Manobala Height, Age, Death, Wife, Family, Biography & More
Manobala, born on 8 December 1953 and passed away on 3 May 2023, was a renowned Indian actor, producer, film director, comedian, and YouTuber who primarily appeared in supporting roles in Tamil-language films. He was widely recognized as one of the most popular comedians in the South Indian cinema industry.
Manobala began his career in Tamil cinema in the early 1970s and later became an assistant director for Bharathiraja’s 1979 film Puthiya Vaarpugal with the help of Kamal Haasan’s reference.
Family and Education
Manobala was a family-oriented person and was married to Usha Mahadevan. The couple had a son named Harish Manobala. Despite his hectic schedule in the film industry, Manobala always made sure to spend quality time with his loved ones. In addition to his successful career in the film industry, Manobala had a keen interest in dancing, listening to music, and reading. He believed that these hobbies helped him to unwind and stay mentally and emotionally stable.
Career
Manobala started his career in the Tamil film industry as an assistant director in the early 1970s under the guidance of Bharathiraja, a close friend of legendary actor Kamal Haasan. He then went on to work in various fields including acting, directing, and production to broaden his career. Manobala has acted in Bollywood, Tamil, and Kannada films.
In 1982, he directed his first movie, “Agaya Gangai,” and later directed another Kannada film in 1986. In 1990, he directed the Bollywood film “Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai,” and in 2014, he directed “Sathuranga Vettai.” Despite his work behind the camera, Manobala continued to act in numerous films and earned critical acclaim for his performances. He was also recognized for his direction skills and was known for his multi-faceted talents in the Indian film industry.
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Filmography
Actor
Films
Film | Roles | Year |
Puthiya Vaarpugal | Panchayat Member | 1979 |
Niram Maaratha Pookkal | 1979 | |
Kallukkul Eeram | 1980 | |
Tik Tik Tik | 1981 | |
Gopurangal Saivathillai | Pathani Bhai | 1982 |
Rasa Magan | Broker | 1994 |
Thozhar Pandian | 1994 | |
Thai Maaman | Guest Appearance | 1994 |
Gangai Karai Paattu | 1995 | |
Rani Maharani | 1995 | |
Nesam | Telephone booth owner | 1997 |
Nandhini | 1997 | |
Pagaivan | Govindhan | 1997 |
Ratchagan | Kanniyappan | 1997 |
Swarnamukhi | Translator | 1998 |
Natpukkaga | Madurai | 1998 |
Thalaimurai | 1998 | |
Chinna Raja | 1999 | |
Anantha Poongatre | Poongavanam | 1999 |
Minsara Kanna | Vedhachalam’s henchman | 1999 |
Taj Mahal | 1999 | |
Sethu | Tamil Teacher | 1999 |
Annai | Moses | 2000 |
James Pandu | Railway porter | 2000 |
Nila Kaalam | 2001 | |
Samudhiram | Professor | 2001 |
Naina | 2002 | |
Villain | Minister’s brother-in-law | 2002 |
Student Number 1 | Daas | 2003 |
Banda Paramasivam | Police Inspector | 2003 |
Nala Damayanthi | Passport Officer | 2003 |
Jayam | Kamalesh | 2003 |
Whistle | 2003 | |
Ice | 2003 | |
Kaakha Kaakha | Ramana | 2003 |
Diwan | 2003 | |
Boys | Ajay | 2003 |
Three Roses | 2003 | |
Pithamagan | Sakthi’s uncle | 2003 |
