R. S. Manohar filmography

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This is the filmography of Indian actor R. S. Manohar , who performed roles ranging from hero to villain to comedic character. He acted over 300 Tamil film. He was popular for negative roles. He also played supporting roles in films with actors M. G. Ramachandran, Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, S. S. Rajendran, Jaishankar, Ravichandran, Sivakumar, Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. He is known for his versatility and dominating personality. [1]

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According to film historian Randor Guy he got a break through in film with Rajambal (1951), well known crime novel of J. R. Rangaraju [2] and produced by Modern Theatres, it was his debut film, Madhuri Devi was heroine and he was paid 25,000 remuneration. The film fared well at the box office. [2] [3] His early memorable roles were in films such as Viduthalai (1954), where he played victimised brother of a vicious lawyer - judge. A top class K. Ramnoth movie. The film based on play The First and the Last . [4] Vannakili (1959), where he played drunkard thug named as Poochie, he forcefully marries village girl Saraswarthi and gives her a hard time. Vannakili proved a great success. [5] In Kaithi Kannayiram (1960), he played an innocent banker who loses his son and is jailed on false charges. He finds a new direction in life and decides to save the life of the Jailor's son who is kidnapped by other inmates of the jail. The film was a commercial hit at the box office. [6] Konjum Salangai (1962), [7] where he played a dictatorial commander who wants to usurp the throne. [8] In Vallavanukku Vallavan (1965), he played an honest police inspector who goes undercover as thug named Pichuva Pakkiri. [9] The film ran for over 100 days in theatres. Vallavan Oruvan (1966), where he played Dr. Sargunam, a Tamil hypnotist and psychologist with the help of his finance. A doctor who promotes drug abuse, murder and anti-social activities. He is a cape wearing supervillain and mad scientist in Iru Vallavargal (1966). [10]

Manohar was T. R. Sundaram favorite, starring in 18 film of his films. The highest by any actor working for Modern Theatres such as Rajambal , [2] Petra Maganai Vitra Annai , [11] Vannakili , [5] Thalai Koduthaan Thambi , [12] Kaithi Kannayiram , [6] Konjum Kumari , [13] Kattu Roja , Chitrangi , [14] Vallavanukku Vallavan , [14] Vallavan Oruvan , Iru Vallavargal , [10] Ethirigal Jakkirathai , [15] Kadhalithal Podhuma , [16] Naangu Killadigal , [17] CID Shankar , [18] Justice Viswanathan , [19] Karundhel Kannayiram, [20] Thedi Vandha Lakshmi . [21]

Filmography

1950s

TitleYearRoleNote(s)Ref.
Rajambal 1951Gopalanbased on J. R. Rangaraju's crime novel
Debut film
[2]
Thai Ullam 1952ManoharAdaptation of English Novel East Lynne by Ellen Wood [22]
Mamiyar 1953 [23] [15]
Gumastha Gopu [24]
Lakshmi [25]
Ponvayal 1954BangaruBased on Poimaan Karadu by Kalki [26]
Viduthalai Based on the play The First and the Last by John Galsworthy. [4]
Vaira Malai [27]
Nanban [28]
Nalla Thangal 1955 [15]
Nallavan [29] [15]
Nam Kuzhandai [30]
Moondru Pengal 1956
Nalla Veedu
Ondre Kulam [15] [31]
Petra Maganai Vitra Annai 1958Minister Gunasekaran [32]
Vannakili 1959Poochi [5]
Athisaya Penn RajuRemake of Hindi film Aasha [33]
Madhavi [34]
Panchaali [35]
Pudhmai Penn [36]
Thayapola Pillai Noolapola Selai [37]
Thalai Koduthaan Thambi Vijayan [12]
Sollu Thambi Sollu Adaptation of the William Shakespeare play As You Like It [38]

