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Charle

Comedian / Actor | * 03/06/1960 (64) | Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu (India)
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Velmurugan Thangasamy Manohar (born 6 March 1960), professionally credited as Charle, is an Indian actor who works in Tamil cinema. He has acted in more than 800 Tamil films as a comedian and supporting actor. He was named after the English comedian Charlie Chaplin. ()

Charlesometimes credited asCharlie(bornManohar Velmurugan Thangasamy; born 6 March 1960) is an Indian actor who has acted in more than 550Tamil filmsas a comedian and supporting actor.He completed his undergraduate degree in chemistry from G. V. N. College in Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu. Even during those days when he was at college, he was known for his histrionics, and had the uncanny ability to imitate Tamil actors like Sivaji Ganeshan, Muthuraman, and Nagesh. He was an avid entertainer, and a popular stage artist, while at this college.He started his career as a Staff Artist – Actor in Song & Drama Division of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and moved on to perform more than 1000 dramas in Six years. He was named as Charle and introduced in the film "Poikal Kuthirai" in the year 1982 by the eminent director Padma Sri Dr.K.Balachandar. He has proved as a versatile actor in comedy as well as character roles in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films; he has dubbed his own voice in his role in Malayalam film "Hijack". He has more than 550 films to his credit and has played a vital role in many films, including films produced by National Film Development Corporation of India. He is highly talented in miming, mono acting and anchoring in stage shows and he has performed in various countries.He holds a Master of Arts degree from Madurai Kamaraj University and Master of Philosophy degree from Karaikudi Alagappa University. He submitted his dissertation for M.Phil in the title, "Contributions of Comedians in the growth of Tamil cinema – 1937 to 1967".

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Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Romance / Love | Action

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Movies with Charle as Actor(145)

as Annadurai2023 Erumbu
2023 D3
2023 Iraivan
as Vinayagam2022 Udanpaal
as Venkayya2022 Bro Daddy
2022 Aattral
as Kishore's Father2021 Theerpugal Virkkapadum
as Paneerselvam2020 Walter
2020 Pizhai
2019 Mei
as Bharatidasan "Bharati"2019 Vellai Pookal
2019 Gurkha
as Ramasamy2019 Dhanusu Raasi Neyargalae
as Kannan2017 Paambhu Sattai
as Thiyagarajan2017 Yaman
as Nataraj2017 Maanagaram
as Murugesan2017 Velaikkaran
as Arokiya Raj2016 Aarathu Sinam
as Chettiyar2016 24
as Prabhakar2015 Kirumi
as RJ Balaji 's Father2015 Idhu Enna Maayam
as Bus Conductor2015 Papanasam
2014 Jeeva
as Mayilsamy2013 Neram
as Murugesan2011 Venghai
as Cameo Appearance2008 Velli Thirai
as Moorthy, Vasu's friend2007 Vel
2005 Mazhai
as Ayyadurai's house-worker2005 Ayya
as Wastrel2005 Anniyan
2004 Kovil
as Politician2003 Jay Jay
2003 Alaudin
as Sudhakar2003 Punnagai Poove
as Mei Meiyappan2002 Unnai Ninaithu
as Oomaiyan2002 Alli Arjuna
2002 Gemini
as Sodala2001 Kasi
as Ganga2001 Veettoda Mappillai
as Gopal2001 Friends
as Kanthaswamy2000 Thenali
as Pazhani2000 Vetri Kodi Kattu
as Surya2000 Kannukkul Nilavu
as Thomas1999 Amarkalam
1998 Pooveli
as Kilipas1998 Nilaave Vaa
1998 Velai
as Kesavan1997 Kadhalukku Mariyaadai
as Arumugam1997 Pongalo Pongal
as Gopi1996 Poove Unakkaga
1994 Veera
as Co-Musician1994 Duet
as Tamilarasan's Friend1993 Uzhaippali
1993 Amaravathi
1992 Kaaviya Thalaivan
as Flute Ramasamy1992 Singaravelan
as David1992 Kaaval Geetham
as Sabu1992 Vaaname Ellai
as Madhavan1991 Sigaram
as Television Anchor1991 Azhagan
as Manohar1990 Pudhu Vasantham
as Mani1990 Mounam Sammadham
as Guest Appearance1990 Raja Kaiya Vacha
1989 Siva
as Mental Patient 11989 Indrudu Chandrudu
as Subramani's Friend1986 Mella Thirandhadhu Kadhavu
1986 Thazhuvatha Kaigal
as Paramasivam1983 Poikkal Kudhirai

Citizenship: India
Born: Sunday, 03/06 1960 (March) in Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu (India) (current age: 64 years + 22 days)
Zodiac sign: Pisces (Chinese zodiac sign: Rat)
Languages: Tamil (TA)
Educated at: Madurai Kamaraj University, Alagappa University
Named after: Charlie Chaplin
Other names for Charle (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Charlie"
"Manohar Velmurugan Thangasamy"
"VTM Charle"
"Manohar"
Charle frequently works together with these people:
Ilaiyaraaja (44x, Crew)
Nassar (24x, Actor)
Senthil (22x, Actor)
K. Balachander (19x, Crew)
Manivannan (18x, Actor)
Thiyagu (17x, Actor)
Chinni Jayanth (16x, Actor)
Radha Ravi (16x, Actor)
Thalaivasal Vijay (15x, Actor)
Vaiyapuri (15x, Actor)
Vijayakumar (15x, Actor)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:42059, Added: 05/14/2018, Last updated: 03/13/2024