Manorama

Manorama

🎂 26th May 1937 (88 yrs) 📍 Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu, India

Known For

Manaivi Ready

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.

Manorama

Movies Featuring Manorama

Si 3

Si 3 (2017)

as Kavya's Grandmother
Singam 2

Singam 2 (2013)

as Kavya's grandmother
Singam

Singam (2010)

as Kavya's Grandmother
Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam

Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam (2010)

as Keluthi Amma
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Seetha Kalyanam (2009)

as Sreeni's Mother
Arundhati

Arundhati (2009)

as Chandramma
Krishnarjuna

Krishnarjuna (2008)

as Arjun's grandmother
Periyar

Periyar (2007)

Thaamirabharani

Thaamirabharani (2007)

as Thangapazham
Aalwar

Aalwar (2007)

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Aadum Koothu (2006)

as Dalit woman
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Seethakoka Chiluka (2006)

Madrasi

Madrasi (2006)

Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi

Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi (2006)

as Raja Matha
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Pasa Kiligal (2006)

Karka Kasadara

Karka Kasadara (2005)

Vijayendra Varma

Vijayendra Varma (2004)

Neranja Manasu

Neranja Manasu (2004)

7G Rainbow Colony

7G Rainbow Colony (2004)

as Shweta's Aunt (Cameo)
Perazhagan

Perazhagan (2004)

as Pattamma
Kuthu

Kuthu (2004)

as Anjali's Grandmother
Ottran

Ottran (2003)

Diwan

Diwan (2003)

Whistle

Whistle (2003)

Saamy

Saamy (2003)

as Bhuvana's Grandmother
Anbe Anbe

Anbe Anbe (2003)

Yes Madam

Yes Madam (2003)

Kadhal Virus

Kadhal Virus (2002)

Namma Veetu Kalyanam

Namma Veetu Kalyanam (2002)

Karmegam

Karmegam (2002)

as Karmegham's mother
Thamizh

Thamizh (2002)

as Annapoorani, Thamizh's mother
Gemini

Gemini (2002)

Pandavar Bhoomi

Pandavar Bhoomi (2001)

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Ninaikkatha Naalillai (2001)

Simharasi

Simharasi (2001)

Sigamani Ramamani

Sigamani Ramamani (2001)

as Vidhya
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Seeri Varum Kaalai (2001)

Vinnukkum Mannukkum

Vinnukkum Mannukkum (2001)

Piriyadha Varam Vendum

Piriyadha Varam Vendum (2001)

Vaanchinathan

Vaanchinathan (2001)

Snegithiye

Snegithiye (2000)

as Vani's mother
Maayi

Maayi (2000)

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Kannaal Pesavaa (2000)

Vetri Kodi Kattu

Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000)

as Deivane
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Kannan Varuvaan (2000)

as Ranganayaki
Thirunelveli

Thirunelveli (2000)

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Manasunna Maraju (2000)

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Millennium Stars (2000)

Unnaruge Naan Irundhal

Unnaruge Naan Irundhal (1999)

Poovellam Kettuppar

Poovellam Kettuppar (1999)

as Herself (Special Appearance)
Rojavanam

Rojavanam (1999)

Kummi Paattu

Kummi Paattu (1999)

Periyanna

Periyanna (1999)

Ethirum Pudhirum

Ethirum Pudhirum (1999)

as Kannan's Mother
Unnai Thedi

Unnai Thedi (1999)

as Aachi
Pooveli

Pooveli (1998)

Simmarasi

Simmarasi (1998)

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Veeram Vilanja Mannu (1998)

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Poonthottam (1998)

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Dharma (1998)

Natpukkaga

Natpukkaga (1998)

Paradesi

Paradesi (1998)

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Marumalarchi (1998)

as Rasu Padayachi's Mother
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Vallal (1997)

as Kamakshi
Arunachalam

Arunachalam (1997)

as Lakshmi
Sakthi

Sakthi (1997)

as Velammal
Indian

Indian (1996)

as Kuppamma
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Maha Prabhu (1996)

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Parambarai (1996)

Love Birds

Love Birds (1996)

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Rikshavodu (1995)

Maaman Magal

Maaman Magal (1995)

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Mr. Madras (1995)

as Aruna Arunachalam
Periya Kudumbam

Periya Kudumbam (1995)

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Murai Maman (1995)

as Sirasu's mother
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Chellakannu (1995)

Thirumoorthy

Thirumoorthy (1995)

as Ramaatha
Nandhavana Theru

Nandhavana Theru (1995)

