Manorama, a legend, was born Gopi Shantha to Kasi Clockudaiyar and Ramamitham on 26 May 1943 at Mannargudi, Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu. Later her family moved to Pallathur near Karaikudi owing to poverty. She started her acting career at 12 years as a drama artist.When she started her stage performances she was rechristened as Manorama by the drama director, Thiruvengadam, and the harmonist, Thiayagarajan. She continued to act in plays and also performed on stage as a playback singer.
Known For
Chennai Express
(2013)
Aunt
Singam II
(2013)
Kavya's grandmother
Gemini
(2002)
Full Filmography
Acting
Pudhiya Pathai
(1960)
Thilakam
(1960)
Meenda Sorgam
(1960)
Sachu
Kalathur Kannamma
(1960)
Padithal Mattum Podhuma
(1961)
Paalum Pazhamum
(1961)
Policekaran Magal
(1962)
Maari's Fiancee
Nenjil Oor Aalayam
(1962)
Navaneedham
Paar Magale Paar
(1963)
Ratha Thilagam
(1963)
Poonkuyil
Nenjam Marappathillai
(1963)
Kanniyamma
Kungumam
(1963)
Server Sundaram
(1964)
Kantha
Navarathiri
(1964)
Mentally Ill Woman
Poompuhar
(1964)
Vasanthasena
Padagotti
(1964)
Puthiya Paravai
(1964)
Alli
Thozhilali
(1964)
Chandira
Lighthouse
(1965)
Thiruvilayadal
(1965)
Kayarkanni's friend
Enga Veettu Pillai
(1965)
Shanthi
(1965)
Poojaikku Vantha Malar
(1965)
Saraswathi Sabatham
(1966)
Malli
Thanippiravi
(1966)
Gowry
Parakkum Paavai
(1966)
Thenmazhai
(1966)
Indra
Madras to Pondicherry
(1966)
Brahmin woman
Thaaye Unakkaga
(1966)
Padma
Yaar Nee?
(1966)
Thamarai/Sulakshana
Anbe Vaa
(1966)
Iru Malargal
(1967)
Vivasaayi
(1967)
Aalayam
(1967)
Thaaiku Thalaimagan
(1967)
Anubavi Raja Anubavi
(1967)
Muthamma
Naan
(1967)
Thiruvarutchelvar
(1967)
Puthisaligal
(1968)
Uyarndha Manidhan
(1968)
Kanavan
(1968)
Enga Oor Raja
(1968)
Ethir Neechal
(1968)
Renu
Galatta Kalyanam
(1968)
Rathna, Dharmalingam's Elder Daughter
Thillana Mohanambal
(1968)
"Jil Jil" Ramamani
Bommalaattam
(1968)
Chinna Ponnu
Kadhal Vaaganam
(1968)
Kokila
Annaiyum Pithavum
(1969)
Poova Thalaiya
(1969)
Indra
Nam Nadu
(1969)
Kanne Pappa
(1969)
Roopa
Anjal Petti 520
(1969)
Stella
Gurudhatchanai
(1969)
Aayiram Poi
(1969)
Lilly, Malathi's friend
Nirai Kudam
(1969)
Actress Girija
Vilaiyaattu Pillai
(1970)
Velu's wife
Thalaivan
(1970)
Engal Thangam
(1970)
Pavitra Papi
(1970)
Mrs. Adarshan Lala
Thirumalai Thenkumari
(1970)
Muniyamma
Thanga Gopuram
(1971)
Sumadhi En Sundhari
(1971)
Muhammad bin Tughluq
(1971)
Aana Valarthiya Vanampadiyude Makan
(1971)
Annai Velankanni
(1971)
Kasethan Kadavulada
(1972)
Lakshmi
Puguntha Veedu
(1972)
Andal/Bhanu
Shor
(1972)
Victoria
Thirumalai Daivam
(1972)
Pattikada Pattanama
(1972)
Agathiyar
(1972)
Kanna Nalama
(1972)
K. Manorama
Gnana Oli
(1972)
Bombay to Goa
(1972)
Mother of young girl at back of bus
Velli Vizha
(1972)
Suryagandhi
(1973)
Rajaraja Cholan
(1973)
