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Manobala(1953-2023)

  • Actor
  • Director
  • Writer
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Manobala
After a wild bachelor party, Ravi wakes up in an old mansion and finds his life taking a bizarre turn. As everyone around him begins doubting his sanity, Ravi's life quickly spirals out of control.
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Manobala was born on 8 December 1953 in Balachander, Tamil Nadu, India. He was an actor and director, known for Sathuranga Vettai (2014), Thuppakki (2012) and Vetri Padigal (1991). He was previously married to Usha Mahadevan. He died on 3 May 2023 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
BornDecember 8, 1953
DiedMay 3, 2023(69)
BornDecember 8, 1953
DiedMay 3, 2023(69)
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    • 1 win

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Jyotika, Manobala, Silambarasan Rajendar, Lakshmi Manchu, M.S. Bhaskar, and Vidharth in Kaatrin Mozhi (2018)

Known for

Nataraja Subramanian in Sathuranga Vettai (2014)
Sathuranga Vettai
8.1
  • Producer
  • 2014
Jayaram, Joseph Vijay, Zakir Hussain, Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyan, and Vidyut Jammwal in Thuppakki (2012)
Thuppakki
8.1
  • Nisha's father
  • 2012
Vetri Padigal (1991)
Vetri Padigal
2.8
  • Director
  • 1991
December 31st (1988)
December 31st
6.5
  • Director
  • 1988

Credits

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Actor

  • Sumo
  • Kabadi Bro
    • 2023
  • Adhi Maedhavigal
    • In Production
  • Ivan Than Uthaman
    • Post-production
  • Evam Karthik Untitled Film
    • In Production
  • Arasiyalla Ithellam Sagajampa
    • In Production
  • Andhagan
    • In Production
  • St.Mark's Road
    • Post-production
  • Ninaivellam Neeyada
    • In Production
  • Golmaal
    • Murugesan Thatha
    • Post-production
  • Kajal Aggarwal in Ghosty (2023)
    Ghosty
    • 2023
  • Kondraal Paavam (2023)
    Kondraal Paavam
    • 2023
  • Kasethan Kadavulada (2023)
    Kasethan Kadavulada
    • 2023
  • Mohan in Haraa (2022)
    Haraa
    • 2022
  • Kadhal Sei (2022)
    Kadhal Sei
    • 2022
  • Super Senior Heroes (2022)
    Super Senior Heroes
    • Mohan
    • 2022
  • Dha Dha (2022)
    Dha Dha
    • 2022
  • Viddikalude Maash (2022)
    Viddikalude Maash
    • 2022
  • Subash Chandra Bose in Preethsu (2022)
    Preethsu
    • 2022
  • Sibiraj and Nikhila Vimal in Ranga (2022)
    Ranga
    • 2022
  • Vinay Rai, Arun Vijay, and Mahima Nambiar in Oh My Dog (2022)
    Oh My Dog
    • 2022
  • Parthiban Radhakrishnan and Gautham Karthik in Yutha Satham (2022)
    Yutha Satham
    • 2022
  • Sathish in Naai Sekar (2022)
    Naai Sekar
    • Gopi
    • 2022
  • Mapillai Vinayagar
    • 2021
  • Shanthnu Bhagyaraj and Athulya Ravi in Murungaikai Chips (2021)
    Murungaikai Chips
    • 2021

Director

  • Naina
    • Director
    • 2002
  • Annai (2000)
    Annai
    • Director
    • 2000
  • Nandhini (1997)
    Nandhini
    • Director
    • 1997
  • Paramparyam (1993)
    Paramparyam
    • Director
    • 1993
  • Vetri Padigal (1991)
    Vetri Padigal
    • Director
    • 1991
  • Mallu Vaetti Minor (1990)
    Mallu Vaetti Minor
    • Director
    • 1990
  • Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai (1990)
    Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
    • Director (as M.M. Manobala)
    • 1990
  • En Purushan Thaan Enakkum Mattum Thaan (1989)
    En Purushan Thaan Enakkum Mattum Thaan
    • Director
    • 1989
  • Moodu Manthiram (1989)
    Moodu Manthiram
    • Director
    • 1989
  • December 31st (1988)
    December 31st
    • Director
    • 1988
  • Dhoorathu Pacchai (1987)
    Dhoorathu Pacchai
    • Director
    • 1987
  • Sirai Paravai (1987)
    Sirai Paravai
    • Director
    • 1987
  • Oor Kavalan (1987)
    Oor Kavalan
    • Director
    • 1987
  • Paaru Paaru Pattinam Paaru (1986)
    Paaru Paaru Pattinam Paaru
    • Director
    • 1986
  • Muthyala Jallu
    • Director
    • 1985

Writer

  • Nandhini (1997)
    Nandhini
    • Writer
    • 1997
  • Vetri Padigal (1991)
    Vetri Padigal
    • screenplay
    • 1991
  • December 31st (1988)
    December 31st
    • screenplay
    • 1988

Videos53

Kondraal Paavam-Trailer
Trailer 2:15
Kondraal Paavam-Trailer
Kondraal Paavam Teaser
Trailer 1:01
Kondraal Paavam Teaser
Official Trailer
Trailer 3:15
Official Trailer
Trailer [OV]
Trailer 3:10
Trailer [OV]
Official Trailer
Trailer 0:56
Official Trailer
Trailer [OV]
Trailer 2:18
Trailer [OV]
Yutha Satham Trailer
Trailer 1:55
Yutha Satham Trailer
Seema Raja (2018) Trailer
Trailer 1:57
Seema Raja (2018) Trailer
Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani (2014) Trailer
Trailer 2:13
Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani (2014) Trailer
Adhagappattathu Magajanangalay (2017) Trailer
Trailer 1:56
Adhagappattathu Magajanangalay (2017) Trailer
Tenaliraman (2014) Trailer
Trailer 3:01
Tenaliraman (2014) Trailer
Kadalai (2016) Trailer
Trailer 2:25
Kadalai (2016) Trailer

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Mano Bala
  • Born
    • December 8, 1953
    • Balachander, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Died
    • May 3, 2023
    • Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India(Health complications)
  • Spouse
    • Usha Mahadevan? - May 3, 2023 (his death, 1 child)

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  • Trivia
    He died reportedly due to liver issues. Prior to this, he had also undergone an angio-treatment in January after experiencing chest pain.

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