Manorama
Acting
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.
Movies(393)
Si 3
Kavya's Grandmother
2017
Singam 2
Kavya's grandmother
2013
Singam
Kavya's Grandmother
2010
Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam
Keluthi Amma
2010
Seetha Kalyanam
Sreeni's Mother
2009
Arundhati
Chandramma
2009
Krishnarjuna
Arjun's grandmother
2008
Periyar
2007
Thaamirabharani
Thangapazham
2007
Aalwar
2007
Aadum Koothu
Dalit woman
2006
Seethakoka Chiluka
2006
Madrasi
2006
Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi
Raja Matha
2006
Pasa Kiligal
2006
Karka Kasadara
2005
Vijayendra Varma
2004
Neranja Manasu
2004
7G Rainbow Colony
Shweta's Aunt (Cameo)
2004
Perazhagan
Pattamma
2004
Kuthu
Anjali's Grandmother
2004
Ottran
2003
Diwan
2003
Whistle
2003
Saamy
Bhuvana's Grandmother
2003
Anbe Anbe
2003
Yes Madam
2003
Kadhal Virus
2002
Namma Veetu Kalyanam
2002
Karmegam
Karmegham's mother
2002
Thamizh
Annapoorani, Thamizh's mother
2002
Gemini
2002
Pandavar Bhoomi
2001
Ninaikkatha Naalillai
2001
Simharasi
2001
Sigamani Ramamani
Vidhya
2001
Seeri Varum Kaalai
2001
Vinnukkum Mannukkum
2001
Piriyadha Varam Vendum
2001
Vaanchinathan
2001
Snegithiye
Vani's mother
2000
Maayi
2000
Kannaal Pesavaa
2000
Vetri Kodi Kattu
Deivane
2000
Kannan Varuvaan
Ranganayaki
2000
Thirunelveli
2000
Manasunna Maraju
2000
Millennium Stars
2000
Unnaruge Naan Irundhal
1999
Poovellam Kettuppar
Herself (Special Appearance)
1999
Rojavanam
1999
Kummi Paattu
1999
Periyanna
1999
Ethirum Pudhirum
Kannan's Mother
1999
Unnai Thedi
Aachi
1999
Pooveli
1998
Simmarasi
1998
Veeram Vilanja Mannu
1998
Poonthottam
1998
Dharma
1998
Natpukkaga
1998
Paradesi
1998
Marumalarchi
Rasu Padayachi's Mother
1998
Vallal
Kamakshi
1997
Arunachalam
Lakshmi
1997
Sakthi
Velammal
1997
Indian
Kuppamma
1996
Maha Prabhu
1996
Parambarai
1996
Love Birds
1996
Rikshavodu
1995
Maaman Magal
1995
Mr. Madras
Aruna Arunachalam
1995
Periya Kudumbam
1995
Murai Maman
Sirasu's mother
1995
Chellakannu
1995
Thirumoorthy
Ramaatha
1995
Nandhavana Theru
1995
Coolie
1995
Raja enga Raja
1995
Muthu Kaalai
1995
Deva
Raasathi
1995
Veluchami
1995
Naan Petha Magane
Aandal
1995
Nattamai
Nattamai's paternal aunt
1994
Kaadhalan
Shruthi's Grandmother
1994
May Madham
Aandal
1994
Sarigamapadani
Kulasekaran's mother
1994
Rasigan
Vijay's grandmother
1994
Vietnam Colony
Janaki
1994
Jai Hind
Bharath's Mother
1994
Seeman
1994
Honest Raj
1994
Bhairava Dweepam
Vijay's Foster Mother
1994
Sindhu Nathi Poo
1994
I Love India
Priya's mother
1993
Ponnumani
1993
Gentleman
Ponnammal Kicha's Mother
1993
Dharma Seelan
1993
Allari Priyudu
Raja's grandmother
1993
Yejaman
Vaanavarayan's grandmother
1993
Ezhai Jaathi
1993
Onna Irukka Kathukanom
1992
Pandiyan
1992
Kaaviya Thalaivan
Vellaiamma
1992
Neenga Nalla Irukkanum
1992
Idhu Namma Bhoomi
1992
Pangali
Durai's mother
1992
Endrum Anbudan
1992
Suriyan
1992
Annamalai
Sivagami
1992
Singaravelan
Thaiamma
1992
Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren
Ravi's mother
1992
Paandi Durai
1992
Chinna Kounder
Vijayakant's mother
1992
Mannan
Azhagi
1992
Rasukutti
1992
Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum
Dharmalingam's Wife
1991
Vasalil Oru Vennila
1991
Shanti Kranti
Subhash's Mother (Tamil Version)
1991
Idhayam
Raja's mother
1991
Thanthu Vitten Ennai
1991
Chinna Thambi
1991
Pudhu Manidhan
1991
Gnana Paravai
1991
Nee Pathi Naan Pathi
1991
Edhir Katru
1990
Nadigan
1990
