Manobala
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.
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 |
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| 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
- ^ "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.
External links
Categories:
- Living people
- Tamil male actors
- Film directors from Tamil Nadu
- Tamil film directors
- Indian male film actors
- People from Coimbatore district
- Tamil comedians
- 1953 births
- Indian male comedians
- Male actors from Tamil Nadu
- 20th-century Indian film directors
- 20th-century Indian male actors
- 21st-century Indian film directors
- 21st-century Indian male actors
- Tamil film producers
- Film producers from Tamil Nadu