R. S. Manohar
Also Known As: RS Manohar, R.S.Manohar, Ramasamy Subramania Manohar, R.S. Manohar
Biography: R. S. Manohar was an Indian actor who performed roles ranging from hero to villain to comedic characters. He was born at Namakkal in 1925. He acted in over 200 films. He is known for his versatility and dominating personality. He is also known as Nadaga Kavalar for his love of stage plays and his undeterred passion in continuing to stage mythological plays almost his entire life.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Namakkal, Tamil Nadu, India
Birthday: June 29, 1925
Deathday: January 10, 2006
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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Manaivi Ready
Overview: Radha, a young man, visits a village to attend the wedding of his friend's sister. However, when the groom runs away, he is forced to marry the devastated bride.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1987-01-01
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Idhaya Veenai
Overview: Soundharam leaves his house and takes up work with Annamalai, a treacherous person. However, he finds himself in trouble after being falsely accused of various crimes committed by Annamalai.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1972-10-20
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Sorgam
Overview: Sankar is an ambitious man who wants to make it big through fair means. However, the friend he works under, Sampath, begins to use corrupt measures to make them rich.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1970-10-20
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Thanga Magan
Overview: Thanga Magan is a man's search for his roots. It is his search for the truth about his lineage.
Genres: Drama Family Action
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1983-11-04
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Thanikattu Raja
Overview: Thanikattu Raja is a Tamil film directed by V.C.Gohanathan.This movie is starring Rajnikanth, Sridevi and Sripriya. The fim has Sridevi as Rajini's girlfriend and at somepoint of time he gets married to Sripriya.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1982-03-12
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Pillaiyo Pillai
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Genres: Romance Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1972-06-22
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Deiva Thirumanangal
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1981-01-01
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Neerum Neruppum
Overview: Neerum Neruppum, is a 1971 Indian Tamil directed by P. Neelakantan, starring M. G. Ramachandran in the lead role and J. Jayalalitha, R. S. Manohar, Cho Ramaswamy among others. The movie is a remake of 1949 M. R. Radha movie Apoorva Sagodharargal.
Genres: Drama Action
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1971-11-17
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En Magan
Overview: Raja, an expert thief, loves Radha, the daughter of a smuggler. Meanwhile, Ramaiah, an honest police officer, supports Raja's desire to reform but he is blackmailed by a gang to steal.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1974-08-21
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Agathiyar
Overview: In an adventurous journey of spreading goodness on earth and by contributing to Tamil literature, Sage Agathiyar faces challenges at various phases of his journey.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1972-01-14
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Thai Ullam
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1952-02-08
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Thai Veedu
Overview: A father and son are separated when their enemy tries to steal a pair of swords that hold a map to the family treasure. Later, his enemy tries to use his son to get the second sword too.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1983-04-14
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Sarithira Nayagan
Overview: Story about two siblings who get separated by villains to get property. Their kids fall in love and solve the murder of the hero's father and clear his uncle of all wrong doings.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1984-05-26
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Kanavan
Overview: Vellaiya is falsely accused of murder. On the other hand, Rani, a rich girl, struggles after the sudden demise of her father.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1968-08-15
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Adimai Penn
Overview: An evil man kills Vengaiyan's father and enslaves all his people. Vengaiyan is ignorant and wild but Jeeva helps him evolve into a valiant and wise man, who then swears to right his people.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1969-05-01
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Panakkara Kudumbam
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1964-04-23
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Kumarikkottam
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-01-15
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Idhayakkani
Overview: 'Idhayakkani' is the story of the kind-hearted Mohan (MGR) whose theory of life is 'equality' and who puts it in practice by sharing equally the income of his estate with his labourers. He has another passion - he wants to serve the country - and for that, he has joined the police force as an officer. He meets a needy girl, Lakshmi, and on the advice of and elderly domestic help, he permits her to stay in his house. Tongues start wagging and Mohan decides to marry the girl. However, his happiness is short-lived. He gets the shock of his life when he comes to know that his wife is involved in the murder of a leading scientist. What is the truth? Did Lakshmi murder the scientist or is she innocent. If so, then who is the culprit? How does Mohan go about finding the truth?
