Cast & creator
Manobala
Best known for Cooku with Comali, Ji, Dhanam
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
Also known as: മനോബാല, மனோபாலா, మనోబాల, Manobala Mahadevan
316
film credits
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television credits
292
1979–2026 · acting roles
5.4
average across scored titles
Signature credits
Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (317)
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Cooku with Comali
Self - Contestant
2019
Ji
2005Dhanam
Cop #2
2008Thendral Sudum
Director
1989
Theri
School Principal
2016
Anniyan
Ticket Conductor
2005
Chandramukhi
Exorcist
2005
Waltair Veerayya
K. Murthy, a judge
2023
Yogida
2026
Boys
Ajay
2003
Mr. Local
2019
Thalaivaa
Ramadurai's Assistant
2013
Bigil
Angel's Professor
2019
Mahanati
P. Pullaiah
2018
Thuppakki
Nisha's father
2012
Vanakkam Chennai
2013
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance
Nanjunda Moorthy
2024Kadhal Sei
Azhagiya Tamil Magan
2007
Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei
2006
Aranmanai 2
Komalam's Brother
2016
Siruthai
Boom Boom
2011Thalaimurai
1998
Eththan
2011
Don
School teacher
2022
Kanchana
2011
Devadas
Tata Rao, Pooja's assistant
2018
Vai Raja Vai
Mano
2015
Madha Gaja Raja
Minister Nallamuthu
2025
Raja Rani
Ramamoorthy
2013
Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru
Priya's Father
2017
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi
Ganesh's father
2004
Nanban
Librarian Bose
2012
Ghajini
Kalpana's boss
2005
Maaligai
2021
Mapla Singam
2016Dhoorathu Pacchai
Director
1987
Aruvam
School Head Master
2019Kalavaram
2014
Singam
Mayil Vaaganam's Lawyer
2010
kailasam
2024
Kayilan
2025Ninaivellam Neeyada
2024
Urumeen
2015
Kanchana 2
Arnold
2015
Poojai
Kovai Brothers' Secretary
2014
Ethir Neechal
Astrologer Gunashekar Raja
2013
Parrisu
2025
Tamizhuku En Ondrai Azhuthavum
College Principal
2015
Sei
Film Producer
2018
10 Endrathukulla
Manikandan
2015
Chandramukhi 2
Fake exorcist
2023
Taj Mahal
1999
Nala Damayanthi
Passport Officer
2003
Viduthalai: Part II
Station Master
2024
Ratchagan
Kanniappan
1997
Lingaa
Train Loco Pilot
2014
Savaale Samaali
2015
Samuthiram
2001
Street Lights
(Tamil Version)
2018
Dharma Prabhu
2019
Kadaikutty Singam
Judge
2018
Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
Director
1990
Aambala
AC
2015
Vettaikaaran
Reporter
2009
Kaaki Sattai
Jyothi Lingam
2015
RajiniMurugan
Kunjithapatham
2015
Kanchana 3
Fake Saint
2019
Parijatham
2006
Kutti Pisasu
2010
Tik Tik Tik
1981Tik Tik Tik
Assistant Director
1981
Massu Engira Maasilamani
Arnold
2015
Nayagi
2016
Abhiyum Anuvum
2018Parandhu Sella Vaa
2016
Minsara Kanna
1999Aagaaya Gangai
Director
1982
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
Balu
2008
Silambattam
Jaanu's Father
2008
Kalloori Kalangal
2010
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru
Pesuvadhellam Unmai Show Director
2016
Gaganam
Narayana Shastry
2011
Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen
Swamy
2017En Kadhali Scene Podura
