
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.

Sarvam Sakthimayam
1986

Karunthel Kannayiram
1972 · as Parvathi

Karotti Kannan
1975 · as Rosie

Muthana Muthallavo
1976 · as Teacher

Annapoorni
1978 · as Rosie

Pasakiligal
2006

Idhu Namma Aalu
1988 · as Gopal's Mom

Osai
1984

Piriyadha Varam Vendum
2001 · as Azhagi

Thirunelveli
2000

Bairavi
1978 · as Meenatchi

Bala Nagamma
1981

Ottran
2003

Raja Enga Raja
1995

Jamboo
1980

Simmasanam
2000 · as Satyamurthy’s Mother

Madras to Pondicherry
1966 · as Brahmin woman

Achchani
1978