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1975-08-22
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Thaaiku Thalaimagan
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-01-12
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Kaavalkaaran
Overview: Mani is employed as a driver with Marudachalam. Mani and his employer's daughter Susheela fall in love with each other and get married against Marudachalam's wishes. This also enrages Nagu, her father's business partner who intended to marry Susheela. In order to make her marriage successful, Susheela disowns her father and his wealth. Mani, on the other hand, loses his mother after a prolonged illness.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1967-09-07
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Panam Padaithavan
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Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1965-03-26
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Parakkum Paavai
Overview: Story about a spoilt girl and a guy who changes her and saves her from killers.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1966-11-10
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Osai
Overview: Raja, a poor man, falls in love with Radha. Radha's uncle is in debt and looks for a rich guy to settle his debt. Raja lies about his background but gets exposed.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1984-10-23
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Pattanathil Bhootham
Overview: Two friends, Bhaskar and Seenu, accidentally release Jee-Boom-Baa, a genie from an old urn. Jee-Boom-Baa promises to help his new masters as they set him free.
Genres: Action Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1967-04-14
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Nam Naadu
Overview: The philanthropists and pillars of society, a doctor, a builder, and a merchant, led by the rich Dharmalingam, are in fact villains dealing in crime and black market. The protagonist 'Durai' is set out on a quest to vanquish these enemies of the nation
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1969-01-02
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Engal Thanga Raja
Overview: Engal Thanga Raja (Tamil: எங்கள் தங்க ராஜா) is a 1973 Indian Tamil film, directed and produced by V. B. Rajendra Prasad. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Manjula, Sowcar Janaki and Major Sundarrajan in lead roles. The film had musical score by K. V. Mahadevan. The plot is about a brother who avenges his brothers murder by posing as an escaped felon.
Genres: Family Drama Action Thriller Romance
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1973-07-15
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Kadhal Vaaganam
Overview: An undercover agent masquerades as a mysterious man to catch a group of smugglers red-handed and expose their corrupt activities.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1968-10-21
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Arasa Kattalai
Overview: Before dying, a king requests Vijayan, a righteous man, to be his successor. But a minister in the king's court also wants to occupy the throne and decides to kill Vijayan.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1967-05-19
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Nootrukku Nooru
Overview: A reputed college professor is accused of sexual harassment by three women including his students and his neighbor. His fiancee sets out to investigate the truth behind the accusations.
Genres: Romance Thriller Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1971-03-19
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Vallavanukku Vallavan
Overview: Vallavanukku Vallavan (transl. Expert of all experts) is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film
Genres: Mystery Thriller
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1965-05-28
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Thaaye Unakkaga
Overview: 1966 Tamil remake of "Ballad of a Soldier".
Genres: Drama Romance War
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1966-08-26
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Kannan Karunai
Overview: Kannan Karunai is a 1971 remake Indian Tamil-language Hindu Epic film directed by N. T. Rama Rao.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1971-06-16
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Kuzhanthaikkaga
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Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-06-12
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CID Shankar
Overview: The film start had in its title sequence in which a Politician is killed by a Suicide bomber who explodes her explosive belt. C. I. D. Shankar and his assistant Raju(Thengai Srinivasan is deputed to the Nilgiris to investigate a case of mysterious murder. C. I. D. Ashokan(Pakkirisamy) also stay for the town, who pose at research of herbal, his close relation of lover's club dancer Reeta(Jayakumari). Ashokan finds all truth and he goes to Nagamalai estate, where he gives lift to a young girl who explodes her belt.Ashokan gives diary and locker key to Vithya(Sakunthala) who saves his life and admits him in the hospital. But unfortuneately ashokan was killed by the mysterious gang in hospital. Vithya gives the things to Shankar and both fall in love. Raju falls in love with actress Rama(Kumari Radha), who also stays in the same hotel. Shankar meet Reeta and asks her to help him. She gives information to his assistant Raju and later on she is killed by the same mysterious gang.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1970-04-01
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Vallavan Oruvan
Overview: Vallavan Oruvan is a 1966 black-and-white Tamil Suspense film directed by R. Sundaram and produced by Modern Theatres. The film script was written by A. L. Narayanan. Music by Vedha assets to the movie. Jaishankar played a leading investigator's role. R. S. Manohar and Thengai Srinivasan played key supporting roles.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1966-10-07
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Manaivi Oru Mandhiri
Overview: A Comedy feat about husband and wife relationship.
