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Manobala

Manobala

Actor · Died May 3, 2023, aged 69 · Marungur, Tamil Nadu, India

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

Biography from TMDB.

Born
December 8, 1953
Died
May 3, 2023 (aged 69)
From
Marungur, Tamil Nadu, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
61 on MovieCove · 315 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 11% in 30 days

What are Manobala's films like?

Across their 34 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Comedy12 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 74th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Action9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 64th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Drama9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 42nd percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Romance2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 28th percentile
: browse their Romance movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
38%
Morality
28%
Self
18%
Survival
7%
Society
6%
Power
2%
Ideas
1%
Romantic love11 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice10 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds10 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth4 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 34 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 19 · Serious 9 · Dark 6

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 22 · Stylized 10 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 11 · Charged 15 · Intense 8

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 14 · Shifting 16 · Whiplash 4

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 10 · Some laughs 15 · Funny 9

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 14 · Even-paced 17 · Relentless 3

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 20 · Engaged 13 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 17 · Affecting 9 · Heavy 8

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 33 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles
Herald
1 of 3
Trickster
1 of 3
Ally
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
18
Joyful
12
Hopeful
13
Romantic
10
Melancholic
12
Other
29

How their films linger

Feel-good18 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful13 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 6 with a twist

  • Happy20
  • Bittersweet12
  • Tragic2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Manobala's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 46 of their 61 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Prime Video (21).

Also on these channels

  • Eros Now13 titles

Subscription and free streaming for Manobala's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

315 credits, 61 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Yogi Da(2026)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Parrisu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • Kayilan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Actor

  • Madha Gaja Raja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Minister Nallamuthu

  • Viduthalai: Part II (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Station Master

  • Andhagan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Bala

  • Indian 2(2024)

    as Nanjunda Moorthy

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • Haraa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Inga Naan Thaan Kingu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Vaa Pagandaya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Ninaivellam Neeyada (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Operation Laila (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • E-Mail (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as kailasam

  • Chiclets (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • 80s Buildup(2023)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Dhillu Irundha Poradu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Irugapatru(2023)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Chandramukhi 2(2023)

    as Fake exorcist

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Kick (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Saandrithazh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Pollathavan

  • Rayar Parambarai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Kabadi Bro (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Kasethan Kadavulada (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Sundaram

  • Ghosty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Kondraal Paavam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Waltair Veerayya(2023)

    as K. Murthy, a judge

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Dhadha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Gurumoorthi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Naai Sekar Returns(2022)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Powder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Super Senior Heroes(2022)

    as Mohan

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Padaippalan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Viddikalude Maash (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Manivarnan

  • Ranga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Don(2022)

    as School teacher

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Koogle Kuttappa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Oh My Dog(2022)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Yutha Satham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Naai Sekar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Gopi

  • Murungakkai Chips (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Rajavamsam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Maaligai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Aranmanai 3 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Rudra Thandavam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Engada Irunthinga Ivvalavu Naala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Chakra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Gayathri's uncle

  • Naanum Single Thaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Asura Guru(2020)

    as Shakti's boss

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • College Kumar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Actor

  • Dagaalty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Film Director

  • Ayya Ullen Ayya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Actor

  • Pachai Vilakku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    as Professor

  • Bigil(2019)

    as Angel's Professor

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Aruvam(2019)

    as School Head Master

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • En Kadhali Scene Podura (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Ungala Podanum Sir (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Gurkha(2019)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Rajdooth(2019)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Dharma Prabhu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Mr. Local (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Kee(2019)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Kanchana 3 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Fake Saint

  • Thirumanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Krishnamachaari

  • LKG (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Maaniik (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Thollaikatchi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Utharavu Maharaja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Sei (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Film Producer

  • Kalavani Mappillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Vetenary Doctor

  • Koothan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Devadas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Tata Rao, Pooja's assistant

  • Seemaraja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Headmaster

  • Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Ghajinikanth(2018)

    as Kamal Vishwanathan

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Kadaikutty Singam(2018)

    as Judge

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Tamizh Padam 2.0(2018)

    as Siddharth

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Inba Twinkle Lilly (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Semma Botha Aagatha(2018)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 19th percentile of all films

  • Traffic Ramasamy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Judge

  • Abhiyude Katha Anuvinteyum(2018)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • Mahanati(2018)

    as P. Pullaiah

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Kathiruppor Pattiyal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Kunjitha Badham

  • Kaathadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Merlin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Nagesh Thiraiyarangam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Priya's father

  • Kalakalappu 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Sollividava (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Street Lights (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as (Tamil Version)

  • Kaatrin Mozhi(2018)

    as Moorthy

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Theeran Adhigaram Ondru(2017)

    as Priya's Father

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Hara Hara Mahadevaki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Bar Swamiji

  • Magalir Mattum(2017)

    as Late Silkurayappan (photo only)

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films

  • Sathura Adi 3500 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Adhagappattathu Magajanangalay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Swamy

  • 465 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Paambhu Sattai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Producer

