
Manorama
Biography
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

Ethaiyum Thangum Ithaiyam
1962 · 10.0
Muthana Muthallavo
1976 · 10.0
Bhadrakali
1976 · 10.0

Kathanayagan
1988 · 10.0
Idhu Namma Bhoomi
1992 · 10.0
Chittu Kuruvi
1978 · 10.0
Karaikkal Ammaiyar
1973 · 10.0
Paattukku Naan Adimai
1990 · 10.0
Endrum Anbudan
1992 · 10.0

Theerpu
1982 · 10.0

Karmegam
2002 · 10.0

Anubavi Raja Anubavi
1967 · 10.0

Velli Vizha
1972 · 10.0
Ilaya Thalaimurai
1977 · 10.0
Nattupura Pattu
1996 · 10.0

Veendum Lisa
1987 · 10.0
Kanna Nalama
1972 · 10.0
Kannan Varuvaan
2000 · 10.0

Ganga Gowri
1973 · 10.0

Thambi Thanga Kambi
1988 · 10.0
Kungumam
1963 · 10.0

Neenga Nalla Irukkanum
1992 · 10.0

Pangali
1992 · 10.0

Vishwaroobam
1980 · 10.0
Avan Oru Sarithiram
1977 · 10.0
Thilakam
1960 · 10.0
Agathiyar
1972 · 9.0

Raja Enga Raja
1995 · 9.0

Unnai Thedi Varuven
1985 · 9.0

Sattam
1983 · 9.0

Allari Priyudu
1993 · 9.0

Naan Petha Magane
1995 · 9.0

Poova Thalaiya
1969 · 9.0
Vilaiyaattu Pillai
1970 · 9.0

Periya Kudumbam
1995 · 9.0

Pattikkaattu Raja
1975 · 9.0
Paadha Poojai
1974 · 9.0

Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
1982 · 9.0

Onna Irukka Kathukanom
1992 · 9.0

Savaal
1981 · 9.0
Kaaviya Thalaivan
1992 · 9.0

Rasigan
1994 · 9.0

Naalai Unathu Naal
1984 · 9.0

Chakravathi
1977 · 9.0

Antha Sila Naatkal
1983 · 9.0

Puthisaligal
1968 · 9.0
En Jeevan Paaduthu
1988 · 9.0
Thirumalai Thenkumari
1970 · 9.0

Dr. Siva
1975 · 9.0
Seeman
1994 · 9.0

Paar Magale Paar
1963 · 9.0
Bommalaattam
1968 · 9.0
Pakkathu Veetu Roja
1982 · 9.0

May Madham
1994 · 8.5

Rajaraja Cholan
1973 · 8.5

Piriyadha Varam Vendum
2001 · 8.5

Muhammad bin Tughluq
1971 · 8.5

Idhayam
1991 · 8.3

Nenjam Marappathillai
1963 · 8.3

Uyarndha Manidhan
1968 · 8.3
Paalum Pazhamum
1961 · 8.3

Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
1988 · 8.2
Kanavan
1968 · 8.0
Thaai Mookaambikai
1982 · 8.0

Gnana Oli
1972 · 8.0
Thirumalai Deivam
1972 · 8.0

Server Sundaram
1964 · 8.0

Anbae Odi Vaa
1984 · 8.0

Paradesi
1998 · 8.0

Kummi Paattu
1999 · 8.0

Snegithiye
2000 · 8.0
Gurudhakshaneiy
1969 · 8.0

Shanti Kranti
1991 · 8.0
Uthama Raasa
1993 · 8.0

Marumagal
1986 · 8.0

Vazhvey Maayam
1982 · 8.0

Annaiyum Pithavum
1969 · 8.0

Nandhavana Theru
1995 · 8.0

Enakkul Oruvan
1984 · 8.0

Navarathiri
1964 · 8.0

Puthiya Vaarpugal
1979 · 8.0

Ratha Thilagam
1963 · 8.0
Indru Nee Nalai Naan
1983 · 8.0

Ethirum Pudhirum
1999 · 8.0
Nenjil Oor Aalayam
1962 · 8.0

Niraparaadhi
1984 · 8.0
Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo
1981 · 8.0
Poonthottam
1998 · 8.0

