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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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Utharavu Maharaja (undefined)
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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), Anniyan (2005) and Thuppakki (2012). He was 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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  • Awards
    • 2 wins total

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Known for

Natarajan Subramaniam, Ponvannan, and Ishara Nair in Sathuranga Vettai (2014)
Sathuranga Vettai
8.1
  • Producer
  • 2014
Vikram in Anniyan (2005)
Anniyan
8.4
  • Ticket collector
  • 2005
Jayaram, Joseph Vijay, Zakir Hussain, Kajal Aggarwal, Sathyan, and Vidyut Jammwal in Thuppakki (2012)
Thuppakki
8.1
  • Nisha's father
  • 2012
Siruthai (2011)
Siruthai
6.3
  • Bhoom Bhoom
  • 2011

Credits

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Actor

  • Utharavu Maharaja
    • Production Unknown
  • Thollaikatchi
    • Post-production
  • St.Mark's Road
    • Post-production
  • Sathuranga Vettai 2
    • Gandhi Babu's friend
    • Production Unknown
  • Jagajaala Killadi
  • Ivan Than Uthaman
    • Post-production
  • Idumbankaari
    • Post-production
  • Golmaal
    • Murugesan Thatha
    • Post-production
  • Evam Karthik Untitled Film
    • Production Unknown
  • Dhillu Irundha Poradu
  • Arasiyalla Ithellam Sagajampa
    • Production Unknown
  • Adhi Maedhavigal
    • Production Unknown
  • Parrisu (2025)
    Parrisu
    6.2
    • 2025
  • Sumo (2025)
    Sumo
    3.5
    • 2025
  • Enai Sudum Pani (2025)
    Enai Sudum Pani
    4.7
    • Subramani
    • 2025
  • Chiclets (2024)
    Chiclets
    7.8
    • 2024
  • Prashanth, Simran, and Priya Anand in Andhagan (2024)
    Andhagan
    6.6
    • Bala
    • 2024
  • Indian 2 (2024)
    Indian 2
    3.8
    • Nanjunda Moorthy
    • 2024
  • Haraa (2024)
    Haraa
    4.7
    • 2024
  • Santhanam in Inga Naan Thaan Kingu (2024)
    Inga Naan Thaan Kingu
    5.3
    • 2024
  • Vaa Pagandaya (2024)
    Vaa Pagandaya
    6.8
    • 2024
  • Ninaivellam Neeyada (2024)
    Ninaivellam Neeyada
    5.2
    • 2024
  • E-mail (2024)
    E-mail
    5.0
    • Kailasam
    • 2024
  • Manju Warrier, Bhavani Sre, Vijay Sethupathi, and Soori in Viduthalai Part 2 (2024)
    Viduthalai Part 2
    7.5
    • Station Master
    • 2024
  • 80s Buildup (2023)
    80s Buildup
    3.6
    • 2023
  • Vidharth, Sri, Vikram Prabhu, Saniya Iyappan, and Shraddha Srinath in Irugapatru (2023)
    Irugapatru
    8.1
    • 2023
  • Kaadhal Conditons Apply (2023)
    Kaadhal Conditons Apply
    • 2023

Director

  • Naina
    5.7
    • Director
    • 2002
  • Annai (2000)
    Annai
    • Director
    • 2000
  • Siragugal
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1999
  • Nandhini (1997)
    Nandhini
    • Director
    • 1997
  • Paramparyam (1993)
    Paramparyam
    5.0
    • Director
    • 1993
  • Karuppu Vellai
    • Director
    • 1993
  • Senbaga Thottam
    • Director
    • 1992
  • Moondrezhuthil En Moochirukkum
    • Director
    • 1991
  • Vetri Padigal (1991)
    Vetri Padigal
    3.7
    • Director
    • 1991
  • Mallu Vaetti Minor (1990)
    Mallu Vaetti Minor
    3.9
    • Director
    • 1990
  • Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai (1990)
    Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai
    3.8
    • Director (as M.M. Manobala)
    • 1990
  • En Purushan Thaan Enakkum Mattum Thaan (1989)
    En Purushan Thaan Enakkum Mattum Thaan
    6.1
    • Director
    • 1989
  • Thendral Sudum (1989)
    Thendral Sudum
    7.9
    • Director
    • 1989
  • Moodu Manthiram (1989)
    Moodu Manthiram
    • Director
    • 1989
  • Dhoorathu Pacchai (1987)
    Dhoorathu Pacchai
    4.9
    • Director
    • 1987

Writer

  • Nandhini (1997)
    Nandhini
    • Writer
    • 1997
  • Vetri Padigal (1991)
    Vetri Padigal
    3.7
    • screenplay
    • 1991
  • December 31st (1986)
    December 31st
    6.1
    • screenplay
    • 1986

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Haraa - Official Trailer
Trailer 2:10
Haraa - Official Trailer
Inga Naan Thaan Kingu - Official Trailer
Trailer 2:44
Inga Naan Thaan Kingu - Official Trailer
Inga Naan Thaan Kingu - Official Trailer
Trailer 2:44
Inga Naan Thaan Kingu - Official Trailer
Haraa - Official Teaser
Trailer 1:20
Haraa - Official Teaser
Haraa - Official Teaser
Trailer 1:20
Haraa - Official Teaser
Official Teaser
Trailer 1:01
Official Teaser
Official Trailer
Trailer 2:07
Official Trailer

Personal details

  • 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)

Did you know

  • 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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