Manorama
Acting • Born 1937-05-26 – Died 2015-10-15
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.
Filmography
390 credits
Manaivi Ready
Movie • 1987
Chintamani's aunt
Paattukku Naan Adimai
Movie • 1990
Namma Veetu Kalyanam
Movie • 2002
Periya Kudumbam
Movie • 1995
Nenjile Thunivirunthal
Movie • 1981
Arundhati
Movie • 2009
Chandramma
Endrum Anbudan
Movie • 1992
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
Movie • 1990
GangaBai, ChakkuBai's mother
Anni
Movie • 1985
Deivapiravi
Movie • 1985
Vasanthi
Movie • 1988
Shondham 16
Movie • 1989
Police Police
Movie • 1983
Rani
En Magan
Movie • 1974
Archanai Pookal
Movie • 1982
Antha Sila Naatkal
Movie • 1983
Saranalayam
Movie • 1983
Vetri Mel Vetri
Movie • 1989
Singam
Movie • 2010
Kavya's Grandmother
Rajapart Rangadurai
Movie • 1973
Chinthamani
Thanippiravi
Movie • 1966
Gowry
Naan Adimai Illai
Movie • 1986
Uruvangal Maralam
Movie • 1983
Sivappu Sooriyan
Movie • 1983
Adutha Varisu
Movie • 1983
Paayum Puli
Movie • 1983
Naan Potta Saval
Movie • 1980
Kaali
Movie • 1980
Thayamma
Kuppathu Raja
Movie • 1979
Pavunu
Aayiram Jenmangal
Movie • 1978
Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye
Movie • 1978
Sevanthi
Bairavi
Movie • 1978
Shankar Salim Simon
Movie • 1978
Aaru Pushpangal
Movie • 1977
Singaravelan
Movie • 1992
Thaiamma
Apoorva Sagodharargal
Movie • 1989
Muniyamma
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
Movie • 1988
Angayarkanni
Per Sollum Pillai
Movie • 1987
Vikram
Movie • 1986
Pallathhor RamaDevi
Enakkul Oruvan
Movie • 1984
Sattam
Movie • 1983
Simla Special
Movie • 1982
Vazhvey Maayam
Movie • 1982
Baby
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!
Movie • 1978
Saamy
Movie • 2003
Bhuvana's Grandmother
Madrasi
Movie • 2006
Gentleman
Movie • 1993
Ponnammal Kicha's Mother
Annamalai
Movie • 1992
Sivagami
Pandiyan
Movie • 1992
Ore Ratham
Movie • 1987
Vellai Manasu
Movie • 1985
Sarigamapadani
Movie • 1994
Kulasekaran's mother
Kanne Pappa
Movie • 1969
Roopa
Annan Oru Koyil
Movie • 1977
Jayamuniyamma
Vaai Sollil Veeranadi
Movie • 1984
Thaamirabharani
Movie • 2007
Thangapazham
Perazhagan
Movie • 2004
Pattamma
Periyanna
Movie • 1999
Poovellam Kettuppar
Movie • 1999
Herself (Special Appearance)
Annaiyum Pithavum
Movie • 1969
Chakravathi
Movie • 1977
Edupa Kai Pillai
Movie • 1975
Kannan Varuvaan
Movie • 2000
Ranganayaki
Pooveli
Movie • 1998
Raja enga Raja
Movie • 1995
Puthisaligal
Movie • 1968
Vellai Pura Ondru
Movie • 1984
Naalai Unathu Naal
Movie • 1984
Angalamma
Thirumoorthy
Movie • 1995
Ramaatha
Pudhu Manidhan
Movie • 1991
Maman Machan
Movie • 1984
Suriyan
Movie • 1992
Nattamai
Movie • 1994
Nattamai's paternal aunt
Veluchami
Movie • 1995
Sattam Sirikkiradhu