Shubhodayam
1980 · 8.0

Pilot Premnath
1978 · 8.0

Aalayam
1967 · 8.0
Thaaye Unakkaga
1966 · 8.0

Rasukutti
1992 · 8.0

Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!
1978 · 8.0

Mangamma Sabadham
1985 · 8.0

Kasethan Kadavulada
1972 · 7.9

Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
1986 · 7.8

Thiruvilayadal
1965 · 7.6

Apoorva Sagodharargal
1989 · 7.6

Guru Sishyan
1988 · 7.6

Singaravelan
1992 · 7.6

Ethir Neechal
1968 · 7.6

Thiruvarutchelvar
1967 · 7.5

Annanagar Mudhal Theru
1988 · 7.5

Padagotti
1964 · 7.5

Murai Maaman
1995 · 7.5
Kairasikkaran
1984 · 7.5

Uyarnthavargal
1977 · 7.5

Nalladhoru Kudumbam
1979 · 7.5

Gentleman
1993 · 7.4

Thangappathakkam
1974 · 7.4

Thillana Mohanambal
1968 · 7.3

Annamalai
1992 · 7.3

Pavitra Papi
1970 · 7.3

Bhairava Dweepam
1994 · 7.3

Patti Sollai Thattathe
1988 · 7.3

Arunachalam
1997 · 7.2

Michael Madana Kama Rajan
1990 · 7.2

Ottran
2003 · 7.2

Pokkiri Raja
1982 · 7.2

Thee
1981 · 7.2

Billa
1980 · 7.2

Yejaman
1993 · 7.2

Mannan
1992 · 7.2

Enga Veettu Pillai
1965 · 7.2

Indian
1996 · 7.0
Marumalarchi
1998 · 7.0

Padithal Mattum Podhuma
1961 · 7.0
Kanna Thorakkanum Saami
1986 · 7.0
Annapoorni
1978 · 7.0