1960s

TitleYearRoleNote(s)Ref.
Thozhan1960
Kaithi Kannayiram KannayiramThe film was remake of Qaidi No. 911 and
remade in Telugu as Khaidi Kannaiah
[39] [6]
Thayilla Pillai 1961Doctor BharathiThe film remade in Malayalam as Pravaham [40]
Dakshayagnam 1962
Konjum Salangai General Naga DevanThe film Dubbed in Telugu as Muripinche Muvvalu [8]
Muripinche Muvvalu The film Original version as Konjum Salangai [15]
Neeya Naana
Konjum Kumari 1963Rajangam Modern Theatres 99th film [13]
Vanambadi GopalThe film based on Bengali novel Shesh Porichoy [41]
Kattu Roja Somu [42]
Kulamagal Radhai Natarajanfilm based on Vazhvu Enge by Akilan [43]
Yarukku Sontham [15] [44]
Amma Enge 1964 [45]
Arunagirinathar Tamil Pandit [46]
Chitrangi Commander [14]
Panakkara Kudumbam KannaiyaThe film remade Hindi as Humjoli
in Kannadas as Bhale Huduga and
in Telugu as Intigutt
[47]
Vallavanukku Vallavan 1965Bijuva Pakkiri/Inspector SekharRemake of Hindi film Ustadon Ke Ustad
Modern Theatres 100th film
[9]
Aayirathil Oruvan Dictator of Nedhal Naadu [48]
Kaattu Rani [49]
Kalyana Mandapam [15]
Panam Padaithavan Joker [50]
Nee (film) Smuggling Head [51]
Vaazhkai Padagu Kannabiran HenchmanThe film was remake Of Hindi film as Zindagi (1964) [52]
Iru Vallavargal 1966Remake of Hindi film Do Ustad [10]
Kumari Penn The film remade in Hindi as Man Ka Meet [53]
Naan Aanaiyittal Kumar [54]
Mahakavi Kalidas Remake of Kannada film Mahakavi Kalidasa and
Remade in Telugu as Mahakavi Kalidasu
[55]
Parakkum Paavai Kabali [56]
Thattungal Thirakkappadum Shankar [15]
Vallavan Oruvan Doctor Sanrgunamloosely based 1964 French film Shadow Of Evil . [57]
Arasa Kattalai 1967The Minister [58]
Ethirigal Jakkirathai Inspector Raju/No.31 [59]
Kaavalkaaran KombhayFilm remade in Hindi as Rakhwala [60]
Kadhalithal Podhuma Thangaraj [61]
Naan The film remade in Telugu as Nenante Nene
and Hindi as Waris
[62]
Pattanathil Bhootham The film adaptation of The Brass Bottle [63]
Thaikku Thalaimagan Ranga [64]
Uyir Mel Aasai [65]
Kadhal Vaaganam 1968Kala's Husband [66]
Kanavan ManoharThe film dubbed into Hindi as Aakhri Nishan [67]
Kuzhanthaikkaga Josephthe film won two National Film Awards
film remake of Telugu film as Paappa Kosam and
remade in Hindi as Nannha Farista,
in Malayalam as Omanakkunju
[68]
Oli Vilakku Maari [69]
Moondrezhuthu [70]
Adimaippenn 1969Royal body guard Magudapathy [71]
Kanni Penn Sarangan [72]
Mannippu Public ProsecutorRemake of Malayalam film as Padunna Puzha (1968) [73]
Manasatchi [74]
Naangu Killadigal Ganesan Iyer [75]
Nam Naadu VijayRemake of Telugu film as Kathanayakudu [76]

