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