Manobala (born 8 December 1953) is an Indian film director, producer, actor and comedian who predominantly plays supporting roles in Tamil-language films.[2][3][4][5]
He started his career in Tamil cinema in the early 1970s and with Kamal Haasan's reference became as assistant director with Bharathiraja for his 1979 film Puthiya Vaarpugal.
Partial filmography
Actor
Films
Television
| Year | Series | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-2006 | Alli Rajjiyam | Namachivayam | Sun TV |
| 2018 | Maya | Bhadra | |
| 2020-2021 | Sembaruthi | Mr. Perumal | Zee Tamizh |
Director
Films
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Agaya Gangai | |
| 1985 | Naan Ungal Rasigan | |
| 1985 | Pillai Nila | |
| 1986 | Paaru Paaru Pattanam Paaru | |
| 1986 | December 31 | Kannada film |
| 1987 | Sirai Paravai | |
| 1987 | Dhoorathu Pachai | |
| 1987 | Oorkavalan | |
| 1988 | Chutti Poonai | |
| 1989 | En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan | |
| 1989 | Moodu Manthiram | |
| 1989 | Thendral Sudum | |
| 1990 | Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai | Hindi film |
| 1990 | Mallu Vetti Minor | |
| 1991 | Vetri Padigal | |
| 1991 | Moondrezhuthil En Moochirukkum | |
| 1992 | Shenbaga Thottam | |
| 1993 | Mutrugai | |
| 1993 | Karuppu Vellai | |
| 1993 | Paarambariyam | |
| 1997 | Nandhini | |
| 2000 | Annai | |
| 2001 | Siragugal | Telefilm |
| 2002 | Naina |
Television
| Year | Series | Network |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Punnagai | Sun TV |
| 2009 | 777 | Polimer TV |
As producer
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Sathuranga Vettai | SIIMA Award for Best Debut Producer |
| 2017 | Paambhu Sattai | |
| 2021 | Sathuranga Vettai 2 | Delayed |
As dubbing artist
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Lion King | Zazu (John Oliver) |
References
- ↑ TANTIS(30 October 2012). Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ↑ Manobala to play a small role in Bigil?. The Times of India(14 July 2019). Retrieved 22 October 2020.
- ↑ Manobala and Soundara Raja meet TN CM; offer condolences. The Times of India(15 October 2020). Retrieved 22 October 2020.
- ↑ Manobala elected as the president of Chinnathirai Nadigar Sangam. The Times of India(2 October 2020). Retrieved 22 October 2020.
- ↑ Shanthnu and Manobala begin shooting for Murungakkai Chips. The Times of India(21 October 2020). Retrieved 22 October 2020.