Charle sometimes credited as Charlie (born Manohar Velmurugan Thangasamy; born 6 March 1960) is an Indian actor who has acted in more than 550 Tamil films as a comedian and supporting actor.
He completed his undergraduate degree in chemistry from G. V. N. College in Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu. Even during those days when he was at college, he was known for his histrionics, and had the uncanny ability to imitate Tamil actors like Sivaji Ganeshan, Muthuraman, and Nagesh. He was an avid entertainer, and a popular stage artist, while at this college.
He started his career as a Staff Artist – Actor in Song & Drama Division of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and moved on to perform more than 1000 dramas in Six years. He was named as Charle and introduced in the film "Poikal Kuthirai" in the year 1982 by the eminent director Padma Sri Dr.K.Balachandar. He has proved as a versatile actor in comedy as well as character roles in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films; he has dubbed his own voice in his role in Malayalam film "Hijack". He has more than 550 films to his credit and has played a vital role in many films, including films produced by National Film Development Corporation of India. He is highly talented in miming, mono acting and anchoring in stage shows and he has performed in various countries.
He holds a Master of Arts degree from Madurai Kamaraj University and Master of Philosophy degree from Karaikudi Alagappa University. He submitted his dissertation for M.Phil in the title, "Contributions of Comedians in the growth of Tamil cinema – 1937 to 1967".
Known For
24
(2016)
Chettiyar
Friends
(2001)
Gopal
Full Filmography
Acting
Thanneer Thanneer
(1981)
Poikkal Kudhirai
(1983)
Paramasivam
Poovilangu
(1984)
Enakkul Oruvan
(1984)
Achamillai Achamillai
(1984)
Poove Poochudava
(1985)
Idhaya Kovil
(1985)
Naam Iruvar
(1985)
Udhaya Geetham
(1985)
Kalyana Agathigal
(1985)
Thazhuvatha Kaigal
(1986)
Mella Thirandhadhu Kadhavu
(1986)
Subramani's Friend
Yaaro Ezhuthiya Kavithai
(1986)
Dharma Pathni
(1986)
Uyire Unakkaaga
(1986)
Murugesan Mudeliyar's assistant
Vidinja Kalyanam
(1986)
Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum
(1986)
Thangachi
(1987)
Ore Oru Gramathiley
(1987)
Vanna Kanavugal
(1987)
Manathil Uruthi Vendum
(1987)
Ananda Aradhanai
(1987)
Solvadhellam Unmai
(1987)
Jallikkattu
(1987)
Thulasi
(1987)
Khan
Solla Thudikkuthu Manasu
(1988)
Nallavan
(1988)
Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru
(1988)
Thaaippasam
(1988)
Kai Naattu
(1988)
Pudhiya Vaanam
(1988)
Dharmathin Thalaivan
(1988)
Senthoora Poove
(1988)
Ullathil Nalla Ullam
(1988)
Uzhaithu Vaazha Vendum
(1988)
Paasa Mazhai
(1989)
Manidhan Marivittan
(1989)
Varusham Padhinaaru
(1989)
Indrudu Chandrudu
(1989)
Mental Patient 1
Siva
(1989)
Nyaya Tharasu
(1989)
Bose
Yogam Rajayogam
(1989)
Thangamani Rangamani
(1989)
Jagathalaprathapan
(1990)
Sri
Sirayil Pootha Chinna Malar
(1990)
Inaindha Kaigal
(1990)
Unnai Solli Kutramillai
(1990)
Durai
Idhaya Thamarai
(1990)
Mounam Sammadham
(1990)
Mani
Raja Kaiya Vacha
(1990)
Guest Appearance
Vaigasi Poranthachu
(1990)
Pudhu Vasantham
(1990)
Manohar
Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga
(1990)
Anjali
(1990)
a Police Officer
En Uyir Thozhan
(1990)
Gnana Paravai
(1991)
Gopura Vasalile
(1991)
Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum
(1991)
Azhagan
(1991)
Television Anchor
Amma Pillai
(1991)
Veetla Eli Veliyila Puli