Genres: Family Comedy Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1988-09-02
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Darja Donga
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Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: te
Release Date: 1985-06-15
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Vanambadi
Overview: Thanigachalam manages to save Meena from committing suicide. Meena reminds him of his late daughter Uma. Later, Meena tries her best to console Saker who is mourning Uma's death.
Genres: Drama Thriller
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1963-03-09
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Gnana Kuzhandhai
Overview: Gnana Kuzhandhai (Wisdom Child) is a 1979 Tamil Hindu Devotional - Mythological film was directed by K. Kameshwara Rao and Produced by P. L. Mohan Ram. The film script were written by Era. Pazhanisamy. Music by K. V. Mahadevan assets to the movie. The film starring Baby Sudha and Master Sridhar played titled role with Gemini Ganesan Venniradai Nirmala V. S. Raghavan R. S. Manohar, S. V. Subbaiah, Jai Ganesh, Latha and K. A. Thangavelu played portraying supporting role.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-06-19
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Mahakavi Kalidas
Overview: Mahakavi Kalidas Directed by R. R. Chandran. Princess Vidyotama vows to marry the man who defeats her in debate, but she wins every time. Through a ruse, her spurned suitors manage to marry the princess to the simpleminded Kalidas. Ashamed of his ignorance, Kalidas becomes a seeker of knowledge and is bestowed with wisdom by the goddess Kali. This moving story of love and enlightenment is based on legends surrounding real-life poet Mahakavi Kalidas.
Genres: Fantasy
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1966-08-19
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Vazhkai Padagu
Overview: A young attractive and unemployed woman Seetha(Devika) taking up stage acting as a career. A wealthy man Kannabiran(K. Balaji) is after her, and uses his henchman(R. S. Manohar) to kidnap her. During the attempt, Rajan (Gemini Ganesan) and his clever dog Honey rescue her and the two fall in love. Rajan is the son of a Zamindar (S. V. Ranga Rao), who has a poor opinion of Seetha. However, after many hurdles, the two marry. The director of Seetha's stage troupe Gopal (R. Muthuraman) too is in love with her. But, she never responds. When Kannabiran is murdered. Gopal is arrested. He has an alibi - on the night of the murder, a young woman stayed with him in his house, but then he does not disclose her identity. The woman turns out to be Seetha and she gives them the evidence. One of the members of the jury is her father-in-law and complications follow with the husband leaving her and wishing to marry again. However, the truth comes out and the family is united in the end.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1965-03-26
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Raja Rishi
Overview: Raja Rishi is a 1985 Indian Tamil film directed by K. Shankar and produced by N. Sakunthala. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Prabhu Ganesan, M. N. Nambiar and Nalini in lead roles. There is a touching scene where moved by the penance of Sage Vishvamitra, formerly King Kaushika; God Shiva grants him the status of brahmarishi and totally compassionate, Rajarishi sings the Gayatri Mantra.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1985-09-20
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Naan
Overview: A wealthy man son gets lost at a very young age. His father searches for him in vain and dies after few years. Years later, 3 men come up to the palace claiming they are the lost son. The story unfolds as to who is the real lost son.