1970s

TitleYearRoleNote(s)Ref.
CID Shankar 1970Boopathyremake of American film OSS 117 Mission for a Killer [77]
Engal Thangam Marathandan [78]
Koi Kulam Nahin [79]
Justice Viswanathan 1971KabhaliRemake of Hindi film as Do Bhai (1969 film) and
remade in Telugu as Nenu Manishine
[80]
Meendum Vazhven Jagadeesh [81]
Kumari Kottam Rathinam [82]
Oru Thaai Makkal Remake of Hindi Film as Ayee Milan Ki Bela [83]
Neerum Neruppum Maruthubased on French novel The Corsican Brothers by Alexander Dumas
and the film remade in Gora Aur Kala
[84]
Nootrukku Nooru The film remade in Hindi as Imtihan [85]
Rickshawkaran 'Kathikuthu' KarmeghamRemade in Hindi as Rickshawala [86]
Sorgam Dharmalingam/Arun (Twin Brothers) [87] [88]
Therottam
Agathiyar 1972 Ilangeswaran/Ravanan The film as dubbed into Hindi as Maharishi [89]
Annamitta Kai Kannaga Rathinam [90]
Deivam Thief [91]
Karunthel Kannayiram [92]
Needhi NagalingamRemake of Hindi film Dushman [93]
Pillaiyo Pillai Gangatharan M. K. Muthu's Debut Film [94]
Raja Viswamremake of Hindi film as Johny Mera Naam [95]
Thiruneelakandar Lord Shiva [96]
Varaverpu [97]
Rajaraja Cholan 1974Sathiyasiriyan [98] [99]
Thedi Vandha Lakshmi Jamboo [100]
Ulagam Sutrum Valiban Lilly's Brother [101]
Vaayaadi [102]
En Magan 1974BaskarRemake of Hindi film as Be-Imaan [103]
Prayaschitham [104]
Sirithu Vazha Vendum Othai KannuThe film remake of Hindi film as Zanjeer [105]
Sisubalan Sisubalan [106]
Sivakamiyin Selvan Remake of Hindi film as Aradhana [15]
Vairam Senthil Nathanthe film remakes of Hindi film as Victoria No. 203
Remade in Telugu as Andaru Dongale and
in Bengali as Chore Chore Mastuto Bhai
[107]
Thanga Pathakkam Maynorfilm dubbed in to Telugu as Bangaru Pathakkam
and was remade in Telugu as Kondaveeti Simham ,
in Kannada as Nanobba Kalla (1979) and Kadamba and
in Hindi as Shakti
[108]
Idhayakkani 1975Albert [109]
Paattum Bharathamum Shanmugasundaram [110]
Pallandu Vazhga SangiliRemake of Hindi film as Do Aankhen Barah Haath [111]
Yarukkum Vetkam Illai The film based on drama Runway Out by Cho [112]
Chitra Pournami 1976Zamindar [113]
Rojavin Raja Singapore Rasappa [114]
Ungalil Oruthi [115]
Sri Krishna Leela 1977 King Kamsan [116]
Ennai Pol Oruvan 1978Sabapathy [117]
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum 1979Magicianbased on story from One Thousand and One Nights [118]
Gnana Kuzhandhai Mahendrapuri Kingbased on story about Sambandar [119]
Pattakkathi Bhairavan DharmalingamRemake of Telugu film as Katakataala Rudraiah [120] [121]
Nejukku Needhi [122]

1980s

TitleYearRoleNote(s)Ref.
Billa 1980RanjithRemake of Hindi film as Don [123]
Thee 1981MadanagopalRemake of Hindi film Deewaar [124]
Sankarlal [125]
Sangili 1982Remake of Hindi film as Kalicharan [126]
Thai Veedu 1983film remade Hindi as Jeet Hamaari [127]
Thanga Magan Kaalifilm dubbed into Telugu as Nuvya Nena [128]
Navagraha Nayagi 1985Raghu [129]
Raja Rishi Dhuruvasar [130]
Manaivi Ready 1987 [131]
Enga Ooru Mappillai 1989 [132]
Meenakshi Thiruvilayadal dubbed into Telugu as Madhura Meenakshi and
Hindi as Shiva Leela
[133]

1990s

TitleYearRoleNote(s)Ref.
Naane Varuven 1992Saintsequel to 1979 film Neeya? and
remade in Kannadas as Nagini
[134]
Pagadai Panirendu [135]

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