R. N. R. Manohar
R. N. R. Manohar | |
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| Born | 17 May 1967 Tamil Nadu, India |
| Died | 17 November 2021 (aged 54) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| 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
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
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
As director and writer
| Year | Film | Credited as | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Writer | |||
| 1994 | Maindhan | Assistant | Yes | |
| 1995 | Kolangal | Assistant | Yes | |
| 1998 | Pudhumai Pithan | Assistant | Yes | |
| 2003 | Thennavan | No | Yes | |
| 2003 | Punnagai Poove | No | Yes | |
| 2009 | Maasilamani | Yes | Yes | |
| 2010 | Vandae Maatharam | No | Dialogue | Bilingual film; Tamil version only |
| 2011 | Vellore Maavattam | Yes | Yes | |
As actor
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Senbaga Thottam | ||
| 1995 | Kolangal | Madhavan | Also co-director |
| 1999 | Kallazhagar | ||
| 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 | |
| Veeramae Vaagai Soodum | Kaatamuthu | ||
| Etharkkum Thunindhavan | Aaron's father | ||
| Idiot | Smitha's father | ||
| O2 | EX-MLA | ||
| Sinam | Commissioner Velayudham | ||
| DSP | MLA Aalamarathan | ||
| Therkathi Veeran | R. N. R. Manohar | ||
| Mofussil | Police Inspector | ||
| 2023 | Memories | ||
| Katradhu Mara | |||
| Ghosty | |||
| Rayar Parambarai |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Vilangu | Kodilingam | ZEE5 | Tamil | Web-Series; Posthumous release |
References
- ^ "'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.