Movie • 1982
Simmarasi
Movie • 1998
Natpukkaga
Movie • 1998
Neranja Manasu
Movie • 2004
Maha Prabhu
Movie • 1996
Maayi
Movie • 2000
Vaanchinathan
Movie • 2001
Vinnukkum Mannukkum
Movie • 2001
Diwan
Movie • 2003
Veeram Vilanja Mannu
Movie • 1998
Chinna Kounder
Movie • 1992
Vijayakant's mother
Dharma
Movie • 1998
Rasigan
Movie • 1994
Vijay's grandmother
Deva
Movie • 1995
Raasathi
Thanthu Vitten Ennai
Movie • 1991
Madhana Maaligai
Movie • 1976
Mayor Meenakshi
Movie • 1976
Kettimelam
Movie • 1985
Nalla Thambi
Movie • 1985
Edhir Katru
Movie • 1990
Kizhakku Vasal
Movie • 1990
Nandhavana Theru
Movie • 1995
Muthu Kaalai
Movie • 1995
Seeman
Movie • 1994
Ponnumani
Movie • 1993
Kummi Paattu
Movie • 1999
Parambarai
Movie • 1996
Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam
Movie • 2010
Keluthi Amma
Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi
Movie • 2006
Raja Matha
Pavitra Papi
Movie • 1970
Mrs. Adarshan Lala
Suryagandhi
Movie • 1973
Thanga Gopuram
Movie • 1971
Manasunna Maraju
Movie • 2000
Veettukku Vandha Marumagal
Movie • 1973
Sharada
Oru Kai Pappoam
Movie • 1983
Aana Valarthiya Vanampadiyude Makan
Movie • 1971
Singam 2
Movie • 2013
Kavya's grandmother
Puguntha Veedu
Movie • 1972
Andal/Bhanu
Samayalkaran
Movie • 1974
Meenambikai
Thillana Mohanambal
Movie • 1968
"Jil Jil" Ramamani
Veendum Lisa
Movie • 1987
Gomathi
Thilakam
Movie • 1960
Punniya Boomi
Movie • 1978
General Chakravarthi
Movie • 1978
Pilot Premnath
Movie • 1978
Andhamaan Kadhali
Movie • 1978
Ilaya Thalaimurai
Movie • 1977
Gnana Oli
Movie • 1972
Pattikada Pattanama
Movie • 1972
Bharatha Vilas
Movie • 1973
Meera Bai
Sumathi En Sundari
Movie • 1971
Galatta Kalyanam
Movie • 1968
Rathna, Dharmalingam's Elder Daughter
Enga Oor Raja
Movie • 1968
Iru Malargal
Movie • 1967
Uyarndha Manidhan
Movie • 1968
Thiruvilayadal
Movie • 1965
Kayarkanni's friend
Sindhu Nathi Poo
Movie • 1994
Thiruvarutchelvar
Movie • 1967
Navarathiri
Movie • 1964
Mentally Ill Woman
Kungumam
Movie • 1963
Paar Magale Paar
Movie • 1963
Saraswathi Sabatham
Movie • 1966
Malli
Ratha Thilagam
Movie • 1963
Poonkuyil
Padithal Mattum Podhuma
Movie • 1961
Onna Irukka Kathukanom
Movie • 1992
Imayam
Movie • 1979
Nalladhoru Kudumbam
Movie • 1979
Marumagal
Movie • 1986
Anbulla Appa
Movie • 1987
Muthukkal Moondru
Movie • 1987
Gnana Paravai
Movie • 1991
Vietnam Colony
Movie • 1994
Janaki
Annai Velankanni
Movie • 1971
Meenda Sorgam
Movie • 1960
Sachu
Pudhiya Pathai
Movie • 1960
Devi Shri Kaumariamman
Movie • 1974
Thirumalai Daivam
Movie • 1972
Agathiyar
Movie • 1972
Madras Vathiyar
Movie • 1984
Anbe Vaa
Movie • 1966
Pangali
Movie • 1992
Durai's mother
En Kelvikku Enna Bathil
Movie • 1978
Thai Mookambhikai
Movie • 1982