Prema Kanuka
1981 · 7.0

Bala Nagamma
1981 · 7.0

Love Birds
1996 · 7.0

Rishi Moolam
1980 · 7.0

Periyanna
1999 · 7.0
Kettimelam
1985 · 7.0

Poompuhar
1964 · 7.0

Per Sollum Pillai
1987 · 7.0

Shankar Guru
1987 · 7.0

Manaivi Ready
1987 · 7.0

Saraswathi Sabatham
1966 · 7.0

Paritchaikku Neramaachu
1982 · 7.0
Engal Thangam
1970 · 7.0

Gumasthavin Magal
1974 · 7.0

Anbe Vaa
1966 · 7.0

Enkitta Mothathe
1990 · 7.0

Yamanukku Yaman
1980 · 7.0

Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye
1978 · 7.0

Shankar Salim Simon
1978 · 7.0

Puthiya Paravai
1964 · 7.0

Honest Raj
1994 · 7.0

Chidambara Ragasiyam
1985 · 7.0
Yaar Nee?
1966 · 7.0

Oh Maane Maane
1984 · 7.0

Yes Madam
2003 · 7.0

Andharangam
1975 · 7.0

Kalathur Kannamma
1960 · 7.0
Sangili
1982 · 7.0
Pandithurai
1992 · 7.0

Sumathi En Sundari
1971 · 7.0
Enippadigal
1979 · 7.0
Pudhiya Pathai
1960 · 7.0

Ellam Inbamayyam
1981 · 7.0

Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei
2006 · 7.0

7G Rainbow Colony
2004 · 6.8

Bairavi
1978 · 6.8

Chinna Thambi
1991 · 6.8

Kalyanaraman
1979 · 6.8

Singam
2010 · 6.8

Kaadhalan
1994 · 6.7

Kuppathu Raja
1979 · 6.7
Vietnam Colony
1994 · 6.7

Sri Raghavendrar
1985 · 6.7

Arundhati
2009 · 6.7

Whistle
2003 · 6.6

Vetri Kodi Kattu
2000 · 6.6

Saamy
2003 · 6.5
Kizhakku Vasal
1990 · 6.5

Simla Special
1982 · 6.5

Galatta Kalyanam
1968 · 6.5

Iru Malargal
1967 · 6.5

Rajapart Rangadurai
1973 · 6.5

Idhu Namma Aalu
1988 · 6.5

Pandavar Bhoomi
2001 · 6.5

Anbe Anbe
2003 · 6.5

Unnaruge Naan Irundhal
1999 · 6.5

Pudhea Paadhai
1989 · 6.5

Vaazhkai
1984 · 6.5

Nattamai
1994 · 6.4

Perazhagan
2004 · 6.3

Pattikada Pattanama
1972 · 6.2

Jai Hind
1994 · 6.2

Natpukkaga
1998 · 6.2
Bharatha Vilas
1973 · 6.2

Naan Adimai Illai
1986 · 6.2

Vikram
1986 · 6.1

Makkal En Pakkam
1987 · 6.0

Nam Naadu
1969 · 6.0

Thamizh
2002 · 6.0
Aaru Pushpangal
1977 · 6.0
Simmasanam
2000 · 6.0

Deva
1995 · 6.0

Maaman Magal
1995 · 6.0

Aayiram Jenmangal
1978 · 6.0
Paavathin Sambalam
1978 · 6.0

Diwan
2003 · 6.0

Kodai Mazhai
1986 · 6.0
Dhayam Onnu
1988 · 6.0

Paayum Puli
1983 · 6.0
Naan Potta Saval
1980 · 6.0

Pooveli
1998 · 6.0

Rikshavodu
1995 · 6.0

Penmani Aval Kanmani
1988 · 6.0

Kadhal Vaaganam
1968 · 6.0

Sakalakala Sammandi
1989 · 6.0

Shanthi
1965 · 6.0

Anjal Petti 520
1969 · 6.0

Gemini
2002 · 5.9
Millennium Stars
2000 · 5.9

Singam 2
2013 · 5.8

Thanga Magan
1983 · 5.8

Pandiyan
1992 · 5.6

Si 3
2017 · 5.5

Thaamirabharani
2007 · 5.5

Coolie
1995 · 5.5

Adutha Varisu
1983 · 5.5

Aagaya Thamaraigal
1985 · 5.5

Natchathiram
1980 · 5.5

Pudhu Manidhan
1991 · 5.5

Ponnumani
1993 · 5.5
Parakkum Paavai
1966 · 5.3

Suriyan
1992 · 5.3

Kaali
1980 · 5.3

Krishnarjuna
2008 · 5.2

Chinna Gounder
1992 · 5.2

Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam
2010 · 5.0
Velum Mayilum Thunai
1979 · 5.0

En Kelvikku Enna Bathil
1978 · 5.0

Simmarasi
1998 · 5.0

Nadigan
1990 · 5.0

Kuthu
2004 · 5.0

Uruvavugal Maralam
1983 · 5.0

Dharma
1998 · 5.0

Maayi
2000 · 5.0
Ezhai Jaathi
1993 · 5.0
Poojaikku Vantha Malar
1965 · 5.0

Vaanchinathan
2001 · 4.7
I Love India
1993 · 4.5

Sivappu Sooriyan
1983 · 4.5

Rojavanam
1999 · 4.0

Aankiliyude Tharattu
1987 · 4.0
Veeram Vilanja Mannu
1998 · 4.0

Neranja Manasu
2004 · 3.5

Aalwar
2007 · 3.5
Thanippiravi
1966 · 3.5

Vinnukkum Mannukkum
2001 · 2.6

Vijayendra Varma
2004 · 2.5

Madrasi
2006 · 2.0
Seetha Kalyanam
2009 · 1.0

Karka Kasadara
2005 · 1.0

Delhi Mapillai
1968 · 0.0
Idhayam Parkiradhu
1974 · 0.0
Ponnu Mappillai
1969 · 0.0
Rajathi Rojakili
1985 · 0.0
Anbu Engey
1958 · 0.0
Enga Veettu Penn
1965 · 0.0

