
Acting
Manorama
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

Si 3
Film · 2017

Singam 2
Film · 2013

Singam
Film · 2010

Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam
Film · 2010

Arundhati
Film · 2009

Krishnarjuna
Film · 2008

Thaamirabharani
Film · 2007

Aalwar
Film · 2007

Periyar
Film · 2007

Madrasi
Film · 2006

Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei
Film · 2006

Pasakiligal
Film · 2006

Karka Kasadara
Film · 2005

Perazhagan
Film · 2004

Neranja Manasu
Film · 2004

Kuthu
Film · 2004

Vijayendra Varma
Film · 2004

7G Rainbow Colony
Film · 2004

Saamy
Film · 2003

Diwan
Film · 2003

Whistle
Film · 2003

Anbe Anbe
Film · 2003

Ottran
Film · 2003

Yes Madam
Film · 2003

Namma Veetu Kalyanam
Film · 2002

Gemini
Film · 2002

Kadhal Virus
Film · 2002

Thamizh
Film · 2002

Karmegam
Film · 2002

Vaanchinathan
Film · 2001

Vinnukkum Mannukkum
Film · 2001

Pandavar Bhoomi
Film · 2001

Simharasi
Film · 2001

Piriyadha Varam Vendum
Film · 2001

Sigamani Ramamani
Film · 2001

Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman
Film · 2001

Maayi
Film · 2000

Thirunelveli
Film · 2000

Vetri Kodi Kattu
Film · 2000

Kannaal Pesavaa
Film · 2000

Snegithiye
Film · 2000

Poovellam Kettuppar
Film · 1999

Periyanna
Film · 1999

Kummi Paattu
Film · 1999

Rojavanam
Film · 1999

Unnai Thedi
Film · 1999

Unnaruge Naan Irundhal
Film · 1999

Ethirum Pudhirum
Film · 1999

Pooveli
Film · 1998

Simmarasi
Film · 1998

Natpukkaga
Film · 1998

Dharma
Film · 1998

Paradesi
Film · 1998

Sakthi
Film · 1997

Arunachalam
Film · 1997

Parambarai
Film · 1996

Indian
Film · 1996

Love Birds
Film · 1996

Periya Kudumbam
Film · 1995

Raja Enga Raja
Film · 1995

Thirumoorthy
Film · 1995

Deva
Film · 1995

Nandhavana Theru
Film · 1995

Rikshavodu
Film · 1995

Maaman Magal
Film · 1995

Murai Maaman
Film · 1995

Coolie
Film · 1995

Naan Petha Magane
Film · 1995

Nattamai
Film · 1994

Rasigan
Film · 1994

May Madham
Film · 1994

Bhairava Dweepam
Film · 1994

Jai Hind
Film · 1994

Honest Raj
Film · 1994

Kaadhalan
Film · 1994

Gentleman
Film · 1993

Ponnumani
Film · 1993

Yejaman
Film · 1993

Dharma Seelan
Film · 1993

Allari Priyudu
Film · 1993

Singaravelan
Film · 1992

Annamalai
Film · 1992

Pandiyan
Film · 1992

Suriyan
Film · 1992

Chinna Gounder
Film · 1992

Onna Irukka Kathukanom
Film · 1992

Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren
Film · 1992

Mannan
Film · 1992

Rasukutti
Film · 1992

Neenga Nalla Irukkanum
Film · 1992

Thanthu Vitten Ennai
Film · 1991

Idhayam
Film · 1991

Chinna Thambi
Film · 1991

Nee Pathi Naan Pathi
Film · 1991

Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum
Film · 1991

Shanti Kranti
Film · 1991

Michael Madana Kama Rajan
Film · 1990

Enkitta Mothathe
Film · 1990

Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga
Film · 1990

Nadigan
Film · 1990

Pattanathil Petti
Film · 1990

Shondham 16
Film · 1989

Apoorva Sagodharargal
Film · 1989

Pudhea Paadhai
Film · 1989

Nethiyadi
Film · 1989

Aararo Aariraro
Film · 1989

Vaai Kozhuppu
Film · 1989

Sakalakala Sammandi
Film · 1989

Vasanthi
Film · 1988

Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
Film · 1988

Thambi Thanga Kambi
Film · 1988

Guru Sishyan
Film · 1988

Annanagar Mudhal Theru
Film · 1988

Idhu Namma Aalu
Film · 1988

Penmani Aval Kanmani
Film · 1988

Kathanayagan
Film · 1988

Patti Sollai Thattathe
Film · 1988

Mappillai Sir
Film · 1988

Manaivi Ready
Film · 1987

Per Sollum Pillai
Film · 1987

Veendum Lisa
Film · 1987

Anbulla Appa
Film · 1987

Aankiliyude Tharattu
Film · 1987

Shankar Guru
Film · 1987

Makkal En Pakkam
Film · 1987

Naan Adimai Illai
Film · 1986

Vikram
Film · 1986

Marumagal
Film · 1986

Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
Film · 1986

Kulirkaala Megangal
Film · 1986

Kodai Mazhai
Film · 1986

Deivapiravi
Film · 1985

Nermai
Film · 1985

Bandham
Film · 1985

Chidambara Ragasiyam
Film · 1985

Mangamma Sabadham
Film · 1985

Unnai Thedi Varuven
Film · 1985

Sri Raghavendrar
Film · 1985

Enakkul Oruvan
Film · 1984

Naalai Unathu Naal
Film · 1984

Madras Vathiyar