Thambi Thanga Kambi
Movie • 1988
Yejaman
Movie • 1993
Vaanavarayan's grandmother
Rojavanam
Movie • 1999
Rishi Moolam
Movie • 1980
Dharma Raja
Movie • 1980
Vishwaroobam
Movie • 1980
Ratha Paasam
Movie • 1980
Yamanukku Yaman
Movie • 1980
Lorry Driver Rajakannu
Movie • 1981
Nermai
Movie • 1985
Professor Kodi Malar
Vaazhkai
Movie • 1984
Iru Medhaigal
Movie • 1984
Chiranjeevi
Movie • 1984
Simma Soppanam
Movie • 1984
Miruthanga Chakravarthi
Movie • 1983
Neethibathi
Movie • 1983
Vasandhathil Oru Naal
Movie • 1982
Theerpu
Movie • 1982
Paritchaikku Neramaachu
Movie • 1982
Subathra, Ragothama Rao's wife
Sangili
Movie • 1982
Bandham
Movie • 1985
Gurudhatchanai
Movie • 1969
Engal Thangam
Movie • 1970
Thalaivan
Movie • 1970
Nam Nadu
Movie • 1969
Kadhal Vaaganam
Movie • 1968
Kokila
Kanavan
Movie • 1968
Parakkum Paavai
Movie • 1966
Thaaiku Thalaimagan
Movie • 1967
Lighthouse
Movie • 1965
Enga Veettu Pillai
Movie • 1965
Padagotti
Movie • 1964
Vivasaayi
Movie • 1967
Kuthu
Movie • 2004
Anjali's Grandmother
Thirunelveli
Movie • 2000
Vetri Kodi Kattu
Movie • 2000
Deivane
Aadum Koothu
Movie • 2006
Dalit woman
Avan Aval Adhu
Movie • 1980
Muniyamma
En Veedu En Kanavar
Movie • 1990
Pandavar Bhoomi
Movie • 2001
Seethakoka Chiluka
Movie • 2006
Aankiliyude Tharattu
Movie • 1987
Sakunthala
Marumalarchi
Movie • 1998
Rasu Padayachi's Mother
Enkitta Mothathe
Movie • 1990
Kalathur Kannamma
Movie • 1960
Rikshavodu
Movie • 1995
I Love India
Movie • 1993
Priya's mother
Seeri Varum Kaalai
Movie • 2001
Kannaal Pesavaa
Movie • 2000
Pasa Kiligal
Movie • 2006
Pudhea Paadhai
Movie • 1989
Aaya
Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren
Movie • 1992
Ravi's mother
Ninaikkatha Naalillai
Movie • 2001
May Madham
Movie • 1994
Aandal
Unnai Thedi
Movie • 1999
Aachi
Aalwar
Movie • 2007
Poova Thalaiya
Movie • 1969
Indra
Gemini
Movie • 2002
Whistle
Movie • 2003
Idhayam
Movie • 1991
Raja's mother
Poonthottam
Movie • 1998
Kadhal Virus
Movie • 2002
Krishnarjuna
Movie • 2008
Arjun's grandmother
Ninaivugal
Movie • 1984
Bhairava Dweepam
Movie • 1994
Vijay's Foster Mother
Simharasi
Movie • 2001
Server Sundaram
Movie • 1964
Kantha
Ethir Neechal
Movie • 1968
Renu
Guru Sishyan
Movie • 1988
Kalyani Nallasivam
Anbe Anbe
Movie • 2003
En Jeevan Paaduthu
Movie • 1988
Dhayam Onnu
Movie • 1988
Subbulakshmi
Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga
Movie • 1990
Thanga Padhakkam
Movie • 1974
Poojaikku Vantha Malar
Movie • 1965
Anubavi Raja Anubavi
Movie • 1967
Muthamma
Kanna Nalama
Movie • 1972
K. Manorama
Velli Vizha
Movie • 1972
Manjal Kungumam
Movie • 1973
Ranjitham
Jai Hind
Movie • 1994
Bharath's Mother
Ottran
Movie • 2003
Shankar Guru
Movie • 1987
Vilaiyaattu Pillai
