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
Film
Thiruvarutchelvar
1967
Film
Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei
Raja Matha
2006
Film
Arundhati
Chandramma
2009
Film
Delhi Mapillai
1968
Film
Arunachalam
Lakshmi
1997
Film
Singam
Pattamma
2010
Film
Pasakiligal
2006
Film
Makkal En Pakkam
Vasanthamala
1987
Film
Gnana Kuzhandhai
Alangari
1979
Film
Thiruvilayadal
Ponni
1965
Film
Singam 2
Pattamma
2013
Film
Ottran
Karthik's mother
2003
Film
Si 3
Pattamma
2017
Film
Vikram
Pallathhor RamaDevi
1986
Film
Gemini
2002
Film
Vallavanukku Vallavan
Mala
1965
Film
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
GangaBai, ChakkuBai's mother
1990
Thaai Mookaambikai
Ranjani
1982
Film
7G Rainbow Colony
Shweta's Aunt (Cameo)
2004
Film
Singaravelan
Thaiamma
1992
Paaladai
Sornam
1967
Kanna Thorakkanum Saami
Sooru Subbamma
1986
Film
Thaamirabharani
Thangapazham
2007
Anbu Karangal
Ponnamma
1965
Film
Thamizh
Annapoorani, Thamizh's mother
2002
Film
May Madham
Aandal
1994
Film
Marumagal
1986
Ezhai Pangalan
1963
Kizhakku Vasal
1990
Vietnam Colony
Janaki
1994
Film
En Kelvikku Enna Bathil
1978
Film
Padithal Mattum Podhuma
1961
Film
Thenmazhai
Indra
1966
Film
Server Sundaram
Kantha
1964
Film
Piriyadha Varam Vendum
Azhagi
2001
Karisakattu Poove
2000
Film
Gentleman
Ponnammal Kicha's Mother
1993
Film
Aalwar
2007
Agathiyar
1972
Film
Unnai Thedi
Aachi
1999
Film
Poovellam Kettuppar
Herself (Special Appearance)
1999
Film
Kannaal Pesavaa
Poongodi's grandmother
2000
Film
Bhairava Dweepam
Vijay's Foster Mother
1994
Rajathi Rojakili
Kaluvaaiyi
1985
Film
Thanga Magan
Annapoorani
1983
Film
Krishnarjuna
Arjun's grandmother
2008
Film
Periyanna
1999
Film
Indian
Kuppamma
1996
Film
Apoorva Sagodharargal
Muniyamma
1989
Film
Aayiram Jenmangal
1978
Kunthi Putrudu
1993
Film
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
Angayarkanni
1988
Film
Madras to Pondicherry
Brahmin woman
1966
Aarathi Edungadi
Annamma
1990
Film
Gnana Oli
Valliyammal
1972
Film
Paayum Puli
1983
Andaman Kadhali
1978
Film
Pavitra Papi
Mrs. Adarshan Lala
1970
Idhu Namma Bhoomi
Valliammai
1992
Justice Viswanathan
Kanniamma
1971
Film
Simla Special
1982
Paalooti Valartha Kili
1976
Film
Deva
Raasathi
1995
Film
Bairavi
Meenatchi
1978
Bhadrakali
Parameshwari
1976
Kanavan
Thenmozhi
1968
Film
Simmarasi
1998
Film
Naalai Unathu Naal
Angalamma
1984
Film
Aana Valarthiya Vanampadiyude Makan
1971
Film
Love Birds
1996
Film
Prema Kanuka
Aandallu
1981
Sindhu Nathi Poo
Appayi
1994
Film
Thee
Inspector Mohana
1981
Muthana Muthallavo
Teacher
1976
Chittu Kuruvi
Mayilthogai
1978
Film
Pokkiri Raja
1982
Film
Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman
Kamachi
2001
Film
Saamy
Bhuvana's Grandmother
2003
Film
Pattikada Pattanama
1972
Idhayam Parkiradhu
1974
Film
Raja Enga Raja
1995
Aaru Pushpangal
1977
Film
Annanagar Mudhal Theru
Colony Secretary Shenbagam
1988
Film
Idhu Namma Aalu
Gopal's Mom
1988
En Veedu En Kanavar
1990
Film
Nee Pathi Naan Pathi
1991
Sarvam Sakthimayam
1986
Film
Niraparaadhi
1984
Film
Unakkaga Naan
Arasangam
1976
Film
Nattamai
Nattamai's paternal aunt
1994
Vasalil Oru Vennila
1991
Film
Enakkul Oruvan
1984
Film
Nenjam Marappathillai
Kanniyamma
1963
Kodeeswaran Magal
1981
Film
Paradesi
1998
Film
Suriyan
Chettiyar Amma
1992
Film
Annamalai
Sivagami
1992
Film
Chinna Thambi
Kannamma
1991
Film
Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam
Keluthi Amma
2010
Film
Idhayam
Raja's mother
1991
Anbu Engey
1958
Film
Unnai Thedi Varuven
Sundari
1985
Film
Chidambara Ragasiyam
Valayapatti Valliammai
1985
Film
Unnaruge Naan Irundhal
1999
Film
Kummi Paattu
1999
Film
Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga
1990
Film
Rojavanam
1999
Film
Pudhea Paadhai
Aaya
1989
Marumalarchi
Rasu Padayachi's Mother
1998
Odangal
1986
Film
Ratha Paasam
1980
Film
Snegithiye
Vani's mother
2000
Film
Madurai Veeran Enga Saami
1990
Film
Guru Sishyan
Kalyani Nallasivam
1988
Film
Rajapart Rangadurai
Chinthamani
1973
Unmaiye Un Vilai Enna?
