R. S. Manohar
Biography
R. S. Manohar was an Indian actor born in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India on June 29, 1925. He passed away on January 10, 2006 at the age of 80. Known for his acting credits and versatility, he performed roles ranging from hero to villain to comedic characters. He was recognized for his dominating personality. Also known as Nadaga Kavalar for his love of stage plays, he maintained an undeterred passion for continuing to stage mythological plays almost his entire life. Across his career, he acted in over 200 films and recorded 83 known credits on The Movie Database.
Career overview
R. S. Manohar was an Indian actor born in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India on June 29, 1925. Known by the stage name இரா. சு. மனோகர், he built a prolific career in acting that spanned over two hundred films, with eighty-three known credits recorded on The Movie Database. Throughout his film career, he was recognized for his versatility and dominating personality, portraying a wide range of characters that extended from heroes to villains and comedic roles.
In addition to his extensive work in film, he maintained a lifelong dedication to the theatre. Known as Nadaga Kavalar due to his love of stage plays, he demonstrated an undeterred passion for the medium by continuing to stage mythological plays for almost his entire life. His contributions to the performing arts encompassed both screen and stage before his death on January 10, 2006, at the age of eighty.
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Full filmography
- Naane Varuven (1992) as Saint
- Enga Ooru Maappilai (1989)
- Manaivi Oru Mandhiri (1988)
- Manaivi Ready (1987) as Radha's father
- Navagraha Naayagi (1985) as Rahu
- Raja Rishi (1985) as Sage Durvasa
- Darja Donga (1985)
- Osai (1984)
- Sarithira Nayagan (1984)
- Ezhuthatha Sattangal (1984) as Sebastian
- Niraparaadhi (1984) as Durai Raj
- Thai Veedu (1983)
- Thanga Magan (1983) as Kali
- Thanikattu Raja (1982)
- Deiva Thirumanangal (1981)
- Sankarlal (1981)
- Thee (1981) as Madanagopal
- Billa (1980) as Ranjith
- Yamanukku Yaman (1980) as C.I.D. Sivanandam
- Vishwaroobam (1980) as Ashok
- Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum (1979) as Magician
- Gnana Kuzhandhai (1979) as Mahendrapuri King
- Ennai Pol Oruvan (1978) as Sabapathy
- Padakuthira (1978)
- Unakkaga Naan (1976) as Arjunan
- Chitra Pournami (1976)
- Idhayakkani (1975) as Albert
- Swami Ayyappan (1975) as Lord Vishnu
- Paattum Bharathamum (1975)
- Thaai Piranthaal (1974) as Lalitha's father
- Swathi Nakshatram (1974) as Rangarajan
- Vairam (1974) as Senthilnathan
- En Magan (1974)
- Thangappathakkam (1974) as Manimangalam Minor
- Ulagam Sutrum Valiban (1973)
- Nalla Mudivu (1973)
- Engal Thanga Raja (1973)
- Karunthel Kannayiram (1972) as Ramesh
- Mappillai Azhaippu (1972)
- Thiruneelakandar (1972) as Load shiva
- Agathiyar (1972)
- Idhaya Veenai (1972)
- Pillaiyo Pillai (1972) as Gangatharan
- Raja (1972)
- Meendum Vazhven (1971) as Jagadeesh
- Neerum Neruppum (1971)
- Nootrukku Nooru (1971)
- Kannan Karunai (1971)
- Kumarikkottam (1971)
- Kaadhal Jyothi (1970)
- Kannan Varuvaan (1970) as Manohar
- CID Shankar (1970)
- Anadhai Anandhan (1970)
- Sorgam (1970) as Dharmalingam / Arun
- Adimai Penn (1969)
- Nam Naadu (1969)
- Moondrezhuthu (1968)
- Kuzhanthaikkaga (1968) as Joseph
- Kadhal Vaaganam (1968)
- Kanavan (1968)
- Kaavalkaaran (1967)
- Pattanathil Bhootham (1967)
- Arasa Kattalai (1967)
- Thaaiku Thalaimagan (1967)
- Naan (1967) as Singaram
- Vallavan Oruvan (1966) as Dr Sargunam
- Thaaye Unakkaga (1966) as Rajankam
- Parakkum Paavai (1966)
- Mahakavi Kalidas (1966) as Ambarisan
- Aayirathil Oruvan (1965) as Dictator of Neidhal Naadu
- Nee! (1965) as Sekar
- Panam Padaithavan (1965)
- Vallavanukku Vallavan (1965)
- Vazhkai Padagu (1965)
- Panakkara Kudumbam (1964)
- Arunagirinathar (1964) as Tamil Pandit
- Vanambadi (1963) as Gopal (Sumathi/Kausalya devi's Husband)
- Konjum Salangai (1962)
- Thayilla Pillai (1961) as Doctor Bharathi
- Kaithi Kannayiram (1960) as Kannayiram
- Ponvayal (1954)
- Thai Ullam (1952) as Manohar
- Rajambal (1951) as Gopalan