Manorama
Known for: Acting
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.
Filmography
Bhadrakali
Parameshwari
1976
Film
Osai
1984
Aaru Pushpangal
1977
Mr. Madras
Aruna Arunachalam
1995
Ullam Kavarntha Kalvan
1987
Karotti Kannan
Rosie
1975
Film
Vikram
Pallathhor RamaDevi
1986
Film
Madras to Pondicherry
Brahmin woman
1966
Dhayam Onnu
Subbulakshmi
1988
Madurai Veeran Enga Saami
1990
Annapoorni
Rosie
1978
Paavathin Sambalam
1978
Film
Kummi Paattu
1999
Naan Potta Saval
1980
Film
Chinna Thambi
1991
Film
Thee
Inspector Mohana
1981
Marumagale Vazhga
1982
Nyayam
1984
Film
Arunachalam
Lakshmi
1997
Karunthel Kannayiram
Parvathi
1972
Kairasikkaran
Parrmala
1984
Film
Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru
1988
Film
Chinna Gounder
Vijayakant's mother
1992
Muthana Muthallavo
Teacher
1976
Kizhakku Vasal
1990
Film
Guru Sishyan
Kalyani Nallasivam
1988
Film
Padithal Mattum Podhuma
1961
Sarvam Sakthimayam
1986
Film
Thamizh
Annapoorani, Thamizh's mother
2002
Film
Kathanayagan
1988
Nattupura Pattu
Pattamma
1996
Film
Pasakiligal
2006
Film
Kodai Mazhai
1986
Film
Whistle
2003
Film
Singaravelan
Thaiamma
1992
Film
May Madham
Aandal
1994
Vietnam Colony
Janaki
1994
Film
Simla Special
1982
Film
Krishnarjuna
Arjun's grandmother
2008
Marumalarchi
Rasu Padayachi's Mother
1998
Velum Mayilum Thunai
Manohari
1979
Film
Idhayam
Raja's mother
1991
Film
Saamy
Bhuvana's Grandmother
2003
Film
Perazhagan
Pattamma
2004
Ninu Choodaka Nenundalenu
2002
Film
Neranja Manasu
2004
Film
Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei
Raja Matha
2006
Film
Ottran
2003
Avalum Penn Thaane
1974
Ninaikkatha Naalillai
2001
Film
Piriyadha Varam Vendum
Azhagi
2001
Film
Thenmazhai
Indra
1966
Poonthalir
1979
Rusi Kanda Poonai
1980
Chandhrodhayam
Ahalya
1966
Rakkayi Koyil
Jakkamma
1993
Simmasanam
Satyamurthy’s Mother
2000
Film
Paradesi
1998
Karisakattu Poove
2000
Paalooti Valartha Kili
1976
Film
Thirunelveli
2000
Aalukkoru Aasai
1977
Film
Raja Enga Raja
1995
Muthu Engal Sothu
1983
Film
Gnana Oli
Valliyammal
1972
Film
Coolie
1995
Film
Thiruvarutchelvar
1967
Nalla Mudivu
1973
Mr. Sampath
1972
Film
Bala Nagamma
1981
Film
Unakkaga Naan
Arasangam
1976
Jakkamma
Veeramma
1972
Film
Bairavi
Meenatchi
1978
Savithiri
1980
Chittu Kuruvi
Mayilthogai
1978
Film
Suriyan
Chettiyar Amma
1992
Film
Gnana Kuzhandhai
Alangari
1979
Thunai Iruppal Meenakshi
1977
Thaai Mookaambikai
Ranjani
1982
Film
Si 3
Pattamma
2017
Geetha Oru Shenbagapoo
1980
Achchani
1978
Odi Vilayaadu Thatha
1977
Film
Sadhu Mirandal
1966
Mappillai Azhaippu
1972
Film
Prema Kanuka
Aandallu
1981
Rajathi Rojakili
Kaluvaaiyi
1985
Vaazha Ninaithaal Vaazhalaam
1978
Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai
1978
Unarchigal
2006
Chella Kili
1979
Imaigal
1983
Film
Ethaiyum Thangum Ithaiyam
1962
Manamulla Maruthaaram
1958
Madhana Maaligai
1976
Yarukku Mappillai Yaro
Meena's mother
1975
Chinna Kuyil Paaduthu
1987
Idhayaththil Ore Idam
1980
Film
Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman
Kamachi
2001