Coolie

Coolie (1995)

Raja enga Raja

Raja enga Raja (1995)

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Muthu Kaalai (1995)

Deva

Deva (1995)

as Raasathi
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Veluchami (1995)

Naan Petha Magane

Naan Petha Magane (1995)

as Aandal
Nattamai

Nattamai (1994)

as Nattamai's paternal aunt
Kaadhalan

Kaadhalan (1994)

as Shruthi's Grandmother
May Madham

May Madham (1994)

as Aandal
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Sarigamapadani (1994)

as Kulasekaran's mother
Rasigan

Rasigan (1994)

as Vijay's grandmother
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Vietnam Colony (1994)

as Janaki
Jai Hind

Jai Hind (1994)

as Bharath's Mother
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Seeman (1994)

Honest Raj

Honest Raj (1994)

Bhairava Dweepam

Bhairava Dweepam (1994)

as Vijay's Foster Mother
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Sindhu Nathi Poo (1994)

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I Love India (1993)

as Priya's mother
Ponnumani

Ponnumani (1993)

Gentleman

Gentleman (1993)

as Ponnammal Kicha's Mother
Dharma Seelan

Dharma Seelan (1993)

Allari Priyudu

Allari Priyudu (1993)

as Raja's grandmother
Yejaman

Yejaman (1993)

as Vaanavarayan's grandmother
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Ezhai Jaathi (1993)

Onna Irukka Kathukanom

Onna Irukka Kathukanom (1992)

Pandiyan

Pandiyan (1992)

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Kaaviya Thalaivan (1992)

as Vellaiamma
Neenga Nalla Irukkanum

Neenga Nalla Irukkanum (1992)

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Idhu Namma Bhoomi (1992)

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Pangali (1992)

as Durai's mother
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Endrum Anbudan (1992)

Suriyan

Suriyan (1992)

Annamalai

Annamalai (1992)

as Sivagami
Singaravelan

Singaravelan (1992)

as Thaiamma
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Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren (1992)

as Ravi's mother
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Paandi Durai (1992)

Chinna Kounder

Chinna Kounder (1992)

as Vijayakant's mother
Mannan

Mannan (1992)

as Azhagi
Rasukutti

Rasukutti (1992)

Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum

Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum (1991)

as Dharmalingam's Wife
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Vasalil Oru Vennila (1991)

Shanti Kranti

Shanti Kranti (1991)

as Subhash's Mother (Tamil Version)
Idhayam

Idhayam (1991)

as Raja's mother
Thanthu Vitten Ennai

Thanthu Vitten Ennai (1991)

Chinna Thambi

Chinna Thambi (1991)

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Pudhu Manidhan (1991)

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Gnana Paravai (1991)

Nee Pathi Naan Pathi

Nee Pathi Naan Pathi (1991)

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Edhir Katru (1990)

Nadigan

Nadigan (1990)

Enkitta Mothathe

Enkitta Mothathe (1990)

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Kizhakku Vasal (1990)

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Vedikkai En Vadikkai (1990)

as Bhuvaneswari
Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga

Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga (1990)

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En Veedu En Kanavar (1990)

Michael Madana Kama Rajan

Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990)

as GangaBai, ChakkuBai's mother
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Paattukku Naan Adimai (1990)

Pattanathil Petti

Pattanathil Petti (1990)

Pudhea Paadhai

Pudhea Paadhai (1989)

as Aaya
Sakalakala Sammandi

Sakalakala Sammandi (1989)

Aararo Aariraro

Aararo Aariraro (1989)

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Thaaya Thaarama (1989)

Nethiyadi

Nethiyadi (1989)

Apoorva Sagodharargal

Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989)

as Muniyamma
Vaai Kozhuppu

Vaai Kozhuppu (1989)

Shondham 16

Shondham 16 (1989)

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Vetri Mel Vetri (1989)

Vasanthi

Vasanthi (1988)

Unnal Mudiyum Thambi

Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988)

as Angayarkanni
Idhu Namma Aalu

Idhu Namma Aalu (1988)

as Gopal's Mom
Patti Sollai Thattathe

Patti Sollai Thattathe (1988)

Thambi Thanga Kambi

Thambi Thanga Kambi (1988)

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Dhayam Onnu (1988)

as Subbulakshmi
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En Jeevan Paaduthu (1988)

Kathanayagan

Kathanayagan (1988)

Guru Sishyan

Guru Sishyan (1988)

as Kalyani Nallasivam
Penmani Aval Kanmani

Penmani Aval Kanmani (1988)

as Ambujam
Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru

Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru (1988)