Poonkodi
Veettukku Vandha Marumagal
(1973)
Sharada
Maru Piravi
(1973)
Alaigal
(1973)
Nalina
Rajapart Rangadurai
(1973)
Chinthamani
Karaikkal Ammaiyar
(1973)
Pallavi (Punithavathi's friend)
Bharatha Vilas
(1973)
Meera Bai
Devi Shri Kaumariamman
(1974)
Thanga Padhakkam
(1974)
Gumasthavin Magal
(1974)
Samayalkaran
(1974)
Meenambikai
En Magan
(1974)
Paadha Poojai
(1974)
Edupa Kai Pillai
(1975)
Melnaattu Marumagal
(1975)
Guest Appearance
Pattampoochi
(1975)
Paattum Bharathamum
(1975)
Aayirathil Oruthi
(1975)
Andharangam
(1975)
Chellamma
Thangathile Vairam
(1975)
Malai Sooda Va
(1975)
Pattikkaattu Raja
(1975)
Dr. Siva
(1975)
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
(1975)
Cinema Paithiyam
(1975)
Madhana Maaligai
(1976)
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
(1976)
Mayor Meenakshi
(1976)
Avan Oru Sarithiram
(1977)
Annan Oru Koyil
(1977)
Jayamuniyamma
Unnai Suttrum Ulagam
(1977)
Ilaya Thalaimurai
(1977)
Uyarnthavargal
(1977)
Aaru Pushpangal
(1977)
Pala Parikshai
(1977)
Chakravathi
(1977)
Punniya Boomi
(1978)
General Chakravarthi
(1978)
Pilot Premnath
(1978)
Sakka Podu Podu Raja
(1978)
En Kelvikku Enna Bathil
(1978)
Andhamaan Kadhali
(1978)
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!
(1978)
Bairavi
(1978)
Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye
(1978)
Sevanthi
Shankar Salim Simon
(1978)
Aayiram Jenmangal
(1978)
Kalyanaraman
(1979)
Enippadigal
(1979)
Velum Mayilum Thunai
(1979)
Manohari
Gnana Kuzhandhai
(1979)
Alangari
Kuppathu Raja
(1979)
Pavunu
Puthiya Vaarpugal
(1979)
Nalladhoru Kudumbam
(1979)
Imayam
(1979)
Ratha Paasam
(1980)
Vishwaroobam
(1980)
Yamanukku Yaman
(1980)
Rishi Moolam
(1980)
Dharma Raja
(1980)
Billa
(1980)
Rajappa's friend
Bandish
(1980)
Mrs. James
Shubhodayam
(1980)
Sivakamini
Natchathiram
(1980)
Jamboo
(1980)
Kaali
(1980)
Thayamma
Naan Potta Saval
(1980)
Saranam Ayyappa
(1980)
Avan Aval Adhu
(1980)
Muniyamma
Lorry Driver Rajakannu
(1981)
Nenjile Thunivirunthal
(1981)
Savaal
(1981)
‘Burma’ Pappa
Thee
(1981)
Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo
(1981)
Do Posti
(1981)
Rattan's mother (as Manorama)
Ellam Inbamayyam
(1981)
Bala Nagamma
(1981)
Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum
(1981)
Sangili
(1982)
Vasandhathil Oru Naal
(1982)
Theerpu
(1982)
Paritchaikku Neramaachu
(1982)
Thai Mookambhikai
(1982)
Archanai Pookal
(1982)
Pakkathu Veetu Roja
(1982)
Sattam Sirikkiradhu
(1982)
Manal Kayiru
(1982)
Durga
Simla Special
(1982)
Vazhvey Maayam
(1982)
Baby
Pokkiri Raja
(1982)
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
(1982)
Neethibathi
(1983)
Miruthanga Chakravarthi
(1983)
Police Police
(1983)
Rani
Antha Sila Naatkal
(1983)
Oru Kai Pappoam
(1983)
Dowry Kalyanam
(1983)
Seethalakshmi
Indru Nee Nalai Naan
(1983)
Paayum Puli
(1983)