(1991)
Sigaram
(1991)
Madhavan
Mudhal Kural
(1992)
Nadodi Paattukkaran
(1992)
Kaaval Geetham
(1992)
David
Endrum Anbudan
(1992)
Vaaname Ellai
(1992)
Sabu
Singaravelan
(1992)
Flute Ramasamy
Kaaviya Thalaivan
(1992)
Chinna Pasanga Naanga
(1992)
Manikkam
Uyarndhavan
(1992)
Dasarathan
(1993)
Amaravathi
(1993)
Vedan
(1993)
Kilipetchu Ketkava
(1993)
Purusha Lakshanam
(1993)
Chinna Kannamma
(1993)
Uzhaippali
(1993)
Tamilarasan's Friend
Maamiyar Veedu
(1993)
Subramaniya Swamy
(1994)
Vaa Magale Vaa
(1994)
Raman
Thendral Varum Theru
(1994)
Duet
(1994)
Vellaiyan
Veera
(1994)
Sakthivel
(1994)
Aanazhagan
(1995)
Sudhakar
Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari
(1995)
Gandhi Pirantha Mann
(1995)
Poove Unakkaga
(1996)
Gopi
Summa Irunga Machan
(1996)
Sigamani
Karuvelam Pookkal
(1996)
Mariappan
Gopala Gopala
(1996)
Karuppu Roja
(1996)
Thuraimugam
(1996)
Kadhalukku Mariyaadai
(1997)
Kesavan
Raman Abdullah
(1997)
Pongalo Pongal
(1997)
Arumugam
Adimai Changili
(1997)
Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga
(1997)
Nilaave Vaa
(1998)
Kilipas
Ninaithen Vandhai
(1998)
Pooveli
(1998)
Ponmanam
(1998)
Velai
(1998)
Ellame En Pondattithaan
(1998)
Thaayin Manikodi
(1998)
Kadhal Kavithai
(1998)
Pudhumai Pithan
(1998)
Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham
(1999)
Hello
(1999)
Sangamam
(1999)
Shanmugam
Kannupada Poguthaiya
(1999)
Chinna
Time
(1999)
Kanave Kalaiyadhe
(1999)
Amarkalam
(1999)
Thomas
Ennavale
(2000)
Ganeshan
Parthen Rasithen
(2000)
Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven
(2000)
Kannukkul Nilavu
(2000)
Surya
Thenali
(2000)
Kanthaswamy
Kaadhal Rojave
(2000)
Vetri Kodi Kattu
(2000)
Pazhani
Veettoda Mappillai
(2001)
Ganga
Piriyadha Varam Vendum
(2001)
Kasi
(2001)
Sodala
Pandavar Bhoomi
(2001)
Friends
(2001)
Gopal
Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala
(2001)
Chocolate
(2001)
Sasi
Ezhumalai
(2002)
Unnai Ninaithu
(2002)
Mei Meiyappan
Alli Arjuna
(2002)
Oomaiyan
Pammal K. Sambandam
(2002)
Junior Senior
(2002)
Nanba Nanba
(2002)
Thenkasi Pattanam
(2002)
Gemini
(2002)
Punnagai Poove
(2003)
Sudhakar
Sena
(2003)
Pandian
Jay Jay
(2003)
Politician
Alaudin
(2003)
Birth
(2004)
Kovil
(2004)
Manathil
(2004)
Ayya
(2005)
Ayyadurai's house-worker
Girivalam
(2005)
Anniyan
(2005)
Wastrel
Oru Kalluriyin Kathai
(2005)
Mazhai
(2005)
Thiruttu Payale
(2006)
Vel
(2007)
Moorthy, Vasu's friend
Thirumagan
(2007)
Velli Thirai
(2008)
Cameo Appearance
Sadhu Miranda
(2008)
Ananda Thandavam
(2009)
Mathiya Chennai
(2009)
Naalai Namathe
(2009)
Venghai
(2011)
Murugesan
Neram
(2013)
Mayilsamy
Desingu Raja
(2013)
Jeeva
(2014)
Angusam
(2014)
Damaal Dumeel
(2014)
Idhu Enna Maayam
(2015)
RJ Balaji 's Father
Kirumi
(2015)
Prabhakar
Thakka Thakka
(2015)
Papanasam
(2015)
Bus Conductor
Aarathu Sinam
(2016)
Arokiya Raj
Oru Naal Koothu
(2016)
Enakku Innoru Per Irukku
(2016)
Subbiah
24
(2016)
Chettiyar
Paambhu Sattai
(2017)
Kannan
Maanagaram
(2017)
Nataraj
Yaman
(2017)
Thiyagarajan
Pattinapakkam
(2017)
Kadhal Kasakuthaiya
(2017)
Velaikkaran
(2017)
Murugesan
Bodhai Yeri Budhi Maari
(2019)
Vellai Pookal
(2019)
Bharatidasan "Bharati"
Gurkha
(2019)
Mei
(2019)
Dhanusu Raasi Neyargalae
(2019)
Ramasamy
Walter
(2020)
Paneerselvam
Pizhai
(2020)
Theerpugal Virkkapadum
(2021)
Kishore's Father
Bro Daddy
(2022)
Venkayya
Udanpaal
(2022)
Vinayagam
Aattral
(2022)
Drama
(2022)
Moorthy
D3
(2023)
Mani
Erumbu
(2023)
Annadurai
Kondraal Paavam
(2023)
Joe
(2023)
Iraivan
(2023)
Finder
(2024)
Rooban
(2024)
Siththan