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
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Full Filmography
Acting
Thanneer Thanneer
(1981)
Poikkal Kudhirai
(1983)
Paramasivam
Enakkul Oruvan
(1984)
Poovilangu
(1984)
Achamillai Achamillai
(1984)
Naam Iruvar
(1985)
Kalyana Agathigal
(1985)
Udhaya Geetham
(1985)
Idhaya Kovil
(1985)
Poove Poochudava
(1985)
Dharma Pathni
(1986)
Thazhuvatha Kaigal
(1986)
Mella Thirandhadhu Kadhavu
(1986)
Subramani's Friend
Uyire Unakkaaga
(1986)
Murugesan Mudeliyar's assistant
Vidinja Kalyanam
(1986)
Yaaro Ezhuthiya Kavithai
(1986)
Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum
(1986)
Solvadhellam Unmai
(1987)
Jallikkattu
(1987)
Thulasi
(1987)
Khan
Vanna Kanavugal
(1987)
Thangachi
(1987)
Manathil Uruthi Vendum
(1987)
Ore Oru Gramathiley
(1987)
Ananda Aradhanai
(1987)
Dharmathin Thalaivan
(1988)
Solla Thudikkuthu Manasu
(1988)
Ullathil Nalla Ullam
(1988)
Senthoora Poove
(1988)
Uzhaithu Vaazha Vendum
(1988)
Nallavan
(1988)
Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru
(1988)
Pudhiya Vaanam
(1988)
Thaaippasam
(1988)
Kai Naattu
(1988)
Varusham Padhinaaru
(1989)
Thangamani Rangamani
(1989)
Yogam Rajayogam
(1989)
Manidhan Marivittan
(1989)
Nyaya Tharasu
(1989)
Bose
Siva
(1989)
Indrudu Chandrudu
(1989)
Mental Patient 1
Paasa Mazhai
(1989)
Raja Kaiya Vacha
(1990)
Guest Appearance
Idhaya Thamarai
(1990)
Unnai Solli Kutramillai
(1990)
Durai
Sirayil Pootha Chinna Malar
(1990)
Vaigasi Poranthachu
(1990)
Pudhu Vasantham
(1990)
Manohar
Mounam Sammadham
(1990)
Mani
En Uyir Thozhan
(1990)
Inaindha Kaigal
(1990)
Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga
(1990)
Jagathalaprathapan
(1990)
Sri
Anjali
(1990)
a Police Officer
Gopura Vasalile
(1991)
Gnana Paravai
(1991)
Sigaram
(1991)
Madhavan
Azhagan
(1991)
Television Anchor
Veetla Eli Veliyila Puli
(1991)
Amma Pillai
(1991)
Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum
(1991)
Singaravelan
(1992)
Flute Ramasamy
Nadodi Paattukkaran
(1992)
Mudhal Kural
(1992)
Kaaval Geetham
(1992)
David
Chinna Pasanga Naanga
(1992)
Manikkam
Kaaviya Thalaivan
(1992)
Uyarndhavan
(1992)
Vaaname Ellai
(1992)
Sabu
Endrum Anbudan
(1992)
Chinna Kannamma
(1993)
Amaravathi
(1993)
Dasarathan
(1993)
Vedan
(1993)
Uzhaippali
(1993)
Tamilarasan's Friend
Kilipetchu Ketkava
(1993)
Purusha Lakshanam
(1993)
Maamiyar Veedu
(1993)
Veera
(1994)
Duet
(1994)
Vellaiyan
Vaa Magale Vaa
(1994)
Raman
Subramaniya Swamy
(1994)
Sakthivel
(1994)
Thendral Varum Theru
(1994)
Gandhi Pirantha Mann
(1995)
Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari
(1995)
Aanazhagan
(1995)
Sudhakar
Poove Unakkaga
(1996)
Gopi
Karuppu Roja
(1996)
Karuvelam Pookkal
(1996)
Mariappan
Thuraimugam
(1996)