Genres: Drama Family Comedy
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1967-07-01
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Raja
Overview: Conflict arises between two brothers after the death of their father and unknowingly they become rivals.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1972-01-26
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Naane Varuven
Overview: Naane Varuven (lit. 'I will come') is a 1992 Tamil language film, directed by Sripriya and produced by Girija. The film script was written by Sripriya. Music was by Shankar–Ganesh. The film stars Rahman and Sripriya playing lead, with Rajani, Vagai Chandrasekhar, Vadivukkarasi, Gouthami and Radhika in supporting roles. It is a sequel to the 1979 film Neeya?
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1992-02-27
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Ulagam Sutrum Valiban
Overview: Scientist Murugan has a formula that can harness energy from lightening. A rival wants it for his evil plans. When Murugan disappears, his brother goes around the world to find him and save the world.
Genres: Drama Science Fiction
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1973-05-11
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Konjum Salangai
Overview: A king Parthiban (Ramadas) gifts a rare anklet (salangai) to a dancer Aparajita (Kumari Madhuri). She begets the king's son, Amarendran and hands him over to a priest along with the anklet. Amarendran also happens to meet a beautiful singer Shantha (Savithri), who falls in love with her and this plot forms the rest of the story.
Genres: Drama Music
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1962-01-14
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Padakuthira
Overview: Padakkuthira is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. G. Vasudevan and produced by Malithra Production. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Mallika Sukumaran, R. S. Manohar and Meena. The film has musical score by Kannur Rajan. Kamal Haasan sang the song "Ragalolayaay Kamalolayaay Neelayaamini...".
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1978-07-21
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Enga Ooru Maappilai
Overview: A naive Velu arrives at his uncle's house after his mother's death only to get neglected by his aunt. Soon, a woman named Panchavarnam falls for him, but the notorious Rajalingam sets his eyes on her.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1989-04-14
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Sankarlal
Overview: A criminal, Chelladurai, frames the innocent Dharmalingam for a crime which leads to the latter being jailed. Years later, Dharmalingam returns to take revenge and establish contact with his family.
Genres: Drama Action Crime
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1981-08-15
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Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum
Overview: A rendering of the classic Arabian tale of Aladdin and his magic lamp.
Genres: Adventure Drama Fantasy
Original Language: ml
Release Date: 1979-04-14
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Paattum Bharathamum
Overview: Ravi, a businessman, falls in love with Lalitha, a professional dancer. But her father challenges him to learn the art of dance in order to marry his daughter.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1975-12-06
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Ponvayal
Overview: Considered to be a lost film.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1954-02-12
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Chitra Pournami
Overview: A man seeking revenge against the murderer who killed his parents is in a dilemma when he finds out that his sister is his enemy's daughter-in-law and the woman he loves is the man's daughter.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1976-10-22
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Billa
Overview: Billa, a powerful outlaw with a long list of enemies, kills Rajesh, a member of his gang, after he quits the criminal life. But Rajesh's fiancee and his sister pledge to take revenge on Billa.
Genres: Action Crime Thriller
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1980-01-26
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Thiruneelakandar
Overview: Thiruneelakandar is 1972 Indian Tamil-language biographical film, directed by C P Jambulingam and produced by K. Selvaraj. The film script and lyrics were written by Kannadasan and Panchu Arunachalam. Music was by C. N. Pandurangan. It stars T. R. Mahalingam playing the title role of Tirunilakanta Nayanar, with Sowcar Janaki, R. S. Manohar, M. Bhanumathi and Gandhimathi in supporting roles. It was released on 3 June 1972.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1972-06-03
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Aayirathil Oruvan
Overview: Enslaved convicts for treason plan escape but get caught by pirates and work for them before gaining their support and fighting back their country's authoritarian rule.
Genres: Drama Action War Adventure
Original Language: ta
Release Date: 1965-07-09
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