Film · 1984

Vaazhkai
Film · 1984

Chiranjeevi
Film · 1984

Iru Medhaigal
Film · 1984

Kuva Kuva Vaathugal
Film · 1984

Alaya Deepam
Film · 1984

Oh Maane Maane
Film · 1984

Osai
Film · 1984

Niraparaadhi
Film · 1984

Anbae Odi Vaa
Film · 1984

Saranalayam
Film · 1983

Antha Sila Naatkal
Film · 1983

Sivappu Sooriyan
Film · 1983

Uruvavugal Maralam
Film · 1983

Adutha Varisu
Film · 1983

Paayum Puli
Film · 1983

Sattam
Film · 1983

Oru Kai Pappoam
Film · 1983

Thanga Magan
Film · 1983

Dowry Kalyanam
Film · 1983

Archanai Pookal
Film · 1982

Simla Special
Film · 1982

Vazhvey Maayam
Film · 1982

Theerpu
Film · 1982

Paritchaikku Neramaachu
Film · 1982

Pokkiri Raja
Film · 1982

Manal Kayiru
Film · 1982

Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
Film · 1982

Savaal
Film · 1981

Thee
Film · 1981

Bala Nagamma
Film · 1981

Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum
Film · 1981

Ellam Inbamayyam
Film · 1981

Prema Kanuka
Film · 1981

Kaali
Film · 1980

Rishi Moolam
Film · 1980

Ratha Paasam
Film · 1980

Yamanukku Yaman
Film · 1980

Vishwaroobam
Film · 1980

Dharma Raja
Film · 1980

Shubhodayam
Film · 1980

Saranam Ayyappa
Film · 1980

Natchathiram
Film · 1980

Billa
Film · 1980

Kuruvikoodu
Film · 1980

Kuppathu Raja
Film · 1979

Nalladhoru Kudumbam
Film · 1979

Puthiya Vaarpugal
Film · 1979

Kalyanaraman
Film · 1979

Gnana Kuzhandhai
Film · 1979

Bairavi
Film · 1978

Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye
Film · 1978

Shankar Salim Simon
Film · 1978

Aayiram Jenmangal
Film · 1978

Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!
Film · 1978

Pilot Premnath
Film · 1978

En Kelvikku Enna Bathil
Film · 1978

Sakka Podu Podu Raja
Film · 1978

Vandikkaran Magan
Film · 1978

Chakravathi
Film · 1977

Uyarnthavargal
Film · 1977

Unnai Suttrum Ulagam
Film · 1977

Pala Parikshai
Film · 1977

Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
Film · 1976

Unakkaga Naan
Film · 1976

Melnaattu Marumagal
Film · 1975

Cinema Paithiyam
Film · 1975

Pattampoochi
Film · 1975

Aayirathil Oruthi
Film · 1975

Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
Film · 1975

Thangathile Vairam
Film · 1975

Pattikkaattu Raja
Film · 1975

Malai Sooda Va
Film · 1975

Paattum Bharathamum
Film · 1975

Andharangam
Film · 1975

Dr. Siva
Film · 1975

My Beloved, My Life
Film · 1975

En Magan
Film · 1974

Thangappathakkam
Film · 1974

Gumasthavin Magal
Film · 1974

Rajapart Rangadurai
Film · 1973

Ganga Gowri
Film · 1973

Rajaraja Cholan
Film · 1973

Alaigal
Film · 1973

Gnana Oli
Film · 1972

Pattikada Pattanama
Film · 1972

Velli Vizha
Film · 1972

Kasethan Kadavulada
Film · 1972

Aana Valarthiya Vanampadiyude Makan
Film · 1971

Sumathi En Sundari
Film · 1971

Annai Velankanni
Film · 1971

Muhammad bin Tughluq
Film · 1971

Pavitra Papi
Film · 1970

Thalaivan
Film · 1970

Annaiyum Pithavum
Film · 1969

Nam Naadu
Film · 1969

Poova Thalaiya
Film · 1969

Aayiram Poi
Film · 1969

Nirai Kudam
Film · 1969

Anjal Petti 520
Film · 1969

Puthisaligal
Film · 1968

Thillana Mohanambal
Film · 1968

Galatta Kalyanam
Film · 1968

Uyarndha Manidhan
Film · 1968

Kadhal Vaaganam
Film · 1968

Ethir Neechal
Film · 1968

Kuzhanthaikkaga
Film · 1968

Delhi Mapillai
Film · 1968

Iru Malargal
Film · 1967

Thiruvarutchelvar
Film · 1967

Vivasaayi
Film · 1967

Anubavi Raja Anubavi
Film · 1967

Aalayam
Film · 1967

Ninaivil Nindraval
Film · 1967

Saraswathi Sabatham
Film · 1966

Anbe Vaa
Film · 1966

Thenmazhai
Film · 1966

Madras to Pondicherry
Film · 1966

Sadhu Mirandal
Film · 1966

Thiruvilayadal
Film · 1965

Lighthouse
Film · 1965

Enga Veettu Pillai
Film · 1965

Shanthi
Film · 1965

Vallavanukku Vallavan
Film · 1965

Navarathiri
Film · 1964

Padagotti
Film · 1964

Server Sundaram
Film · 1964

Puthiya Paravai
Film · 1964

Thozhilali
Film · 1964

Poompuhar
Film · 1964

Paar Magale Paar
Film · 1963

Ratha Thilagam
Film · 1963

Nenjam Marappathillai
Film · 1963

Policekaran Magal
Film · 1962

Ethaiyum Thangum Ithaiyam
Film · 1962

Padithal Mattum Podhuma
Film · 1961

Meenda Sorgam
Film · 1960

Kalathur Kannamma
Film · 1960