Saranalayam
(1983)
Adutha Varisu
(1983)
Sattam
(1983)
Uruvangal Maralam
(1983)
Sivappu Sooriyan
(1983)
Ninaivugal
(1984)
Simma Soppanam
(1984)
Iru Medhaigal
(1984)
Vaazhkai
(1984)
Chiranjeevi
(1984)
Vaai Sollil Veeranadi
(1984)
Madras Vathiyar
(1984)
Alaya Deepam
(1984)
Maman Machan
(1984)
Naalai Unathu Naal
(1984)
Angalamma
Vellai Pura Ondru
(1984)
Kuva Kuva Vaathugal
(1984)
Oh Maane Maane
(1984)
Enakkul Oruvan
(1984)
Deivapiravi
(1985)
Chidambara Ragasiyam
(1985)
Valayapatti Valliammai
Bandham
(1985)
Nermai
(1985)
Mangamma Sabadham
(1985)
Ilamai
(1985)
Nalla Thambi
(1985)
Kettimelam
(1985)
Oru Malarin Payanam
(1985)
Vellai Manasu
(1985)
Anni
(1985)
Aagaya Thamaraigal
(1985)
Marumagal
(1986)
Kulirkaala Megangal
(1986)
Vikram
(1986)
Pallathhor RamaDevi
Naan Adimai Illai
(1986)
Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
(1986)
Kannamma
Aankiliyude Tharattu
(1987)
Sakunthala
Muthukkal Moondru
(1987)
Anbulla Appa
(1987)
Manaivi Ready
(1987)
Chintamani's aunt
Veendum Lisa
(1987)
Gomathi
Ore Ratham
(1987)
Per Sollum Pillai
(1987)
Poo Poova Poothirukku
(1987)
Makkal En Pakkam
(1987)
Shankar Guru
(1987)
En Jeevan Paaduthu
(1988)
Vasanthi
(1988)
Thambi Thanga Kambi
(1988)
Penmani Aval Kanmani
(1988)
Ambujam
Patti Sollai Thattathe
(1988)
Dhayam Onnu
(1988)
Subbulakshmi
Kathanayagan
(1988)
Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru
(1988)
Idhu Namma Aalu
(1988)
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
(1988)
Angayarkanni
Guru Sishyan
(1988)
Kalyani Nallasivam
Pudhea Paadhai
(1989)
Aaya
Vetri Mel Vetri
(1989)
Sakalakala Sammandi
(1989)
Vaai Kozhuppu
(1989)
Apoorva Sagodharargal
(1989)
Muniyamma
Aararo Aariraro
(1989)
Shondham 16
(1989)
Nethiyadi
(1989)
Thaaya Thaarama
(1989)
Enkitta Mothathe
(1990)
En Veedu En Kanavar
(1990)
Kizhakku Vasal
(1990)
Edhir Katru
(1990)
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
(1990)
GangaBai, ChakkuBai's mother
Vedikkai En Vadikkai
(1990)
Bhuvaneswari
Paattukku Naan Adimai
(1990)
Nadigan
(1990)
Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga
(1990)
Idhayam
(1991)
Raja's mother
Nattukku Oru Nallavan
(1991)
Subhash's mother
Gnana Paravai
(1991)
Thanthu Vitten Ennai
(1991)
Vasalil Oru Vennila
(1991)
Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum
(1991)
Dharmalingam's Wife
Pudhu Manidhan
(1991)
Nee Pathi Naan Pathi
(1991)
Chinna Thambi
(1991)
Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren
(1992)
Ravi's mother
Chinna Kounder
(1992)
Vijayakant's mother
Pangali
(1992)
Durai's mother
Neenga Nalla Irukkanum
(1992)
Pandiyan
(1992)
Suriyan
(1992)
Annamalai
(1992)
Sivagami
Singaravelan
(1992)
Thaiamma
Onna Irukku Kathukanom
(1992)
Paandi Durai
(1992)
Endrum Anbudan
(1992)
Rasukutti
(1992)
Mannan
(1992)
Azhagi
Idhu Namma Bhoomi
(1992)
