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

KNOWN FOR

Cooku with Comali
2022
Ji
2005
Dhanam
2008
Thendral Sudum
1989
Theri
2016
Vanakkam Chennai
2013
Vai Raja Vai
2015
Chandramukhi
2005
Mr. Local
2019
Anniyan
2005
Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei
2006
Mahanati
2018

FILMOGRAPHY

All
Movies
TV
Acting
292
Directing
20
Writing
2
Producing
3
2026
Yogida
2025
Madha Gaja Raja
as Minister Nallamuthu
2025
Parrisu
2025
Kayilan
2024
Andhagan
as Bala
2024
Haraa
2024
Chiclets
2024
E-Mail
as kailasam
2024
Operation Laila
2024
Vaa Pagandaya
2024
Inga Naan Thaan Kingu
2024
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance
as Nanjunda Moorthy
2024
Viduthalai: Part II
as Station Master
2024
Ninaivellam Neeyada
2023
Kasethan Kadavulada
as Sundaram
2023
Kabadi Bro
2023
Rayar Parambarai
2023
Saandrithazh
as Pollathavan
2023
Kick
2023
Chandramukhi 2
as Fake exorcist
2023
Irugapatru
2023
80's Buildup
2023
Kondraal Paavam
2023
Ghosty
2023
Dhillu Irundha Poradu
2023
Waltair Veerayya
as K. Murthy, a judge
2022
Naai Sekar
as Gopi
2022
Yutha Satham
2022
Oh My Dog
2022
Don
as School teacher
2022
Ranga
2022
Padaippalan
2022
Super Senior Heroes
as Mohan
2022
Gurumoorthi
2022
Dhadha
2022
Powder
2022
Naai Sekar Returns
2022
Koogle Kuttappa
2022
Viddikalude Maash
as Manivarnan
2022
Cooku with Comali
as Self - Contestant
2021
Rudra Thandavam
2021
Murungakkai Chips
2021
Maaligai
2021
Rajavamsam
2021
Chakra
as Gayathri's uncle
2021
Naanum Single Thaan
2021
Engada Irunthinga Ivvalavu Naala
2021
Aranmanai 3
2020
Pachai Vilakku
as Professor
2020
Ayya Ullen Ayya
2020
Dagaalty
as Film Director
2020
College Kumar
2020
Asuraguru
as Shakti's boss
2019
Gurkha
2019
Kee
2019
Maaniik
2019
LKG
2019
Thirumanam
as Krishnamachaari
2019
Kanchana 3
as Fake Saint
2019
Mr. Local
2019
Dharma Prabhu
2019
Rajdooth
2019
Aruvam
as School Head Master
2019
En Kadhali Scene Podura
2019
Bigil
as Angel's Professor
2019
Ungala Podanum Sir
2018
Kadaikutty Singam
as Judge
2018
Thollaikatchi
2018
Kaathadi
2018
Semma Botha Aagatha
2018
Sollividava
2018
Abhiyum Anuvum
2018
Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna
2018
Kalakalappu 2
2018
Utharavu Maharaja
2018
Street Lights
as (Tamil Version)
2018
Traffic Ramasamy
as Judge
2018
Kalavani Mappillai
as Vetenary Doctor
2018
Inba Twinkle Lilly
2018
Seemaraja
as Headmaster
2018
Merlin
2018
Kathiruppor Pattiyal
as Kunjitha Badham
2018
Tamizh Padam 2
as Siddharth
2018
Koothan
2018
Mahanati
as P. Pullaiah
2018
Nagesh Thiraiyarangam
as Priya's father
2018
Sei
as Film Producer
2018
Devadas
as Tata Rao, Pooja's assistant
2018
Ghajinikanth
as Kamal Vishwanathan
2017
Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva
2017
Adhagappattathu Magajanangalay
2017
Jomonte Suvisheshangal
as Perumal
2017
Hara Hara Mahadevaki
as Bar Swamiji
2017
Vaigai Express
2017
