R. N. R. Manohar
Appearance
R. N. R. Manohar | |
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Born | 17 May 1967 Tamil Nadu, India |
Died | 17 November 2021 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | (aged 54)
Occupation(s) | Actor, film director |
Years active | 1978–2021 |
R. N. R. Manohar (17 May 1967 – 17 November 2021) was an Indian actor and director. He directed films like Maasilamani (2009) and Vellore Maavattam (2011).[1]
Career
[edit]In 2002, Manohar announced that he would direct a film titled Velu featuring Prashanth and Simran in the lead role, though the film later did not materialise.[2]
He made his directorial debut with Maasilamani.[3][4]
Death
[edit]Manohar died on 17 November 2021, at a hospital in Chennai from COVID-19 complications during the COVID-19 pandemic in India.[5][6]
Filmography
[edit]As director and writer
[edit]Year | Film | Credited as | Notes | |
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Director | Writer | |||
1994 | Maindhan | Assistant | Yes | |
1995 | Kolangal | Assistant | Yes | |
1998 | Pudhumai Pithan | Assistant | Yes | |
1999 | Kallazhagar | Assistant | No | |
2003 | Thennavan | No | Yes | |
2003 | Punnagai Poove | No | Yes | |
2009 | Maasilamani | Yes | Yes | |
2010 | Vandae Maatharam | No | Yes | |
2011 | Vellore Maavattam | Yes | Yes |
As actor
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1978 | Rathinirvedam | Child Artist; Malayalam film | |
1992 | Senbaga Thottam | ||
1995 | Kolangal | Madhavan | Also co-director |
1999 | Kallazhagar | Also co-director | |
2001 | Dhill | ||
2003 | Thennavan | Nagappa | |
2006 | Don Chera | "Royapuram" Bava | |
2007 | Sabari | Manohar | |
2008 | Sutta Pazham | Church father | |
2013 | Ya Ya | Seetha's father | |
2014 | Veeram | Maanikkam | |
Salim | Thavapooniam | ||
Kaadu | |||
2015 | Yennai Arindhaal | Sathyadev's uncle | |
Naanum Rowdy Dhaan | Thalaivar | ||
Vedalam | Corrupt Police Officer | ||
Eetti | Sampath | ||
2016 | Miruthan | Minister | |
Aarathu Sinam | Minister | ||
Aandavan Kattalai | Minister | ||
Achcham Enbadhu Madamaiyada | Mahesh's father | ||
Sahasam Swasaga Sagipo | Mahesh's father | Telugu film | |
2017 | Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru | Minister | |
Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal | Krishna's father | ||
Kavan | Thilak's father | ||
Rubaai | |||
Puyala Kelambi Varom | |||
Pichuva Kaththi | |||
2018 | Veera | Maavattam Thamizhazhagan | |
Paadam | Principal | ||
Kaala Koothu | Gayathri's father | ||
Enna Thavam Seitheno | Village gangster | ||
2019 | Viswasam | Thookudurai's uncle | |
Aghavan | |||
Kanchana 3 | Shankar's friend | ||
Ayogya | Advocate | ||
Kuppathu Raja | Kai Saamman's father | ||
Kaappaan | Member of Parliament | ||
Sixer | Politician | ||
Kaithi | Senior Police Officer | ||
2020 | Adavi | Estate owner | |
Seeru | MLA | ||
Nungambakkam | Director General of Police | ||
Naanga Romba Busy | Meera's father | ||
2021 | V | ||
Bhoomi | Judge | ||
Teddy | Purushottaman | ||
4 Sorry | |||
Enemy | Police Officer | Posthumous release | |
2022 | FIR | Perumal | Posthumous release |
Veeramae Vaagai Soodum | Kaatamuthu | Posthumous release | |
Etharkkum Thunindhavan | Aaron's father | Posthumous release | |
Idiot | Smitha's father | Posthumous release | |
O2 | EX-MLA | Posthumous release | |
Sinam | Commissioner Velayudham | Posthumous release | |
DSP | MLA Aalamarathan | Posthumous release | |
Therkathi Veeran | R. N. R. Manohar | Posthumous release | |
Mofussil | Police Officer | Posthumous release | |
2023 | Memories | Posthumous release | |
Katradhu Mara | Posthumous release | ||
Ghosty | Posthumous release | ||
Rayar Parambarai | Posthumous release |
Television
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Channel | Language | Notes |
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2022 | Vilangu | Kodilingam | ZEE5 | Tamil | Web-Series; Posthumous release |
References
[edit]- ^ "'வேலூர் மாவட்டம்' நந்தாவுக்கு நிச்சயம் ஒரு மைல்கல்லா இருக்கும்! - ஆர்.என்.ஆர்.மனோகர்" ['Vellore Maavattam' will be a milestone in Nandha's career - R. N. R. Manohar]. Koodal. Archived from the original on 23 March 2014. Retrieved 23 March 2014.
- ^ "28-12-02". Archived from the original on 8 November 2004.
- ^ "- Tamil News". Archived from the original on 8 October 2016.
- ^ "The Hindu : Friday Review Chennai / Film Review : Yarn, not entirely new -- Maasilamani". www.hindu.com. Archived from the original on 22 June 2009. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
- ^ "Director-actor RNR Manohar passes away". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ "Popular Tamil actor-director RNR Manohar passes away". The New Indian Express. 17 November 2021. Retrieved 17 November 2021.