Movie • 1970
Velu's wife
Honest Raj
Movie • 1994
Kaaviya Thalaivan
Movie • 1992
Vellaiamma
Seetha Kalyanam
Movie • 2009
Sreeni's Mother
Ezhai Jaathi
Movie • 1993
Unnaruge Naan Irundhal
Movie • 1999
Thaaye Unakkaga
Movie • 1966
Padma
Makkal En Pakkam
Movie • 1987
Maaman Magal
Movie • 1995
Nadigan
Movie • 1990
Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru
Movie • 1988
Vallal
Movie • 1997
Kamakshi
Idhu Namma Aalu
Movie • 1988
Gopal's Mom
Thamizh
Movie • 2002
Annapoorani, Thamizh's mother
Piriyadha Varam Vendum
Movie • 2001
Nethiyadi
Movie • 1989
Savaal
Movie • 1981
‘Burma’ Pappa
Thee
Movie • 1981
Pokkiri Raja
Movie • 1982
Chinna Thambi
Movie • 1991
Mr. Madras
Movie • 1995
Aruna Arunachalam
Poo Poova Poothirukku
Movie • 1987
Idhu Namma Bhoomi
Movie • 1992
Dharma Seelan
Movie • 1993
Thaaya Thaarama
Movie • 1989
Paadha Poojai
Movie • 1974
Manal Kayiru
Movie • 1982
Durga
Chellakannu
Movie • 1995
Murai Maman
Movie • 1995
Sirasu's mother
Sakthi
Movie • 1997
Velammal
Mannan
Movie • 1992
Azhagi
Aagaya Thamaraigal
Movie • 1985
Aararo Aariraro
Movie • 1989
Puthiya Vaarpugal
Movie • 1979
Rasukutti
Movie • 1992
Nee Pathi Naan Pathi
Movie • 1991
Yes Madam
Movie • 2003
Indian
Movie • 1996
Kuppamma
Kaadhalan
Movie • 1994
Shruthi's Grandmother
Paradesi
Movie • 1998
Paandi Durai
Movie • 1992
Kalyanaraman
Movie • 1979
Thirumalai Thenkumari
Movie • 1970
Muniyamma
Karmegam
Movie • 2002
Karmegham's mother
Ganga Gowri
Movie • 1973
Kumutha
Thanga Magan
Movie • 1983
Annapoorani
Si 3
Movie • 2017
Kavya's Grandmother
Muhammad bin Tughluq
Movie • 1971
Puthiya Paravai
Movie • 1964
Alli
Rajaraja Cholan
Movie • 1973
Poonkodi
Yaar Nee?
Movie • 1966
Thamarai/Sulakshana
Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
Movie • 1986
Kannamma
Vijayendra Varma
Movie • 2004
7G Rainbow Colony
Movie • 2004
Shweta's Aunt (Cameo)
Chidambara Ragasiyam
Movie • 1985
Valayapatti Valliammai
Millennium Stars
Movie • 2000
Vaai Kozhuppu
Movie • 1989
Kuva Kuva Vaathugal
Movie • 1984
Penmani Aval Kanmani
Movie • 1988
Ambujam
Alaigal
Movie • 1973
Nalina
Nenjam Marappathillai
Movie • 1963
Kanniyamma
Policekaran Magal
Movie • 1962
Maari's Fiancee
Nenjil Oor Aalayam
Movie • 1962
Navaneedham
Kulirkaala Megangal
Movie • 1986
Alaya Deepam
Movie • 1984
Aayiram Poi
Movie • 1969
Lilly, Malathi's friend
Velum Mayilum Thunai
Movie • 1979
Manohari
Thenmazhai
Movie • 1966
Indra
Gnana Kuzhandhai
Movie • 1979
Alangari
Paalum Pazhamum
Movie • 1961
Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum
Movie • 1991
Dharmalingam's Wife
Shanthi
Movie • 1965
Indru Nee Nalai Naan
Movie • 1983
Coolie
Movie • 1995
Naan
Movie • 1967
Karka Kasadara
Movie • 2005
Melnaattu Marumagal
Movie • 1975