Enkitta Mothathe
1990
Kizhakku Vasal
1990
Vedikkai En Vadikkai
Bhuvaneswari
1990
Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga
1990
En Veedu En Kanavar
1990
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
GangaBai, ChakkuBai's mother
1990
Paattukku Naan Adimai
1990
Pattanathil Petti
1990
Pudhea Paadhai
Aaya
1989
Sakalakala Sammandi
1989
Aararo Aariraro
1989
Thaaya Thaarama
1989
Nethiyadi
1989
Apoorva Sagodharargal
Muniyamma
1989
Vaai Kozhuppu
1989
Shondham 16
1989
Vetri Mel Vetri
1989
Vasanthi
1988
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
Angayarkanni
1988
Idhu Namma Aalu
Gopal's Mom
1988
Patti Sollai Thattathe
1988
Thambi Thanga Kambi
1988
Dhayam Onnu
Subbulakshmi
1988
En Jeevan Paaduthu
1988
Kathanayagan
1988
Guru Sishyan
Kalyani Nallasivam
1988
Penmani Aval Kanmani
Ambujam
1988
Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru
1988
Thanga Kalasam
1988
Poo Poova Poothirukku
1987
Veendum Lisa
Gomathi
1987
Aankiliyude Tharattu
Sakunthala
1987
Per Sollum Pillai
1987
Anbulla Appa
1987
Ore Ratham
1987
Makkal En Pakkam
1987
Muthukkal Moondru
1987
Shankar Guru
1987
Manaivi Ready
Chintamani's aunt
1987
Samsaram Adhu Minsaram
Kannamma
1986
Vikram
Pallathhor RamaDevi
1986
Kanna Thorakkanum Saami
Sooru Subbamma
1986
Sarvam Sakthimayam
1986
Naan Adimai Illai
1986
Marumagal
1986
Kulirkaala Megangal
1986
Chidambara Ragasiyam
Valayapatti Valliammai
1985
Nalla Thambi
1985
Kettimelam
1985
Mangamma Sabadham
1985
Anni
1985
Oru Malarin Payanam
1985
Nermai
Professor Kodi Malar
1985
Ilamai
1985
Deivapiravi
1985
Vellai Manasu
1985
Aagaya Thamaraigal
1985
Bandham
1985
Enakkul Oruvan
1984
Oh Maane Maane
1984
Vaai Sollil Veeranadi
1984
Iru Medhaigal
1984
Naalai Unathu Naal
Angalamma
1984
Simma Soppanam
1984
Alaya Deepam
1984
Maman Machan
1984
Ninaivugal
1984
Vellai Pura Ondru
1984
Vaazhkai
1984
Chiranjeevi
1984
Madras Vathiyar
1984
Kuva Kuva Vaathugal
1984
Thanga Magan
Annapoorani
1983
Saranalayam
1983
Miruthanga Chakravarthi
1983
Adutha Varisu
1983
Dowry Kalyanam
Seethalakshmi
1983
Sivappu Sooriyan
1983
Sattam
1983
Indru Nee Nalai Naan
1983
Neethibathi
1983
Uruvangal Maralam
1983
Paayum Puli
1983
Police Police
Rani
1983
Antha Sila Naatkal
1983
Oru Kai Pappoam
1983
Paritchaikku Neramaachu
Subathra, Ragothama Rao's wife
1982
Pakkathu Veetu Roja
1982
Sattam Sirikkiradhu
1982
Thai Mookambhikai
1982
Theerpu
1982
Vasandhathil Oru Naal
1982
Manal Kayiru
Durga
1982
Simla Special
1982
Sangili
1982
Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam
1982
Archanai Pookal
1982
Vazhvey Maayam
Baby
1982
Pokkiri Raja
1982
Ellam Inbamayyam
1981
Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum
1981
Pimpernel
1981
Nenjile Thunivirunthal
1981
Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo
1981
Lorry Driver Rajakannu
1981
Savaal
‘Burma’ Pappa
1981
Bala Nagamma
1981
Thee
1981
Saranam Ayyappa
1980
Vishwaroobam
1980
Naan Potta Saval
1980
Kaali
Thayamma
1980
Ratha Paasam
1980
Jamboo
1980
Yamanukku Yaman
1980
Dharma Raja
1980
Avan Aval Adhu
Muniyamma
1980
Natchathiram
1980
Billa
Rajappa's friend
1980
Rishi Moolam
1980
Shubhodayam
Sivakamini
1980
Imayam
1979
Kalyanaraman
1979
Gnana Kuzhandhai
Alangari
1979
Nalladhoru Kudumbam
1979
Puthiya Vaarpugal
1979
Velum Mayilum Thunai
Manohari
1979
Enippadigal
1979
Kuppathu Raja
Pavunu
1979
En Kelvikku Enna Bathil
1978
Vandikkaran Magan
1978
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!