2019
Saguni
2012
Inba Twinkle Lilly
2018
Santosh Subramaniam
Bank Manager
2008Touring Talkies
2015
Jomonte Suvisheshangal
Perumal
2017
Tamizh Padam 2
Siddharth
2018
Puli Vesham
2011
Varalaru
Police Constable
2006
Pithamagan
Sakthi's Friend
2003
Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna
2018
Virumandikum Sivanandikum
2016Sadhurangam
2011
Idhayam
1991
Settai
Gourishankar
2013
Aadhavan
Sundaramurthy
2009
Hara Hara Mahadevaki
Bar Swamiji
2017
Alaigal Oyivadhilai
Assistant Director
1981
Sowkarpettai
2016
Oh My Dog
2022Unarchigal
Manager
2006
Vaigai Express
2017
Kodambakkam
Distributor turned producer
2006
Sollividava
2018
Kaathadi
2018
Ramanujan
Krishna Rao
2014
Aethiree
Seshagopalan
2004
Nagesh Thiraiyarangam
Priya's father
2018
Abhiyum Naanum
Varatharajan
2008
Kattradhu Kalavu
2010Soan Papdi
2015
Paru Paru Pattanam Paru
Director
1986
Pokkiri Raja
Raghav
2016
Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva
2017Oorkavalan
Director
1987
Thillalangadi
Saamiyar
2010
Chikku Bukku
2010
Kanden Kadhalai
Mayil Vaganam
2009
Kalavani Mappillai
Vetenary Doctor
2018Kallukul Eeram
1980Thulli Vilayadu
2013
Kavalai Vendam
Pattai Babu
2016Marumunai
2014
Naaigal Jaakirathai
Pichumani
2014Maanga
2015
Virattu
2014
Irumbu Kuthirai
2014
Kathiruppor Pattiyal
Kunjitha Badham
2018
Padaippalan
2022
Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham
Narada
2013Manasunu Maaya Seyake
Sundaram
2014
Kalakalappu
Marudhamuthu
2012
Magalir Mattum
Late Silkurayappan (photo only)
2017
Bose
2004
Pillai Nila
Director
1985
Tenaliraman
Education Minister
2014
Thalai Nagaram
2006
465
2017
Kathanayakudu
Constable
2008Anantha Poongattre...
1999
Chiclets
2024
Swarnamukhi
Translator
1998
Rudra Thandavam
2021
Ghajinikanth
Kamal Vishwanathan
2018
Gurkha
2019
Utharavu Maharaja
2018
Chakra
Gayathri's uncle
2021
Kanithan
Madhan
2016
Kalakalappu 2
2018
Peigal Jaakkirathai
Gayathri's Father
2016Mallu Vetti Minor
Director
1990
Irugapatru
2023
Aayudham
2005Mudhal Idam
2011Thollaikatchi
2018
Student Number 1
Daas
2003
Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani
Soori
2014
Kuselan
Constable
2008
Perazhagan
Kuzhandhaisamy's Father
2004
Kee
2019
Traffic Ramasamy
Judge
2018
Nesam
1997
Yutha Satham
2022
Thambi
2006
Naina
Director
2002
Seval
2008Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi
2016
Seemaraja
Headmaster
2018
College Kumar
2020Sorry Enaku Kalyanamayidichu
2005
Koothan
2018
Unnodu Ka
Traffic Police
2016
Aranmanai
Kesavan
2014Puzhal
2010
Dindigul Sarathy
2008
Onbadhule Guru
Bun Rotti Babu
2013
Madurai Veeran
Shiva's grandfather
2007
Jai Hind 2
2014
Attagasam
Semi Joseph
2004
LKG
2019
Sathuranga Vettai 2
Producer
Engada Irunthinga Ivvalavu Naala
2021Idhayam Thiraiarangam
2012
Goripalayam
2010
Thalaivan
2014
Alex Pandian
Captain Divakaran
2013
Malaikottai
Bhaskar's Aide
2007
En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan
Director
1989
Kireedam
Constable
2007
Ranga
2022
Maasilamani
2009
Mambattiyan
Annachchi's accountant
2011
Pattathu Yaanai
2013