Thanga Kalasam
1988
Film
Arundhati
Chandramma
2009
Film
Pattanathil Petti
1990
Film
Indian
Kuppamma
1996
Film
Ratha Paasam
1980
Devi Shri Kaumariamman
1974
Film
Singam
Pattamma
2010
Film
Vandikkaran Magan
1978
Film
Singam 2
Pattamma
2013
Film
Naan Petha Magane
Aandal
1995
Film
En Kelvikku Enna Bathil
1978
Film
Shanti Kranti
Subhash's Mother (Tamil Version)
1991
Film
7G Rainbow Colony
Shweta's Aunt (Cameo)
2004
Film
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
GangaBai, ChakkuBai's mother
1990
Film
Gentleman
Ponnammal Kicha's Mother
1993
Film
Kasethan Kadavulada
Lakshmi
1972
Film
Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
Kannamma
1986
Film
Annamalai
Sivagami
1992
Film
Idhu Namma Aalu
Gopal's Mom
1988
Kaaviya Thalaivan
Vellaiamma
1992
Film
Aalwar
2007
Film
Bhairava Dweepam
Vijay's Foster Mother
1994
Film
Gemini
2002
Film
Saraswathi Sabatham
Malli
1966
Film
Snegithiye
Vani's mother
2000
Film
Periyanna
1999
Film
Kaadhalan
Shruthi's Grandmother
1994
Film
Simmarasi
1998
Film
Simharasi
2001
Film
Annai Velankanni
1971
Film
Murai Maaman
Sirasu's mother
1995
Film
Naan Adimai Illai
1986
Film
Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam
Keluthi Amma
2010
Film
Poovellam Kettuppar
Herself (Special Appearance)
1999
Film
Thillana Mohanambal
"Jil Jil" Ramamani
1968
Film
Apoorva Sagodharargal
Muniyamma
1989
Edupa Kai Pillai
1975
Film
Vetri Kodi Kattu
Deivanai
2000
Film
Poova Thalaiya
Indra
1969
Film
Deva
Raasathi
1995
Film
Pavitra Papi
Mrs. Adarshan Lala
1970
Film
Nattamai
Nattamai's paternal aunt
1994
Film
Thaamirabharani
Thangapazham
2007
Film
Cinema Paithiyam
1975
Film
Adutha Varisu
1983
Film
Dharma
Fathima
1998
Film
Thanga Magan
Annapoorani
1983
Film
Yes Madam
2003
Film
Jai Hind
Bharath's Mother
1994
Film
Unnai Thedi
Aachi
1999
Film
Ethir Neechal
Renu
1968
Seeri Varum Kaalai
2001
Film
Allari Priyudu
Raja's grandmother
1993
Film
Natpukkaga
1998
Film
Uruvavugal Maralam
Goddess
1983
Film
Nirai Kudam
Actress Girija
1969
Film
Paayum Puli
1983
Film
Kalathur Kannamma
Amalu
1960
Film
Shankar Guru
1987
Film
Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga
1990
Film
Rasigan
Vijay's grandmother
1994
Film
Kuthu
Anjali's Grandmother
2004
Film
Billa
Rajappa's friend
1980
Endrum Anbudan
1992
Film
Vinnukkum Mannukkum
2001
Film
Maayi
Pechiyamma
2000
Film
Enakkul Oruvan
1984
Film
Paritchaikku Neramaachu
Subathra, Ragothama Rao's wife
1982
Film
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
Angayarkanni
1988
Film
Pudhea Paadhai
Aaya
1989
Film
Diwan
Duraisingam Sister
2003
Vasalil Oru Vennila
1991
Film
Thirumoorthy
Ramaatha
1995
Film
Honest Raj
Maragatham
1994
Film
Vaanchinathan
2001
Film
Velli Vizha
1972
Film
Kalyanaraman
1979
Film
Thiruvilayadal
Kayarkanni's friend
1965
Film
Enga Veettu Pillai
1965
Film
Policekaran Magal
Maari's Fiancee
1962
Film
Manal Kayiru
Durga
1982
Film
Naalai Unathu Naal
Angalamma
1984
Film
Kadhal Virus
2002
Film
Mangamma Sabadham
1985
Film
En Magan
1974
Film
Maaman Magal
Shanmugham Mother
1995
Poonthottam