Saravanan Irukka Bayamaen
as Swamy
2017
Sathura Adi 3500
2017
465
2017
Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru
as Priya's Father
2017
Magalir Mattum
as Late Silkurayappan (photo only)
2016
Mappilai Vinayagar
2016
Mapla Singam
2016
Nayagi
2016
Aranmanai 2
as Komalam's Brother
2016
Sowkarpettai
2016
Pokkiri Raja
as Raghav
2016
Karaiyoram
2016
Peigal Jaakkirathai
as Gayathri's Father
2016
Unnodu Ka
as Traffic Police
2016
Kanithan
as Madhan
2016
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru
as Pesuvadhellam Unmai Show Director
2016
Parandhu Sella Vaa
2016
Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi
2016
Virumandikum Sivanandikum
2016
Theri
as School Principal
2016
Kavalai Vendam
as Pattai Babu
2015
Vai Raja Vai
as Mano
2015
Maanga
2015
Vindhai
2015
Aambala
as AC
2015
Kaaki Sattai
as Jyothi Lingam
2015
Touring Talkies
2015
Nannbenda
as Senthamarai
2015
10 Endrathukulla
as Manikandan
2015
Savaale Samaali
2015
Urumeen
2015
Ivanukku Thannila Kandam
2015
Tamizhuku En Ondrai Azhuthavum
as College Principal
2015
Thunai Mudhalvar
2015
Kanchana 2
as Arnold
2015
India Pakistan
as Idichapuli
2015
Palakkattu Madhavan
2015
Lodukku Pandi
2015
Aavi Kumar
2015
Massu Engira Maasilamani
as Arnold
2015
RajiniMurugan
as Kunjithapatham
2015
Soan Papdi
2014
Tenaliraman
as Education Minister
2014
Marumunai
2014
Virattu
2014
Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum
as Chettan
2014
Kalavaram
2014
Damaal Dumeel
2014
Thalaivan
2014
Vidiyum Varai Pesu
2014
Yennamo Yedho
as Guruji
2014
Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani
as Soori
2014
Enna Satham Indha Neram
2014
Naaigal Jaakirathai
as Pichumani
2014
Aranmanai
as Kesavan
2014
Ramanujan
as Krishna Rao
2014
Irumbu Kuthirai
2014
Jai Hind 2
2014
Manasunu Maaya Seyake
as Sundaram
2014
Poojai
as Kovai Brothers' Secretary
2014
Lingaa
as Train Loco Pilot
2014
Azhagiya Pandipuram
2013
Settai
as Gourishankar
2013
Ethir Neechal
as Astrologer Gunashekar Raja
2013
Alex Pandian
as Captain Divakaran
2013
Chennaiyil Oru Naal
as Sathyamoorthy's friend
2013
Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru
as Pencil Maama/Cone Ice
2013
Puthagam
2013
Sillunu Oru Sandhippu
2013
Thillu Mullu
as Sounderrajan
2013
Sonna Puriyathu
as Rajesh Khanna
2013
Raja Rani
as Ramamoorthy
2013
Vanakkam Chennai
2013
Naveena Saraswathi Sabatham
as Narada
2013
Kolagalam
2013
Onbadhule Guru
as Bun Rotti Babu
2013
Ragalapuram
as Inspector
2013
Ainthu Ainthu Ainthu
as Yoga Instructor
2013
Thalaivaa
as Ramadurai's Assistant
2013
Thulli Vilayadu
2013
Pattathu Yaanai
2012
Oru Nadigaiyin Vakkumoolam
2012
Nanban
as Librarian Bose
2012
Aadhinarayana
2012
Kalakalappu
as Marudhamuthu
2012
Kondaan Koduthaan
2012
Thuppakki
as Nisha's father
2012
Saguni
2012
Idhayam Thiraiarangam
2011
Siruthai
as Boom Boom
2011
Kanchana
2011
Puli Vesham