Pasakiligal
2006 · 0.0
Justice Viswanathan
1971 · 0.0
Mr. Sampath
1972 · 0.0
Karotti Kannan
1975 · 0.0
Vetri Mel Vetri
1989 · 0.0
Karpoora Deepam
1985 · 0.0
Jamboo
1980 · 0.0

Vallavanukku Vallavan
1965 · 0.0
Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhandhai
1978 · 0.0
Thedi Vandha Lakshmi
1973 · 0.0
Aalukkoru Aasai
1977 · 0.0
Ninu Choodaka Nenundalenu
2002 · 0.0
Andru Kanda Mugam
1968 · 0.0
Thaayum Magalum
1965 · 0.0
Anbu Karangal
1965 · 0.0
Kodeeswaran Magal
1981 · 0.0
Jakkamma
1972 · 0.0
Ponnunjal
1973 · 0.0
Paaladai
1967 · 0.0
Deiva Thirumagal
1964 · 0.0
Iru Vallavargal
1966 · 0.0
Maragatha Veenai
1986 · 0.0

Sadhu Mirandal
1966 · 0.0

Madras to Pondicherry
1966 · 0.0
Avalum Penn Thaane
1974 · 0.0
Ezhai Pangalan
1963 · 0.0
Ninaipadharku Neramillai
1963 · 0.0

Gnana Kuzhandhai
1979 · 0.0

Kuzhanthaikkaga
1968 · 0.0

Thalaivan
1970 · 0.0
Vasalil Oru Vennila
1991 · 0.0

Ratha Paasam
1980 · 0.0
Manamulla Maruthaaram
1958 · 0.0
Anbu Sagodharargal
1973 · 0.0
Konjum Kumari
1963 · 0.0

Kannaal Pesavaa
2000 · 0.0
Kalyana Rasi
1990 · 0.0
Raaja Raajathan
1989 · 0.0
Poonthalir
1979 · 0.0

My Beloved, My Life
1975 · 0.0
Simma Soppanam
1984 · 0.0
Idhu Sathiyam
1963 · 0.0
Ninaikkatha Naalillai
2001 · 0.0
Sindhu Nathi Poo
1994 · 0.0
Erattai Manithan
1982 · 0.0

Thenmazhai
1966 · 0.0
Geetha Oru Shenbagapoo
1980 · 0.0

Thirunelveli
2000 · 0.0

Osai
1984 · 0.0
Karunthel Kannayiram
1972 · 0.0
Boom Boom Madu
1982 · 0.0
Uliyin Osai
2008 · 0.0

Madurai Veeran Enga Saami
1990 · 0.0
Aarathi Edungadi
1990 · 0.0
Raja Nee Vazhga
1986 · 0.0
Ravanan
1994 · 0.0
Soodhattam
1971 · 0.0
Unmaiye Un Vilai Enna?
1976 · 0.0
Thaai
1974 · 0.0
Enga Oor Raja
1968 · 0.0
Marumagale Vazhga
1982 · 0.0
Imaigal
1983 · 0.0
Chandhrodhayam
1966 · 0.0
Mappillai Azhaippu
1972 · 0.0
Nalla Mudivu
1973 · 0.0
Unarchigal
2006 · 0.0

Pattanathil Petti
1990 · 0.0
Ullam Kavarntha Kalvan
1987 · 0.0
Andaman Kadhali
1978 · 0.0

Unakkaga Naan
1976 · 0.0
Achchani
1978 · 0.0
Varaprasadham
1976 · 0.0
Odi Vilayaadu Thatha
1977 · 0.0