1998
Film
Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren
Ravi's mother
1992
Film
Nadigan
1990
Film
Pokkiri Raja
1982
Film
Thambi Thanga Kambi
1988
Mayor Meenakshi
1976
Oru Malarin Payanam
1985
Film
Pandavar Bhoomi
2001
Film
Anubavi Raja Anubavi
Muthamma
1967
Film
Sumathi En Sundari
1971
Aadum Koothu
Dalit woman
2006
Film
Periya Kudumbam
1995
Seethakoka Chiluka
2006
Film
Aararo Aariraro
1989
Film
Padagotti
1964
Thirumalai Daivam
1972
Avan Aval Adhu
Muniyamma
1980
Film
Manaivi Ready
Chintamani's aunt
1987
Seetha Kalyanam
Sreeni's Mother
2009
Paadha Poojai
1974
Film
Love Birds
1996
Film
Puthiya Paravai
Alli
1964
Film
Navarathiri
Mentally Ill Woman
1964
Simma Soppanam
1984
Film
Pandiyan
1992
Film
Sakthi
Velammal
1997
Film
Nee Pathi Naan Pathi
1991
Avan Oru Sarithiram
1977
Film
Pilot Premnath
1978
Film
Penmani Aval Kanmani
Ambujam
1988
Film
Periyar
2007
Film
Rajapart Rangadurai
Chinthamani
1973
Film
Gumasthavin Magal
1974
Film
Kadhal Vaaganam
Kokila
1968
Engal Thangam
1970
Film
Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye
Sevanthi
1978
Film
Uyarnthavargal
1977
Film
Nam Nadu
1969
Film
Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum
1981
Film
Kuppathu Raja
Pavunu
1979
Film
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
1982
Film
Anbe Vaa
1966
Film
Galatta Kalyanam
Rathna, Dharmalingam's Elder Daughter
1968
Film
Nandhavana Theru
1995
Film
Rishi Moolam
1980
Film
Server Sundaram
Kantha
1964
Poo Poova Poothirukku
1987
Film
Ganga Gowri
Kumutha
1973
Film
Dharma Seelan
1993
Film
Sattam
1983
Kannan Varuvaan
Ranganayaki
2000
Film
Aankiliyude Tharattu
Sakunthala
1987
Film
Sivappu Sooriyan
1983
Film
Patti Sollai Thattathe
1988
Film
Yejaman
Vaanavarayan's grandmother
1993
Muthu Kaalai
1995
Film
Paattum Bharathamum
1975
Film
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
1975
En Veedu En Kanavar
1990
Film
Dr. Siva
Meenambal
1975
Film
Anjal Petti 520
Stella
1969
Film
Per Sollum Pillai
1987
Film
Vaazhkai
1984
Maha Prabhu
1996
Film
Kaali
Thayamma
1980
Film
Karmegam
Karmegham's mother
2002
Ilamai
1985
Kanna Nalama
K. Manorama
1972
Film
Yamanukku Yaman
1980
Vellai Pura Ondru
1984
Film
Aayiram Jenmangal
1978
Film
Nenjam Marappathillai
Kanniyamma
1963
Film
Neenga Nalla Irukkanum
1992
Film
Shubhodayam
Sivakamini
1980
Film
Onna Irukka Kathukanom
1992
Bharatha Vilas
Meera Bai
1973
Film
Vijayendra Varma
2004
Film
Veendum Lisa
Gomathi
1987
Film
Rajaraja Cholan
Poonkodi
1973
Film
Thanthu Vitten Ennai
1991
Agathiyar
1972
Film
Pattikkaattu Raja
1975
Film
Karka Kasadara
2005
Film
Savaal
‘Burma’ Pappa
1981
Vallal
Kamakshi
1997
Nalla Thambi
1985
Film
Ponnumani
1993
Pangali
Durai's mother
1992
Film
Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum
Dharmalingam's Wife
1991
Film
Anbe Anbe
2003
Film
Ethirum Pudhirum
Kannan's Mother
1999
Film
Rikshavodu
1995
Film
Unnaruge Naan Irundhal
1999
Bommalaattam
Chinna Ponnu
1968
Sattam Sirikkiradhu
1982
Film
Sakka Podu Podu Raja
1978
Film
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!
