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
Inga Naan Thaan Kingu
(2024)
Kadaikutty Singam
(2018)
Judge
Bigil
(2019)
Angel's Professor
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
(2008)
Balu
Kanchana 3
(2019)
Fake Saint
Aambala
(2015)
AC
Full Filmography
Acting
Puthiya Vaarpugal
(1979)
Kallukul Eeram
(1980)
Gopurangal Saivathillai
(1982)
Pathani Bhai
Idhayam
(1991)
Thozhar Pandian
(1994)
Gangai Karai Paattu
(1995)
Nesam
(1997)
Ratchagan
(1997)
Kanniappan
Natpukkaga
(1998)
Swarnamukhi
(1998)
Translator
Chinna Raja
(1999)
Anantha Poongattre...
(1999)
Taj Mahal
(1999)
Minsara Kanna
(1999)
Samuthiram
(2001)
Villain
(2002)
Minister's brother-in-law
Pithamagan
(2003)
Sakthi's Friend
Jay Jay
(2003)
Jamuna's Family Friend
Kadhal Kirukkan
(2003)
a doctor
Soori
(2003)
Container passenger
Nala Damayanthi
(2003)
Passport Officer
Boys
(2003)
Ajay
Three Roses
(2003)
Perazhagan
(2004)
Kuzhandhaisamy's Father
Aethiree
(2004)
Seshagopalan
Dreams
(2004)
Moosa
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi
(2004)
Ganesh's father
Ghajini
(2005)
Kalpana's boss
Aayudham
(2005)
Ji
(2005)
Priyasakhi
(2005)
Thaka Thimi Tha
(2005)
6'2
(2005)
Anniyan
(2005)
Ticket Conductor
Chandramukhi
(2005)
Exorcist
Thambi
(2006)
Kusthi
(2006)
Vathiyar
(2006)
Ayyanar's father
Varalaru
(2006)
Thalai Nagaram
(2006)
Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi
(2006)
Kireedam
(2007)
Constable
Azhagiya Tamil Magan
(2007)
Kannamoochi Yenada
(2007)
Senthilkannu
Malaikottai
(2007)
Bhaskar's Aide
Madurai Veeran
(2007)
Shiva's grandfather
Nee Naan Nila
(2007)
Professor
Muruga
(2007)
Seval
(2008)
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
(2008)
Balu
Silambattam
(2008)
Jaanu's Father
Dindigul Sarathy
(2008)
Dhanam
(2008)
Cop #2
Santosh Subramaniam
(2008)
Bank Manager
Abhiyum Naanum
(2008)
Varatharajan
Vaitheeswaran
(2008)
Dhanasekaran's Henchman
Kuselan
(2008)
Constable
Kathanayakudu
(2008)
Constable
Kanden Kadhalai
(2009)
Mayil Vaganam
Aadhavan
(2009)
Sundaramurthy
Thoranai
(2009)
Officer Ganesan(cameo)
Maasilamani
(2009)
Vettaikaaran
(2009)
Reporter
Thamizh Padam
(2010)
Siddharth
Agam Puram
(2010)
Baana Kaathadi
(2010)
Conductor
Rettaisuzhi
(2010)
Singam
(2010)
Mayil Vaaganam's Lawyer
Goripalayam
(2010)
Thillalangadi
(2010)
Saamiyar
Kutti Pisasu
(2010)
Kattradhu Kalavu
(2010)
Drohi
(2010)
Raghu
Chikku Bukku
(2010)
Kalloori Kalangal
(2010)
Puzhal
(2010)
Siruthai
(2011)
Boom Boom
Kanchana
(2011)
Puli Vesham
(2011)
Mambattiyan
(2011)
Annachchi's accountant
Sadhurangam
(2011)
Thambikottai
(2011)
Mudhal Idam
(2011)
Mahaan Kanakku
(2011)
Eththan
(2011)
Gaganam
(2011)
Narayana Shastry
Mappillai
(2011)
Rajeshwari's astrologer
Doo
(2011)
Teacher
Oru Nadigaiyin Vakkumoolam
(2012)
Aadhinarayana
(2012)
Kalakalappu