  • Vaigai Express (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Jomonte Suvisheshangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Perumal

  • Mappilai Vinayagar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Parandhu Sella Vaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Virumandikum Sivanandikum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Kavalai Vendam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Pattai Babu

  • Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru(2016)

    as Pesuvadhellam Unmai Show Director

    Midcredits score: 4th percentile of all films

  • Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Nayagi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Unnodu Ka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Traffic Police

  • Theri(2016)

    as School Principal

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Mapla Singam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Pokkiri Raja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Raghav

  • Sowkarpettai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Kanithan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Madhan

  • Aranmanai 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Komalam's Brother

  • Karaiyoram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Peigal Jaakkirathai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Gayathri's Father

  • RajiniMurugan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Kunjithapatham

  • Urumeen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • 10 Endrathukulla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Manikandan

  • Maanga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Savaale Samaali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Aavi Kumar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Palakkattu Madhavan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Lodukku Pandi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Masss(2015)

    as Arnold

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Soan Papdi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Vindhai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • India Pakistan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Idichapuli

  • Vai Raja Vai(2015)

    as Mano

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Kanchana 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Arnold

  • Thunai Mudhalvar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Nannbenda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Senthamarai

  • Ivanukku Thannila Kandam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Kaaki Sattai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Jyothi Lingam

  • Tamizhuku En Ondrai Azhuthavum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as College Principal

  • Touring Talkies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Aambala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as AC

  • Manasunu Maaya Seyake (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Sundaram

  • Lingaa(2014)

    as Train Loco Pilot

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Azhagiya Pandipuram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Naaigal Jaakirathai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Pichumani

  • Jai Hind 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Poojai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Kovai Brothers' Secretary

  • Aranmanai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Kesavan

  • Irumbu Kuthirai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Soori

  • Sathuranga Vettai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Producer

  • Ramanujan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Krishna Rao

  • What Is the Noise at This Time? (Enna Satham Indha Neram)(2014)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Yennamo Yedho (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Guruji

  • Damaal Dumeel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Tenaliraman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Education Minister

  • Thalaivan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Chettan

  • Marumunai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Virattu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Kalavaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Vidiyum Varai Pesu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Kolagalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Narada

  • Ragalapuram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Inspector

  • Vanakkam Chennai(2013)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Raja Rani(2013)

    as Ramamoorthy

    Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films

  • Thalaivaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Ramadurai's Assistant

  • Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Yoga Instructor

  • Pattathu Yaanai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Sonna Puriyathu(2013)

    as Rajesh Khanna

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Thulli Vilayadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru(2013)

    as Pencil Maama/Cone Ice

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Thillu Mullu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Sounderrajan

  • Ethir Neechal(2013)

    as Astrologer Gunashekar Raja

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Settai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Gourishankar

  • Chennaiyil Oru Naal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Sathyamoorthy's friend

  • Onbadhule Guru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Bun Rotti Babu

  • Sillunu Oru Sandhippu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Puthagam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Alex Pandian (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Captain Divakaran

  • Thuppakki(2012)

    as Nisha's father

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Aadhinarayana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Saguni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Idhayam Thiraiarangam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Kalakalappu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Marudhamuthu

  • Kondaan Koduthaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Oru Nadigaiyin Vakkumoolam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Nanban (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Librarian Bose

  • Mahaan Kanakku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Sadhurangam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Mambattiyan(2011)

    as Annachchi's accountant

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Puli Vesham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Mudhal Idam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Doo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Teacher

  • Kanchana: Muni 2(2011)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Udhayan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Eththan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Mappillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Rajeshwari's astrologer

  • Gaganam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Narayana Shastry

  • Thambikottai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Siruthai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Boom Boom

  • Agam Puram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Chikku Bukku(2010)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • Drohi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Raghu

  • Kalloori Kalangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Puzhal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Baana Kaathadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Conductor

  • Thillalangadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Saamiyar

  • Kattradhu Kalavu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Singam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Mayil Vaaganam's Lawyer

  • Goripalayam(2010)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Kutty Pisasu(2010)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Rettaisuzhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Tamizh Padam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Siddharth

  • Vettaikaaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Reporter

  • Kanden Kadhalai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Mayil Vaganam

  • Aadhavan(2009)

    as Sundaramurthy

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Maasilamani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Thoranai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Officer Ganesan(cameo)

  • Guru En Aalu(2009)

    as Traffic Inspector

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Abhiyum Naanum(2008)

    as Varatharajan

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Dindigul Sarathy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Silambattam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Jaanu's Father

  • Seval (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Dhanam(2008)

    as Cop #2

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Kathanayakudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Constable

  • Kuselan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Constable

  • Santhosh Subramaniyam(2008)

    as Bank Manager

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Yaaradi Nee Mohini(2008)

    as Balu

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Vaitheeswaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Dhanasekaran's Henchman

  • Vambu Sandai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Actor

  • Azhagiya Tamil Magan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Kannamoochi Yenada (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Senthilkannu