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Thanga Kalasam (1988)

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Poo Poova Poothirukku (1987)

Veendum Lisa

Veendum Lisa (1987)

as Gomathi
Aankiliyude Tharattu

Aankiliyude Tharattu (1987)

as Sakunthala
Per Sollum Pillai

Per Sollum Pillai (1987)

Anbulla Appa

Anbulla Appa (1987)

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Ore Ratham (1987)

Makkal En Pakkam

Makkal En Pakkam (1987)

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Muthukkal Moondru (1987)

Shankar Guru

Shankar Guru (1987)

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Manaivi Ready (1987)

as Chintamani's aunt
Samsaram Adhu Minsaram

Samsaram Adhu Minsaram (1986)

as Kannamma
Vikram

Vikram (1986)

as Pallathhor RamaDevi
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Kanna Thorakkanum Saami (1986)

as Sooru Subbamma
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Sarvam Sakthimayam (1986)

Naan Adimai Illai

Naan Adimai Illai (1986)

Marumagal

Marumagal (1986)

Kulirkaala Megangal

Kulirkaala Megangal (1986)

Chidambara Ragasiyam

Chidambara Ragasiyam (1985)

as Valayapatti Valliammai
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Nalla Thambi (1985)

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Kettimelam (1985)

Mangamma Sabadham

Mangamma Sabadham (1985)

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Anni (1985)

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Oru Malarin Payanam (1985)

Nermai

Nermai (1985)

as Professor Kodi Malar
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Ilamai (1985)

Deivapiravi

Deivapiravi (1985)

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Vellai Manasu (1985)

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Aagaya Thamaraigal (1985)

Bandham

Bandham (1985)

Enakkul Oruvan

Enakkul Oruvan (1984)

Oh Maane Maane

Oh Maane Maane (1984)

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Vaai Sollil Veeranadi (1984)

Iru Medhaigal

Iru Medhaigal (1984)

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Naalai Unathu Naal (1984)

as Angalamma
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Simma Soppanam (1984)

Alaya Deepam

Alaya Deepam (1984)

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Maman Machan (1984)

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Ninaivugal (1984)

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Vellai Pura Ondru (1984)

Vaazhkai

Vaazhkai (1984)

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Chiranjeevi (1984)

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Madras Vathiyar (1984)

Kuva Kuva Vaathugal

Kuva Kuva Vaathugal (1984)

Thanga Magan

Thanga Magan (1983)

as Annapoorani
Saranalayam

Saranalayam (1983)

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Miruthanga Chakravarthi (1983)

Adutha Varisu

Adutha Varisu (1983)

Dowry Kalyanam

Dowry Kalyanam (1983)

as Seethalakshmi
Sivappu Sooriyan

Sivappu Sooriyan (1983)

Sattam

Sattam (1983)

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Indru Nee Nalai Naan (1983)

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Neethibathi (1983)

Uruvangal Maralam

Uruvangal Maralam (1983)

Paayum Puli

Paayum Puli (1983)

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Police Police (1983)

as Rani
Antha Sila Naatkal

Antha Sila Naatkal (1983)

Oru Kai Pappoam

Oru Kai Pappoam (1983)

Paritchaikku Neramaachu

Paritchaikku Neramaachu (1982)

as Subathra, Ragothama Rao's wife
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Pakkathu Veetu Roja (1982)

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Sattam Sirikkiradhu (1982)

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Thai Mookambhikai (1982)

Theerpu

Theerpu (1982)

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Vasandhathil Oru Naal (1982)

Manal Kayiru

Manal Kayiru (1982)

as Durga
Simla Special

Simla Special (1982)

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Sangili (1982)

Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam

Edi Dharmam Edi Nyayam (1982)

Archanai Pookal

Archanai Pookal (1982)

Vazhvey Maayam

Vazhvey Maayam (1982)

as Baby
Pokkiri Raja

Pokkiri Raja (1982)

Ellam Inbamayyam

Ellam Inbamayyam (1981)

Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum

Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum (1981)

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Pimpernel (1981)

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Nenjile Thunivirunthal (1981)

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Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo (1981)

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Lorry Driver Rajakannu (1981)

Savaal

Savaal (1981)

as ‘Burma’ Pappa
Bala Nagamma

Bala Nagamma (1981)

Thee

Thee (1981)

Saranam Ayyappa

Saranam Ayyappa (1980)

Vishwaroobam

Vishwaroobam (1980)

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Naan Potta Saval (1980)

