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Manobala

Name in Native Language: "மனோபாலா" (Tamil/TA)
Actor / Film Director / Screenwriter | * 12/08/1953 († 69, 05/03/2023) | Marungur, Tamil Nadu (India)
Balachandar (8 December 1953 – 3 May 2023), known by his stage name Manobala, was an Indian actor, film producer, director, comedian, and YouTuber who predominantly played supporting roles in Tamil-language films. He worked predominantly in the film industry for nearly forty years and was notable for his unique body language and dialogue delivery and was also well known for his intonation. ()

Manobala is a Tamil director, producer and comedian actor who predominantly plays supporting roles. He has appeared in nearly 700 films. Manobala has directed 40 films, 19 television serials and 9 tele-films during his career as a director.

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Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Comedies | Action

Known for these Movies & Shows

An army captain is on a mission to track down and destroy a terrorist gang and deactivate the sleeper cells under its command. ...

Thuppakki

Certification unknown

2012 | 3.6/5 | 2h 45min
Action, Thriller
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A con artist is caught by the cops and is swindled off the money by his own partners. Meanwhile, a person who he had scammed hires a gangster to finish him off. Can he outwit these people and turn ove ...

Sathuranga Vettai

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2014 | 4.1/5 | 2h 25min
Crime, Thriller, Comedy
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A robbery gang terrorized the Tamil Nadu. The police officer Mahesh is charged to dismantle the gang. Mahesh lives with his widow, blind sister Vidya, and his niece Anu. The reporter Vimala compels Ma ...

Vetri Padigal

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1991 | 2h 1min
Romance / Love, Action, Thriller
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Awards & Nominations for Manobala

Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian
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Movies with Manobala as Actor(207)