1976
Dhayam Onnu
Subbulakshmi
1988
Aalukkoru Aasai
1977
Film
Ratha Thilagam
Poonkuyil
1963
Film
Neranja Manasu
2004
Film
Sakalakala Sammandi
1989
Film
Kuzhanthaikkaga
1968
Film
Bala Nagamma
1981
Enga Veettu Penn
Raami
1965
Uthama Raasa
1993
Ponnu Mappillai
Saraswathi
1969
Mr. Madras
Aruna Arunachalam
1995
Film
Oh Maane Maane
1984
Ninu Choodaka Nenundalenu
2002
Film
Pandiyan
1992
Karaikkal Ammaiyar
Pallavi
1973
Film
Nam Naadu
1969
Film
Villiyanur Matha
1983
Film
Per Sollum Pillai
1987
Film
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
Muthamma
1975
Film
Rajaraja Cholan
Poonkodi
1973
Chinna Kuyil Paaduthu
1987
Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai
1978
Film
Thalaivan
1970
Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo
1981
Unarchigal
2006
Film
Vetri Kodi Kattu
Deivanai
2000
Film
Iru Malargal
1967
Rakkayi Koyil
Jakkamma
1993
Film
Chinna Gounder
Vijayakant's mother
1992
Odi Vilayaadu Thatha
1977
Film
Jai Hind
Bharath's Mother
1994
Film
Rasigan
Vijay's grandmother
1994
Film
Maaman Magal
Shanmugham Mother
1995
Film
Sri Raghavendrar
1985
Veluchami
1995
Anbu Sagodharargal
1973
Simmasanam
Satyamurthy’s Mother
2000
Velum Mayilum Thunai
Manohari
1979
Film
Manaivi Ready
Chintamani's aunt
1987
Film
Osai
1984
Film
Alaya Deepam
1984
Thedi Vandha Lakshmi
Geetha
1973
Achchani
1978
Film
Kuppathu Raja
Pavunu
1979
Jamboo
Anjalai
1980
Simma Soppanam
1984
Paavathin Sambalam
1978
Aayiram Kannudayaal
1986
Film
Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
Kannamma
1986
Film
Yes Madam
2003
Film
Ethaiyum Thangum Ithaiyam
1962
Nalla Mudivu
1973
Film
Vijayendra Varma
2004
Bharatha Vilas
Meera Bai
1973
Film
Pandavar Bhoomi
2001
Film
Perazhagan
Pattamma
2004
Film
Whistle
2003
Gurudhakshaneiy
1969
Film
Vaazhkai
1984
Film
Paattum Bharathamum
1975
Film
Onna Irukka Kathukanom
1992
Avan Aval Adhu
Muniyamma
1980
Vetri Mel Vetri
1989
Film
Thirunelveli
2000
Film
Thambi Thanga Kambi
1988
Thaaye Unakkaga
Padma
1966
Film
Diwan
Duraisingam Sister
2003
Film
Anbae Odi Vaa
1984
Film
Vaanchinathan
2001
Film
Kadhal Virus
2002
Mappillai Azhaippu
1972
Film
Navarathiri
Mentally Ill Woman
1964
Film
Kaadhalan
Shruthi's Grandmother
1994
Thirumalai Deivam
1972
Film
Vallal
Kamakshi
1997
Film
Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye
Sevanthi
1978
Film
Thillana Mohanambal
"Jil Jil" Ramamani
1968
Film
Coolie
1995
Film
Simharasi
2001
Kanne Pappa
Roopa
1969
Manamulla Maruthaaram
1958
Film
Billa
Rajappa's friend
1980
Manamagale Vaa
1988
Konjum Kumari
Alli
1963
Nyayam
1984
Andru Kanda Mugam
Devi
1968
Film
Pudhu Manidhan
Pangajam
1991
Film
Kuthu
Anjali's Grandmother
2004
Iru Vallavargal
Rupa
1966
Film
Shankar Salim Simon
1978
Film
Dharma Seelan
Mother Mary
1993
Sangili
1982
Kalyana Rasi
1990
Film
Nermai
Professor Kodi Malar