Unnai Thedi
1999 · 0.0
Kanneer Pookkal
1981 · 0.0

Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga
1990 · 0.0
Madhana Maaligai
1976 · 0.0
Meendum Parasakthi
1985 · 0.0
Manamagale Vaa
1988 · 0.0

Ninaivil Nindraval
1967 · 0.0
Aayiram Kannudayaal
1986 · 0.0
Atha Maga Rathiname
1994 · 0.0

Nee Pathi Naan Pathi
1991 · 0.0

Vandikkaran Magan
1978 · 0.0
En Veedu En Kanavar
1990 · 0.0
Karisakattu Poove
2000 · 0.0

Paattum Bharathamum
1975 · 0.0
Yarukkum Vetkam Illai
1975 · 0.0

Parambarai
1996 · 0.0

Aana Valarthiya Vanampadiyude Makan
1971 · 0.0

Magudam
1992 · 0.0
Athaiya Mamiya
1974 · 0.0
Sarvam Sakthimayam
1986 · 0.0
Thunai Iruppal Meenakshi
1977 · 0.0
Periya Gounder Ponnu
1992 · 0.0

Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman
2001 · 0.0

Nethiyadi
1989 · 0.0
Mr. Madras
1995 · 0.0
Yarukku Mappillai Yaro
1975 · 0.0

Dowry Kalyanam
1983 · 0.0
Odangal
1986 · 0.0
Sattam Sirikkiradhu
1982 · 0.0
Vaazha Ninaithaal Vaazhalaam
1978 · 0.0
Anni
1985 · 0.0
Vellai Pura Ondru
1984 · 0.0
Kunthi Putrudu
1993 · 0.0
Guru Sishyulu
1990 · 0.0

Aayirathil Oruthi
1975 · 0.0
Devi Shri Kaumariamman
1974 · 0.0

Archanai Pookal
1982 · 0.0
Ponnukku Thanga Manasu
1973 · 0.0

Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren
1992 · 0.0

Vallal
1997 · 0.0
Kaanchi Thalaivan
1963 · 0.0
Saathi Sanam
1997 · 0.0
Mayor Meenakshi
1976 · 0.0
Paadatha Thenikkal
1988 · 0.0
Thendral Sudum
1989 · 0.0
Soolam
1980 · 0.0
Kankatchi
1971 · 0.0

Sakka Podu Podu Raja
1978 · 0.0

Melnaattu Marumagal
1975 · 0.0

Namma Veetu Kalyanam
2002 · 0.0

Annai Velankanni
1971 · 0.0

Dharma Seelan
1993 · 0.0
Paalooti Valartha Kili
1976 · 0.0

Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum
1981 · 0.0

Manal Kayiru
1982 · 0.0
Annan Oru Koyil
1977 · 0.0

Shondham 16
1989 · 0.0
Thanga Kalasam
1988 · 0.0

Simharasi
2001 · 0.0

Dharma Raja
1980 · 0.0

Saranam Ayyappa
1980 · 0.0
Amma
1982 · 0.0
Muthu Engal Sothu
1983 · 0.0

En Magan
1974 · 0.0
Aadum Koothu
2006 · 0.0
Kathai Kathaiyam Karanamam
1987 · 0.0

Sigamani Ramamani
2001 · 0.0
Nyayam
1984 · 0.0
Muthu Kaalai
1995 · 0.0

Pattampoochi
1975 · 0.0

Aararo Aariraro
1989 · 0.0
Thanga Mama
1985 · 0.0

Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
1975 · 0.0
Manasunna Maraju
2000 · 0.0
Ore Ratham
1987 · 0.0
General Chakravarthi
1978 · 0.0
Avan Aval Adhu
1980 · 0.0

Kadhal Virus
2002 · 0.0
Vaai Sollil Veeranadi
1984 · 0.0
Gnana Paravai
1991 · 0.0
Manjal Kungumam
1973 · 0.0

