Manobala
Known for: Acting
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
Filmography
Series
Cooku with Comali
Self - Contestant
2019
Film
Bigil
Angel's Professor
2019
Film
Chandramukhi 2
Fake exorcist
2023
Film
Nanban
Librarian Bose
2012
Film
Theri
School Principal
2016
Film
Mr. Local
2019
Film
Waltair Veerayya
K. Murthy, a judge
2023
Film
Kanchana
2011
Film
Kathanayakudu
Constable
2008
Film
Mahanati
P. Pullaiah
2018
Film
Thalaivaa
Ramadurai's Assistant
2013
Film
Kanchana 3
Fake Saint
2019
Film
Anniyan
Ticket Conductor
2005
Film
Aranmanai 2
Komalam's Brother
2016
Film
Chandramukhi
Exorcist
2005
Film
Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru
Priya's Father
2017
Film
Aranmanai 3
2021
Film
Aambala
AC
2015
Film
Thuppakki
Nisha's father
2012
Film
Azhagiya Tamil Magan
2007
Film
Taj Mahal
1999
Film
Vettaikaaran
Reporter
2009
Film
Rajdooth
2019
Film
Singam
Mayil Vaaganam's Lawyer
2010
Film
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance
Nanjunda Moorthy
2024
Film
Sollividava
2018
Film
Boys
Ajay
2003
Film
Vai Raja Vai
Mano
2015
Film
Poojai
Kovai Brothers' Secretary
2014
Film
Madha Gaja Raja
Minister Nallamuthu
2025
Film
Chennaiyil Oru Naal
Sathyamoorthy's friend
2013
Film
Nayagi
2016
Film
Ghajini
Kalpana's boss
2005
Film
Viduthalai: Part II
Station Master
2024
Film
Nala Damayanthi
Passport Officer
2003
Film
Silambattam
Jaanu's Father
2008
Film
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
Balu
2008
Film
Santosh Subramaniam
Bank Manager
2008
Film
Tenaliraman
Education Minister
2014
Film
Ratchagan
Kanniappan
1997
Film
Kannamoochi Yenada
Senthilkannu
2007
Film
Kanithan
Madhan
2016
Film
Idhayam
1991
Film
Ethir Neechal
Astrologer Gunashekar Raja
2013
Film
Naaigal Jaakirathai
Pichumani
2014
Film
Varalaru
Police Constable
2006
Film
RajiniMurugan
Kunjithapatham
2015
Film
Ramanujan
Krishna Rao
2014
Film
Don
School teacher
2022
Film
Kanchana 2
2015
Film
Hara Hara Mahadevaki
Bar Swamiji
2017
Film
Parijatham
2006
Film
Parrisu
2025
Film
Abhiyum Naanum
Varatharajan
2008
Soan Papdi
2015
Film
Siruthai
Boom Boom
2011
Film
Thalai Nagaram
2006
Film
Kaathadi
2018
Film
Seemaraja
Headmaster
2018
Film
Kanden Kadhalai
Mayil Vaganam
2009
Film
Baana Kaathadi
Conductor
2010
Film
Ghosty
2023
Film
Massu Engira Maasilamani
Arnold
2015
Film
Puli Vesham
2011
Film
10 Endrathukulla
Manikandan
2015
Film
Raja Rani
Ramamoorthy
2013
Film
Devadas
Tata Rao, Pooja's assistant
2018
Film
Jomonte Suvisheshangal
Perumal
2017
Film
Kavalai Vendam
Pattai Babu
2016
Film
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi
Ganesh's father
2004
Film
Goripalayam
2010
Film
Attagasam
Semi Joseph
2004
Film
Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva
2017
Film
Dharma Prabhu
2019
Thollaikatchi
2018
Film
Seval
2008
Film
Pithamagan
Sakthi's Friend
2003
Film
Pokkiri Raja
Raghav
2016
Film
Kadaikutty Singam
Judge
2018
Film
Sonna Puriyathu
Rajesh Khanna
2013
Film
Settai
Gourishankar
2013
Film
Bose
2004
Film
Eththan
2011
Film
Pattathu Yaanai
2013
Maanga
2015
Film
Karaiyoram
2016
Film
Irugapatru
2023
Film
Tamizhuku En Ondrai Azhuthavum
College Principal
2015
Film
Maaniik
2019
Film
Gurkha
2019
Film
Aadhavan
Sundaramurthy
2009
Film
Kuselan
Constable
2008
Film
Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen
Swamy
2017
Film
Sei
Film Producer
2018
Film
Kutti Pisasu
2010
Film
Minsara Kanna
1999
Film
Aranmanai
Kesavan
2014
Film
Unnodu Ka
Traffic Police
2016
Anantha Poongattre...