2024 Chiclets
2024 Operation Laila
2024 Vaa Pagandaya
2023 Waltair Veerayya
2023 Leo
2023 Indian 2
2023 Kasethan Kadavulada
2023 Kick
2023 Ghosty
2023 Golmaal
as Pollathavan2023 Saandrithazh
as Fake exorcist2023 Chandramukhi 2
2023 Rayar Parambarai
2023 Andhagan
2023 Irugapatru
2023 80's Buildup
2022 Super Senior Heroes
2022 Don
2022 Dhadha
2022 Yutha Satham
2022 Naai Sekar Returns
2022 Powder
2022 Oh My Dog
as Gopi2022 Naai Sekar
2022 Ranga
2022 Koogle Kuttappa
2022 Gurumoorthi
2021 Murungakkai Chips
2021 Aranmanai 3
2021 Rudra Thandavam
as Gayathri's uncle2021 Chakra
2021 Naanum Single Thaan
2021 Maaligai
2021 Rajavamsam
2021 Engada Irunthinga Ivvalavu Naala
as Film Director2020 Dagaalty
as Shakti's boss2020 Asuraguru
2020 College Kumar
2019 Maaniik
2019 Ungala Podanum Sir
as Krishnamachaari2019 Thirumanam
as Fake Saint2019 Kanchana 3
2019 Mr. Local
2019 Kee
2019 En Kadhali Scene Podura
2019 LKG
as School Head Master2019 Aruvam
2019 Gurkha
as Angel's Professor2019 Bigil
2019 Dharma Prabhu
2019 Rajdooth
2018 Sollividava
as Kunjitha Badham2018 Kathiruppor Pattiyal
2018 Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna
2018 Inba Twinkle Lilly
2018 Kalakalappu 2
as P. Pullaiah2018 Mahanati
as Priya's father2018 Nagesh Thiraiyarangam
2018 Utharavu Maharaja
as (Tamil Version)2018 Street Lights
as Judge2018 Traffic Ramasamy
as Headmaster2018 Seemaraja
2018 Koothan
as Judge2018 Kadaikutty Singam
as Tata Rao, Pooja's assistant2018 Devadas
as Film Producer2018 Sei
2018 Semma Botha Aagatha
as Siddharth2018 Tamizh Padam 2
2018 Abhiyum Anuvum
as Vetenary Doctor2018 Kalavani Mappillai
2018 Thollaikatchi
2017 Vaigai Express
as Late Silkurayappan (photo only)2017 Magalir Mattum
2017 Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva
as Perumal2017 Jomonte Suvisheshangal
2017 Adhagappattathu Magajanangalay
as Swamy2017 Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen
as Priya's Father2017 Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru
as Bar Swamiji2017 Hara Hara Mahadevaki
as Madhan2016 Kanithan
as Gayathri's Father2016 Peigal Jaakkirathai
as Traffic Police2016 Unnodu Ka
2016 Parandhu Sella Vaa
2016 Mapla Singam
as Kunjithapatham2016 Rajini Murugan
as Pesuvadhellam Unmai Show Director2016 Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru
2016 Nayagi
2016 Sowkarpettai
as Raghav2016 Pokkiri Raja
as Komalam's Brother2016 Aranmanai 2
2015 Vindhai
2015 Lodukku Pandi
as Senthamarai2015 Nannbenda
as Arnold2015 Massu Engira Maasilamani
as Manikandan2015 10 Endrathukulla
2015 Urumeen
as College Principal2015 Tamizhuku En Ondrai Azhuthavum
as Idichapuli2015 India Pakistan
as Jyothi Lingam2015 Kaaki Sattai
2015 Palakkattu Madhavan
as Mano2015 Vai Raja Vai
2015 Savaale Samaali
2015 Kanchana 2
2015 Soan Papdi
as AC2015 Aambala
2015 Touring Talkies
as Soori2014 Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani
as Kovai Brothers' Secretary2014 Poojai
2014 Enna Satham Indha Neram
as Education Minister2014 Tenaliraman
as Chettan2014 Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum
as Train Loco Pilot2014 Lingaa
2014 Aranmanai
2014 Damaal Dumeel
2014 Virattu
2014 Jai Hind 2
as Pichumani2014 Naaigal Jaakirathai
as Guruji2014 Yennamo Yedho
as Krishna Rao2014 Ramanujan
2014 Irumbu Kuthirai
2013 Vanakkam Chennai
2013 Sillunu Oru Sandhippu
as Narada2013 Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham
as Rajesh Khanna2013 Sonna Puriyathu
2013 Pattathu Yaanai
as Sathyamoorthy's friend2013 Chennaiyil Oru Naal
as Yoga Instructor2013 Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu
as Sounderrajan2013 Thillu Mullu
as Ramadurai (Anna)'s Assistant2013 Thalaivaa
as Astrologer Gunashekar Raja2013 Ethir Neechal
as Captain Divakaran2013 Alex Pandian
as Gourishankar2013 Settai
as Pencil Maama/Cone Ice2013 Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru
as Bun Rotti Babu2013 Onbadhule Guru
as Ramamoorthy2013 Raja Rani
2012 Saguni
2012 Aadhinarayana
as Librarian Bose2012 Nanban
as Marudhamuthu2012 Kalakalappu
as Nisha's father2012 Thuppakki
2012 Oru Nadigaiyin Vakkumoolam
as Narayana Shastry2011 Gaganam
2011 Muni 2: Kanchana
as Annachchi's accountant2011 Mambattiyan
as Boom Boom2011 Siruthai
2011 Mudhal Idam
as Rajeshwari's astrologer2011 Mappillai
2011 Sadhurangam
2011 Eththan
2010 Agam Puram
2010 Rettaisuzhi
as Mayil Vaaganam's Lawyer2010 Singam
as Saamiyar2010 Thillalangadi
as Siddharth2010 Thamizh Padam
as Raghu2010 Drohi
2010 Kutti Pisasu
2010 Kattradhu Kalavu
as Conductor2010 Baana Kaathadi
2010 Goripalayam
2010 Chikku Bukku
as Mayil Vaganam2009 Kanden Kadhalai
as Officer Ganesan(cameo)2009 Thoranai
as Reporter2009 Vettaikaaran
as Sundaramurthy2009 Aadhavan
as Balu2008 Yaaradi Nee Mohini
as Jaanu's Father2008 Silambattam
as Varatharajan2008 Abhiyum Naanum
as Bank Manager2008 Santosh Subramaniam
2008 Seval
as Constable2008 Kathanayakudu
as Dhanasekaran's Henchman2008 Vaitheeswaran
as Shiva's grandfather2007 Madurai Veeran
as Constable2007 Kireedam
as Bhaskar's Aide2007 Malaikottai
2007 Azhagiya Tamil Magan
2006 Varalaru
2006 Thalai Nagaram
2006 Kusthi
2006 Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi
2006 Thambi
2005 Priyasakhi
2005 Ji
as Kalpana's boss2005 Ghajini
as Ticket Conductor2005 Anniyan
as Exorcist2005 Chandramukhi
as Seshagopalan2004 Aethiree
as Kuzhandhaisamy's Father2004 Perazhagan
as Ganesh's father2004 M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi
as Moosa2004 Dreams
2003 Three Roses
as Sakthi's Friend2003 Pithamagan
as Jamuna's Family Friend2003 Jay Jay
as Ajay2003 Boys
as Passport Officer2003 Nala Damayanthi
as Minister's brother-in-law2002 Villain
1999 Chinna Raja
1999 Taj Mahal
1999 Minsara Kanna
as Translator1998 Swarnamukhi
1998 Natpukkaaga
as Kanniappan1997 Ratchagan
1997 Nesam
1994 Thozhar Pandian
1991 Idhayam
as Pathani Bhai1982 Gopurangal Saivathillai
1980 Kallukul Eeram
1979 Puthiya Vaarpugal

