloori Kalangal
2010Puzhal
2010Agam Puram
2010Kattradhu Kalavu
2009AadhavanSundaramurthy
2009VettaikaaranReporter
2009ThoranaiOfficer Ganesan(cameo)
2009Kanden KadhalaiMayil Vaganam
2009Maasilamani
2008Yaaradi Nee MohiniBalu
2008Santosh SubramaniamBank Manager
2008Abhiyum NaanumVaratharajan
2008SilambattamJaanu's Father
2008Dindigul Sarathy
2008KuselanConstable
2008Seval
2008VaitheeswaranDhanasekaran's Henchman
2008KathanayakuduConstable
2008DhanamCop #2
2007Azhagiya Tamil Magan
2007KireedamConstable
2007MalaikottaiBhaskar's Aide
2007Kannamoochi YenadaSenthilkannu
2007Nee Naan NilaProfessor
2007Muruga
2007Madurai VeeranShiva's grandfather
2006Varalaru
2006Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi
2006Thambi
2006Thalai Nagaram
2006VathiyarAyyanar's father
2006Kusthi
2005AnniyanTicket Conductor
2005GhajiniKalpana's boss
2005ChandramukhiExorcist
2005Ji
2005Priyasakhi
2005Aayudham
2005Thaka Thimi Tha
20056'2
2004M. Kumaran S/O MahalakshmiGanesh's father
2004PerazhaganKuzhandhaisamy's Father
2004AethireeSeshagopalan
2004DreamsMoosa
2003BoysAjay
2003PithamaganSakthi's Friend
2003Nala DamayanthiPassport Officer
2003Jay JayJamuna's Family Friend
2003Kadhal Kirukkana doctor
2003Three Roses
2003SooriContainer passenger
2003Student Number 1Daas
2002VillainMinister's brother-in-law
2001Samuthiram
1999Taj Mahal
1999Minsara Kanna
1999Chinna Raja
1999Anantha Poongattre...
1998Natpukkaga
1998SwarnamukhiTranslator
1997RatchaganKanniappan
1997Nesam
1995Gangai Karai Paattu
1994Thozhar Pandian
1991Idhayam
1982Gopurangal SaivathillaiPathani Bhai
1980Kallukul Eeram
1979Puthiya Vaarpugal
Credits
YearMovie / TV show / OtherRole
Sathuranga Vettai 2Producer
2017Paambhu SattaiProducer
2014Sathuranga VettaiProducer
2002NainaDirector
1999SiragugalDirector
1997NandhiniDirector
1997NandhiniWriter
1993PaarambariyamDirector
1991Moondreluthil En MoochirukkumDirector
1991Vetri PadigalScreenplay
1991Vetri PadigalDirector
1990Mera Pati Sirf Mera HaiDirector
1990Mallu Vetti MinorDirector
1989En Purushanthaan Enakku MattumthaanDirector
1987OorkavalanDirector
1987SiraipparavaiDirector
1987Dhoorathu PacchaiDirector
1986Paru Paru Pattanam ParuDirector
1985Pillai NilaDirector
1985Naan Ungal RasiganDirector
1982Aagaaya GangaiDirector