1999
Film
Thunai Mudhalvar
2015
Film
Traffic Ramasamy
Judge
2018
Film
Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru
Pencil Maama/Cone Ice
2013
Film
Thambi
2006
Film
Thillu Mullu
Sounderrajan
2013
Film
Mambattiyan
Annachchi's accountant
2011
Film
Aruvam
School Head Master
2019
Film
Kasethan Kadavulada
Sundaram
2023
Film
Villain
Minister Natarajan's brother-in-law
2002
Film
Peigal Jaakkirathai
Gayathri's Father
2016
Film
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru
Pesuvadhellam Unmai Show Director
2016
Sadhurangam
2011
Film
Yennamo Yedho
Guruji
2014
Film
Dreams
Moosa
2004
Film
Koodal Nagar
Doctor
2007
Film
Vaigai Express
2017
Film
Mapla Singam
2016
Film
Nagesh Thiraiyarangam
Priya's father
2018
Film
Priyasakhi
2005
Film
Kaaki Sattai
Jyothi Lingam
2015
Film
Saguni
2012
Film
Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham
Narada
2013
Film
Savaale Samaali
2015
Film
Yutha Satham
2022
Film
Thoranai
Officer Ganesan(cameo)
2009
Film
Samuthiram
2001
Film
Aayudham
2005
Film
Thillalangadi
Saamiyar
2010
Film
Dindigul Sarathy
2008
Film
Naai Sekar Returns
2022
Film
Thirumanam
Krishnamachaari
2019
Film
Perazhagan
Kuzhandhaisamy's Father
2004
Film
Kalakalappu 2
2018
Film
Virattu
2014
Film
Ji
2005
Parandhu Sella Vaa
2016
Film
Irumbu Kuthirai
2014
Film
Maasilamani
2009
Film
Utharavu Maharaja
2018
Film
Kireedam
Constable
2007
Film
Adhagappattathu Magajanangalay
2017
Touring Talkies
2015
Film
Mappillai
Rajeshwari's astrologer
2011
Film
Kick
2023
Film
Thalaivan
2014
Film
Gaganam
Narayana Shastry
2011
Thambikottai
2011
Film
Malaikottai
Bhaskar's Aide
2007
Film
Maaligai
2021
Dhanam
Cop #2
2008
Film
Enna Satham Indha Neram
2014
Film
Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi
2006
Film
Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna
2018
Film
Drohi
Raghu
2010
Film
Inba Twinkle Lilly
2018
Film
Abhiyum Anuvum
2018
Film
Vanakkam Chennai
2013
Film
Aethiree
Seshagopalan
2004
Film
Jay Jay
Jamuna's Family Friend
2003
Aayiram Jenmangal
Film
Kalavani Mappillai
Vetenary Doctor
2018
Film
Sathura Adi 3500
2017
Film
Viddikalude Maash
Manivarnan
2022
Film
Vaitheeswaran
Dhanasekaran's Henchman
2008
Film
Sowkarpettai
2016
Film
LKG
2019
Film
Aavi Kumar
2015
Film
Alex Pandian
Captain Divakaran
2013
Thozhar Pandian
1994
Film
Oh My Dog
2022
Film
Chiclets
2024
Film
Sillunu Oru Sandhippu
2013
Film
Kee
2019
Film
Gopurangal Saivathillai
Pathani Bhai
1982
Film
Ragalapuram
Inspector
2013
Film
Golmaal
Film
Koogle Kuttappa
2022
Film
Ivanukku Thannila Kandam
2015
Film
Kalakalappu
Marudhamuthu
2012
Film
Puthagam
2013
Film
Ranga
2022
Film
Lingaa
Train Loco Pilot
2014
Film
Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum
Chettan
2014
Film
Andhagan
Bala
2024
Film
Dagaalty
Film Director
2020
Film
Yogida
2026
Film
Chikku Bukku
2010
Film
Three Roses
