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Charle

ActorBorn March 6, 1960 (64 years)
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".
Known For
  • 24
  • Anniyan
  • Poove Unakkaga
  • Maanagaram
  • Thalapathi
  • Kadhalukku Mariyadhai
  • Vellaipookal
  • Joe
  • Friends
  • Neram
  • Kaalamellam Kaathiruppen
  • Iraivan
  • Erumbu
  • Ninaithen Vandhai
  • Vel
  • Kannukkul Nilavu
  • Unnai Ninaithu
  • Jeeva
  • Gemini
  • Endrendrum Kadhal
  • Kovil
  • Amarkalam
  • Mei
  • Pammal K. Sambandam

Filmography

2024
Chutney Sambar (TV Series) · as Joseph Subbaiah
2024
2024
Rooban · as Siththan
2023
Philip's · as Senthil
2023
2023
2023
Erumbu · as Annadurai
2023
D3 · as Mani
2023
Kondraal Paavam · as Karuppusamy
2022
Udanpaal · as Vinayagam
2022
2022
Bro Daddy · as Venkayya
2021
Theerpugal Virkapadum · as Kishore's Father
2020
Walter · as Paneerselvam
2019
2019
2019
2019
2019
Vellaipookal · as Bharatidasan "bharati"
2018
2017
Velaikkaran · as Murugesan
2017
2017
Paambhu Sattai · as Kannan
2017
Maanagaram · as Nataraj
2017
Yaman · as Thiyagarajan
2016
2016
2016
24 · as Chettiyar
2016
Aaradhu Sinam · as Arokiya Raj
2015
Kirumi · as Prabhakar
2015
2015
Idhu Enna Maayam · as Rj Balaji 's Father
2015
Papanasam · as Bus Conductor
2014
2014
2014
2013
2013
Neram · as Mayilsamy
2012
Ishtam · as Cast
2011
Venghai · as Murugesan
2009
Kanthaswamy · as Cast
2009
2008
Vellitherai · as Cameo Appearance
2008
2007
Welcome · as Municipal Worker Nandan Singh
2007
Vel · as Moorthy, Vasu's Friend
2007
2006
2005
2005
2005
Anniyan · as Wastrel
2005
Ayya · as Muthuvel
2004
2003
2003
Jay Jay · as Politician
2003
Punnagai Poove · as Sudhakar
2003
2002
2002
En Mana Vaanil · as Cast
2002
Unnai Ninaithu · as Mei Meiyappan
2002
2002
2002
2002
Alli Arjuna · as Oomaiyan
2001
Kasi · as Sodala
2001
Pandavar Bhoomi · as Cast
2001
Veettoda Mappillai · as Ganga
2001
Chocklet · as Sasi
2001
2001
Friends · as Gopal
2000
Anbudan · as Sathya's Friend
2000
Thenali · as Kanthaswamy
2000
2000
Vetri kodi kattu · as Pazhani
2000
2000
Kannukkul Nilavu · as Surya
2000
1999
1999
1999
1999
1999
Sangamam · as Shanmugam
1999
Endrendrum Kadhal · as Sabapathi
1999
Amarkalam · as Thomas
1998
1998
1998
Unnudan · as Cast
1998
Nilaave Vaa · as Kilipas
1998
1997
Kadhalukku Mariyadhai · as Kesavan
1997
Pongalo Pongal · as Arumugam
1997
1997
1996
1996
Poove Unakkaga · as Gopi
1995
Aanazhagan · as Sudhakar
1995
1994
Duet · as Vellaiyan
1994
1994
1994
1993
Airport · as Cast
1993
1993
Uzhaippaali · as Tamilarasan's Friend
1993
1993
1992
1992
1992
Brahmachari · as Cast
1992
Vaaname Ellai · as Sabu
1992
Chinna Pasanga Naanga · as Manikkam
1992
Singaaravelan · as Flute Ramasamy
1992
Jaan Tere Naam · as Charlie
1991
Azhakan · as Television Anchor
1991
1991
Thalapathi · as Cast
1991
1990
Raja Kaiye Vacha · as Guest Appearance
1990
1990
1990
1990
Anjali · as A Police Officer
1990
Mounam Sammadham · as Mani
1990
Pudhu Vasantham · as Manohar
1990
1990
1990
1990
1989
Indrudu Chandrudu · as Mental Patient 1
1989
1989
1988
1988
1988
1988
1988
Manamagale Vaa · as Cast
1987
1987
1987
1986
Odangal · as Cast
1986
1986
1986
Mela Thiranthathu Kadhavu · as Subramani's Friend
1986
1985
Sindhu Bhairavi · as Cast
1985
1985
1985
1984
1984
1983
Poikkal Kuthirai · as Paramasivam
1981

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