1985
Film
Kathanayagan
1988
Film
Enga Veettu Pillai
1965
Film
Vazhvey Maayam
Baby
1982
Film
Sivappu Sooriyan
1983
Avalum Penn Thaane
1974
Thendral Sudum
1989
Film
Madras Vathiyar
1984
Thaayum Magalum
1965
Film
Uruvavugal Maralam
Goddess
1983
Film
Puthiya Paravai
Alli
1964
Kula Gowravam
Parvathi
1974
Film
Murai Maaman
Sirasu's mother
1995
Pen Jenmam
1977
Film
Manal Kayiru
Durga
1982
Film
Dharma
Fathima
1998
Film
Sakka Podu Podu Raja
1978
Film
Dowry Kalyanam
Seethalakshmi
1983
Karpoora Deepam
1985
Film
Chakravathi
1977
Naan Potta Saval
1980
Film
Vivasaayi
1967
Film
Ninaivil Nindraval
Sarala
1967
Film
My Beloved, My Life
Alamelu
1975
Karunthel Kannayiram
Parvathi
1972
Anni
1985
Thaai
Palakadu Pappamma
1974
Poonthottam
1998
Film
Dr. Siva
Meenambal
1975
Film
Kasethan Kadavulada
Lakshmi
1972
Kathai Kathaiyam Karanamam
1987
Film
Kalyanaraman
1979
Film
Thangathile Vairam
1975
Ravanan
1994
Film
Rishi Moolam
1980
Pudhiya Pathai
1960
Film
Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum
1981
Vaazha Ninaithaal Vaazhalaam
1978
Poonthalir
1979
Film
Enkitta Mothathe
1990
Film
Veendum Lisa
Gomathi
1987
Kettimelam
1985
Film
Yejaman
Vaanavarayan's grandmother
1993
Film
Kalathur Kannamma
Amalu
1960
Yaar Nee?
Thamarai/Sulakshana
1966
Marumagale Vazhga
1982
Film
Parambarai
1996
Film
Anbe Vaa
1966
Nenjile Thunivirunthal
1981
Film
Ethirum Pudhirum
Kannan's Mother
1999
Film
Vinnukkum Mannukkum
2001
Seeri Varum Kaalai
2001
Film
Karmegam
Karmegham's mother
2002
Film
Padagotti
1964
Boom Boom Madu
1982
Chellakannu
1995
Film
Yamanukku Yaman
1980
Film
Sattam
Pandanur Chandirabana
1983
Ninaivugal
1984
Athaiya Mamiya
Manju
1974
Film
Anbulla Appa
1987
Mr. Sampath
1972
Film
Pattanathil Petti
1990
Oru Malarin Payanam
1985
Muthu Engal Sothu
1983
Deiva Thirumagal
1964
Enga Oor Raja
'Rani' Venkatapuri Rani
1968
Film
Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum
Dharmalingam's Wife
1991
Annapoorni
Rosie
1978
Devi Shri Kaumariamman
1974
Film
Ganga Gowri
Kumutha
1973
Film
Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren
Ravi's mother
1992
Film
Karka Kasadara
2005
Chandhrodhayam
Ahalya
1966
Film
Thangappathakkam
Muthammal
1974
Soolam
1980
Film
Shanti Kranti
Subhash's Mother (Tamil Version)
1991
Poo Poova Poothirukku
1987
Film
Mannan
Azhagi
1992
Film
Naan Adimai Illai
1986
Madhana Maaligai
1976
Imaigal
1983
Edhir Katru
1990
Film
Anubavi Raja Anubavi
Muthamma
1967
Paadatha Thenikkal
1988
Amma
1982
Film
Shankar Guru
1987
Ponnunjal
Veeramma
1973
Saathi Sanam
1997
Film
Natpukkaga
1998
Film
Ponnumani
1993
Nattupura Pattu
Pattamma
1996
Film
Muhammad bin Tughluq
Gandhimathi
1971
Film
Periya Kudumbam
1995
Film
Puthiya Vaarpugal
1979
Film
Namma Veetu Kalyanam
2002
Film
Kodai Mazhai
1986
Film
Pooveli
1998
Film
Allari Priyudu
Raja's grandmother
1993
