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