Enna Satham Indha Neram
2014
Drohi
Raghu
2010
Jay Jay
Jamuna's Family Friend
2003
Kick
2023
Sonna Puriyathu
Rajesh Khanna
2013
Gopurangal Saivathillai
Pathani Bhai
1982
Mappillai
Rajeshwari's astrologer
2011
Adhagappattathu Magajanangalay
2017
Dagaalty
Film Director
2020
Naai Sekar
Gopi
2022
Baana Kaathadi
Conductor
2010
Nannbenda
Senthamarai
2015
Asuraguru
Shakti's boss
2020
Sillunu Oru Sandhippu
2013
Aranmanai 3
2021
Thoranai
Officer Ganesan(cameo)
2009
Villain
Minister Natarajan's brother-in-law
2002Chinna Raja
1999
Maaniik
2019
Viddikalude Maash
Manivarnan
2022
Thunai Mudhalvar
2015
Vaitheeswaran
Dhanasekaran's Henchman
2008
Dreams
Moosa
2004
Koogle Kuttappa
2022
Semma Botha Aagatha
2018
Vathiyar
Ayyanar's father
2006
Kondraal Paavam
2023
Thillu Mullu
Sounderrajan
2013
Diwan
2003
Thirumanam
Krishnamachaari
2019Thambikottai
2011
Priyasakhi
2005
Chennaiyil Oru Naal
Sathyamoorthy's friend
2013
Paambhu Sattai
Producer
2017
Ghosty
2023
Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu
Yoga Instructor
2013
Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru
Pencil Maama/Cone Ice
2013
Saandrithazh
Pollathavan
2023
Three Roses
2003Oru Kadhalan Oru Kadhali
Ramaiah
2006
Koodal Nagar
Doctor
2007Aayiram Jenmangal
Palakkattu Madhavan
2015
Naan Ungal Rasigan
Director
1985
Kannamoochi Yenada
Senthilkannu
2007
Gurumoorthi
2022
Pasupathi c/o Rasakkapalayam
Naidu
2007
Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum
Chettan
2014
Puthagam
2013
Dhadha
2022
Sathuranga Vettai
Producer
2014
Andhagan
Bala
2024
Naai Sekar Returns
2022
Kasethan Kadavulada
Sundaram
2023
Dhillu Irundha Poradu
2023
Nee Naan Nila
Professor
2007
Siragugal
Director
1999
Karaiyoram
2016
Sathura Adi 3500
2017
Kusthi
2006
80's Buildup
2023
Golmaal
Gangai Karai Paattu
1995
Yennamo Yedho
Guruji
2014
Rajdooth
2019
Thozhar Pandian
1994
Aavi Kumar
2015
Puthiya Vaarpugal
1979Puthiya Vaarpugal
Assistant Director
1979Damaal Dumeel
20146'2
2005
Rajavamsam
2021Vidiyum Varai Pesu
2014
Powder
2022Siraipparavai
Director
1987
Rayar Parambarai
2023Vetri Padigal
Director
1991Vetri Padigal
Screenplay
1991
Kadhal Kirukkan
a doctor
2003
Vambu Sandai
2008
Oru Nadigaiyin Vakkumoolam
2012
Ivanukku Thannila Kandam
2015
Inga Naan Thaan Kingu
2024
Banda Paramasivam
Police Inspector
2003
Natpukkaga
1998Soori
Container passenger
2003
India Pakistan
Idichapuli
2015
Super Senior Heroes
Mohan
2022
Rettaisuzhi
2010
Haraa
2024
Ayya Ullen Ayya
2020
Tamizh Padam
Siddharth
2010
Murungakkai Chips
2021
Ungala Podanum Sir
2019Lodukku Pandi
2015Nandhini
Director
1997Nandhini
Writer
1997
Kondaan Koduthaan
2012Muruga
2007Kolagalam
2013
Naanum Single Thaan
2021
Jeyikkira Kuthira
Mahaan Kanakku
2011
Operation Laila
2024Paarambariyam
Director
1993Mappilai Vinayagar
2016Azhagiya Pandipuram
2014
Udhayan
2011
Kabadi Bro
2023
Thaka Thimi Tha
2005
Ragalapuram
Inspector
2013Aadhinarayana
2012
St Marks Road
Merlin
2018Vindhai
2015
Agam Puram
2010
Doo
Teacher
2011Moondreluthil En Moochirukkum
Director
1991
Vaa Pagandaya
2024
Pachai Vilakku
Professor
2020