2003
Film
Street Lights
(Tamil Version)
2018
Film
Onbadhule Guru
Bun Rotti Babu
2013
Film
Jai Hind 2
2014
Film
Merlin
2018
Film
Inga Naan Thaan Kingu
2024
Film
Powder
2022
Film
Jeyikkira Kuthira
Film
Thamizh Padam
Siddharth
2010
Film
Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani
Soori
2014
Film
Asuraguru
Shakti's boss
2020
Kallukul Eeram
1980
Damaal Dumeel
2014
Film
Thaka Thimi Tha
2005
Film
Pasupathi c/o Rasakkapalayam
Naidu
2007
Film
Chakra
Gayathri's uncle
2021
Film
Vathiyar
Ayyanar's father
2006
Film
Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu
Yoga Instructor
2013
Film
Semma Botha Aagatha
2018
Film
Student Number 1
Daas
2003
Film
Nesam
1997
Thulli Vilayadu
2013
Film
Swarnamukhi
Translator
1998
Kalavaram
2014
Film
Rajavamsam
2021
Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi
2016
Film
Madurai Veeran
Shiva's grandfather
2007
Film
Naanum Single Thaan
2021
Film
College Kumar
2020
Film
Diwan
2003
Film
Kondraal Paavam
2023
Film
Magalir Mattum
Late Silkurayappan (photo only)
2017
Film
Urumeen
2015
Film
Dhadha
2022
Film
Nannbenda
Senthamarai
2015
Film
Kondaan Koduthaan
2012
Film
Rudra Thandavam
2021
Film
Super Senior Heroes
Mohan
2022
Film
Kathiruppor Pattiyal
Kunjitha Badham
2018
Film
Rettaisuzhi
2010
Film
Doo
Teacher
2011
Film
Pachai Vilakku
Professor
2020
Film
Vaa Pagandaya
2024
Film
Mahaan Kanakku
2011
Marumunai
2014
Chinna Raja
1999
Film
465
2017
Film
India Pakistan
Idichapuli
2015
Film
Gurumoorthi
2022
Film
Kusthi
2006
6'2
2005
Gangai Karai Paattu
1995
Film
Tamizh Padam 2
Siddharth
2018
Film
Dhillu Irundha Poradu
2023
Film
Saandrithazh
Pollathavan
2023
Film
Natpukkaga
1998
Mudhal Idam
2011
Film
Koothan
2018
Film
Vambu Sandai
2008
Film
Naai Sekar
Gopi
2022
Film
80's Buildup
2023
Muruga
2007
Film
Kattradhu Kalavu
2010
Film
Kadhal Kirukkan
a doctor
2003
Film
Haraa
2024
Mappilai Vinayagar
2016
Sorry Enaku Kalyanamayidichu
2005
Puzhal
2010
Film
Agam Puram
2010
Film
Puthiya Vaarpugal
1979
Film
Udhayan
2011
En Kaadhali Scene Podura
Film
Nee Naan Nila
Professor
2007
Soori
Container passenger
2003
Film
Kabadi Bro
2023
Film
kailasam
2024
Film
St Marks Road
Film
Operation Laila
2024
Film
Banda Paramasivam
Police Inspector
2003
Manasunu Maaya Seyake
Sundaram
2014
Film
Virumandikum Sivanandikum
2016
Film
Engada Irunthinga Ivvalavu Naala
2021
Idhayam Thiraiarangam
2012
Unarchigal
Manager
2006
Kolagalam
2013
Film
Ungala Podanum Sir
2019
Vindhai
2015
Film
Murungakkai Chips
2021
Lodukku Pandi
2015
Film
Palakkattu Madhavan
2015
Film
Kayilan
2025
Film
Oru Nadigaiyin Vakkumoolam
2012
Film
En Kadhali Scene Podura
2019
Film
Kodambakkam
Distributor turned producer
2006
Azhagiya Pandipuram
2014
Film
Rayar Parambarai
2023
Aadhinarayana
2012
Film
Padaippalan
2022
Film
Ayya Ullen Ayya
2020
Vidiyum Varai Pesu
2014
Film
Kalloori Kalangal
2010