(2012)
Marudhamuthu
Kondaan Koduthaan
(2012)
Thuppakki
(2012)
Nisha's father
Nanban
(2012)
Librarian Bose
Saguni
(2012)
Ethir Neechal
(2013)
Astrologer Gunashekar Raja
Alex Pandian
(2013)
Captain Divakaran
Puthagam
(2013)
Chennaiyil Oru Naal
(2013)
Sathyamoorthy's friend
Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru
(2013)
Pencil Maama/Cone Ice
Sillunu Oru Sandhippu
(2013)
Thillu Mullu
(2013)
Sounderrajan
Raja Rani
(2013)
Ramamoorthy
Vanakkam Chennai
(2013)
Kolagalam
(2013)
Onbadhule Guru
(2013)
Bun Rotti Babu
Ragalapuram
(2013)
Inspector
Sonna Puriyathu
(2013)
Rajesh Khanna
Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu
(2013)
Yoga Instructor
Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham
(2013)
Narada
Thalaivaa
(2013)
Ramadurai (Anna)'s Assistant
Thulli Vilayadu
(2013)
Pattathu Yaanai
(2013)
Settai
(2013)
Gourishankar
Virattu
(2014)
Marumunai
(2014)
Kalavaram
(2014)
Damaal Dumeel
(2014)
Thalaivan
(2014)
Vidiyum Varai Pesu
(2014)
Yennamo Yedho
(2014)
Guruji
Enna Satham Indha Neram
(2014)
Aranmanai
(2014)
Ramanujan
(2014)
Krishna Rao
Irumbu Kuthirai
(2014)
Jai Hind 2
(2014)
Manasunu Maaya Seyake
(2014)
Sundaram
Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani
(2014)
Soori
Lingaa
(2014)
Train Loco Pilot
Naaigal Jaakirathai
(2014)
Pichumani
Poojai
(2014)
Kovai Brothers' Secretary
Tenaliraman
(2014)
Education Minister
Azhagiya Pandipuram
(2014)
Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum
(2014)
Chettan
Maanga
(2015)
Aambala
(2015)
AC
Kaaki Sattai
(2015)
Jyothi Lingam
Touring Talkies
(2015)
Savaale Samaali
(2015)
Urumeen
(2015)
Tamizhuku En Ondrai Azhuthavum
(2015)
College Principal
Ivanukku Thannila Kandam
(2015)
Kanchana 2
(2015)
Thunai Mudhalvar
(2015)
Nannbenda
(2015)
Senthamarai
India Pakistan
(2015)
Idichapuli
Palakkattu Madhavan
(2015)
Lodukku Pandi
(2015)
Vai Raja Vai
(2015)
Mano
Aavi Kumar
(2015)
10 Endrathukulla
(2015)
Manikandan
Massu Engira Maasilamani
(2015)
Arnold
Soan Papdi
(2015)
Vindhai
(2015)
Karaiyoram
(2016)
Virumandikum Sivanandikum
(2016)
Mappilai Vinayagar
(2016)
Mapla Singam
(2016)
Nayagi
(2016)
Sowkarpettai
(2016)
Peigal Jaakkirathai
(2016)
Gayathri's Father
Kanithan
(2016)
Madhan
Parandhu Sella Vaa
(2016)
Aranmanai 2
(2016)
Komalam's Brother
Pokkiri Raja
(2016)
Raghav
Unnodu Ka
(2016)
Traffic Police
Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi
(2016)
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru
(2016)
Pesuvadhellam Unmai Show Director
RajiniMurugan
(2016)
Kunjithapatham
Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva
(2017)
Adhagappattathu Magajanangalay
(2017)
Hara Hara Mahadevaki
(2017)
Bar Swamiji
Jomonte Suvisheshangal
(2017)
Perumal
Vaigai Express
(2017)
Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen
(2017)
Swamy
Sathura Adi 3500
(2017)
465
(2017)
Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru
(2017)
Priya's Father
Magalir Mattum
(2017)
Late Silkurayappan (photo only)
Thollaikatchi
(2018)
Kaathadi
(2018)
Semma Botha Aagatha
(2018)
Sollividava
(2018)
Abhiyum Anuvum
(2018)
Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna
(2018)
Kalakalappu 2
(2018)
Utharavu Maharaja
(2018)
Street Lights
(2018)
(Tamil Version)
Traffic Ramasamy
(2018)
Judge
Kalavani Mappillai
(2018)
Vetenary Doctor
Seemaraja
(2018)
Headmaster
Inba Twinkle Lilly
(2018)
Merlin
(2018)
Kathiruppor Pattiyal
(2018)
Kunjitha Badham
Tamizh Padam 2
(2018)
Siddharth
Koothan
(2018)
Mahanati
(2018)
P. Pullaiah
Nagesh Thiraiyarangam
(2018)
Priya's father
Sei
(2018)
Film Producer
Devadas
(2018)
Tata Rao, Pooja's assistant
Kadaikutty Singam
(2018)
Judge
Kee
(2019)
Maaniik
(2019)
LKG
(2019)
Thirumanam
(2019)
Krishnamachaari
Kanchana 3
(2019)
Fake Saint
Mr. Local
(2019)
Dharma Prabhu
(2019)
Rajdooth
(2019)
Aruvam
(2019)
School Head Master
En Kadhali Scene Podura
(2019)
Bigil
(2019)
Angel's Professor
Ungala Podanum Sir
(2019)
Gurkha
(2019)
Dagaalty
(2020)
Film Director
College Kumar
(2020)
Asuraguru
(2020)
Shakti's boss
Ayya Ullen Ayya
(2020)
Pachai Vilakku
(2020)
Professor
Rajavamsam
(2021)
Chakra
(2021)
Gayathri's uncle
Naanum Single Thaan
(2021)
Engada Irunthinga Ivvalavu Naala
(2021)
Aranmanai 3
(2021)
Rudra Thandavam
(2021)
Murungakkai Chips
(2021)
Maaligai
(2021)
Koogle Kuttappa
(2022)
Naai Sekar
(2022)
Gopi
Yutha Satham
(2022)
Oh My Dog
(2022)
Ranga
(2022)
Don
(2022)
School teacher
Padaippalan
(2022)
Super Senior Heroes
(2022)
Mohan
Gurumoorthi
(2022)
Naai Sekar Returns
(2022)
Dhadha
(2022)
Powder
(2022)
Kasethan Kadavulada
(2023)
Sundaram
Kick
(2023)
Kondraal Paavam
(2023)
Ghosty
(2023)
Waltair Veerayya
(2023)
K. Murthy, a judge
Kabadi Bro
(2023)
Rayar Parambarai
(2023)
Saandrithazh
(2023)
Pollathavan
Chandramukhi 2
(2023)
Fake exorcist
Irugapatru
(2023)
80's Buildup
(2023)
Dhillu Irundha Poradu
(2023)
Indian 2
(2024)
Chiclets
(2024)
E-Mail
(2024)
kailasam
Operation Laila
(2024)
Vaa Pagandaya
(2024)
Inga Naan Thaan Kingu
(2024)
Directing
Aagaaya Gangai
(1982)
Director
Pillai Nila
(1985)
Director
Naan Ungal Rasigan
(1985)
Director
Paru Paru Pattanam Paru
(1986)
Director
Oorkavalan
(1987)
Director
Dhoorathu Pacchai
(1987)
Director
Siraipparavai
(1987)
Director
En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan
(1989)
Director
Mallu Vetti Minor
(1990)
Director
Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
(1990)
Director
Moondreluthil En Moochirukkum
(1991)
Director
Vetri Padigal
(1991)
Director
Paarambariyam
(1993)
Director
Nandhini
(1997)
Director
Siragugal
(1999)
Director
Naina
(2002)
Director
Writing
Production