Kaali

Kaali (1980)

as Thayamma
Ratha Paasam

Ratha Paasam (1980)

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Jamboo (1980)

Yamanukku Yaman

Yamanukku Yaman (1980)

Dharma Raja

Dharma Raja (1980)

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Avan Aval Adhu (1980)

as Muniyamma
Natchathiram

Natchathiram (1980)

Billa

Billa (1980)

as Rajappa's friend
Rishi Moolam

Rishi Moolam (1980)

Shubhodayam

Shubhodayam (1980)

as Sivakamini
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Imayam (1979)

Kalyanaraman

Kalyanaraman (1979)

Gnana Kuzhandhai

Gnana Kuzhandhai (1979)

as Alangari
Nalladhoru Kudumbam

Nalladhoru Kudumbam (1979)

Puthiya Vaarpugal

Puthiya Vaarpugal (1979)

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Velum Mayilum Thunai (1979)

as Manohari
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Enippadigal (1979)

Kuppathu Raja

Kuppathu Raja (1979)

as Pavunu
En Kelvikku Enna Bathil

En Kelvikku Enna Bathil (1978)

Vandikkaran Magan

Vandikkaran Magan (1978)

Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!

Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah! (1978)

Pilot Premnath

Pilot Premnath (1978)

Sakka Podu Podu Raja

Sakka Podu Podu Raja (1978)

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Annapoorni (1978)

as Rosie
Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye

Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye (1978)

as Sevanthi
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General Chakravarthi (1978)

Bairavi

Bairavi (1978)

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Punniya Boomi (1978)

Aayiram Jenmangal

Aayiram Jenmangal (1978)

Shankar Salim Simon

Shankar Salim Simon (1978)

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Andhamaan Kadhali (1978)

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Aaru Pushpangal (1977)

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Annan Oru Koyil (1977)

as Jayamuniyamma
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Ilaya Thalaimurai (1977)

Unnai Suttrum Ulagam

Unnai Suttrum Ulagam (1977)

Uyarnthavargal

Uyarnthavargal (1977)

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Avan Oru Sarithiram (1977)

Chakravathi

Chakravathi (1977)

Pala Parikshai

Pala Parikshai (1977)

Mogam Muppadhu Varusham

Mogam Muppadhu Varusham (1976)

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Mayor Meenakshi (1976)

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Madhana Maaligai (1976)

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Perum Pugazhum (1976)

as Sundari
Andharangam

Andharangam (1975)

as Chellamma
Paattum Bharathamum

Paattum Bharathamum (1975)

Dr. Siva

Dr. Siva (1975)

as Meenambal
Malai Sooda Va

Malai Sooda Va (1975)

Pattikkaattu Raja

Pattikkaattu Raja (1975)

Thangathile Vairam

Thangathile Vairam (1975)

Melnaattu Marumagal

Melnaattu Marumagal (1975)

as Guest Appearance
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam

Then Sindhudhe Vaanam (1975)

Aayirathil Oruthi

Aayirathil Oruthi (1975)

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Yarukku Mappillai Yaro (1975)

as Meena's mother
Pattampoochi

Pattampoochi (1975)

Cinema Paithiyam

Cinema Paithiyam (1975)

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Edupa Kai Pillai (1975)

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Devi Shri Kaumariamman (1974)

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Paadha Poojai (1974)

En Magan

En Magan (1974)

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Samayalkaran (1974)

as Meenambikai
Thanga Padhakkam

Thanga Padhakkam (1974)

Gumasthavin Magal

Gumasthavin Magal (1974)

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Kula Gowravam (1974)

as Parvathi
Rajapart Rangadurai

Rajapart Rangadurai (1973)

as Chinthamani
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Karaikkal Ammaiyar (1973)

as Pallavi (Punithavathi's friend)
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Veettukku Vandha Marumagal (1973)

as Sharada
Rajaraja Cholan

Rajaraja Cholan (1973)

as Poonkodi
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Bharatha Vilas (1973)

as Meera Bai
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Maru Piravi (1973)

Ganga Gowri

Ganga Gowri (1973)

as Kumutha
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Manjal Kungumam (1973)

as Ranjitham
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Suryagandhi (1973)

Alaigal

Alaigal (1973)

as Nalina
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Thirumalai Daivam (1972)

Velli Vizha

Velli Vizha (1972)

Kasethan Kadavulada

Kasethan Kadavulada (1972)

as Lakshmi
Pattikada Pattanama

Pattikada Pattanama (1972)

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Mr. Sampath (1972)

