Manorama
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.
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Known For
Filmography
| Movie | Si 3 | Kavya's Grandmother | 2017-01-26 |
| Movie | Chennai Express | Aunt | 2013-08-08 |
| Movie | Singam II | Kavya's grandmother | 2013-07-05 |
| Movie | Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam | 2010-05-07 | |
| Movie | Singam | Kavya's Grandmother | 2010-05-28 |
| Movie | Seetha Kalyanam | 2009-11-14 | |
| Movie | Arundhati | Chandramma | 2009-01-16 |
| Movie | Krishnarjuna | Arjun's grandmother | 2008-02-01 |
| Movie | Periyar | 2007-05-04 | |
| Movie | Thaamirabharani | Thangapazham | 2007-01-14 |
| Movie | Aalwar | 2007-01-12 | |
| Movie | Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi | Raja Matha | 2006-07-08 |
| Movie | Pasa Kiligal | 2006-01-14 | |
| Movie | Madrasi | 2006-07-10 | |
| Movie | Seethakoka Chiluka | 2006-09-29 | |
| Movie | Aadum Koothu | Dalit woman | 2006-12-04 |
| Movie | Water | Madhumati | 2005-09-08 |
| Movie | Karka Kasadara | 2005-05-06 | |
| Movie | Vijayendra Varma | 2004-12-04 | |
| Movie | Neranja Manasu | 2004-11-08 | |
| Movie | 7G Rainbow Colony | Shweta's Aunt (Cameo Appearance) | 2004-10-15 |
| Movie | Perazhagan | Pattamma | 2004-04-16 |
| Movie | Kuthu | Anjali's Grandmother | 2004-04-14 |
| Movie | Anbe Anbe | 2003-05-01 | |
| Movie | Yes Madam | 2003-02-21 | |
| Movie | Ottran | 2003-10-24 | |
| Movie | Saamy | Bhuvana's Grandmother | 2003-05-05 |
| Movie | Diwan | 2003-10-10 | |
| Movie | Whistle | 2003-07-04 | |
| Movie | Kadhal Virus | 2002-12-26 | |
| Movie | Namma Veetu Kalyanam | 2002-09-27 | |
| Movie | Karmegam | Karmegham's mother | 2002-08-02 |
| Movie | Thamizh | 2002-04-14 | |
| Movie | Gemini | 2002-04-12 | |
| Movie | Vinnukkum Mannukkum | 2001-03-30 | |
| Movie | Vaanchinathan | 2001-01-14 | |
| Movie | Piriyadha Varam Vendum | 2001-02-16 | |
| Movie | Ninaikkatha Naalillai | 2001-07-13 | |
| Movie | Seeri Varum Kaalai | 2001-04-19 | |
| Movie | Sigamani Ramamani | Vidhya | 2001-05-18 |
| Movie | Pandavar Bhoomi | 2001-09-21 | |
| Movie | Kannan Varuvaan | 2000-05-25 | |
| Movie | Millennium Stars | 2000-01-01 | |
| Movie | Thirunelveli | 2000-01-14 | |
| Movie | Kannaal Pesavaa | 2000-08-21 | |
| Movie | Vetri Kodi Kattu | Deivane (Sekar's Mother) | 2000-06-30 |
| Movie | Snegithiye | Vani's mother | 2000-11-24 |
| Movie | Maayi | 2000-08-21 | |
| Movie | Kummi Paattu | 1999-05-21 | |
| Movie | Periyanna | 1999-04-14 | |
| Movie | Unnai Thedi | Aachi | 1999-02-05 |
| Movie | Rojavanam | 1999-07-30 | |
| Movie | Poovellam Kettuppar | Herself (Special Appearance) | 1999-08-06 |
| Movie | Unnaruge Naan Irundhal | 1999-12-03 | |
| Movie | Pooveli | 1998-12-05 | |
