Manorama
Known For
Acting
Born
1937-05-26 in Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu, India
Died
2015-10-15
Biography
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.
Most Known For
Arunachalam
as Lakshmi
Gnana Kuzhandhai
as Alangari
Aaru Pushpangal
Ratha Paasam
Krishnarjuna
as Arjun's grandmother
Aalwar
Paradesi
Dhayam Onnu
as Subbulakshmi
Thiruvarutchelvar
Ninaikkatha Naalillai
Kannan Varuvaan
as Ranganayaki
Mr. Madras
as Aruna Arunachalam
Sattam
Thenmazhai
as Indra
Padithal Mattum Podhuma
Madras to Pondicherry
as Brahmin woman
Billa
as Rajappa's friend
Shubhodayam
as Sivakamini
Thirumoorthy
as Ramaatha
Yejaman
as Vaanavarayan's grandmother