Kaaviya Thalaivan
(1992)
Vellaiamma
I Love India
(1993)
Priya's mother
Ponnumani
(1993)
Yejaman
(1993)
Vaanavarayan's grandmother
Gentleman
(1993)
Ponnammal Kicha's Mother
Dharma Seelan
(1993)
Ezhai Jaathi
(1993)
Allari Priyudu
(1993)
Raja's grandmother
Kadhalan
(1994)
Shruthi's Grandmother
Jai Hind
(1994)
Bharath's Mother
Honest Raj
(1994)
Sarigamapadani
(1994)
Kulasekaran's mother
Nattamai
(1994)
Nattamai's paternal aunt
May Madham
(1994)
Aandal
Sindhu Nathi Poo
(1994)
Vietnam Colony
(1994)
Janaki
Seeman
(1994)
Rasigan
(1994)
Vijay's grandmother
Bhairava Dweepam
(1994)
Vijay's Foster Mother
Coolie
(1995)
Periya Kudumbam
(1995)
Chellakannu
(1995)
Mr. Madras
(1995)
Aruna Arunachalam
Murai Maman
(1995)
Sirasu's mother
Maaman Magal
(1995)
Rikshavodu
(1995)
Thirumoorthy
(1995)
Ramaatha
Nandhavana Theru
(1995)
Deva
(1995)
Raasathi
Muthu Kaalai
(1995)
Raja enga Raja
(1995)
Veluchami
(1995)
Indian
(1996)
Kuppamma
Love Birds
(1996)
Parambarai
(1996)
Maha Prabhu
(1996)
Sakthi
(1997)
Velammal
Vallal
(1997)
Arunachalam
(1997)
La Grand-Mère de Vedhavalli
Paradesi
(1998)
Poonthottam
(1998)
Marumalarchi
(1998)
Rasu Padayachi's Mother
Veeram Vilanja Mannu
(1998)
Dharma
(1998)
Natpukkaga
(1998)
Simmarasi
(1998)
Pooveli
(1998)
Ethirum Pudhirum
(1999)
Kannan's Mother
Poovellam Kettuppar
(1999)
Herself (Special Appearance)
Unnaruge Naan Irundhal
(1999)
Unnai Thedi
(1999)
Aachi
Rojavanam
(1999)
Kummi Paattu
(1999)
Periyanna
(1999)
Manasunna Maraju
(2000)
Vetri Kodi Kattu
(2000)
Deivane
Millennium Stars
(2000)
Kannaal Pesavaa
(2000)
Thirunelveli
(2000)
Maayi
(2000)
Kannan Varuvaan
(2000)
Ranganayaki
Snegithiye
(2000)
Vani's mother
Sigamani Ramamani
(2001)
Vidhya
Piriyadha Varam Vendum
(2001)
Ninaikkatha Naalillai
(2001)
Seeri Varum Kaalai
(2001)
Pandavar Bhoomi
(2001)
Vinnukkum Mannukkum
(2001)
Simharasi
(2001)
Vaanchinathan
(2001)
Karmegam
(2002)
Karmegham's mother
Thamizh
(2002)
Kadhal Virus
(2002)
Gemini
(2002)
Namma Veetu Kalyanam
(2002)
Yes Madam
(2003)
Ottran
(2003)
Anbe Anbe
(2003)
Whistle
(2003)
Diwan
(2003)
Saamy
(2003)
Bhuvana's Grandmother
7G Rainbow Colony
(2004)
Shweta's Aunt (Cameo)
Vijayendra Varma
(2004)
Kuthu
(2004)
Anjali's Grandmother
Neranja Manasu
(2004)
Perazhagan
(2004)
Pattamma
Karka Kasadara
(2005)
Pasa Kiligal
(2006)
Aadum Koothu
(2006)
Dalit woman
Seethakoka Chiluka
(2006)
Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi
(2006)
Raja Matha
Madrasi
(2006)
Aalwar
(2007)
Thaamirabharani
(2007)
Thangapazham
Periyar
(2007)
Krishnarjuna
(2008)
Arjun's grandmother
Seetha Kalyanam
(2009)
Sreeni's Mother
Arundhati
(2009)
Chandramma
Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam
(2010)
Singam
(2010)
Kavya's Grandmother
Chennai Express
(2013)
Aunt
Singam II
(2013)
Kavya's grandmother
Si 3
(2017)
Kavya's Grandmother
Sound