Charle

Actor · Born March 6, 1960 · Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu, India

Biography

Charle sometimes credited as Charlie (born Manohar Velmurugan Thangasamy; born 6 March 1960) is an Indian actor who has acted in more than 550 Tamil films as a comedian and supporting actor. He completed his undergraduate degree in chemistry from G. V. N. College in Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu. Even during those days when he was at college, he was known for his histrionics, and had the uncanny ability to imitate Tamil actors like Sivaji Ganeshan, Muthuraman, and Nagesh. He was an avid entertainer, and a popular stage artist, while at this college. He started his career as a Staff Artist – Actor in Song & Drama Division of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and moved on to perform more than 1000 dramas in Six years. He was named as Charle and introduced in the film "Poikal Kuthirai" in the year 1982 by the eminent director Padma Sri Dr.K.Balachandar. He has proved as a versatile actor in comedy as well as character roles in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films; he has dubbed his own voice in his role in Malayalam film "Hijack". He has more than 550 films to his credit and has played a vital role in many films, including films produced by National Film Development Corporation of India. He is highly talented in miming, mono acting and anchoring in stage shows and he has performed in various countries. He holds a Master of Arts degree from Madurai Kamaraj University and Master of Philosophy degree from Karaikudi Alagappa University. He submitted his dissertation for M.Phil in the title, "Contributions of Comedians in the growth of Tamil cinema – 1937 to 1967".

Acted in 179

2020s

2026
Lockdown
Suresh
2025
Mask
Sargunam
Coolie
Ravi
61
Bun Butter Jam
Kumar Senthamizhan
Yaman Kattalai
Movie
Aghathiyaa
Aghathiyaa Father
2024
Lineman
Subbaiyah
Chutney Sambar
Joseph Subbaiah · 6 episodes
Finder
Movie
Rooban
Siththan
Arimapatti Sakthivel
Movie
2023
Joe
Movie · Romance · Drama
69
Iraivan
Dr. Yoganand
49
Erumbu
Annadurai
D3
Mani
Kondraal Paavam
Movie
2022
Udanpaal
Vinayagam
Aattral
Movie
Drama
Moorthy
Bro Daddy
Venkayya
68
2021
Theerpugal Virkkapadum
Kishore's Father
2020
Shanmugam Saloon
Shanmugam
Walter
Paneerselvam
Kadhal Ondru Kanden
M. Muruganandh
Pizhai
Movie

2010s

2019
Dhanusu Raasi Neyargalae
Ramasamy
Mei
Movie
Gurkha
Movie
Bodhai Yeri Budhi Maari
Movie
Vellai Pookal
Bharatidasan "Bharati"
69
2017
Velaikkaran
Murugesan
71
Pattinapakkam
Movie
Kadhal Kasakuthaiya
Movie · Comedy · Romance
Paambhu Sattai
Kannan
Maanagaram
Nataraj
Yaman
Thiyagarajan
2016
Enakku Innoru Per Irukku
Subbiah
Oru Naal Koothu
Movie
24
Chettiyar
77
Aarathu Sinam
Arokiya Raj
2015
Kirumi
Prabhakar
Thakka Thakka
Movie
Idhu Enna Maayam
RJ Balaji 's Father
Papanasam
Bus Conductor
2014
Jeeva
Movie
2013
Desingu Raja
Movie
Neram
Mayilsamy
2011
Venghai
Murugesan
2010
Cheriya Kallanum Valiya Poleesum
Kurukkuvatti Duraichamy

2000s

1990s

1980s

1989
Indrudu Chandrudu
Mental Patient 2
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
Diwakar
Manidhan Marivittan
Movie
Yogam Rajayogam
Movie
Nyaya Tharasu
Bose
Siva
Movie
Varusham Padhinaaru
Movie
Paasa Mazhai
Movie
1988
Pudhiya Vaanam
Movie
Dharmathin Thalaivan
Movie
Senthoora Poove
Movie
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
Movie
Annanagar Mudhal Theru
Movie
1987
Ore Oru Gramathiley
Movie
Manathil Uruthi Vendum
Patient
Jallikkattu
Arjun's Friend
Ananda Aradhanai
Movie
1986
Punnagai Mannan
Movie
Vidinja Kalyanam
Movie
Kodai Mazhai
Movie
Mella Thirandhadhu Kadhavu
Subramani's Friend
Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum
Movie
Yaaro Ezhuthiya Kavithai
Movie
Uyire Unakkaga
Murugesan Mudeliyar's assistant
1985
Idhaya Kovil
Movie
Poove Poochooda Vaa
Movie
Udhaya Geetham
Movie
1984
Enakkul Oruvan
Movie
Achamillai Achamillai
Movie
1983
Poikkal Kudhirai
Paramasivam
1981
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