Manobala
Born December 8, 1953 · Marungur, Tamil Nadu, India
Manobala is a Tamil director, producer and comedian actor who predominantly plays supporting roles. He has directed 40 films, 19 television serials and 9 tele-films. Manobala has appeared in nearly 700 films throughout his extensive career.
44
Films reviewed
4.9
Avg. rating
Anniyan
Best-reviewed
2003–2025
Years active
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
On theIReview.com
Films featuring Manobalathat we've reviewed.
Enai Sudum Pani
as Supporting
Ram Sevaa · 2025
★ 6.9Haraa
Vijay Sri G. · 2024
★ 6.2Koogle Kuttappa
Guru Saravanan · 2022
★ 6.4Oh My Dog
Sarov Shanmugam · 2022
★ 5.4Super Senior Heroes
as Supporting
Karthik Kumar · 2022
Yutha Satham
Ezhil · 2022
Murungakkai Chips
Srijar · 2021
Ayya Ullen Ayya
Erode Soundar · 2020
★ 3.8100% Kaadhal
as University Dean
M. M. Chandramouli · 2019
LKG
K. R. Prabhu · 2019
Maaniik
Martyn Nirmal Kumar · 2019
★ 7.6Abhiyum Anuvum
B. R. Vijayalakshmi · 2018
★ 4.6Kalavani Mappillai
as Vetenary Doctor
Gandhi Manivasagam · 2018
★ 5.5Kathiruppor Pattiyal
as Kunjitha Badham
Balaiya D. Rajasekhar · 2018
Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna
as Supporting
R. Rahesh · 2018
★ 6.4Tamizh Padam 2
as Siddharth
C. S. Amudhan · 2018
RT 88%
Traffic Ramasamy
as Judge
Vicky Anand · 2018
★ 5.3Hara Hara Mahadevaki
as Bar Swamiji
Santhosh P. Jayakumar · 2017
Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva
Sai Ramani · 2017
Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen
as Swamy
Ezhil · 2017
★ 2.9Nayagi
Goverdhan Reddy · 2016
Peigal Jaakkirathai
as Gayathri's Father
Kanmani · 2016
★ 3.7Pokkiri Raja
as Raghav
Ramprakash Rayappa · 2016
Ivanukku Thannila Kandam
S. N. Shaktevel · 2015
Tamizhuku En Ondrai Azhuthavum
as Supporting
Ramprakash Rayappa · 2015
Thunai Mudhalvar
R.Vivekanand · 2015
★ 5.1Jai Hind 2
as Supporting
Arjun Sarja · 2014
Kalkandu
as Supporting
A. M. Nandakumar · 2014
Naaigal Jaakirathai
as Pichumani
Shakti Soundar Rajan · 2014
★ 3.9Sillunu Oru Sandhippu
Ravi Lallin · 2013
Thulli Vilayadu
as Supporting
A. Vincent · 2013
Vilayada Vaa
as Supporting
Vijaya Nanda · 2012
Mahaan Kanakku
as Supporting
Sampath · 2011
Deepavali
as Supporting
S. Ezhil · 2007
Aayudham
as Supporting
M. A. Murugesh · 2005
★ 8.3Anniyan
as Raja, a Travelling ticket examiner (TTE)
S. Shankar · 2005
Priyasakhi
as Supporting
K. S. Adiyaman · 2005
Thaka Thimi Tha
as Supporting
Sundar C · 2005
★ 5.7Arul
as Supporting
Hari · 2004
★ 4.8Bose
as Supporting
Senthil Kumar · 2004
Perazhagan
as Supporting
Sasi Shanker · 2004
★ 3.0Kadhal Kirukkan
as Supporting
Sakthi Chidambaram · 2003
★ 8.3Pithamagan
as Sakthi's uncle
Bala · 2003
Three Roses
as Supporting
Sakthi Paramesh · 2003
Review Highlights
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“The reaction to the movie "Anniyan" is overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing shock and awe at its visuals and performances. Some people reminisce about the first time they saw the trailer in a theater. The film's release has also been marked by nostalgia for childhood days past.”
From the Fan & Critic Buzz on Anniyan →
“The public reaction to the movie "Pithamagan" is overwhelmingly positive, with fans praising Chiyaan Vikram's performance and the film's trailer. The reactions also emphasize the actor's BAAP (Best Actor) status and Oscar-winning acting credentials. Additionally, many fans express their excitement for a film by director Bala that promises to be worthy of its landmark status.”
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Selected Filmography
- Cooku with Comali(2019)TV Series · 54 epsas Self - Contestant
- Bigil(2019)as Angel's Professor
- Boys(2003)as Ajay
- Aruvam(2019)as School Head Master
- Minsara Kanna(1999)
- Theri(2016)as School Principal
- Ethir Neechal(2013)as Astrologer Gunashekar Raja
- Unnodu Ka(2016)as Traffic Police
- Kavalai Vendam(2016)as Pattai Babu
- Thuppakki(2012)as Nisha's father
- Sollividava(2018)
- Pattathu Yaanai(2013)
- Touring Talkies(2015)
- Kanithan(2016)as Madhan
- Inba Twinkle Lilly(2018)
- Tenaliraman(2014)as Education Minister
- Vai Raja Vai(2015)as Mano
- Savaale Samaali(2015)
- Puli Vesham(2011)
- RajiniMurugan(2015)as Kunjithapatham