Jay Jay | Jamuna’s family friend | 2003 |
Anbe Un Vasam | Professor | 2003 |
Kadhal Kirukkan | Doctor | 2003 |
Soori | Container passenger | 2003 |
Aethirree | Seshagopalan | 2004 |
Campus | Nallathambi | 2004 |
Arul | Customer | 2004 |
Perazhagan | Nair | 2004 |
M. Kumaran Son of Mahalakshmi | Ganesh’s father | 2004 |
Bose | 2004 | |
Attahasam | Semi Joseph | 2004 |
Dreams | Moosa | 2004 |
Maha Madigan | 2004 | |
Aayudham | 2005 | |
Devathaiyai Kanden | Daas | 2005 |
Ji | Train passenger | 2005 |
Kodambakkam | 2005 | |
Thaka Thimi Tha | Bala | 2005 |
Chandramukhi | Priest | 2005 |
Priyasakhi | Babloo | 2005 |
6’2 | Krishnamurthy’s father | 2005 |
Anniyan | Ticket Conductor | 2005 |
Ghajini | Ad Director | 2005 |
Sorry Enaku Kalyanamayidichu | 2005 | |
Archival | Manager | 2005 |
Thambi | 2006 | |
Thirupathi | Police inspector | 2006 |
Thalai Nagaram | Police inspector | 2006 |
Parijatham | 2006 | |
Naalai | 2006 | |
Kusthi | 2006 | |
Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei | Kollam | 2006 |
Ilavattam | 2006 | |
Dharmapuri | Silandhi Karuppu’s henchman | 2006 |
Varalaru | Police Constable | 2006 |
Vathiyar | Ayyanar’s father | 2006 |
Deepavali | Villager | 2007 |
Muruga | 2007 | |
Koodal Nagar | Doctor | 2007 |
Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram | 2007 | |
Madurai Veeran | Shiva’s grandfather | 2007 |
Nee Naan Nila | Professor | 2007 |
Kireedam | Constable | 2007 |
Malaikottai | Bhaskar’s aide | 2007 |
Pasupathi c/o Rasakkapalayam | Constable Naidu | 2007 |
Azhagiya Thamizh Magan | TTR | 2007 |
Kannamoochi Yenada | Senthilkannu | 2007 |
Polladhavan | 2007 | |
Pirivom Santhippom | Nate San’s manager | 2008 |
Sila Nerangalil | 2008 | |
Vambu Sandai | 2008 | |
Maanavan Ninaithal | Professor | 2008 |
Vaitheeswaran | Dhanasekaran’s Henchman | 2008 |
Yaaradi Nee Mohini | Balu | 2008 |
Santhosh Subramaniam | Loan Officer | 2008 |
Arai En 305-il Kadavul | Vengi Raja | 2008 |
Madurai Ponnu Chennai Paiyan | Bala Nair | 2008 |
Sutta Pazham | Assistant Commissioner | 2008 |
Kuselan | Sub-Inspector | 2008 |
Kathanayakudu | 2008 | |
Unnai Naan | Vijay’s father | 2008 |
Dhanam | Cop | 2008 |
Seal | 2008 | |
Silambaattam | Jaan u’s father | 2008 |
Abhiyum Naanum | Vardarajan | 2008 |
Dindigul Sarathy | Photographer | 2008 |
Panchamirtham | 2008 | |
Anjathe | Murugesan | 2009 |
TN 07 AL 4777 | Police constable | 2009 |
Punnami Naagu | Police Officer | 2009 |
Guru En Aalu | Traffic Inspector | 2009 |
Thoranai | Ganesan | 2009 |
Maasilamani | Advocate | 2009 |
Spiritual Rasipen | Siddhu’s father | 2009 |
Indira Vizha | 2009 | |
Ninaithale Inikkum | Class Teacher | 2009 |
Aarumugam | 2009 | |
Oru Kadhalan Oru Kadhali | Ramaiah | 2009 |
Aadhavan | Tara’s Uncle | 2009 |
Kanden Kadhalai | Mayilvahanam | 2009 |
Vettaikkaaran | Reporter | 2009 |
Thamizh Padam | Siddharth | 2010 |
Thairiyam | 2010 | |
Rettaisuzhi | 2010 | |
Goripalayam | 2010 | |
Kutti Pisasu | 2010 | |
Kattradhu Kalavu | 2010 | |
Singam | Mayil’s lawyer | 2010 |
Indrasena | 2010 | |
Thillalangadi | Priest | 2010 |
Baana Kaathadi | Conductor | 2010 |
Neeyum Naanum | 2010 | |
Puzhal | Alex | 2010 |
Drohi | Raghu | 2010 |
Thottupaar | 2010 | |
