Mano
Biography
Mano is a male Indian playback singer, voice-over artist, actor, producer, television anchor, and music composer. He is known by his stage name Mano, and also known as Nagoor Babu Singer Mano. Born in Sattenapalli, Andhra Pradesh, India, he has recorded over 30,000 songs for various films in languages including Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Oriya, and Bollywood. He has also performed in over 3000 live concerts across the continents. Mano has recorded 2000 songs for music director Ilayaraja. He has worked on numerous projects, with 75 known credits, and is a recipient of several awards including the Nandi Awards from the Government of Andhra Pradesh and the Kalaimamani award from the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Career overview
Mano is an Indian playback singer, voice-over artist, actor, producer, television anchor and music composer. He has recorded more than 30,000 songs for various films across different languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, Oriya, and Bollywood. Mano has also performed in over 3000 live concerts across the continents.
Notably, Mano has recorded 2,000 songs for music director Ilayaraja. He has a diverse range of credits, with a total of 75 known credits. Mano's work as a playback singer has been recognized in the Indian film industry, with a significant presence in the Tamil and Telugu film industries.
Mano's career spans multiple genres and languages, with a vast repertoire of songs to his credit. His work as a playback singer has been extensive, with a significant number of recordings for various music directors and films.
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Full Filmography
75 titles- Kadhalikka Neramillai (2025) as Chandra Mohan
- Vattakhanal (2025) as Jeffi
- Veera Simha Reddy (2023) Playback Singer
- Single Shankarum Smartphone Simranum (2023) as OCOC Bhaskar
- Ante... Sundaraniki! (2022) Playback Singer
- Andaru Bagundali Andulo Nenundali (2022)
- Raaja Live in Concert Expo 2020 Dubai (2022) as Himself
- Crazy Uncles (2021)
- Walter (2020) Playback Singer
- Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum (2016) Playback Singer
- Shivam (2015) as Mano
- Lingaa (2014) Playback Singer
- Vetri Selvan (2014) as Ananthakrishnan
- Gundello Godari (2013) Playback Singer
- Iddarammayilatho (2013) Playback Singer
- Super Singer Junior (2007) as Self - Judge
- Super Singer (2006) as Self - Judge
- Attagasam (2004) Playback Singer
- Enakku 20 Unakku 18 (2003) as Himself (Guest Appearance)
- Gangotri (2003) Playback Singer
- Puthiya Geethai (2003) Playback Singer
- Panchatanthiram (2002) Playback Singer
- Bobby (2002) Playback Singer
- Josh (2000) Playback Singer
- Mugavari (2000) Playback Singer
- Vaali (1999) Playback Singer
- Padayappa (1999) Playback Singer
- Taal (1999) Playback Singer
- Dil Se.. (1998) Playback Singer
- Kalyana Galatta (1998) Playback Singer
- Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998) Playback Singer
- Nerrukku Ner (1997) Playback Singer
- Arunachalam (1997) Playback Singer
- Aravindhan (1997) Playback Singer
- V.I.P (1997) Playback Singer
- Dongaata (1997) Playback Singer
- Minsara Kanavu (1997) Playback Singer
- Iruvar (1997) Playback Singer
- Annamayya (1997) Playback Singer
- Kadhal Desam (1996) Playback Singer
- Love Birds (1996) Playback Singer
- Indira (1995) Playback Singer
- Rangeela (1995) Playback Singer
- Muthu (1995) Playback Singer
- Amma Donga! (1995) Playback Singer
- Veera (1994) Playback Singer
- Gangmaster (1994) Playback Singer
- Karuththamma (1994) Playback Singer
- Kaadhalan (1994) Playback Singer
- Pudhiya Mannargal (1994) Playback Singer
- Pavithra (1994) Playback Singer
- Super Police (1994) Playback Singer
- Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993) Playback Singer
- Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda (1993) as Self
- Kilipetchu Ketkava (1993) Playback Singer
- Pudhiya Mugam (1993) Playback Singer
- Thiruda Thiruda (1993) Playback Singer
- Bangaru Bullodu (1993) Playback Singer
- Singaravelan (1992) as Mano
- Meera (1992) Playback Singer
- Roja (1992) Playback Singer
- Raktha Tharpanam (1992) Playback Singer
- Thevar Magan (1992) Playback Singer
- Sigaram (1991) as Guest Appearance
- Kshana Kshanam (1991) Playback Singer
- Shanti Kranti (1991) Playback Singer
- Indra Bhavanam (1991) Playback Singer
- Thangathin Thangam (1990) Playback Singer
- Anna Thammudu (1990) Playback Singer
- Puthu Paatu (1990) Playback Singer
- Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990) Playback Singer
- Paattukku Naan Adimai (1990) Playback Singer
- En Jeevan Paaduthu (1988) Playback Singer
- Nayakan (1987) Playback Singer
- Aha Naa Pellanta! (1987) Playback Singer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mano best known for?
Mano is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Kadhalikka Neramillai (2025), Ordinary People (1980), Super Singer (2006), Counterpart (2017).
When and where was Mano born?
Mano was born on October 26, 1965 in Sattenapalli, Andhra Pradesh, India.
How many credits does Mano have?
Mano has accumulated over 75 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1987 to 2025.
What is Mano's background in cinema and television?
Mano is a male Indian playback singer, voice-over artist, actor, producer, television anchor, and music composer. He is known by his stage name Mano, and also known as Nagoor Babu Singer Mano. Born in Sattenapalli, Andhra Pradesh, India, he has recorded over 30,000 songs for various films in languages including Tamil, ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Singaravelan (1992) as Mano — aged about 26
- Kadhalikka Neramillai (2025) as Chandra Mohan — aged about 59
- Super Singer Junior (2007) as Self - Judge — aged about 41
- Super Singer (2006) as Self - Judge — aged about 40
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