1978
Jamboo
Anjalai
1980
Indru Nee Nalai Naan
1983
Thaaye Unakkaga
Padma
1966
Film
Puthiya Vaarpugal
1979
Film
Makkal En Pakkam
1987
Film
Saranam Ayyappa
1980
Film
Shanthi
1965
Thirumalai Thenkumari
Muniyamma
1970
Millennium Stars
2000
Maru Piravi
1973
Film
Thangathile Vairam
1975
Film
Iru Medhaigal
1984
Film
Vishwaroobam
1980
Film
Unnai Suttrum Ulagam
1977
Film
Alaigal
Nalina
1973
Film
Dharma Raja
1980
Film
Meenda Sorgam
Sachu
1960
Paalum Pazhamum
1961
Film
Sakalakala Sammandi
1989
Film
Archanai Pookal
1982
Film
Bandham
1985
Film
Dowry Kalyanam
Seethalakshmi
1983
Kula Gowravam
Parvathi
1974
Ezhai Jaathi
Nagamma
1993
Film
Pattikada Pattanama
1972
Film
Pooveli
1998
Film
Rojavanam
1999
Film
Namma Veetu Kalyanam
2002
I Love India
Priya's mother
1993
Film
Iru Malargal
1967
Nenjil Oor Aalayam
Navaneedham
1962
Film
Pattampoochi
1975
Film
Vazhvey Maayam
Baby
1982
Film
Ratha Thilagam
Poonkuyil
1963
Neethibathi
1983
Film
Aayirathil Oruthi
1975
Film
Anbulla Appa
1987
Chellakannu
1995
Film
Deivapiravi
1985
Lorry Driver Rajakannu
1981
Film
Mannan
Azhagi
1992
Miruthanga Chakravarthi
1983
Enippadigal
1979
Film
Aayiram Poi
Lilly
1969
Thaaya Thaarama
1989
Kettimelam
1985
Film
Nethiyadi
1989
Film
Nermai
Professor Kodi Malar
1985
Film
Oh Maane Maane
1984
Suryagandhi
1973
Naan
Mohini
1967
Film
Uyarndha Manidhan
1968
Parakkum Paavai
1966
Veluchami
1995
Film
Lighthouse
1965
Kannaal Pesavaa
2000
Thanippiravi
Gowry
1966
Film
Vaai Kozhuppu
1989
Sangili
1982
Film
Poompuhar
Vasanthasena
1964
Vellai Manasu
1985
Film
Thangappathakkam
Muthammal
1974
Police Police
Rani
1983
Film
Ellam Inbamayyam
1981
Film
Sigamani Ramamani
Vidhya
2001
Film
Malai Sooda Va
1975
Muthukkal Moondru
1987
Pakkathu Veetu Roja
1982
Film
Marumagal
1986
Film
Puthisaligal
1968
Film
Parambarai
1996
Film
Theerpu
1982
Sindhu Nathi Poo
1994
Nenjile Thunivirunthal
1981
Film
Chidambara Ragasiyam
Valayapatti Valliammai
1985
Ilaya Thalaimurai
1977
En Jeevan Paaduthu
1988
Yaar Nee?
Thamarai/Sulakshana
1966
Film
Aana Valarthiya Vanampadiyude Makan
1971
Film
Enkitta Mothathe
1990
Maman Machan
1984
Aagaya Thamaraigal
1985
Edhir Katru
1990
Enga Oor Raja
1968
Vilaiyaattu Pillai
Velu's wife
1970
Imayam
1979
Film
Thalaivan
1970
Film
Thozhilali
Chandira
1964
Paattukku Naan Adimai
1990
Puguntha Veedu
Andal/Bhanu
1972
Gnana Paravai
1991
Film
Rasukutti
1992
Film
Andharangam
Chellamma
1975
Poojaikku Vantha Malar
1965
Film
Melnaattu Marumagal
Guest Appearance
1975
Chiranjeevi
1984
Film
Muhammad bin Tughluq
Gandhimathi
1971
Film
Aalayam
1967
Annan Oru Koyil
Jayamuniyamma
1977
Film
Vivasaayi
1967
Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo
1981
Film
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
1976
Vaai Sollil Veeranadi
1984
Seeman
1994
Idhu Namma Bhoomi
1992
Film
Alaya Deepam
1984
Paandi Durai
1992
Film
Paar Magale Paar
1963
General Chakravarthi
1978
Veeram Vilanja Mannu
Virumayi
1998
Kanavan
1968
Film
Kulirkaala Megangal
1986
Film
Kuva Kuva Vaathugal
1984
Film
Madras Vathiyar
1984
Film
Shondham 16
1989
Film
Antha Sila Naatkal
1983
Pudhu Manidhan
1991
Film
Shankar Salim Simon
1978
Sarigamapadani
Kulasekaran's mother
1994
Ore Ratham
Parvathi
1987
Film
Nalladhoru Kudumbam
1979
Vetri Mel Vetri
1989
Kungumam
1963
Samayalkaran
Meenambikai
1974
Manjal Kungumam
Ranjitham
1973
Film
Natchathiram
1980
Film
Chakravathi
1977
Andhamaan Kadhali
1978
Gurudhatchanai
1969
Film
Vasanthi
1988
Thilakam
1960
Karaikkal Ammaiyar
Pallavi (Punithavathi's friend)
1973
Vasandhathil Oru Naal
1982
Manasunna Maraju
2000
Film
Pala Parikshai
1977
Vedikkai En Vadikkai
Bhuvaneswari
1990
Anni
1985
Kanne Pappa
Roopa
1969
Pimpernel
1981
Thaaiku Thalaimagan
1967
Thanga Gopuram
1971
Pudhiya Pathai
1960
Film
Saranalayam
1983
Kanna Thorakkanum Saami
Sooru Subbamma
1986
Perum Pugazhum
Sundari
1976
Film
Annaiyum Pithavum
1969
Veettukku Vandha Marumagal
Sharada
1973
Film
Niraparaadhi
1984
Punniya Boomi
1978
Film
Oru Kai Pappoam
1983
Ninaivugal
1984
Film
Madrasi
2006