Gnana Oli

Gnana Oli (1972)

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Agathiyar (1972)

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Kanna Nalama (1972)

as K. Manorama
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Puguntha Veedu (1972)

as Andal/Bhanu
Annai Velankanni

Annai Velankanni (1971)

Aana Valarthiya Vanampadiyude Makan

Aana Valarthiya Vanampadiyude Makan (1971)

Sumathi En Sundari

Sumathi En Sundari (1971)

Muhammad bin Tughluq

Muhammad bin Tughluq (1971)

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Thanga Gopuram (1971)

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Engal Thangam (1970)

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Thirumalai Thenkumari (1970)

as Muniyamma
Thalaivan

Thalaivan (1970)

Pavitra Papi

Pavitra Papi (1970)

as Mrs. Adarshan Lala
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Vilaiyaattu Pillai (1970)

as Velu's wife
Nam Nadu

Nam Nadu (1969)

Nirai Kudam

Nirai Kudam (1969)

as Actress Girija
Aayiram Poi

Aayiram Poi (1969)

as Lilly, Malathi's friend
Anjal Petti 520

Anjal Petti 520 (1969)

as Stella
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Gurudhatchanai (1969)

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Kanne Pappa (1969)

as Roopa
Poova Thalaiya

Poova Thalaiya (1969)

as Indra
Annaiyum Pithavum

Annaiyum Pithavum (1969)

Uyarndha Manidhan

Uyarndha Manidhan (1968)

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Enga Oor Raja (1968)

Kadhal Vaaganam

Kadhal Vaaganam (1968)

as Kokila
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Kanavan (1968)

Thillana Mohanambal

Thillana Mohanambal (1968)

as "Jil Jil" Ramamani
Ethir Neechal

Ethir Neechal (1968)

as Renu
Galatta Kalyanam

Galatta Kalyanam (1968)

as Rathna, Dharmalingam's Elder Daughter
Puthisaligal

Puthisaligal (1968)

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Bommalaattam (1968)

as Chinna Ponnu
Vivasaayi

Vivasaayi (1967)

Iru Malargal

Iru Malargal (1967)

Aalayam

Aalayam (1967)

Thiruvarutchelvar

Thiruvarutchelvar (1967)

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Naan (1967)

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Thaaiku Thalaimagan (1967)

Anubavi Raja Anubavi

Anubavi Raja Anubavi (1967)

as Muthamma
Madras to Pondicherry

Madras to Pondicherry (1966)

as Brahmin woman
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Parakkum Paavai (1966)

Thenmazhai

Thenmazhai (1966)

as Indra
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Thanippiravi (1966)

as Gowry
Saraswathi Sabatham

Saraswathi Sabatham (1966)

as Malli
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Thaaye Unakkaga (1966)

as Padma
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Chandhrodhayam (1966)

as Ahalya
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Yaar Nee? (1966)

as Thamarai/Sulakshana
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Sadhu Mirandal (1966)

Anbe Vaa

Anbe Vaa (1966)

Lighthouse

Lighthouse (1965)

Thiruvilayadal

Thiruvilayadal (1965)

as Kayarkanni's friend
Shanthi

Shanthi (1965)

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Poojaikku Vantha Malar (1965)

Enga Veettu Pillai

Enga Veettu Pillai (1965)

Server Sundaram

Server Sundaram (1964)

as Kantha
Navarathiri

Navarathiri (1964)

as Mentally Ill Woman
Padagotti

Padagotti (1964)

Thozhilali

Thozhilali (1964)

as Chandira
Poompuhar

Poompuhar (1964)

as Vasanthasena
Puthiya Paravai

Puthiya Paravai (1964)

as Alli
Ratha Thilagam

Ratha Thilagam (1963)

as Poonkuyil
Nenjam Marappathillai

Nenjam Marappathillai (1963)

as Kanniyamma
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Kungumam (1963)

Paar Magale Paar

Paar Magale Paar (1963)

Policekaran Magal

Policekaran Magal (1962)

as Maari's Fiancee
Ethaiyum Thangum Ithaiyam

Ethaiyum Thangum Ithaiyam (1962)

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Nenjil Oor Aalayam (1962)

as Navaneedham
Padithal Mattum Podhuma

Padithal Mattum Podhuma (1961)

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Paalum Pazhamum (1961)

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Pudhiya Pathai (1960)

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Thilakam (1960)

Meenda Sorgam

Meenda Sorgam (1960)

as Sachu
Kalathur Kannamma

Kalathur Kannamma (1960)