Manobala
Acting
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Acting Credits
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Directed
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
Known For
Filmography
Yogida
2026
Madha Gaja Raja
2025
as Minister Nallamuthu
Parrisu
2025
Kayilan
2025
Andhagan
2024
as Bala
Haraa
2024
Chiclets
2024
2024
as kailasam
Operation Laila
2024
Vaa Pagandaya
2024
Inga Naan Thaan Kingu
2024
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance
2024
as Nanjunda Moorthy
Viduthalai: Part II
2024
as Station Master
Ninaivellam Neeyada
2024
Kasethan Kadavulada
2023
as Sundaram
Kabadi Bro
2023
Rayar Parambarai
2023
Saandrithazh
2023
as Pollathavan
Kick
2023
Chandramukhi 2
2023
as Fake exorcist
Irugapatru
2023
80's Buildup
2023
Kondraal Paavam
2023
Ghosty
2023
Dhillu Irundha Poradu
2023
Waltair Veerayya
2023
as K. Murthy, a judge
Naai Sekar
2022
as Gopi
Yutha Satham
2022
Oh My Dog
2022
Don
2022
as School teacher
Ranga
2022
Padaippalan
2022
Super Senior Heroes
2022
as Mohan
Gurumoorthi
2022
Dhadha
2022
Powder
2022
Naai Sekar Returns
2022
Koogle Kuttappa
2022
Viddikalude Maash
2022
as Manivarnan
Rudra Thandavam
2021
Murungakkai Chips
2021
Maaligai
2021
Rajavamsam
2021
Chakra
2021
as Gayathri's uncle
Naanum Single Thaan
2021
Engada Irunthinga Ivvalavu Naala
2021
Aranmanai 3
2021
Ayya Ullen Ayya
2020
Pachai Vilakku
2020
as Professor
Dagaalty
2020
as Film Director
College Kumar
2020
Asuraguru
2020
as Shakti's boss
Gurkha
2019
Kee
2019
Maaniik
2019
LKG
2019
Thirumanam
2019
as Krishnamachaari
Kanchana 3
2019
as Fake Saint
Mr. Local
2019
Dharma Prabhu
2019
Rajdooth
2019
Aruvam
2019
as School Head Master
En Kadhali Scene Podura
2019
Bigil
2019
as Angel's Professor
Ungala Podanum Sir
2019
Cooku with Comali
2019
as Self - Contestant
Kadaikutty Singam
2018
as Judge
Thollaikatchi
2018
Kaathadi
2018
Semma Botha Aagatha
2018
Sollividava
2018
Abhiyum Anuvum
2018
Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna
2018
Kalakalappu 2
2018
Utharavu Maharaja
2018
Street Lights
2018
as (Tamil Version)
Traffic Ramasamy
2018
as Judge
Kalavani Mappillai
2018
as Vetenary Doctor
Inba Twinkle Lilly
2018
Seemaraja
2018
as Headmaster
Merlin
2018
Kathiruppor Pattiyal
2018
as Kunjitha Badham
Tamizh Padam 2
2018
as Siddharth
Koothan
2018
Mahanati
2018
as P. Pullaiah
Nagesh Thiraiyarangam
2018
as Priya's father
Sei
2018
as Film Producer
Devadas
2018
as Tata Rao, Pooja's assistant
Ghajinikanth
2018
as Kamal Vishwanathan
Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva
2017
Adhagappattathu Magajanangalay
2017
Jomonte Suvisheshangal
2017
as Perumal
Hara Hara Mahadevaki
2017
as Bar Swamiji
Vaigai Express
2017
Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen
2017
as Swamy
Sathura Adi 3500
2017
465
2017
Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru
2017
as Priya's Father
Magalir Mattum
2017
as Late Silkurayappan (photo only)
Mappilai Vinayagar
2016
Mapla Singam
2016
Nayagi
2016
Aranmanai 2
2016
as Komalam's Brother
Sowkarpettai
2016
Pokkiri Raja
2016
as Raghav
Karaiyoram
2016
Peigal Jaakkirathai
2016
as Gayathri's Father
Unnodu Ka
2016
as Traffic Police
Kanithan
2016
as Madhan
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru
2016
as Pesuvadhellam Unmai Show Director
Parandhu Sella Vaa
2016
Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi
2016
Virumandikum Sivanandikum
2016
Theri
2016
as School Principal
Kavalai Vendam
2016
as Pattai Babu
Vai Raja Vai
2015
as Mano
Maanga
2015
Vindhai
2015
Aambala
2015
as AC
Kaaki Sattai
2015
as Jyothi Lingam
Touring Talkies
2015
Nannbenda
2015
as Senthamarai
10 Endrathukulla
2015
as Manikandan
Savaale Samaali
2015
Urumeen
2015
Tamizhuku En Ondrai Azhuthavum
2015
as College Principal
Ivanukku Thannila Kandam
2015
Thunai Mudhalvar
2015
Kanchana 2
2015
as Arnold
India Pakistan
2015
as Idichapuli
Palakkattu Madhavan
2015
Lodukku Pandi
2015
Aavi Kumar
2015
Massu Engira Maasilamani
2015
as Arnold
RajiniMurugan
2015
as Kunjithapatham
Soan Papdi
2015
Virattu
2014
Tenaliraman
2014
as Education Minister
Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum
2014
as Chettan
Marumunai
2014
Kalavaram
2014
Damaal Dumeel
2014
Thalaivan
