Portrait of Manobala

Acting

Manobala

Career

Active from 1982 to 2025, busiest in 2013 with 7 main titles.

Average score
GoodWatch score56/100
Highest rated
Poster for Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru
Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru
GoodWatch score80/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 73 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 5.2 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 4.7 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 3.0 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 5.5 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 5.3 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 6.0 versus catalog average 5.9Style
Manobala Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Historical
    1.2, average 2.6
  • Uncanny
    1.8, average 2.5
  • Melancholy
    4.1, average 4.7
  • Psychological
    5.0, average 5.5

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Indian Cinema 7
  • Social Commentary 7
  • Tamil Cinema 6
  • Fast-Paced 5
  • Friendship 4
  • Romantic Comedy 4
  • Tamil Romance 4
  • Comedy 3
  • Family Drama 3
  • Emotional 3
  • Contemporary Setting 3
  • Coming-of-Age Story 3

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

159
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

Upcoming

1 title
Sathuranga Vettai 2
Sathuranga Vettai 2

Producer

2020s

17 titles ยท average score 51
Madha Gaja Raja
Madha Gaja Raja (2025)
GoodWatch score 52

as Minister Nallamuthu

E-Mail
E-Mail (2024)
GoodWatch score 51

as kailasam

Indian 2: Zero Tolerance
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance (2024)
GoodWatch score 22

as Nanjunda Moorthy

Viduthalai: Part II
Viduthalai: Part II (2024)
GoodWatch score 71

as Station Master

Kasethan Kadavulada
Kasethan Kadavulada (2023)
GoodWatch score 42

as Sundaram

Waltair Veerayya
Waltair Veerayya (2023)
GoodWatch score 72

as K. Murthy, a judge

Chandramukhi 2
Chandramukhi 2 (2023)
GoodWatch score 36

as Fake exorcist

Viddikalude Maash
Viddikalude Maash (2022)
GoodWatch score 54

as Manivarnan

Super Senior Heroes
Super Senior Heroes (2022)

as Mohan

Don
Don (2022)
GoodWatch score 68

as School teacher

Chakra
Chakra (2021)
GoodWatch score 60

as Gayathri's uncle

Pachai Vilakku
Pachai Vilakku (2020)

as Professor

2010s

77 titles ยท average score 56
Aruvam
Aruvam (2019)
GoodWatch score 46

as School Head Master

Tamizh Padam 2
Tamizh Padam 2 (2018)
GoodWatch score 63

as Siddharth

Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru
Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru (2017)
GoodWatch score 80

as Priya's Father

Jomonte Suvisheshangal
Jomonte Suvisheshangal (2017)
GoodWatch score 65

as Perumal

Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen
Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen (2017)
GoodWatch score 29

as Swamy

Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru (2016)
GoodWatch score 31

as Pesuvadhellam Unmai Show Director

10 Endrathukulla
10 Endrathukulla (2015)
GoodWatch score 43

as Manikandan

Naaigal Jaakirathai
Naaigal Jaakirathai (2014)
GoodWatch score 63

as Pichumani

Tenaliraman
Tenaliraman (2014)
GoodWatch score 53

as Education Minister

Sonna Puriyathu
Sonna Puriyathu (2013)

as Rajesh Khanna

Raja Rani
Raja Rani (2013)
GoodWatch score 77

as Ramamoorthy

Siruthai
Siruthai (2011)
GoodWatch score 56

as Boom Boom

2000s

42 titles ยท average score 63
Kanden Kadhalai
Kanden Kadhalai (2009)
GoodWatch score 51

as Mayil Vaganam

Dhanam
Dhanam (2008)

as Cop #2

Koodal Nagar
Koodal Nagar (2007)

as Doctor

Kodambakkam
Kodambakkam (2006)

as Distributor turned producer

Ghajini
Ghajini (2005)
GoodWatch score 72

as Kalpana's boss

Anniyan
Anniyan (2005)
GoodWatch score 82

as Ticket Conductor

Chandramukhi
Chandramukhi (2005)
GoodWatch score 71

as Exorcist

Perazhagan
Perazhagan (2004)
GoodWatch score 72

as Kuzhandhaisamy's Father

Aethiree
Aethiree (2004)
GoodWatch score 52

as Seshagopalan

Nala Damayanthi
Nala Damayanthi (2003)
GoodWatch score 69

as Passport Officer

Pithamagan
Pithamagan (2003)
GoodWatch score 79

as Sakthi's Friend

Naina
Naina (2002)

Director

1990s

9 titles ยท average score 70
Siragugal
Siragugal (1999)

Director

Swarnamukhi
Swarnamukhi (1998)

as Translator

Nandhini
Nandhini (1997)

Writer, Director

Ratchagan
Ratchagan (1997)
GoodWatch score 70

as Kanniappan

Paarambariyam
Paarambariyam (1993)

Director

Vetri Padigal
Vetri Padigal (1991)

Screenplay, Director

Moondreluthil En Moochirukkum
Moondreluthil En Moochirukkum (1991)

Director

Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai (1990)

Director

Mallu Vetti Minor
Mallu Vetti Minor (1990)

Director

1980s

12 titles ยท average score 75
En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan
En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan (1989)

Director

Thendral Sudum
Thendral Sudum (1989)

Director

Oorkavalan
Oorkavalan (1987)

Director

Dhoorathu Pacchai
Dhoorathu Pacchai (1987)

Director

Siraipparavai
Siraipparavai (1987)

Director

Paru Paru Pattanam Paru
Paru Paru Pattanam Paru (1986)

Director

Pillai Nila
Pillai Nila (1985)

Director

Naan Ungal Rasigan
Naan Ungal Rasigan (1985)

Director

Aagaaya Gangai
Aagaaya Gangai (1982)

Director

Gopurangal Saivathillai
Gopurangal Saivathillai (1982)

as Pathani Bhai

Tik Tik Tik
Tik Tik Tik (1981)
GoodWatch score 75

Assistant Director

Alaigal Oyivadhilai
Alaigal Oyivadhilai (1981)

Assistant Director

1970s

1 title
Puthiya Vaarpugal
Puthiya Vaarpugal (1979)

Assistant Director