R. S. Manohar

Quick Info

Born June 29, 1925

Birth Place Rasipuram, Tamil Nadu, India

Height 5′ 9″

Fan Score 65

Popularity 60

Roles Actor

Photos

Videos

R.S.MANOHAR - DRAMA DIRECTOR AND VILLAIN OF TAMIL

Kaithi Kannayiram Tamil Movie Comedy Scenes | RS Manoha...

R.S Manohar And Kamal Haasan Trender Scene

Appa Paiyen Love | Iru Vallavargal Scene | RS Manohar,...

Personal Details

Alternative Names R. S. Manohar , Nadaga Kavalar

Parents Rajalakshmi Ammal, Subramania Iyer

Did You Know

Trivia

R. S. Manohar was initially a postal department employee before entering cinema.
He made his film debut with Rajambal (1951).
Acted in over 200 Tamil films across 4 decades.
Known for both villainous and supporting roles, especially opposite M. G. Ramachandran.
Founded the National Theatre in 1954 and staged over 7,950 plays.

Quotes

“The stage is my first love; cinema is my canvas.”
“A villain’s role must be remembered as strongly as the hero’s.”

Trademarks

Grand theatrical productions with pyrotechnics and stereophonic sound.
Versatile portrayal of villains and supporting characters.
Commanding voice and screen presence.

Nicknames

Nadaga Kavalar, Manohar

Frequently Asked Questions

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Who was R. S. Manohar?

R. S. Manohar was a legendary Tamil actor and theatre personality, famous for his villainous and supporting roles in over 200 films, and for his contributions to Tamil theatre.

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