1978
Pilot Premnath
1978
Sakka Podu Podu Raja
1978
Annapoorni
Rosie
1978
Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye
Sevanthi
1978
General Chakravarthi
1978
Bairavi
1978
Punniya Boomi
1978
Aayiram Jenmangal
1978
Shankar Salim Simon
1978
Andhamaan Kadhali
1978
Aaru Pushpangal
1977
Annan Oru Koyil
Jayamuniyamma
1977
Ilaya Thalaimurai
1977
Unnai Suttrum Ulagam
1977
Uyarnthavargal
1977
Avan Oru Sarithiram
1977
Chakravathi
1977
Pala Parikshai
1977
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham
1976
Muthana Muthallavo
Teacher
1976
Madhana Maaligai
1976
Mayor Meenakshi
1976
Perum Pugazhum
Sundari
1976
Andharangam
Chellamma
1975
Paattum Bharathamum
1975
Dr. Siva
Meenambal
1975
Malai Sooda Va
1975
Pattikkaattu Raja
1975
Thangathile Vairam
1975
Melnaattu Marumagal
Guest Appearance
1975
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
1975
Aayirathil Oruthi
1975
Yarukku Mappillai Yaro
Meena's mother
1975
Pattampoochi
1975
Cinema Paithiyam
1975
Edupa Kai Pillai
1975
Devi Shri Kaumariamman
1974
Paadha Poojai
1974
En Magan
1974
Samayalkaran
Meenambikai
1974
Thanga Padhakkam
1974
Gumasthavin Magal
1974
Kula Gowravam
Parvathi
1974
Rajapart Rangadurai
Chinthamani
1973
Karaikkal Ammaiyar
Pallavi (Punithavathi's friend)
1973
Veettukku Vandha Marumagal
Sharada
1973
Rajaraja Cholan
Poonkodi
1973
Bharatha Vilas
Meera Bai
1973
Maru Piravi
1973
Ganga Gowri
Kumutha
1973
Manjal Kungumam
Ranjitham
1973
Suryagandhi
1973
Alaigal
Nalina
1973
Thirumalai Daivam
1972
Velli Vizha
1972
Kasethan Kadavulada
Lakshmi
1972
Karunthel Kannayiram
Parvathi
1972
Pattikada Pattanama
1972
Mr. Sampath
1972
Gnana Oli
1972
Agathiyar
1972
Kanna Nalama
K. Manorama
1972
Puguntha Veedu
Andal/Bhanu
1972
Annai Velankanni
1971
Aana Valarthiya Vanampadiyude Makan
1971
Sumathi En Sundari
1971
Muhammad bin Tughluq
1971
Thanga Gopuram
1971
Engal Thangam
1970
Thirumalai Thenkumari
Muniyamma
1970
Thalaivan
1970
Pavitra Papi
Mrs. Adarshan Lala
1970
Vilaiyaattu Pillai
Velu's wife
1970
Nam Nadu
1969
Nirai Kudam
Actress Girija
1969
Aayiram Poi
Lilly, Malathi's friend
1969
Anjal Petti 520
Stella
1969
Gurudhatchanai
1969
Kanne Pappa
Roopa
1969
Poova Thalaiya
Indra
1969
Annaiyum Pithavum
1969
Uyarndha Manidhan
1968
Enga Oor Raja
1968
Kadhal Vaaganam
Kokila
1968
Kanavan
1968
Thillana Mohanambal
"Jil Jil" Ramamani
1968
Ethir Neechal
Renu
1968
Galatta Kalyanam
Rathna, Dharmalingam's Elder Daughter
1968
Puthisaligal
1968
Bommalaattam
Chinna Ponnu
1968
Vivasaayi
1967
Iru Malargal
1967
Aalayam
1967
Thiruvarutchelvar
1967
Naan
1967
Thaaiku Thalaimagan
1967
Anubavi Raja Anubavi
Muthamma
1967
Madras to Pondicherry
Brahmin woman
1966
Parakkum Paavai
1966
Thenmazhai
Indra
1966
Thanippiravi
Gowry
1966
Saraswathi Sabatham
Malli
1966
Thaaye Unakkaga
Padma
1966
Chandhrodhayam
Ahalya
1966
Yaar Nee?
Thamarai/Sulakshana
1966
Sadhu Mirandal
1966
Anbe Vaa
1966
Lighthouse
1965
Thiruvilayadal
Kayarkanni's friend
1965
Shanthi
1965
Poojaikku Vantha Malar
1965
Enga Veettu Pillai
1965
Server Sundaram
Kantha
1964
Navarathiri
Mentally Ill Woman
1964
Padagotti
1964
Thozhilali
Chandira
1964
Poompuhar
Vasanthasena
1964
Puthiya Paravai
Alli
1964
Ratha Thilagam
Poonkuyil
1963
Nenjam Marappathillai
Kanniyamma
1963
Kungumam
1963
Paar Magale Paar
1963
Policekaran Magal
Maari's Fiancee
1962
Ethaiyum Thangum Ithaiyam
1962
Nenjil Oor Aalayam
Navaneedham
1962
Padithal Mattum Podhuma
1961
Paalum Pazhamum
1961
Pudhiya Pathai
1960
Thilakam
1960
Meenda Sorgam
Sachu
1960
Kalathur Kannamma
1960
Manamulla Maruthaaram
1958
Karotti Kannan
Rosie