Chikku Bukku | Sekhar’s cousin | 2010 |
Kalloori Kalangal | Professor | 2010 |
Agam Puram | C. Singamuthu | 2010 |
Siddhu +2 | 2010 | |
Madhuvum Mythiliyum | 2011 | |
Siruthai | Bhoom Bhoom | 2011 |
Payanam | Narayana Shastry | 2011 |
Thambikottai | Puli | 2011 |
Bhavani | Ramakrishnan | 2011 |
Appavi | College Professor | 2011 |
Maappillai | Astrologer | 2011 |
Eththan | Bank Manager | 2011 |
Aanmai Thavarael | 2011 | |
Udhayan | 2011 | |
Doo | 2011 | |
Ramanathapuram | 2011 | |
Konjam Veyil Konjam Mazhai | 2011 | |
Mudhal Idam | 2011 | |
Muni 2: Kanchana | Priest | 2011 |
Puli Vesham | 2011 | |
Kasethan Kadavulada | Balram Naidu | 2011 |
Vandhaan Vendraan | 2011 | |
Vellore Maavattam | 2011 | |
Sadhurangam | Thiru’s neighbor | 2011 |
Mambattiyaan | Annachchi’s Accountant | 2011 |
Mahaan Kanakku | Traffic Police Officer | 2011 |
Vilayada Vaa | Kothandam | 2012 |
Nanban | Bose | 2012 |
Oru Nadigaiyin Vaakkumoolam | 2012 | |
Kondaan Koduthaan | 2012 | |
Sooriya Nagaram | 2012 | |
Aathi Narayana | 2012 | |
Kalakalappu | Marudhamuthu | 2012 |
Idhayam Thiraiarangam | 2012 | |
Saguni | Induratagaval | 2012 |
Meeravudan Krishna | 2012 | |
Ajantha | 2012 | |
Thuppakki | Nisha’s father | 2012 |
Akilan | 2012 | |
Madha Gaja Raja | 2012 | |
Kurumbukara Pasanga | 2013 | |
Alex Pandian | Captain Divakaran | 2013 |
Puthagam | Kalyanasundaram aka Kallis | 2013 |
Sillunu Oru Sandhippu | 2013 | |
Onbadhule Guru | Bun Rotti Babu | 2013 |
Chennaiyil Oru Naal | Sathyamoorthy | 2013 |
Vetkathai Kettal Enna Tharuvaai | 2013 | |
Settai | Gourishankar | 2013 |
Ethir Neechal | Gunasekara Raja | 2013 |
Neram | Doctor | 2013 |
Masani | Priest | 2013 |
Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru | Pencil Mama / Cone Ice | 2013 |
Thillu Mullu | Sounderrajan | 2013 |
Thulli Vilayadu | 2013 | |
Pattathu Yaanai | 2013 | |
Sonna Puriyathu | Rajesh Kanna | 2013 |
Thalaivaa | Viswa’s Follower | 2013 |
Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu | Yoga Instructor | 2013 |
Raja Rani | Air Voice CEO-Ramamoorthy | 2013 |
Naiyaandi | 2013 | |
Vanakkam Chennai | Constable | 2013 |
Ragalaipuram | Inspector | 2013 |
Maayai | 2013 | |
Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham | Naradhar | 2013 |
Kolagalam | 2013 | |
Manasunu Maaya Seyake | Sundaram | 2014 |
Ninaivil Nindraval | 2014 | |
Virattu | 2014 | |
Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum | Chetan | 2014 |
Tenaliraman | Education Minister | 2014 |
Damaal Dumeel | 2014 | |
Thalaivan | 2014 | |
Yennamo Yedho | Guruji | 2014 |
Enna Satham Indha Neram | 2014 | |
Ramanujan | Krishna Rao | 2014 |
Anjaan | Director | 2014 |
Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani | Soori | 2014 |
Jamai | Sangili Murugan | 2014 |
Aranmanai | Eshwari’s husband | 2014 |
Irumbu Kuthirai | Pizza Shop Manager | 2014 |
Poojai | Kovai Group’s Secretary | 2014 |
Kalkandu | Principal Kamalnath | 2014 |
Jaihind 2 | Nandhini’s father | 2014 |
Velmurugan Borewells | 2014 | |
Naaigal Jaakirathai | Pichumani | 2014 |
Dega | 2014 | |
Lingaa | Train Driver | 2014 |
Vellaikaara Durai | 2014 | |
Vettaiyadu | 2015 | |
Aambala | Police Commissioner | 2015 |
Touring Talkies | Koteeswaran | 2015 |