Gopala Gopala
(1996)
Summa Irunga Machan
(1996)
Sigamani
Kadhalukku Mariyaadai
(1997)
Kesavan
Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga
(1997)
Adimai Changili
(1997)
Raman Abdullah
(1997)
Pongalo Pongal
(1997)
Arumugam
Pooveli
(1998)
Ninaithen Vandhai
(1998)
Ponmanam
(1998)
Nilaave Vaa
(1998)
Kilipas
Pudhumai Pithan
(1998)
Thaayin Manikodi
(1998)
Ellame En Pondattithaan
(1998)
Kadhal Kavithai
(1998)
Velai
(1998)
Amarkalam
(1999)
Thomas
Time
(1999)
Kanave Kalaiyadhe
(1999)
Sangamam
(1999)
Shanmugam
Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham
(1999)
Hello
(1999)
Kannupada Poguthaiya
(1999)
Chinna
Thenali
(2000)
Kanthaswamy
Kannukkul Nilavu
(2000)
Surya
Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven
(2000)
Parthen Rasithen
(2000)
Ennavale
(2000)
Ganeshan
Vetri Kodi Kattu
(2000)
Pazhani
Kaadhal Rojave
(2000)
Chocolate
(2001)
Sasi
Friends
(2001)
Gopal
Pandavar Bhoomi
(2001)
Kasi
(2001)
Sodala
Piriyadha Varam Vendum
(2001)
Veettoda Mappillai
(2001)
Ganga
Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala
(2001)
Gemini
(2002)
Thenkasi Pattanam
(2002)
Junior Senior
(2002)
Pammal K. Sambandam
(2002)
Alli Arjuna
(2002)
Oomaiyan
Unnai Ninaithu
(2002)
Mei Meiyappan
Nanba Nanba
(2002)
Ezhumalai
(2002)
Sena
(2003)
Pandian
Punnagai Poove
(2003)
Sudhakar
Alaudin
(2003)
Jay Jay
(2003)
Politician
Kovil
(2004)
Manathil
(2004)
Birth
(2004)
Mazhai
(2005)
Anniyan
(2005)
Wastrel
Oru Kalluriyin Kathai
(2005)
Girivalam
(2005)
Ayya
(2005)
Ayyadurai's house-worker
Thiruttu Payale
(2006)
Vel
(2007)
Moorthy, Vasu's friend
Thirumagan
(2007)
Sadhu Miranda
(2008)
Velli Thirai
(2008)
Cameo Appearance
Mathiya Chennai
(2009)
Ananda Thandavam
(2009)
Naalai Namathe
(2009)
Venghai
(2011)
Murugesan
Desingu Raja
(2013)
Neram
(2013)
Mayilsamy
Damaal Dumeel
(2014)
Angusam
(2014)
Jeeva
(2014)
Papanasam
(2015)
Bus Conductor
Thakka Thakka
(2015)
Kirumi
(2015)
Prabhakar
Idhu Enna Maayam
(2015)
RJ Balaji 's Father
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(2016)
Chettiyar
Enakku Innoru Per Irukku
(2016)
Subbiah
Oru Naal Koothu
(2016)
Aarathu Sinam
(2016)
Arokiya Raj
Maanagaram
(2017)
Nataraj
Paambhu Sattai
(2017)
Kannan
Yaman
(2017)
Thiyagarajan
Velaikkaran
(2017)
Murugesan
Pattinapakkam
(2017)
Kadhal Kasakuthaiya
(2017)
Vellai Pookal
(2019)
Bharatidasan "Bharati"
Gurkha
(2019)
Bodhai Yeri Budhi Maari
(2019)
Mei
(2019)
Dhanusu Raasi Neyargalae
(2019)
Ramasamy
Pizhai
(2020)
Walter
(2020)
Paneerselvam
Theerpugal Virkkapadum
(2021)
Kishore's Father
Bro Daddy
(2022)
Venkayya
Aattral
(2022)
Udanpaal
(2022)
Vinayagam
Drama
(2022)
Moorthy
Kondraal Paavam
(2023)
D3
(2023)
Mani
Erumbu
(2023)
Annadurai
Iraivan
(2023)
Joe
(2023)
Finder
(2024)
Rooban
(2024)
Siththan