| Movie | Simmarasi | 1998-10-19 | |
| Movie | Veeram Vilanja Mannu | 1998-10-19 | |
| Movie | Poonthottam | 1998-07-10 | |
| Movie | Dharma | 1998-07-09 | |
| Movie | Natpukkaga | 1998-06-25 | |
| Movie | Paradesi | 1998-01-15 | |
| Movie | Marumalarchi | Rasu Padayachi's Mother | 1998-01-14 |
| Movie | Sakthi | Velammal | 1997-01-10 |
| Movie | Vallal | 1997-04-18 | |
| Movie | Arunachalam | La Grand-Mère de Vedhavalli | 1997-04-10 |
| Movie | Indian | 1996-05-09 | |
| Movie | Maha Prabhu | 1996-02-03 | |
| Movie | Parambarai | 1996-01-15 | |
| Movie | Love Birds | 1996-01-15 | |
| Movie | Nandhavana Theru | 1995-05-11 | |
| Movie | Veluchami | 1995-01-15 | |
| Movie | Deva | Raasathi | 1995-02-17 |
| Movie | Muthu Kaalai | 1995-02-24 | |
| Movie | Coolie | 1995-04-14 | |
| Movie | Chellakannu | 1995-05-12 | |
| Movie | Thirumoorthy | Ramaatha | 1995-05-11 |
| Movie | Murai Maman | Sirasu's mother | 1995-05-19 |
| Movie | Mr. Madras | 1995-09-08 | |
| Movie | Maaman Magal | 1995-12-02 | |
| Movie | Rikshavodu | Unknown | 1995-12-13 |
| Movie | Vietnam Colony | 1994-07-05 | |
| Movie | Seeman | 1994-04-15 | |
| Movie | Jai Hind | Bharath's Mother | 1994-05-20 |
| Movie | Bhairava Dweepam | Vijay's Foster Mother | 1994-04-05 |
| Movie | Rasigan | Vijay's grandmother | 1994-07-08 |
| Movie | Nattamai | Nattamai's paternal aunt | 1994-11-02 |
| Movie | May Madham | Aandal | 1994-09-09 |
| Movie | Honest Raj | 1994-04-14 | |
| Movie | Kadhalan | Shruthi's Grandmother | 1994-09-17 |
| Movie | Ponnumani | 1993-08-01 | |
| Movie | Gentleman | Ponnammal Kicha's Mother | 1993-07-30 |
| Movie | Dharma Seelan | 1993-07-16 | |
| Movie | Allari Priyudu | Raja's grandmother | 1993-03-19 |
| Movie | Yejaman | Vaanavarayan's grandmother | 1993-02-18 |
| Movie | Ezhai Jaathi | 1993-02-13 | |
| Movie | I Love India | Priya's mother | 1993-10-15 |
| Movie | Rasukutti | 1992-01-01 | |
| Movie | Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren | Ravi's mother | 1992-02-13 |
| Movie | Chinna Kounder | Vijayakant's mother | 1992-01-14 |
| Movie | Mannan | Azhagi | 1992-01-14 |
| Movie | Paandi Durai | 1992-01-15 | |
| Movie | Idhu Namma Bhoomi | 1992-09-21 | |
| Movie | Singaravelan | Thaiamma | 1992-04-13 |
| Movie | Annamalai | Sivagami | 1992-06-27 |
| Movie | Suriyan | 1992-07-01 | |
| Movie | Neenga Nalla Irukkanum | 1992-10-02 | |
| Movie | Kaaviya Thalaivan | 1992-10-25 | |
| Movie | Pandiyan | 1992-10-25 | |
| Movie | Nee Pathi Naan Pathi | 1991-01-01 | |
| Movie | Gnana Paravai | 1991-02-10 | |
| Movie | Pudhu Manidhan | 1991-03-22 | |
| Movie | Thanthu Vitten Ennai | 1991-06-22 | |
| Movie | Chinna Thambi | 1991-04-12 | |
| Movie | Idhayam | Unknown | 1991-09-06 |
| Movie | Nattukku Oru Nallavan | Subhash's mother | 1991-10-02 |
