Manobala Death News: Actor, director and producer Manobala passes away | – Times of India

Director-turned-actor and producer Manobala, who underwent angio-treatment earlier in January, has passed away today. He was 69 years old and reportedly admitted to a hospital due to liver-related problems. The popular comedian and character artist, Manobala was last seen in the Tamil films ‘Kondraal Paavam’ and ‘Ghosty’.
Manobala, who had started out as an assistant to legendary filmmaker Bharathirajaa, turned director with the 1982 film Agaya Gangai. He has directed hit films like Pillai Nila, Oorkavalan (starring Superstar Rajinikanth), and Mallu Vetti Minor among others.
He became a sought-after comic actor in the early 2000s thanks to his wiry frame and unique dialogue delivery. He has been part of memorable comic tracks in films like Pithamagan, Ice, Chandramukhi, Yaaradi Nee Mohini, Thamizh Padam, Alex Pandian, the Aranmanai franchise and Aambala. He has appeared in nearly 700 films. He has had hilarious collaborations with leading comic actors like Vivekh, Vadivelu and Santhanam.