Tamizhuku En Ondrai Azhuthavum | Swaminathan | 2015 |
Kaaki Sattai | Jyothi Lingam | 2015 |
JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai | Drawing Artist | 2015 |
Ivanuku Thannila Gandam | Dr. Markandeyan | 2015 |
Sonna Pochu | 2015 | |
Nannbenda | Senthamarai | 2015 |
Thunai Mudhalvar | 2015 | |
Kanchana 2 | Arnold | 2015 |
Vai Raja Vai | Mano | 2015 |
India Pakistan | Idichapuli | 2015 |
Windham | 2015 | |
Massu Engira Masilamani | Arnold | 2015 |
Soan Papdi | 2015 | |
Palakkattu Madhavan | Madhavan’s boss | 2015 |
Ravi Kumar | 2015 | |
Idhu Enna Maayam | 2015 | |
Kalai Vendhan | 2015 | |
Savaale Samaali | Manobala | 2015 |
Maanga | Rengasamy Nagarajan | 2015 |
10 Endrathukulla | Road Transport Officer Manikandan | 2015 |
Urumeen | Soundappan | 2015 |
Karai Oram | 2016 | |
Peigal Jaakkirathai | 2016 | |
Rajini Murugan | Kunjithapatham | 2016 |
Aranmanai 2 | Komalam’s brother | 2016 |
Kanithan | Anu’s father | 2016 |
Pokkiri Raja | Raghav | 2016 |
Sowkarpettai | Mani | 2016 |
Maple Singam | 2016 | |
Thozha | Old Age Home Warden | 2016 |
There | School principal | 2016 |
Unnodu Ka | Traffic police | 2016 |
Pandiyoda Galatta Thaangala | 2016 | |
Rajadhi Raja | Drawing Artist | 2016 |
Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi | Doctor | 2016 |
Nayaki | 2016 | |
Kadalai | Businessman | 2016 |
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru | Pesuvadhellam Unmai show director | 2016 |
Kavalai Vendam | Pattai Babu | 2016 |
Virumandikum Sivanandikum | 2016 | |
Parandhu Sella Vaa | 2016 | |
Andaman | 2016 | |
Jomonte Suvisheshangal | Perumal | 2017 |
Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva | GK’s sidekick | 2017 |
465 | 2017 | |
Vaigai Express | Kannitheevu Kaarmegam / Thavittaisaamy | 2017 |
Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen | Swamy | 2017 |
Thirappu Vizha | 2017 | |
Adhagappattathu Magajanangalay | 2017 | |
Sathura Adi 3500 | Gauri Shankar | 2017 |
Katha Nayagan | Swamy | 2017 |
Hara Hara Mahadevaki | Bhakta | 2017 |
Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru | Priya’s father | 2017 |
Laali | 2017 | |
Kalakalappu 2 | Ganesh’s assistant | 2018 |
Solli Vidava | Apartment president | 2018 |
Nagesh Thiraiyarangam | Priya’s father | 2018 |
Kaathadi | 2018 | |
Merlin | 2018 | |
B.Tech | Mano | 2018 |
Mahanati | P. Pullaiah | 2018 |
Abhiyum Anuvum | Abhi’s boss | 2018 |
Traffic Ramasamy | Judge | 2018 |
Kaathiruppor Pattiyal | Kunjitha Padham | 2018 |
Semma Botha Aagathey | Devi’s father | 2018 |
Inba Twinkle Lilly | China | 2018 |
Kadaikutty Singam | Judge | 2018 |
Tamizh Padam 2 | Siddharth | 2018 |
Ghajinikanth | Kamal Vishwanathan | 2018 |
Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna | 2018 | |
Seema Raja | Headmaster | 2018 |
Devadas | Tata Rao | 2018 |
Koothan | Film Director | 2018 |
Kalavani Mappillai | 2018 | |
Kaatrin Mozhi | Murthy | 2018 |
Utharavu Maharaja | 2018 | |
Sei | Film director | 2018 |
Thulam | 2018 | |
Maanik | 2019 | |
LKG | Mukesh | 2019 |
Thirumanam | Narasimhachari | 2019 |
Kee | College Professor | 2019 |
Rajdooth | Lender | 2019 |
Gurkha | Kavariman | 2019 |
Jackpot | Rice Mill Rayyappan | 2019 |