Neethibathi
1983
Ponnukku Thanga Manasu
1973
Film
Anbe Anbe
2003
Mayor Meenakshi
1976
Film
Sumathi En Sundari
1971
Varaprasadham
1976
Thanga Kalasam
1988
Film
Nadigan
Anandha Karpagavalli
1990
Film
Maayi
Pechiyamma
2000
Film
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
1982
Guru Sishyulu
Manjula
1990
Maragatha Veenai
Agni
1986
Ninaipadharku Neramillai
Thangam
1963
Film
Anjal Petti 520
Stella
1969
Film
Sadhu Mirandal
1966
Film
Policekaran Magal
Maari's Fiancee
1962
Film
Sigamani Ramamani
Vidhya
2001
Vellai Pura Ondru
1984
Film
Melnaattu Marumagal
Guest Appearance
1975
Film
Puthisaligal
1968
Raja Nee Vazhga
1986
Film
Poompuhar
Vasanthasena
1964
Paattukku Naan Adimai
1990
Kairasikkaran
Parrmala
1984
Film
Pattampoochi
1975
Film
Paritchaikku Neramaachu
Subathra
1982
Aadum Koothu
Dalit woman
2006
Film
Annaiyum Pithavum
1969
Film
Gumasthavin Magal
1974
Film
Uyarndha Manidhan
1968
Endrum Anbudan
1992
Kannan Varuvaan
Ranganayaki
2000
Film
Aankiliyude Tharattu
Sakunthala
1987
Indru Nee Nalai Naan
1983
Film
Nandhavana Theru
1995
Film
Shubhodayam
Sivakamini
1980
Kanneer Pookkal
1981
Maman Machan
1984
Annan Oru Koyil
Jayamuniyamma
1977
Vilaiyaattu Pillai
Velu's wife
1970
Kankatchi
1971
Film
Saraswathi Sabatham
Malli
1966
Film
Iru Medhaigal
1984
Film
Deivapiravi
1985
Film
Chiranjeevi
1984
Parakkum Paavai
Dilruba
1966
Soodhattam
1971
Lorry Driver Rajakannu
1981
Film
Kaali
Thayamma
1980
Yarukku Mappillai Yaro
Meena's mother
1975
Film
Pattikkaattu Raja
Alamelu
1975
Film
Pangali
Durai's mother
1992
Film
Ethir Neechal
Renu
1968
Jakkamma
Veeramma
1972
Film
Aalayam
1967
Savithiri
1980
General Chakravarthi
1978
Film
Thirumoorthy
Ramaatha
1995
Thanga Gopuram
1971
Film
Aayiram Poi
Lilly
1969
Gnana Paravai
1991
Nenjil Oor Aalayam
Navaneedham
1962
Film
Naan Petha Magane
Aandal
1995
Kanna Nalama
K. Manorama
1972
Film
Velli Vizha
1972
Film
Saranalayam
1983
Film
Andharangam
Chellamma
1975
Geetha Oru Shenbagapoo
1980
Film
Nalladhoru Kudumbam
1979
Film
Cinema Paithiyam
1975
Muthu Kaalai
1995
Film
Theerpu
1982
Film
Unnai Suttrum Ulagam
1977
Film
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
1976
Vedikkai En Vadikkai
Bhuvaneswari
1990
Poojaikku Vantha Malar
1965
Vellai Manasu
1985
Film
Patti Sollai Thattathe
1988
Meendum Parasakthi
1985
Film
Kadhal Vaaganam
Kokila
1968
Film
Nilave Malare
1986
Mann Soru
1984
Film
Nethiyadi
1989
Film
Periyar
2007
Film
Thanthu Vitten Ennai
1991
Film
Neenga Nalla Irukkanum
1992
Ore Ratham
Parvathi
1987
Rusi Kanda Poonai
1980
Film
Aayirathil Oruthi
1975
Film
Shondham 16
1989
Enippadigal
1979
Film
Antha Sila Naatkal
1983
Film
Poova Thalaiya
Indra
1969
Avan Oru Sarithiram
1977
Engal Thangam
1970
Film
Kuruvikoodu
1980
Kaaviya Thalaivan
Vellaiamma
1992
Film
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!