| Movie | Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum | 1991-11-28 | |
| Movie | Edhir Katru | 1990-12-07 | |
| Movie | Nadigan | 1990-11-30 | |
| Movie | Enkitta Mothathe | 1990-09-14 | |
| Movie | Kizhakku Vasal | 1990-07-12 | |
| Movie | Vedikkai En Vadikkai | Bhuvaneswari | 1990-06-29 |
| Movie | Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga | 1990-04-14 | |
| Movie | En Veedu En Kanavar | 1990-04-13 | |
| Movie | Michael Madana Kama Rajan | GangaBai, ChakkuBai's mother | 1990-03-01 |
| Movie | Nethiyadi | 1989-05-11 | |
| Movie | Apoorva Sagodharargal | Muniyamma | 1989-04-14 |
| Movie | Vaai Kozhuppu | 1989-02-17 | |
| Movie | Aararo Aariraro | 1989-07-02 | |
| Movie | Sakalakala Sammandi | 1989-07-07 | |
| Movie | Pudhea Paadhai | 1989-07-14 | |
| Movie | Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru | 1988-01-14 | |
| Movie | Kathanayagan | 1988-05-20 | |
| Movie | Penmani Aval Kanmani | Ambujam | 1988-03-11 |
| Movie | Guru Sishyan | Kalyani Nallasivam | 1988-04-13 |
| Movie | Idhu Namma Aalu | 1988-08-05 | |
| Movie | En Jeevan Paaduthu | 1988-06-24 | |
| Movie | Thambi Thanga Kambi | 1988-07-15 | |
| Movie | Unnal Mudiyum Thambi | Angayarkanni | 1988-08-12 |
| Movie | Dhayam Onnu | Subbulakshmi | 1988-06-29 |
| Movie | Anbulla Appa | 1987-05-13 | |
| Movie | Shankar Guru | 1987-02-20 | |
| Movie | Makkal En Pakkam | 1987-04-14 | |
| Movie | Muthukkal Moondru | 1987-03-05 | |
| Movie | Per Sollum Pillai | 1987-07-16 | |
| Movie | Veendum Lisa | Gomathi | 1987-09-04 |
| Movie | Aankiliyude Tharattu | Sakunthala | 1987-09-04 |
| Movie | Poo Poova Poothirukku | 1987-09-18 | |
| Movie | Samsaram Adhu Minsaram | Kannamma | 1986-07-18 |
| Movie | Vikram | Pallathhor RamaDevi | 1986-05-29 |
| Movie | Naan Adimai Illai | 1986-03-01 | |
| Movie | Marumagal | 1986-01-25 | |
| Movie | Kulirkaala Megangal | 1986-01-01 | |
| Movie | Bandham | 1985-01-25 | |
| Movie | Aagaya Thamaraigal | 1985-03-08 | |
| Movie | Nermai | 1985-05-03 | |
| Movie | Mangamma Sabadham | 1985-09-21 | |
| Movie | Kettimelam | 1985-10-11 | |
| Movie | Nalla Thambi | 1985-10-14 | |
| Movie | Chidambara Ragasiyam | Valayapatti Valliammai | 1985-12-14 |
| Movie | Kuva Kuva Vaathugal | 1984-01-12 | |
| Movie | Madras Vathiyar | 1984-01-14 | |
| Movie | Vidhi | 1984-01-26 | |
| Movie | Chiranjeevi | 1984-02-16 | |
| Movie | Vaazhkai | 1984-04-13 | |
| Movie | Vellai Pura Ondru | 1984-04-13 | |
| Movie | Maman Machan | 1984-06-23 | |
| Movie | Alaya Deepam | 1984-06-29 | |
| Movie | Simma Soppanam | 1984-06-30 | |
| Movie | Naalai Unathu Naal | 1984-08-07 | |
| Movie | Iru Medhaigal | 1984-09-14 | |
| Movie | Enakkul Oruvan | 1984-10-23 | |
| Movie | Uruvangal Maralam | 1983-01-14 | |
| Movie | Paayum Puli | 1983-01-14 | |
| Movie | Neethibathi | 1983-01-25 | |
| Movie | Indru Nee Nalai Naan | 1983-03-29 | |
| Movie | Sivappu Sooriyan | 1983-05-27 | |
| Movie | Sattam | 1983-05-21 | |
| Movie | Miruthanga Chakravarthi | 1983-09-24 | |
| Movie | Dowry Kalyanam | Seethalakshmi | 1983-05-31 |
| Movie | Adutha Varisu | 1983-07-07 | |
| Movie | Simla Special | 1982-04-14 | |
| Movie | Pokkiri Raja | 1982-01-14 | |
| Movie | Vazhvey Maayam | Baby | 1982-01-26 |
| Movie | Sangili | 1982-04-13 | |
| Movie | Paritchaikku Neramaachu | 1982-11-13 | |
| Movie | Vasandhathil Oru Naal | 1982-05-07 | |
| Movie | Theerpu | 1982-05-25 | |
| Movie | Thai Mookambhikai | 1982-06-26 | |
| Movie | Sattam Sirikkiradhu | 1982-07-02 | |
| Movie | Manal Kayiru | Durga | 1982-05-07 |
| Movie | Ellam Inbamayyam | 1981-12-05 | |
| Movie | Do Posti | Rattan's mother (as Manorama) | 1981-08-24 |
| Movie | Lorry Driver Rajakannu | 1981-07-03 | |
| Movie | Savaal | 1981-07-03 | |
| Movie | Thee | 1981-01-26 | |
| Movie | Yamanukku Yaman | 1980-05-16 | |
| Movie | Shubhodayam | Sivakamini | 1980-01-01 |
| Movie | Rishi Moolam | 1980-01-25 | |
| Movie | Billa | Rajappa's friend | 1980-01-26 |
| Movie | Natchathiram | 1980-04-11 | |
| Movie | Dharma Raja | 1980-04-25 | |
| Movie | Jamboo | 1980-06-13 | |
| Movie | Vishwaroobam | 1980-11-06 | |
| Movie | Bandish | Mrs. James | 1980-11-07 |
| Movie | Ratha Paasam | 1980-06-14 | |
| Movie | Naan Potta Saval | 1980-08-17 | |
| Movie | Kaali | 1980-07-03 | |
| Movie | Imayam | 1979-07-21 | |
| Movie | Kalyanaraman | 1979-07-09 | |
| Movie | Gnana Kuzhandhai | Alangari | 1979-06-19 |
| Movie | Puthiya Vaarpugal | Unknown | 1979-04-13 |
| Movie | Velum Mayilum Thunai | Manohari | 1979-03-17 |
| Movie | Kuppathu Raja | Pavunu | 1979-01-12 |
| Movie | Nalladhoru Kudumbam | 1979-05-03 | |
| Movie | Bairavi | 1978-06-02 | |
| Movie | Vasectomy | Rehana Begum | 1978-01-21 |
| Movie | Andhamaan Kadhali | 1978-01-25 | |
| Movie | Shankar Salim Simon | 1978-02-10 | |
| Movie | Aayiram Jenmangal | 1978-03-10 | |
| Movie | Punniya Boomi | 1978-05-15 | |
| Movie | General Chakravarthi | Unknown | 1978-06-16 |
| Movie | Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye | 1978-07-14 | |
| Movie | Pilot Premnath | 1978-10-29 | |
| Movie | Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah! | 1978-10-29 | |
| Movie | En Kelvikku Enna Bathil | 1978-12-09 | |
| Movie | Do Musafir | 1978-06-25 | |
| Movie | Ilaya Thalaimurai | 1977-07-28 | |
| Movie | Saheb Bahadur | Mrs. Hare Murari | 1977-01-01 |
| Movie | Avan Oru Sarithiram | 1977-01-13 | |
| Movie | Charandas | Flora Smith | 1977-10-21 |
| Movie | Annan Oru Koyil | Jayamuniyamma | 1977-11-10 |
| Movie | Aaru Pushpangal | 1977-11-10 | |
| Movie | Adalat | Aunty | 1976-11-10 |
| Movie | Maha Chor | 1976-01-01 | |
| Movie | Madhana Maaligai | 1976-01-01 | |
| Movie | Andharangam | Chellamma | 1975-12-12 |
| Movie | Pattikkaattu Raja | 1975-07-12 | |
| Movie | Melnaattu Marumagal | Guest Appearance | 1975-05-10 |
| Movie | Zehreela Insaan | Mary | 1974-04-03 |
| Movie | Thanga Padhakkam | 1974-05-01 | |
| Movie | Naya Din Nai Raat | 1974-05-07 | |
| Movie | En Magan | 1974-08-21 | |
| Movie | Devi Shri Kaumariamman | 1974-11-12 | |
| Movie | Paadha Poojai | 1974-09-17 | |
| Movie | Rajapart Rangadurai | Chinthamani | 1973-12-21 |
| Movie | Karaikkal Ammaiyar | Pallavi (Punithavathi's friend) | 1973-10-25 |
| Movie | Rajaraja Cholan | Poonkodi | 1973-05-01 |
| Movie | Bharatha Vilas | 1973-03-24 | |
| Movie | Alaigal | Nalina | 1973-01-01 |
| Movie | Pattikada Pattanama | 1972-05-06 | |
| Movie | Kanna Nalama | K. Manorama | 1972-01-14 |
| Movie | Agathiyar | 1972-01-14 | |
| Movie | Bombay to Goa | Mother of young girl at back of bus | 1972-03-03 |
| Movie | Gnana Oli | 1972-03-10 | |
| Movie | Seeta and Geeta | Kaushalya | 1972-11-17 |
| Movie | Kasethan Kadavulada | 1972-05-19 | |
| Movie | Velli Vizha | 1972-08-11 | |
| Movie | Gomti Ke Kinare | 1972-11-22 | |
| Movie | Shor | Victoria | 1972-12-18 |
| Movie | Thirumalai Daivam | 1972-12-31 | |
| Movie | Man Mandir | 1971-01-01 | |
| Movie | Duniya Kya Jane | 1971-01-01 | |
| Movie | Gambler | Ram's aunt | 1971-01-10 |
| Movie | Muhammad bin Tughluq | 1971-03-05 | |
| Movie | Mehboob Ki Mehndi | 1971-01-30 | |
| Movie | Annai Velankanni | 1971-08-15 | |
| Movie | Sumadhi En Sundhari | 1971-04-13 | |
| Movie | Pavitra Papi | Mrs. Adarshan Lala | 1970-04-17 |
| Movie | Devi | 1970-01-01 | |
| Movie | Vilaiyaattu Pillai | Velu's wife | 1970-02-19 |
| Movie | My Love | 1970-01-01 | |
| Movie | Thalaivan | 1970-07-24 | |
| Movie | Thirumalai Thenkumari | 1970-08-15 | |
| Movie | Engal Thangam | 1970-10-09 | |
| Movie | Mastana | Mrs. Rosa Daniels | 1970-10-16 |
| Movie | Nam Nadu | 1969-11-06 | |
| Movie | Nirai Kudam | Actress Girija | 1969-08-08 |
| Movie | Aayiram Poi | Lilly, Malathi's friend | 1969-07-11 |
| Movie | Gurudhatchanai | 1969-06-14 | |
| Movie | Poova Thalaiya | Indra | 1969-05-01 |
| Movie | Ek Phool Do Mali | 1969-01-01 | |
| Movie | Waris | Thakurain | 1969-01-01 |
| Movie | Ethir Neechal | Renu | 1968-04-13 |
| Movie | Do Kaliyan | 1968-03-01 | |
| Movie | Galatta Kalyanam | Rathna, Dharmalingam's Elder Daughter | 1968-04-12 |
| Movie | Enga Oor Raja | 1968-10-21 | |
| Movie | Thillana Mohanambal | Jil Jil Ramamani | 1968-07-27 |
| Movie | Kanavan | 1968-08-15 | |
| Movie | Kadhal Vaaganam | 1968-10-21 | |