Guest Appearance
Shubhodayam
Movie • 1980
Sivakamini
Nirai Kudam
Movie • 1969
Actress Girija
Allari Priyudu
Movie • 1993
Raja's grandmother
Dowry Kalyanam
Movie • 1983
Seethalakshmi
Vedikkai En Vadikkai
Movie • 1990
Bhuvaneswari
Sigamani Ramamani
Movie • 2001
Vidhya
Sakalakala Sammandi
Movie • 1989
Jamboo
Movie • 1980
Karaikkal Ammaiyar
Movie • 1973
Pallavi (Punithavathi's friend)
Ethirum Pudhirum
Movie • 1999
Kannan's Mother
Madras to Pondicherry
Movie • 1966
Brahmin woman
Thozhilali
Movie • 1964
Chandira
Cinema Paithiyam
Movie • 1975
Pattampoochi
Movie • 1975
Aayirathil Oruthi
Movie • 1975
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
Movie • 1975
Thangathile Vairam
Movie • 1975
Pattikkaattu Raja
Movie • 1975
Malai Sooda Va
Movie • 1975
Bala Nagamma
Movie • 1981
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
Movie • 1976
Uyarnthavargal
Movie • 1977
Unnai Suttrum Ulagam
Movie • 1977
Sakka Podu Podu Raja
Movie • 1978
Gumasthavin Magal
Movie • 1974
Saranam Ayyappa
Movie • 1980
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
Movie • 1982
Aalayam
Movie • 1967
Avan Oru Sarithiram
Movie • 1977
Pala Parikshai
Movie • 1977
Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum
Movie • 1981
Neenga Nalla Irukkanum
Movie • 1992
Ilamai
Movie • 1985
Bommalaattam
Movie • 1968
Chinna Ponnu
Kathanayagan
Movie • 1988
Patti Sollai Thattathe
Movie • 1988
Ellam Inbamayyam
Movie • 1981
Paattum Bharathamum
Movie • 1975
Periyar
Movie • 2007
Enippadigal
Movie • 1979
Poompuhar
Movie • 1964
Vasanthasena
Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo
Movie • 1981
Oru Malarin Payanam
Movie • 1985
Anjal Petti 520
Movie • 1969
Stella
Kasethan Kadavulada
Movie • 1972
Lakshmi
Andharangam
Movie • 1975
Chellamma
Oh Maane Maane
Movie • 1984
Mangamma Sabadham
Movie • 1985
Maru Piravi
Movie • 1973
Vasalil Oru Vennila
Movie • 1991
Pakkathu Veetu Roja
Movie • 1982
Love Birds
Movie • 1996
Natchathiram
Movie • 1980
Billa
Movie • 1980
Rajappa's friend
Dr. Siva
Movie • 1975
Meenambal
Snegithiye
Movie • 2000
Vani's mother
Kanna Thorakkanum Saami
Movie • 1986
Sooru Subbamma
Pimpernel
Movie • 1981
Perum Pugazhum
Movie • 1976
Sundari
Kula Gowravam
Movie • 1974
Parvathi
Arunachalam
Movie • 1997
Lakshmi
Shanti Kranti
Movie • 1991
Subhash's Mother (Tamil Version)
Naan Petha Magane
Movie • 1995
Aandal
Annapoorni
Movie • 1978
Rosie
Yarukku Mappillai Yaro
Movie • 1975
Meena's mother
Sarvam Sakthimayam
Movie • 1986
Mr. Sampath
Movie • 1972
Pattanathil Petti
Movie • 1990
Thanga Kalasam
Movie • 1988
Chandhrodhayam
Movie • 1966
Ahalya
Ethaiyum Thangum Ithaiyam
Movie • 1962
Vandikkaran Magan
Movie • 1978
Sadhu Mirandal
Movie • 1966
Manamulla Maruthaaram
Movie • 1958