Manobala | |
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| Born | Balachander[1] 8 December 1953[2] |
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| Years active | 1979–1982; 1994–present |
Manobala (born 8 December 1953) is an Indian film director, producer, actor and comedian who predominantly plays supporting roles in Tamil-language films.[3][4][5][6]
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[edit | edit source]
Actor[edit | edit source]
Films[edit | edit source]
Television[edit | edit source]
| Year | Series | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-2006 | Alli Rajjiyam | Namachivayam | Sun TV |
| 2018 | Maya | Bhadra | |
| 2020-2021 | Sembaruthi | Mr. Perumal | Zee Tamizh |
Director[edit | edit source]
Films[edit | edit source]
| 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[edit | edit source]
| Year | Series | Network |
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| 2000 | Punnagai | Sun TV |
| 2009 | 777 | Polimer TV |
As producer[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Notes |
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| 2014 | Sathuranga Vettai | SIIMA Award for Best Debut Producer |
| 2017 | Paambhu Sattai | |
| 2021 | Sathuranga Vettai 2 | Delayed |
As dubbing artist[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2019 | The Lion King | Zazu (John Oliver) |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "பாரதிராஜாவிடம் சேர்த்துவிட்ட கமல்ஹாசன் - Actor & Director Mano Bala - Part -1Chai with Chitra". YouTube. Touring Talkies. 31 January 2020. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
Mentions his birth name at 3:26
- ↑ "TANTIS". 30 October 2012. Archived from the original on 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.