Deivapiravi
1985 · 0.0

Vivasaayi
1967 · 0.0
Miruthanga Chakravarthi
1983 · 0.0
Kanne Pappa
1969 · 0.0
Veluchami
1995 · 0.0
Edhir Katru
1990 · 0.0
Rusi Kanda Poonai
1980 · 0.0
Savithiri
1980 · 0.0

Alaya Deepam
1984 · 0.0

Thozhilali
1964 · 0.0

Thangathile Vairam
1975 · 0.0
Rudhra Thaandavam
1978 · 0.0
Idhayaththil Ore Idam
1980 · 0.0
Oru Malarin Payanam
1985 · 0.0

Meenda Sorgam
1960 · 0.0
Nenjile Thunivirunthal
1981 · 0.0
Chellakannu
1995 · 0.0
Anicha Malar
1981 · 0.0
Nalla Thambi
1985 · 0.0

Sakthi
1997 · 0.0
Kula Gowravam
1974 · 0.0

Thirumoorthy
1995 · 0.0

Periyar
2007 · 0.0

Cinema Paithiyam
1975 · 0.0

Unnai Suttrum Ulagam
1977 · 0.0
Vedikkai En Vadikkai
1990 · 0.0

Muthukkal Moondru
1987 · 0.0
Neethibathi
1983 · 0.0
Lorry Driver Rajakannu
1981 · 0.0
Seethakoka Chiluka
2006 · 0.0

Nermai
1985 · 0.0

Policekaran Magal
1962 · 0.0
Pen Jenmam
1977 · 0.0
Veettukku Vandha Marumagal
1973 · 0.0

Aayiram Poi
1969 · 0.0
Imayam
1979 · 0.0

Thanthu Vitten Ennai
1991 · 0.0

Iru Medhaigal
1984 · 0.0
Punniya Boomi
1978 · 0.0
Poo Poova Poothirukku
1987 · 0.0

Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
1976 · 0.0
Ninaivugal
1984 · 0.0

Chiranjeevi
1984 · 0.0

Oru Kai Pappoam
1983 · 0.0
Sarigamapadani
1994 · 0.0
Chinna Kuyil Paaduthu
1987 · 0.0

Alaigal
1973 · 0.0

Anbulla Appa
1987 · 0.0
Suryagandhi
1973 · 0.0

Kuva Kuva Vaathugal
1984 · 0.0

Mappillai Sir
1988 · 0.0

Lighthouse
1965 · 0.0
Vellai Manasu
1985 · 0.0
Puguntha Veedu
1972 · 0.0

Bandham
1985 · 0.0
Seeri Varum Kaalai
2001 · 0.0
Maha Prabhu
1996 · 0.0
Ilamai
1985 · 0.0

Kuruvikoodu
1980 · 0.0

Kulirkaala Megangal
1986 · 0.0
Thanga Gopuram
1971 · 0.0

Saranalayam
1983 · 0.0

Vaai Kozhuppu
1989 · 0.0
Naan
1967 · 0.0
Maru Piravi
1973 · 0.0
Maalaiyitta Mangai
1958 · 0.0
Chella Kili
1979 · 0.0

Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum
1991 · 0.0
Samayalkaran
1974 · 0.0
Maman Machan
1984 · 0.0
Porutham
— · 0.0
Rakkayi Koyil
1993 · 0.0
Thaaiku Thalaimagan
1967 · 0.0

Malai Sooda Va
1975 · 0.0

Pala Parikshai
1977 · 0.0

Villiyanur Matha
1983 · 0.0
Thaaya Thaarama
1989 · 0.0
Perum Pugazhum
1976 · 0.0
Mann Soru
1984 · 0.0

Vasanthi
1988 · 0.0

Nirai Kudam
1969 · 0.0

Kannodu Kann
1982 · 0.0

Nilave Malare
1986 · 0.0
Vasandhathil Oru Naal
1982 · 0.0

Madras Vathiyar
1984 · 0.0
Kaadhal Alla Adhaiyum Thaandi
2011 · 0.0
Edupa Kai Pillai
1975 · 0.0
Police Police
1983 · 0.0