Actor
Manobala
Manobala appears in 36 titles on Nahoko, released between 1999 and 2025. Best known for Theeran Adhigaram Ondru, Ghajini and Thalaivaa.
- Born
- 8 December 1953
- Birthplace
- Marungur, Tamil Nadu, India
- Died
- 3 May 2023 (aged 69)
- Also known as
- Manobala Mahadevan
- Career start
- 1999
Known for
★ 8.2
Theeran Adhigaram Ondru2017
★ 7.6
Ghajini2005
★ 6.3Thalaivaa2013
★ 8.3Pithamagan2003
★ 7.6
Raja Rani2013
★ 6.6Mookuthi Amman2020
★ 7.5Vanakkam Chennai2013
★ 5.7Rent/BuyMaari 22018
★ 6.6Rent/BuyJomon's Gospels2017
★ 8.1
Irugapatru2023
★ 5.5Rent/BuyRudra Thandavam2021
★ 7.4Yaaradi Nee Mohini2008
★ 4.7
Haraa2024
★ 6.7Kanchana: Muni 22011
★ 5.6Kanchana 22015
★ 5.9Rent/BuyRajini Murugan2015
★ 4.4Seema Raja2018
★ 6.3Siruthai2011
★ 5.9Kaaki Sattai2015
★ 6.5Tamizh Padam 2.02018Where to watch
United States
22 of their 36 titles are streaming right now in United States.
Availability: JustWatch · TMDB
Biography
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
Career in figures
Career
- Active since
- 1999
- Titles on Nahoko
- 36 movies
- Main genres
- Comedy, Drama, Action
Ratings and box office
- Average rating
- ★ 6.3 IMDb
- Most voted
- Theeran Adhigaram Ondru
- Box office
- $23.7M, led by Vanakkam Chennai ($11M)
Frequent collaborators
Santhanam7 titles together
Urvashi5 titles together
Nayanthara4 titles together
Hansika Motwani4 titles together
Shiva4 titles together
Suriya3 titles together
Siddharth3 titles together
Priya Anand3 titles togetherFilmography 36
2025
- Enai Sudum PaniMovieMovie · as Subramani★ 4.8
2023
- IrugapatruMovieMovie★ 8.1
2021
- Rudra ThandavamMovieMovie · as Fraud MissionaryRent/Buy★ 5.5
2020
- Mookuthi AmmanMovieMovie · as Healer Godman (Guest Appearance)★ 6.6
2019
2018
- Maari 2MovieMovie · as Kaali's TeacherRent/Buy★ 5.7
- Seema RajaMovieMovie · as School Headmaster★ 4.4
- Tamizh Padam 2.0MovieMovie · as Siddharth★ 6.5
2017
- Theeran Adhigaram OndruMovieMovie · as Priya's Father★ 8.2
- Jomon's GospelsMovieMovie · as PerumalRent/Buy★ 6.6
2016
- Aranmanai 2MovieMovie · as Komalam's Brother★ 4.6
2015
- Kanchana 2MovieMovie · as Arnold★ 5.6
- Rajini MuruganMovieMovie · as KunjithapathamRent/Buy★ 5.9
- Kaaki SattaiMovieMovie · as Jyothi Lingam★ 5.9
- 10 EndrathukullaMovieMovie★ 5.2
- Press 1 for TamilMovieMovie · as College Principal★ 7.0
- India PakistanMovieMovie · as IdichapuliRent/Buy★ 5.9
2014
- AranmanaiMovieMovie · as Easwari's Husband★ 5.4
2013
- ThalaivaaMovieMovie★ 6.3
- Raja RaniMovieMovie · as Ramamoorthy★ 7.6
- Vanakkam ChennaiMovieMovie · as Yettu Ayya★ 7.5
- Theeya Velai Seiyyanum KumaruMovieMovie · as BrokerRent/Buy★ 6.2
2012
- KalakalappuMovieMovie · as Marudhamuthu★ 7.1
2011
- Kanchana: Muni 2MovieMovie · as Fake Swami 1★ 6.7
- SiruthaiMovieMovie · as Bhoom Bhoom★ 6.3
- MappillaiMovieMovie · as Astrologer★ 3.5
2010
- Thamizh PadamMovieMovie · as SiddharthRent/Buy★ 7.4
2008
- Yaaradi Nee MohiniMovieMovie · as Balu★ 7.4
2005
- GhajiniMovieMovie · as Director★ 7.6
2004
- PerazhaganMovieMovie · as Naina - Tea Shop OwnerRent/Buy★ 6.4
2003
- PithamaganMovieMovie · as Sakthi's friend★ 8.3
1999
- Minsara KannaMovieMovie · as Vedhachalam's henchman★ 7.0