1978
Film
Saranam Ayyappa
1980
Film
Aararo Aariraro
1989
Film
Sakthi
Velammal
1997
Thirumalai Thenkumari
Muniyamma
1970
Film
Alaigal
Nalina
1973
Film
Vasanthi
1988
Film
Lighthouse
1965
Film
Galatta Kalyanam
Rathna, Dharmalingam's Elder Daughter
1968
Erattai Manithan
Mangalam
1982
Ullam Kavarntha Kalvan
1987
Thanippiravi
Gowry
1966
Film
Paar Magale Paar
1963
Pakkathu Veetu Roja
1982
Uliyin Osai
Azhagi
2008
Film
Rikshavodu
1995
Film
En Magan
1974
Seetha Kalyanam
Sreeni's Mother
2009
Film
Kulirkaala Megangal
1986
Film
Rasukutti
1992
Ilaya Thalaimurai
1977
Imayam
1979
Atha Maga Rathiname
Pappamma
1994
Film
Magudam
Muthuvelu's grandmother
1992
Sattam Sirikkiradhu
1982
Thunai Iruppal Meenakshi
1977
Naan
Mohini
1967
Yarukkum Vetkam Illai
1975
Raaja Raajathan
Aachi
1989
En Jeevan Paaduthu
1988
Punniya Boomi
1978
Film
Mangamma Sabadham
1985
Karotti Kannan
Rosie
1975
Thaaiku Thalaimagan
1967
Pandithurai
1992
I Love India
Priya's mother
1993
Ezhai Jaathi
Nagamma
1993
Ninaikkatha Naalillai
2001
Paadha Poojai
1974
Film
Vandikkaran Magan
1978
Vaai Sollil Veeranadi
1984
Rudhra Thaandavam
1978
Edupa Kai Pillai
1975
Film
Penmani Aval Kanmani
Ambujam
1988
Film
Savaal
‘Burma’ Pappa
1981
Film
Kannodu Kann
1982
Film
Archanai Pookal
1982
Periya Gounder Ponnu
1992
Film
Shanthi
1965
Veettukku Vandha Marumagal
Sharada
1973
Film
Uyarnthavargal
1977
Maha Prabhu
1996
Ilamai
1985
Kungumam
1963
Film
Dharma Raja
1980
Film
Adutha Varisu
1983
Film
Muthukkal Moondru
Pandiyan's Mother
1987
Film
Meenda Sorgam
Sachu
1960
Miruthanga Chakravarthi
1983
Sarigamapadani
Kulasekaran's mother
1994
Film
Bandham
1985
Film
Ellam Inbamayyam
1981
Film
Malai Sooda Va
1975
Puguntha Veedu
Andal/Bhanu
1972
Film
Vaai Kozhuppu
1989
Millennium Stars
2000
Film
Aagaya Thamaraigal
1985
Film
Mappillai Sir
1988
Film
Annai Velankanni
1971
Idhu Sathiyam
1963
Film
Thozhilali
Chandira
1964
Film
Kuva Kuva Vaathugal
Parameswari
1984
Police Police
Rani
1983
Thilakam
1960
Film
Honest Raj
Maragatham
1994
Maalaiyitta Mangai
Anjalai
1958
Thanga Mama
1985
Idhayaththil Ore Idam
1980
Anicha Malar
1981
Film
Vishwaroobam
1980
Film
Nirai Kudam
Actress Girija
1969
Paalum Pazhamum
1961
Seethakoka Chiluka
2006
Manasunna Maraju
2000
Film
Pilot Premnath
1978
Suryagandhi
1973
Maru Piravi
1973
Porutham
Seeman
1994
Perum Pugazhum
Sundari
1976
Film
Oru Kai Pappoam
1983
Film
Natchathiram
1980
Kaanchi Thalaivan
Singaari
1963
Nalla Thambi
1985
Samayalkaran
Meenambikai
1974
Manjal Kungumam
Ranjitham
1973
Bommalaattam
Chinna Ponnu
1968
Kaadhal Alla Adhaiyum Thaandi
2011
Veeram Vilanja Mannu
Virumayi
1998
Chella Kili
1979
Thaaya Thaarama
1989
Film
Pala Parikshai
1977
Vasandhathil Oru Naal
1982
Film
Madrasi
2006