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