  • Pasupathi c/o Rasakkapalayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Naidu

  • Malaikottai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Bhaskar's Aide

  • Kireedam(2007)

    as Constable

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Nee Naan Nila (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Professor

  • Madurai Veeran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Shiva's grandfather

  • Koodal Nagar(2007)

    as Doctor

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Muruga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Deepavali(2007)

    as Local Villager

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Oru Kadhalan Oru Kadhali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Ramaiah

  • Varalaru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Police Constable

  • Vathiyar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Ayyanar's father

  • Kusthi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Parijatham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Thalai Nagaram(2006)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Unarchigal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Manager

  • Thambi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Kodambakkam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Distributor turned producer

  • Sorry Enaku Kalyanamayidichu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Ghajini (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Kalpana's boss

  • Anniyan(2005)

    as Ticket Conductor

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • 6'2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Chandramukhi(2005)

    as Exorcist

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Priyasakhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Thaka Thimi Tha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Ji(2005)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 28th percentile of all films

  • Aayudham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Attagasam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Semi Joseph

  • Dreams (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Moosa

  • M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi(2004)

    as Ganesh's father

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Bose (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Aethiree (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Seshagopalan

  • Perazhagan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Kuzhandhaisamy's Father

  • Kadhal Kirukkan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as a doctor

  • Soori (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Container passenger

  • Jay Jay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Jamuna's Family Friend

  • Pithamagan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Sakthi's Friend

  • Diwan(2003)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Three Roses(2003)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Boys(2003)

    as Ajay

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Nala Damayanthi(2003)

    as Passport Officer

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Banda Paramasivam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Police Inspector

  • Student Number 1 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Daas

  • Villain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Minister Natarajan's brother-in-law

  • Naina (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Director

  • Samuthiram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Taj Mahal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Minsara Kanna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Anantha Poongattre... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Chinna Raja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Siragugal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Director

  • Thalaimurai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Natpukkaga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Swarnamukhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Translator

  • Ratchagan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Kanniappan

  • Nandhini (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Director · Writer

  • Nesam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Gangai Karai Paattu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Thozhar Pandian (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Paarambariyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Director

  • Moondreluthil En Moochirukkum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Director

  • Idhayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Vetri Padigal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Director · Screenplay

  • Mallu Vetti Minor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Director

  • Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Director

  • Thendral Sudum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Director

  • En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Director

  • Oorkavalan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Director

  • Dhoorathu Pacchai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Director

  • Siraipparavai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Director

  • Paru Paru Pattanam Paru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Director

  • Naan Ungal Rasigan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Director

  • Pillai Nila (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Director

  • Aagaaya Gangai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Director

  • Gopurangal Saivathillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Pathani Bhai

  • Tik Tik Tik(1981)

    Assistant Director · Actor

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Alaigal Oyivadhilai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Assistant Director

  • Kallukul Eeram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Puthiya Vaarpugal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Assistant Director · Actor

  • Aayiram Jenmangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Golmaal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Jeyikkira Kuthira (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Kadhal Sei (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Sathuranga Vettai 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Producer

  • St Marks Road (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 95th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 312 titles, 306 of them dated from 1979 to 2026; peak year 2012.

Biggest box office

Raja Rani (2013)

$2.7M worldwide

Highest rated

Theeran Adhigaram Ondru (2017)

Midcredits 99th

Most popular right now

Thuppakki (2012)

Film career

19792026

Peak 2012 · steadily prominent in film for years. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting291 of 312: 289 only acting, 2 with another role · typical Midcredits score51stDirecting17 of 312: 15 only directing, 2 with another roleWriting2 of 312: 0 only writing, 2 with another roleProducing3 of 312: 3 only producing, 0 with another roleOther crew3 of 312: 1 only other crew, 2 with another role

312 titles, 4 with more than one role.

By decade

1970s1 · 1 acting · 1 crew1980s13 · 3 acting · 11 crew1990s19 · 12 acting · 7 crew2000s63 · 62 acting · 1 crew2010s158 · 156 acting · 2 crew2020s52 · acting

Billing

usually 12th · top billed in 0% of 35 roles
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Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Manobala's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 48th percentile, the median of all 61; across their 34 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 42nd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

42ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 34

Approval · how many liked their films

53rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 34

Reach · how many have seen their films

49thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 34

Midcredits score across 61 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up20
  • 50th to 74th10
  • 25th to 49th16
  • Below 25th15

Shape of the crowd

25 of their 61 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved11
  • Universally Panned1
  • Loved with Detractors2
  • Divisive5
  • Cult Classic9
  • Crowd Pleaser8
  • Mixed25

Most divisive · actor

Indian 2 (2024)

99th percentile spread · 31% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Anniyan (2005)

Midcredits 99th · 92% liked

Reviewers score the acting 61/100 in their films, across 23 reviewed titles; fans 75, detractors 31. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Manobala work with?

People who share at least 2 of Manobala's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Mayilsamy shares the most, 7.

Directors

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles