Aachi Manorama (1937–2015)

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Manorama is a veteran Tamil actress who has acted in more than 1500 films, 1000 stage performances,...

Born: May 26, 1937
Died: October 10, 2015 (age 78)

Filmography

Known For

Puthiya Pathai Aaya (1989)
Arundhati Chandramma (2009)
Indian Kuppamma (1996)
Known For

Kadhalan Shruti's Grandmother (1994)
Actress

Kaadhale Ennai Kaadhali (2013)
Singam 2 Kavya's Grandmother (2013)
Valiban Suttrum Ulagam (2012)
Singam Kavya's Grandmother (2010)
Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam Keluthi Amma (2010)
Seetha Kalyanam (2009)
Pudhiya Payanam (2009)
Naal Natchathiram (2009)
16 Days (2009)
Laadam (2009)
Arundhati Chandramma (2009)
Krishnarjuna (2008)
Periyar Chinmathayamma (2007)
Thaamirabarani Thangapazham (2007)
Aalwar Priya's grandma (2007)
The Dance of Life (2006)
Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei Pulikesi' Mother (2006)
Seethakoka Chiluka (2006)
Pasakiligal Supporting (2006)
Narasimhudu (2005)
Settai (2004)
Neranja Manasu (2004)
7G Rainbow Colony Shweta's Aunt (2004)
Azhagesan (2004)
Peralagan Pattamma (2004)
Jana (2004)
Anbe Anbe (2003)
Whistle (2003)
Jaya (2003)
Pugazh (2003)
Saamy Bhuvana's Grandmother (2003)
Diwan (2003)
Ottran (2003)
Kadhal Virus (2002)
Musirama (2002)
Ninu Choodaka Nenundalenu (2002)
Aachi International Aachi (2002)
Andipatti Arasanpatti Andipetti's Mother (2002)
Namma Veetu Kalyanam (2002)
Karmegam (2002)
Thamizh Thamizh's Mother (2002)
Gemini (2002)
Nee Premakai (2002)
Krishna Krishna (2001)
Sigamani Ramamani (2001)
Pandavar Bhoomi (2001)
Bava Nachadu Mrs. S. Bhanupathi (2001)
Seerivarum Kaalai (2001)
Piriyatha Varam Vendum Azhagi (2001)
Vaanchinathan Kalyani Rajasekar (guest appearance) (2001)
Ethirum Puthirum (2001)
Karisakattu Poove (2000)
Kannaal Pesavaa (2000)
Vetri kodi kattu Sekar's mother (2000)
Doubles (2000)
Snegithiye (2000)
Maayi (2000)
Thirunelveli (2000)
Manasunna Maraju (2000)
Kannan Varuvaan Aatha Ranganayagi (2000)
Millennium Stars (2000)
Rojavanam (1999)
Arunachalam (1999)
Unnaruge Naan Irundhal Caring Maid (1999)
Poovellaam Kettuppaar (1999)
Unnai Thedi (1999)
Periyanna (1999)
Poonthottam (1998)
Marumalarchi (1998)
Pooveli Mahalakshmi's Grandmother (1998)
Simmarasi (1998)
Natpukkaga Aatha (Muthaiya's mother, Chinnaiya Grandmother) (1998)
Paradesi (1998)
Indian Kuppamma (1996)
Parambarai (1996)
Love Birds (1996)
Coolie (1995)
Chellakannu (1995)
Nandhavana Theru (1995)
Muthu Kaalai (1995)
Nattupura Pattu Parijatham's Mother (1995)
Naan Pethe Magane Andal (1995)
Rikshavodu Bamma (1995)
Kaise Kahun I Love You Aruna (1995)
Marumagan (1995)
Murai Maman (1995)
Raja Enga Raja (1995)
Deva Raasathi (1995)
Veluchami Chinnamma's grandmother (1995)
Nattamai Nattamai's Paternal Aunt (1994)
Police Brothers (1994)
Seeman Chandru's Grandmother (1994)
Kadhalan Shruti's Grandmother (1994)
May Madham (1994)
Sarigamapadani Kulasekaran's Mother (1994)
Vietnam Colony (1994)
Rasigan (1994)
Jai Hind Bharath's mother (1994)
Jalli Kattu Kalai Subbulakshmi the mother of Gopalakrishnan (1994)
Sindhu Nathi Poo (1994)
Dharma Seelan (1993)
Mogudugaru (1993)
Raakkayi Koil Jakkamma (1993)
I Love India (1993)
Kunti Puthrudu (1993)
Allari Priyudu (1993)
Sendhoorapandi Senthoorapandi's mother (1993)
Gentleman Kicha's Mother (1993)
Utthama Raasa (1993)
Ejamaan Grandmother of Vaanavarayan (1993)
Mayadari Mosagadu (1993)
Pangaali Durai's mother (1992)
Onna Irukka Kathukanom (1992)
Idu Namma Bhoomi Valliammai (1992)
Rasukutty Raasukutti's Mother (1992)
Brahmachari (1992)
Surieyan (1992)
Magudam (1992)
Annamalai Annamalai's mother (1992)
Singaaravelan Thaayamma (1992)
Pandi Durai Pandithurai's mother (1992)
Mannan (1992)
Kurumbukkaran (1991)
Chinna Gounder Aatha (Vijayakant's mother) (1991)
Aakasha Kottayile Sultan Kumudam (1991)
Nattukku Oru Nallavan (1991)
Idhayam (1991)
Iravu Sooriyan (1991)
Chinna Thambi Kannamma (1991)
Pudhu Manithan (1991)
Nanbargal (1991)
Vedikkai En Vadikkai (1990)
Seeta Mother of Boopathy (1990)
Kavalukku Kettikaran Ponnuthayi (1990)
Edhir Katru (1990)
Nadigan (1990)
Michael Madana Kama Rajan Ganga Bai (Chakku Bai's mother) (1990)
Engitte Modhathe (1990)
Kizhakku Vasal (1990)
Madurai Veeran Engasami (1990)
Kalyana Rasi (1990)
Ulagam Piranthathu Enakkaga (1990)
En Veedu En Kanavar (1990)
Paattukku Naan Adimai (1990)
Sakalakala Sambandhi (1989)
Dharma Devan (1989)
Nethiyadi (1989)
Thendral Sudum (1989)
Pongi Varum Kaveri (1989)
Meenakshi Thiruvilayadal (1989)
Sontham-16 Cook (1989)
Puthiya Pathai Aaya (1989)
Apoorva Sagodharargal Muniyamma (1989)
THANGAMANA PURUSAN (1989)
Mappilai Sir (1988)
Penmani Aval Kanmani (1988)
Vasanthi (1988)
Patti Sollai Thattathe (1988)
Manamagale Vaa (1988)
Guru Sishyan Kalyani (1988)
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi Angayarkanni (1988)
Katha Nayagan (1988)
Kathai Kathayam Karnamam (1987)
Muthukkal Moondru (1987)
Veendum Lisa Gomathi (1987)
Aankiliyude Tharattu Sakunthala (1987)
Per Sollum Pillai (1987)
Chidambara Ragasiyam (1986)
Mel Maruvathoor Arpudhangal (1986)
Paaru Paaru Pattinam Paaru Ceylonese lady (1986)
Maragadha Veenai (1986)
Naan Adimai Illai (1986)
Annai En Deivam (1986)
Samsaram Athu Minsaram Kannamma (1986)
Vikram Pallathhor RamaDevi (1986)
Nambinar Keduvathillai (1986)
Thalayatti Bommaigal (1986)
Prema Mayam (1985)
Porutham (1985)
Nermai (1985)
Bandham (1985)
Nalla Thambi Karthik's mum (1985)
Gatti Melam Publisher (1985)
Madhuvidhu Theerum Mumbe Palakkattu Maami (1985)
Sri Raghavendra Saraswathi's Friend (1985)
Mookkanan Kayiru (1985)
Chithirame Chithirame (1985)
Paayum Puli Ceylon Sundari (1985)
Erattai Manithan (1984)
Alaya Deepam (1984)
Simha Soppanam (1984)
Iru Methaigal (1984)
Chiranjeevi (1984)
Maman Machan (1984)
Madras Vathiyar (1984)
Vellai Pura Ondru (1984)
Naalai Unathu Naal (1984)
Anbae Odi Vaa Sales girl (1984)
Kudumbam (1984)
Enakkul Oruvan Madan's mom (1984)
Oh maane maane (1984)
Ninaivugal (1984)
Vidhi 1984 (1984)
Idhey Naa Savaal (1984)
Osai Liquor Den Owner (1984)
Shanti Muhurtam 1984 House owner (1984)
Vazhkai (1984)
Yamirukka Bayamen (1983)
Saranalayam Nalini's aunt (1983)
Neethipathi Loosy (1983)
Mridanga Chakravarthi (1983)
Haadsaa Ladies Health Club Member (1983)
Vellai Roja Arpudhamani Rosappoo (1983)
Sandhippu (1983)
Thanga Magan Annapoorani (1983)
Adutha Varisu Valli's Foster Mother (1983)
Sivappu Sooriyan Kamalam (1983)
Sattam Panthanur Chandirabana (1983)
Uruvangal Maralam Goddess (Guest Appearance) (1983)
Oru Kai Paappom (1983)
Muthu engal sothu (1983)
Archanai Pookal (1982)
Manal Kayiru (1982)
Vasanthathil Oru Naal (1982)
Sangili (1982)
Thai Mookambhikai Sister of Kittumani (1982)
Marumagaley Varuga A servant (1982)
Paritchaikku Neramchu (1982)
Pakkathu Veetu Roja (1982)
Sattam Sirikkirathu (1982)
Simla Special Roja Devi (1982)
Vazhve Mayam (1982)
Pokkiri Raja Venkatachalam's Wife (1982)
Lorry Driver Rajakannu (1981)
Rajangam (1981)
Ellaam Inbamayam (1981)
Kizhvanam Sivakkam A servant of Dr. Dwarakanath (Shivaji G.) (1981)
Savaal Burma pappa (1981)
Saranam Ayyappa (1980)
Ratha Pasam (1980)
Dharma Raja (1980)
Yamanukku Yaman (1980)
Rishi Moolam (1980)
Subhodayam (1980)
The Wife (1980)
Kaali Thayamma (1980)
Naan Potta Savaal Marikolundhu (1980)
Natchatiram (1980)
Geetha Oru Shenbagappoo (1980)
Bombay Mail 109 (1980)
Billa Rajappa's Friend (1980)
Velum Mayilum Thunai (1979)
Sri Rama Jayam (1979)
Pancha Boodham (1979)
Aadu Paambe (1979)
Emayam (1979)
Poonthalir (1979)
Nallathoru Kudumbam (1979)
Nadagame Ulagam (1979)
Puthiya Vaarpugal (1979)
Kalyanaraman Rangamani (1979)
Dharma Yuddham (1979)
Kuppathu Raja Pavunu (1979)
Varuvan Vadivelan (1978)
Vandikaran Magan (1978)
Rudhra Thaandavam (1978)
Vaazha Ninaiththaal Vaazhalaam (1978)
Thyaagam (1978)
Oru Veedu Oru Ulagam (1978)
En Kelvikku Enna Bathil Chinthamani (1978)
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangala (1978)
Sakka Podu Podu Raja (1978)
Vanakathukuria Kathaliye Sevanthi (1978)
General Chakravarthi (1978)
Bhairavi Meenakshi (1978)
Ayiram Janmangal Annapoorani (1978)
Shankar Saleem Simon Mariyamma (1978)
Achchani (1978)
Perumaikkuriyaval (1977)
Annan Oru Koyil (1977)
Andaman Kathali (1977)
Alukkoru Aasai (1977)
Shree Krishna Leelai (1977)
Chakravarthi (1977)
Aarupushpangal Meera (Guest Appearance) (1977)
Unnai Sutrum Ulagam Guest appearance (1977)
Dheepam (1977)
Uyarnthavargal Guest appearance (1977)
Janaki Sabadham (1976)
Seervarisai (1976)
Oru Kodiyil Iru Malargal (1976)
Nalla Pennmani (1976)
Mayor Meenakshi (1976)
Madhana Maaligai (1976)
Unmaye Un Vilai Enna (1976)
Rojavin Raja (1976)
Grihapravesham (1976)
Devara Duddu (1976)
Muthana Muthallava (1976)
Jai Balaji (1976)
Paalooti Valartha Kili (1976)
Vazhvu En Pakkam (1976)
Badra Kali (1976)
Moham Muppathu Varusham Raji (1976)
Pellikani Thandri (1976)
Perum Pugazhum (1976)
Etharkum Thuninthavan (1976)
Karotti Kannan (1975)
Yarrukkum Vetkam Illai (1975)
Pattam Bharathamum (1975)
Anbe Aruyere (1975)
Doctor Siva (1975)
Antharangam Chellamma (1975)
Malai Sooda Va (1975)
Pattikatu Raja Alamelu (1975)
Thangathile vairam (1975)
Melnattu Marumagal Guest appearance (1975)
Then sindhuthe vaanam Muthamma (1975)
Aayirathil Oruthi Singari (1975)
Pattampoochi Kumari (1975)
Cinema Paithiyam Guest appearance (1975)
Edupa Kai Pillai (1975)
Ungal Viruppam (1974)
Thirudi (1974)
Murugan Kattiya Vazhi (1974)
Athaiya Mamiya (1974)
Enga Amma Sabatham (1974)
Devi Shri Kaumariamman (1974)
En Magan (1974)
Devara Gudi (1974)
Pathu Madha Bandham (1974)
Avalum Penn Thaane (1974)
Paadha Poojai (1974)
Kunwara Baap Sheela (1974)
Anbai Thedi (1974)
Gumastavin Magal Guest appearance (1974)
Pethamanam Pithu (1973)
Veetukkaari Pillai (1973)
Thalai Prasavam (1973)
Kashi Yaathirai Andal / Lalitha (1973)
Suryagandhi (1973)
Bharatha Vilas Meera Bai who is the wife of Narasimma Naidu (1973)
Ponnunnjal (1973)
Manithiral Manikam (1973)
Alaigal Nalina (1973)
Thirumalai Deivam Ramayee (1973)
Raja Part Rangadurai Chinthamani (1973)
Karaikkal Ammaiyar Pullavi a friend of Punithavathi (1973)
Veetukku Vandha Marumagal (1973)
Raja Raja Chozhan Poonkodi (1973)
Malligai Poo (1973)
Jakamma (1972)
Kadhalikka Vaanga (1972)
Karunthel Kannayiram (1972)
Appa Tata (1972)
Pattikada Pattanama Vellaiamma (1972)
Neethi Village Woman Who Has Opinions About Raja (1972)
Thavaputhalvan (1972)
Annamitta Kai Thangame, a nurse (1972)
Kasethan Kadavulada (1972)
Gnana Oli (1972)
Raman Thediya Seethai Samoundhi (1972)
Velli Vizha Komalam (1972)
Mr Sampath (1972)
Mappillai Azhaippu (1972)
Agathiyar Selli (1972)
Kanna Nalama K. Manorama (1972)
Justice Viswanathan (1971)
Yaanai Valartha Vanambadi Magan (1971)
Arunodhayam (1971)
Soodhattam (1971)
Thanga Gopuram (1971)
Mohammed-Bin-Tughlaq Gandhimadhi (1971)
Aana Valarthiyal Vanampadiyude Makan (1971)
Vidhyarthigale Ithile Ithile (1971)
Annai Velankanni Doll seller women (1971)
Dharisanam (1970)
Kanmalar (1970)
Vilayattu Pillai (1970)
Engal Thangam Miss Pantchali (1970)
Thirumalai Thenkumari Muniyamma (1970)
Pugundha Veedu (1970)
Ponnu Mappilai (1969)
Kanne Papa Roopa, a Club Dancer (1969)
Anjal Petty 520 (1969)
Vaa Raja Vaa (1969)
Gurudakshinai (1969)
Annaiyum Pithavum (1969)
Nirai Kudam (1969)
Ayiram Poi (1969)
Sattekalapu Satteya (1969)
Enga Ooru Raja (1968)
Ther Thiruvizha wife of Vel (1968)
Buthisaligal (1968)
Bommalattam (1968)
Andru Kanda Mugam Baby (1968)
Kanavan (1968)
Kadhal Vaganam (1968)
Thillana Mohanambal Jil Jil Ramamani (1968)
Galatta Kalyanam (1968)
Thirumal Perumai (1968)
Deiva Thirumagal (1967)
Naan (1967)
Aalayam (1967)
Thanga Thambi (1967)
Thaikku Thalaimagan (1967)
Seeta (1967)
Paladai (1967)
Anubavi Raja Anubavi (1967)
Thiruvarutselvar Ponnan's Wife (1967)
Kandan Karunai Valli's Friend (1967)
Ninaivil Nindraval (1967)
Iru Vallavargal (1966)
Nagamalai Azhagi (1966)
Sadhu Mirandal (1966)
Madras to Pondicherry (1966)
Mani Makudam (1966)
Gowri Kalyanam (1966)
Muharassi (1966)
Chandrodhayam Ahalya, wife of Alwar (Nagesh) (1966)
Anbe Vaa (1966)
Enga Pappa (1966)
Saraswathi Sabatham Malli (1966)
Thenmazhai (1966)
Yaar Nee (1966)
Panchavarna Kili (1965)
Thazampoo (1965)
Shanti (1965)
Anbukkarangal Ponnamma (1965)
Paditha Manaivi (1965)
Enga Veetu Penn (1965)
Thiruvilayadal Ponni (Kayarkanni's friend) (1965)
Poojaikku Vandha Malar (1965)
Thozhilali Chandira (1964)
Thayin Madiyil (1964)
En Kadamai (1964)
Padakottai (1964)
Poompuhar (1964)
Server Sundaram Kantha; actress in a film (in a Guest Apperance) (1964)
Navarathri (1964)
Pudhiya Paravai Alli (1964)
Neengatha Ninaivu (1963)
Kanchi Thalaivan Singaari (1963)
Ezhai Pangalan (1963)
Konjum Kumari (1963)
Lava Kusa Wife of the washerman (1963)
Kulamagal Radhai Muthamma (1963)
Kumkumam Kanniamma (1963)
Paar Magale Paar Aaravelli (1963)
Raktha Tilakam (1963)
Nenjam Marappathillai Kanniyamma (1963)
Aananda Jothi Mano (1963)
Mahavat (1962)
Nenjil Ore Alayam (1962)
Deivathim Deivam (1962)
Padithal Mattum Podhuma (1962)
Palum Pazhamum (1961)
Yaanai Pagan (1960)
Thilakam (1960)
Pudhiya Paadhai (1960)
Kalathur Kannamma (1960)
Naan Sollum Rahasiyam Kamatchi (1959)
Maragatham (1959)
Actress

Malayitta Mangai (1958)
Soundtrack

Sri Raghavendra (1985)
Kuppathu Raja (1979)
Achchani (1978)
Soundtrack

Thirumalai Thenkumari (1970)
Music Department

Muthu Kaalai (1995)
Nattupura Pattu (1995)
May Madham (1994)
Magudam (1992)
Maragadha Veenai (1986)
Sri Raghavendra (1985)
Simla Special (1982)
Savaal (1981)
Kuppathu Raja (1979)
Achchani (1978)
Then sindhuthe vaanam (1975)
Vidhyarthigale Ithile Ithile (1971)
Music Department

Thirumalai Thenkumari (1970)
Bommalattam (1968)

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Awards

1 win & 1 nomination.

Did You Know

Trivia

She was awarded the Padma Shri in 2002. She won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for the movie Pudhiya Pathai in 1989. She was the recipient of the Kalaimamani award by the government of Tamil Nadu.

Nickname

Manorama

Personal Details

Born

Gopishantha
May 26, 1937
Mannargudi, Madras Presidency, British India

Died

October 10, 2015 (age 78)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Height:

5' 3" (1.6 m)

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