| Movie | Uyarndha Manidhan | 1968-11-29 | |
| Movie | Anubavi Raja Anubavi | Muthamma | 1967-01-01 |
| Movie | Thaaiku Thalaimagan | 1967-01-12 | |
| Movie | Kandhan Karunai | 1967-01-14 | |
| Movie | Baharon Ke Sapne | 1967-06-23 | |
| Movie | Thiruvarutchelvar | 1967-07-28 | |
| Movie | Naan | 1967-07-01 | |
| Movie | Aalayam | 1967-08-11 | |
| Movie | Iru Malargal | 1967-10-31 | |
| Movie | Vivasaayi | 1967-11-01 | |
| Movie | Ooty Varai Uravu | 1967-11-01 | |
| Movie | Dus Lakh | 1966-01-01 | |
| Movie | Yaar Nee? | Thamarai/Sulakshana | 1966-04-14 |
| Movie | Anbe Vaa | 1966-01-14 | |
| Movie | Neend Hamari Khwab Tumhare | 1966-01-01 | |
| Movie | Saraswathi Sabatham | 1966-09-03 | |
| Movie | Parakkum Paavai | Unknown | 1966-11-10 |
| Movie | Thanippiravi | Gowry | 1966-09-16 |
| Movie | Thenmazhai | Indra | 1966-09-23 |
| Movie | Lighthouse | Unknown | 1965-08-28 |
| Movie | Thiruvilayadal | Kayarkanni's friend | 1965-07-31 |
| Movie | Shanthi | 1965-04-22 | |
| Movie | Poojaikku Vantha Malar | 1965-03-12 | |
| Movie | Enga Veettu Pillai | 1965-01-14 | |
| Movie | Padagotti | 1964-11-03 | |
| Movie | Navarathiri | Mentally Ill Woman | 1964-11-03 |
| Movie | Rajkumar | Maharani Kalavanti | 1964-10-20 |
| Movie | Thozhilali | 1964-09-25 | |
| Movie | Puthiya Paravai | Alli | 1964-09-12 |
| Movie | Bahurani | 1964-04-01 | |
| Movie | Aap Ki Parchhaiyan | Mrs. Vilayti Ram | 1964-01-01 |
| Movie | Server Sundaram | Guest Appearance | 1964-12-11 |
| Movie | Mujhe Jeene Do | 1963-06-08 | |
| Movie | Cobra Girl | Damru's wife | 1963-01-01 |
| Movie | Dil Hi To Hai | 1963-01-01 | |
| Movie | Paar Magale Paar | 1963-07-11 | |
| Movie | Kungumam | 1963-08-01 | |
| Movie | Nenjam Marappathillai | Kanniyamma | 1963-08-02 |
| Movie | Ratha Thilagam | 1963-09-14 | |
| Movie | Half Ticket | Asha's Aunt | 1962-10-19 |
| Movie | Policekaran Magal | Maari's Fiancee | 1962-08-31 |
| Movie | Nenjil Oor Aalayam | Navaneedham | 1962-01-26 |
| Movie | Shaadi | Mrs. Motilal | 1962-01-01 |
| Movie | Padithal Mattum Podhuma | 1961-12-31 | |
| Movie | Paalum Pazhamum | 1961-09-09 | |
| Movie | Pyar Ki Pyas | Asha's mother | 1961-05-19 |
| Movie | Delhi Junction | 1960-01-01 | |
| Movie | Meenda Sorgam | Sachu | 1960-07-29 |
| Movie | Kalathur Kannamma | 1960-03-15 | |
| Movie | Pudhiya Pathai | 1960-11-16 | |
| Movie | Lajwanti | Mrs. Godabri Mohan | 1958-06-08 |
| Movie | Dulhan | 1958-01-01 | |
| Movie | Sharada | Laajo | 1957-02-23 |
| Movie | Jhanak Jhanak Payal Baaje | Bindya | 1955-05-27 |
| Movie | Biraj Bahu | Sundari (Maidservant) | 1954-03-01 |
| Movie | Parineeta | 1953-01-23 | |
| Movie | Badnami | 1946-01-01 | |
| Movie | Rehana | 1946-01-01 | |
| Movie | Khandaan | 1942-04-25 | |
| Movie | Khazanchi | 1941-01-02 |