2011
Mambattiyan
as Annachchi's accountant
2011
Sadhurangam
2011
Mappillai
as Rajeshwari's astrologer
2011
Thambikottai
2011
Mahaan Kanakku
2011
Mudhal Idam
2011
Eththan
2011
Doo
as Teacher
2011
Gaganam
as Narayana Shastry
2011
Udhayan
2010
Chikku Bukku
2010
Kalloori Kalangal
2010
Puzhal
2010
Tamizh Padam
as Siddharth
2010
Agam Puram
2010
Baana Kaathadi
as Conductor
2010
Rettaisuzhi
2010
Singam
as Mayil Vaaganam's Lawyer
2010
Goripalayam
2010
Thillalangadi
as Saamiyar
2010
Kutti Pisasu
2010
Kattradhu Kalavu
2010
Drohi
as Raghu
2009
Kanden Kadhalai
as Mayil Vaganam
2009
Aadhavan
as Sundaramurthy
2009
Thoranai
as Officer Ganesan(cameo)
2009
Maasilamani
2009
Vettaikaaran
as Reporter
2008
Kuselan
as Constable
2008
Seval
2008
Vaitheeswaran
as Dhanasekaran's Henchman
2008
Silambattam
as Jaanu's Father
2008
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
as Balu
2008
Dindigul Sarathy
2008
Kathanayakudu
as Constable
2008
Dhanam
as Cop #2
2008
Santosh Subramaniam
as Bank Manager
2008
Abhiyum Naanum
as Varatharajan
2008
Vambu Sandai
2007
Nee Naan Nila
as Professor
2007
Kireedam
as Constable
2007
Muruga
2007
Madurai Veeran
as Shiva's grandfather
2007
Azhagiya Tamil Magan
2007
Kannamoochi Yenada
as Senthilkannu
2007
Malaikottai
as Bhaskar's Aide
2007
Koodal Nagar
as Doctor
2007
Pasupathi c/o Rasakkapalayam
as Naidu
2006
Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei
2006
Thambi
2006
Kusthi
2006
Vathiyar
as Ayyanar's father
2006
Varalaru
as Police Constable
2006
Thalai Nagaram
2006
Parijatham
2006
Kodambakkam
as Distributor turned producer
2006
Unarchigal
as Manager
2006
Oru Kadhalan Oru Kadhali
as Ramaiah
2005
Ghajini
as Kalpana's boss
2005
Aayudham
2005
Ji
2005
Priyasakhi
2005
Thaka Thimi Tha
2005
6'2
2005
Anniyan
as Ticket Conductor
2005
Chandramukhi
as Exorcist
2005
Sorry Enaku Kalyanamayidichu
2004
Perazhagan
as Kuzhandhaisamy's Father
2004
Aethiree
as Seshagopalan
2004
Dreams
as Moosa
2004
M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi
as Ganesh's father
2004
Attagasam
as Semi Joseph
2004
Bose
2003
Three Roses
2003
Pithamagan
as Sakthi's Friend
2003
Jay Jay
as Jamuna's Family Friend
2003
Kadhal Kirukkan
as a doctor
2003
Soori
as Container passenger
2003
Student Number 1
as Daas
2003
Nala Damayanthi
as Passport Officer
2003
Boys
as Ajay
2003
Banda Paramasivam
as Police Inspector
2003
Diwan
2002
Villain
as Minister Natarajan's brother-in-law
2001
Samuthiram
1999
Chinna Raja
1999
Anantha Poongattre...
1999
Taj Mahal
1999
Minsara Kanna
1998
Swarnamukhi
as Translator
1998
Natpukkaga
1998
Thalaimurai
1997
Nesam
1997
Ratchagan
as Kanniappan
1995
Gangai Karai Paattu
1994
Thozhar Pandian
1991
Idhayam
1982
Gopurangal Saivathillai
as Pathani Bhai
1981
Tik Tik Tik
1980
Kallukul Eeram
1979
Puthiya Vaarpugal
Golmaal
Jeyikkira Kuthira
Aayiram Jenmangal
St Marks Road
Kadhal Sei