2014
Vidiyum Varai Pesu
2014
Yennamo Yedho
2014
as Guruji
Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani
2014
as Soori
Enna Satham Indha Neram
2014
Naaigal Jaakirathai
2014
as Pichumani
Aranmanai
2014
as Kesavan
Ramanujan
2014
as Krishna Rao
Irumbu Kuthirai
2014
Jai Hind 2
2014
Manasunu Maaya Seyake
2014
as Sundaram
Poojai
2014
as Kovai Brothers' Secretary
Lingaa
2014
as Train Loco Pilot
Azhagiya Pandipuram
2014
Settai
2013
as Gourishankar
Ethir Neechal
2013
as Astrologer Gunashekar Raja
Alex Pandian
2013
as Captain Divakaran
Chennaiyil Oru Naal
2013
as Sathyamoorthy's friend
Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru
2013
as Pencil Maama/Cone Ice
Puthagam
2013
Sillunu Oru Sandhippu
2013
Thillu Mullu
2013
as Sounderrajan
Sonna Puriyathu
2013
as Rajesh Khanna
Raja Rani
2013
as Ramamoorthy
Vanakkam Chennai
2013
Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham
2013
as Narada
Kolagalam
2013
Onbadhule Guru
2013
as Bun Rotti Babu
Ragalapuram
2013
as Inspector
Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu
2013
as Yoga Instructor
Thalaivaa
2013
as Ramadurai's Assistant
Thulli Vilayadu
2013
Pattathu Yaanai
2013
Oru Nadigaiyin Vakkumoolam
2012
Nanban
2012
as Librarian Bose
Aadhinarayana
2012
Kalakalappu
2012
as Marudhamuthu
Kondaan Koduthaan
2012
Thuppakki
2012
as Nisha's father
Saguni
2012
Idhayam Thiraiarangam
2012
Siruthai
2011
as Boom Boom
Kanchana
2011
Puli Vesham
2011
Mambattiyan
2011
as Annachchi's accountant
Sadhurangam
2011
Mappillai
2011
as Rajeshwari's astrologer
Thambikottai
2011
Mudhal Idam
2011
Mahaan Kanakku
2011
Eththan
2011
Doo
2011
as Teacher
Gaganam
2011
as Narayana Shastry
Udhayan
2011
Chikku Bukku
2010
Kalloori Kalangal
2010
Puzhal
2010
Tamizh Padam
2010
as Siddharth
Agam Puram
2010
Baana Kaathadi
2010
as Conductor
Rettaisuzhi
2010
Singam
2010
as Mayil Vaaganam's Lawyer
Goripalayam
2010
Thillalangadi
2010
as Saamiyar
Kutti Pisasu
2010
Kattradhu Kalavu
2010
Drohi
2010
as Raghu
Kanden Kadhalai
2009
as Mayil Vaganam
Aadhavan
2009
as Sundaramurthy
Thoranai
2009
as Officer Ganesan(cameo)
Maasilamani
2009
Vettaikaaran
2009
as Reporter
Kuselan
2008
as Constable
Seval
2008
Vaitheeswaran
2008
as Dhanasekaran's Henchman
Silambattam
2008
as Jaanu's Father
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
2008
as Balu
Dindigul Sarathy
2008
Kathanayakudu
2008
as Constable
Dhanam
2008
as Cop #2
Santosh Subramaniam
2008
as Bank Manager
Abhiyum Naanum
2008
as Varatharajan
Vambu Sandai
2008
Nee Naan Nila
2007
as Professor
Kireedam
2007
as Constable
Muruga
2007
Madurai Veeran
2007
as Shiva's grandfather
Azhagiya Tamil Magan
2007
Kannamoochi Yenada
2007
as Senthilkannu
Malaikottai
2007
as Bhaskar's Aide
Koodal Nagar
2007
as Doctor
Pasupathi c/o Rasakkapalayam
2007
as Naidu
Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei
2006
Thambi
2006
Kusthi
2006
Vathiyar
2006
as Ayyanar's father
Varalaru
2006
as Police Constable
Thalai Nagaram
2006
Parijatham
2006
Kodambakkam
2006
as Distributor turned producer
Unarchigal
2006
as Manager
Oru Kadhalan Oru Kadhali
2006
as Ramaiah
Ghajini
2005
as Kalpana's boss
Aayudham
2005
Ji
2005
Priyasakhi
2005
Thaka Thimi Tha
2005
6'2
2005
Anniyan
2005
as Ticket Conductor
Chandramukhi
2005
as Exorcist
Sorry Enaku Kalyanamayidichu
2005
Perazhagan
2004
as Kuzhandhaisamy's Father
Aethiree
2004
as Seshagopalan
Dreams
2004
as Moosa
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi
2004
as Ganesh's father
Attagasam
2004
as Semi Joseph
Bose
2004
Three Roses
2003
Pithamagan
2003
as Sakthi's Friend
Jay Jay
2003
as Jamuna's Family Friend
Kadhal Kirukkan
2003
as a doctor
Soori
2003
as Container passenger
Student Number 1
2003
as Daas
Nala Damayanthi
2003
as Passport Officer
Boys
2003
as Ajay
Banda Paramasivam
2003
as Police Inspector
Diwan
2003
Villain
2002
as Minister Natarajan's brother-in-law
Samuthiram
2001
Chinna Raja
1999
Anantha Poongattre...
1999
Taj Mahal
1999
Minsara Kanna
1999
Swarnamukhi
1998
as Translator
Natpukkaga
1998
Thalaimurai
1998
Nesam
1997
Ratchagan
1997
as Kanniappan
Gangai Karai Paattu
1995
Thozhar Pandian
1994
Idhayam
1991
Gopurangal Saivathillai
1982
as Pathani Bhai
Kallukul Eeram
1980
Puthiya Vaarpugal
1979