Zombie | Chinna Thambi’s Father in law | 2019 |
En Kaadhali Scene Podura | 2019 | |
Ongala Podanum Sir | Chairman Kasthuriman | 2019 |
Aruvam | School Head Master | 2019 |
Vigil | Professor | 2019 |
50 Roova | 2019 | |
Ayya Ullen Ayya | 2020 | |
Pachai Vilakku | Professor | 2020 |
Dagaalty | Film director | 2020 |
College Kumar | 2020 | |
Asuraguru | Shakthi’s boss | 2020 |
Naanum Single Thaan | Udhay’s father | 2021 |
Chakra | Gayathri’s uncle | 2021 |
Engada Iruthinga Ivvalavu Naala | Ganesan | 2021 |
Rudra Thandavam | Pastor | 2021 |
Aranmanai 3 | Pencil | 2021 |
Raajavamsam | Odduvathi Sekar | 2021 |
Operation Jujupi | God | 2021 |
Murungakkai Chips | Lingusamy | 2021 |
Naai Sekar | Gopi | 2022 |
Yutha Satham | Nagulan’s boss | 2022 |
Ranga | 2022 | |
Oh My Dog | Police inspector | 2022 |
Koogle Kuttappa | Doctor | 2022 |
Don | School Teacher | 2022 |
Naai Sekar Returns | Naamakatti Narayanan | 2022 |
Ranga | 2022 | |
Padaippalan | 2022 | |
Super Senior Heroes | Mohan | 2022 |
Dha Dha | 2022 | |
Gurumoorthi | 2022 | |
Viddikalude Mash | 2022 | |
Waltair Veerayya | Judge | 2023 |
Kondraal Paavam | 2023 | |
Ghosty | 2023 |
Serials
Series | Roles | Year |
Alli Rajjiyam | Namachivayam | 2005-2006 |
Maya | Bhadra | 2018 |
Sembaruthi | Perumal | 2020-2021 |
Rajaparvai | Himself | 2021 |
Cooku with Comali (season 3) | Cook | 2022 |
Director
Films
Film | Year |
Kizhakke Pogum Rail | 1978 |
Agaya Gangai | 1982 |
Naan Ungal Rasigan | 1985 |
Pillai Nila | 1985 |
Paaru Paaru Pattanam Paaru | 1986 |
December 31 | 1986 |
Sirai Paravai | 1987 |
Dhoorathu Pachai | 1987 |
Oorkavalan | 1987 |
Chutti Poonai | 1988 |
En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan | 1989 |
Moodu Manthiram | 1989 |
Thendral Sedum | 1989 |
Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai | 1990 |
Mallu Vetti Minor | 1990 |
Vetri Padigal | 1991 |
Moondrezhuthil En Moochirukkum | 1991 |
Shenbaga Thottam | 1992 |
Mutrugai | 1993 |
Karuppu Vellai | 1993 |
Paarambariyam | 1993 |
Nandhini | 1997 |
Annai | 2000 |
Siragugal | 2001 |
Naina | 2002 |
Serials
Series | Network | Year |
Panchavarnam | Sun TV | 1999 |
Punnagai | 2000 | |
777 | Polimer TV | 2009 |
As producer
Film | Year |
Sathuranga Vettai | 2014 |
Paambhu Sattai | 2017 |
Sathuranga Vettai 2 | 2021 |
As Dubbing Artist
Film | Roles | Year |
The Lion King | Zazu (John Oliver) | 2019 |
Death
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Net Worth
With his extensive and fruitful career in the Tamil film industry, Manobala has amassed an approximate net worth of $10 million.
Manobala How Many Movies
At least 183
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Body Measurements | Not Yet Update |
Birth Place | Marungur Tamil Nadu India |
Children | Son: Harish Manobala |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | Black |
Height In CM | 175 CM |
Height In Meter | 1.75 M |
Nationality | Indian |
Parents | Father: Name Not Known Mother: Name Not Known |
Profession | Actor Director Producer |
Siblings | Not Yet Update |
Spous | Not Yet Update |
Weight | 60 Kg 132 Lbs |
Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
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