Manorama

Biography

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

Indian

Film · 1996 · ★ 7.0

Singam

Film · 2010 · ★ 6.8

Singam 2

Film · 2013 · ★ 5.8

Si 3

Film · 2017 · ★ 5.5

Arundhati

Film · 2009 · ★ 6.8

Michael Madana Kama Rajan

Film · 1990 · ★ 7.2

Saamy

Film · 2003 · ★ 6.5

Arunachalam

Film · 1997 · ★ 7.3

Annamalai

Film · 1992 · ★ 7.3

7G Rainbow Colony

Film · 2004 · ★ 6.8

Apoorva Sagodharargal

Film · 1989 · ★ 7.6

Gentleman

Film · 1993 · ★ 7.4

Filmography

• 2017 Si 3 · Pattamma
• 2013 Singam 2 · Pattamma
• 2011 Kaadhal Alla Adhaiyum Thaandi
• 2010 Singam · Pattamma
• 2010 Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam · Keluthi Amma
• 2009 Seetha Kalyanam · Sreeni's Mother
• 2009 Arundhati · Chandramma
• 2008 Uliyin Osai · Azhagi
• 2008 Krishnarjuna · Arjun's grandmother
• 2007 Periyar
• 2007 Thaamirabharani · Thangapazham
• 2007 Aalwar
• 2006 Aadum Koothu · Dalit woman
• 2006 Seethakoka Chiluka
• 2006 Madrasi
• 2006 Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei · Raja Matha
• 2006 Unarchigal
• 2006 Pasakiligal
• 2005 Karka Kasadara
• 2004 Vijayendra Varma
• 2004 Neranja Manasu
• 2004 7G Rainbow Colony · Shweta's Aunt (Cameo)
• 2004 Perazhagan · Pattamma
• 2004 Kuthu · Anjali's Grandmother
• 2003 Ottran
• 2003 Diwan · Duraisingam Sister
• 2003 Whistle
• 2003 Saamy · Bhuvana's Grandmother
• 2003 Anbe Anbe
• 2003 Yes Madam
• 2002 Kadhal Virus
• 2002 Ninu Choodaka Nenundalenu
• 2002 Namma Veetu Kalyanam
• 2002 Karmegam · Karmegham's mother
• 2002 Thamizh · Annapoorani, Thamizh's mother
• 2002 Gemini
• 2001 Pandavar Bhoomi
• 2001 Ninaikkatha Naalillai
• 2001 Simharasi
• 2001 Sigamani Ramamani · Vidhya
• 2001 Seeri Varum Kaalai
• 2001 Vinnukkum Mannukkum
• 2001 Piriyadha Varam Vendum · Azhagi
• 2001 Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman · Kamachi
• 2001 Vaanchinathan
• 2000 Snegithiye · Vani's mother
• 2000 Maayi · Pechiyamma
• 2000 Kannaal Pesavaa
• 2000 Simmasanam · Satyamurthy’s Mother
• 2000 Vetri Kodi Kattu · Deivanai
• 2000 Karisakattu Poove
• 2000 Kannan Varuvaan · Ranganayaki
• 2000 Thirunelveli
• 2000 Manasunna Maraju
• 2000 Millennium Stars
• 1999 Unnaruge Naan Irundhal
• 1999 Poovellam Kettuppar · Self
• 1999 Rojavanam
• 1999 Kummi Paattu
• 1999 Periyanna
• 1999 Ethirum Pudhirum · Kannan's Mother
• 1999 Unnai Thedi · Aachi
• 1998 Pooveli
• 1998 Simmarasi
• 1998 Veeram Vilanja Mannu · Virumayi
• 1998 Poonthottam
• 1998 Dharma · Fathima
• 1998 Natpukkaga
• 1998 Paradesi
• 1998 Marumalarchi · Rasu Padayachi's Mother
• 1997 Saathi Sanam
• 1997 Vallal · Kamakshi
• 1997 Arunachalam · Lakshmi
• 1997 Sakthi · Velammal
• 1996 Indian · Kuppamma
• 1996 Nattupura Pattu · Pattamma
• 1996 Maha Prabhu
• 1996 Parambarai
• 1996 Love Birds
• 1995 Rikshavodu