TV Shows/Series with Manobala as Actor(1)

as Self - Contestant2019 Cooku with Comali

Movies with Manobala as Crew(16)

Production/Producer2023 Sathuranga Vettai 2
Production/Producer2017 Paambhu Sattai
Production/Producer2014 Sathuranga Vettai
Directing/Director1993 Paarambariyam
Directing/Director1991 Vetri Padigal
Writing/Screenplay1991 Vetri Padigal
Directing/Director1991 Moondreluthil En Moochirukkum
Directing/Director1990 Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
Directing/Director1990 Mallu Vetti Minor
Directing/Director1989 En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan
Directing/Director1987 Oorkavalan
Directing/Director1987 Dhoorathu Pacchai
Directing/Director1987 Siraipparavai
Directing/Director1986 Paru Paru Pattanam Paru
Directing/Director1985 Naan Ungal Rasigan
Directing/Director1982 Aagaaya Gangai

Additional Information

Official websites:
www.manobalam.com
Twitter
Citizenship: India
Born: Tuesday, 12/08 1953 (December) in Marungur, Tamil Nadu (India)
Died: Wednesday, 05/03 2023 (May) in Chennai (aged: 69)
Zodiac sign: Sagittarius (Chinese zodiac sign: Snake)
Languages: Tamil (TA)
Other names for Manobala (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"മനോബാല"
"மனோபாலா"
"మనోబాల"
"Manobala Mahadevan"
Manobala frequently works together with these people:
Na. Muthu Kumar (41x, Crew)
K. S. Ravikumar (32x, Crew)
Rajendran (31x, Actor)
Yogi Babu (30x, Actor)
Mayilsamy (30x, Actor)
Santhanam (30x, Actor)
Sundar C (23x, Crew)
Prakash Raj (22x, Actor)
Madhan Bob (22x, Actor)
Manivannan (22x, Actor)
Nassar (20x, Actor)
Rekha (2x, Actress)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:1572, Added: 03/23/2018, Last updated: 04/13/2024