Manorama
Known for Acting
Manorama, a legend, was born Gopi Shantha to Kasi Clockudaiyar and Ramamitham on 26 May 1943 at Mannargudi, Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu. Later her family moved to Pallathur near Karaikudi owing to poverty. She started her acting career at 12 years as a drama artist.When she started her stage performances she was rechristened as Manorama by the drama director, Thiruvengadam, and the harmonist, Thiayagarajan. She continued to act in plays and also performed on stage as a playback singer.
Filmography
Arunachalam
1997
as Lakshmi
Arundhati
2009
as Chandramma
Gemini
2002
Poovellam Kettuppar
1999
as Herself (Special Appearance)
Indian
1996
as Kuppamma
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
1990
as GangaBai, ChakkuBai's mother
Singam
2010
as Kavya's Grandmother
Thiruvarutchelvar
1967
Apoorva Sagodharargal
1989
as Muniyamma
Thaamirabharani
2007
as Thangapazham
7G Rainbow Colony
2004
as Shweta's Aunt (Cameo)
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
1988
as Angayarkanni
Singam 2
2013
as Kavya's grandmother
Kaadhalan
1994
as Shruthi's Grandmother
Unnai Thedi
1999
as Aachi
Pangali
1992
as Durai's mother
Periyanna
1999
Aalwar
2007
Gentleman
1993
as Ponnammal Kicha's Mother
Periya Kudumbam
1995