Charle
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Mar 6, 1960 (age 66)
- Place of birth
- Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu, India
- Credits
- 239
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".
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Filmography
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Udanpaal
2022Movie
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Drama
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Moorthy
Bro Daddy
2022Movie
Venkayya
Theerpugal Virkkapadum
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Kishore's Father
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2020Movie
Shanmugam
Walter
2020Movie
Paneerselvam
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2020Movie
M. Muruganandh
Pizhai
2020Movie
Dhanusu Raasi Neyargalae
2019Movie
Ramasamy
Mei
2019Movie
Gurkha
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2019Movie
Vellai Pookal
2019Movie
Bharatidasan "Bharati"
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2017Movie
Murugesan
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2017Movie
Kadhal Kasakuthaiya
2017Movie
Paambhu Sattai
2017Movie
Kannan
Maanagaram
2017Movie
Nataraj
Yaman
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Thiyagarajan
Enakku Innoru Per Irukku
2016Movie
Subbiah
Oru Naal Koothu
2016Movie
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2016Movie
Chettiyar
Aarathu Sinam
2016Movie
Arokiya Raj
Kirumi
2015Movie
Prabhakar
Thakka Thakka
2015Movie
Idhu Enna Maayam
2015Movie
RJ Balaji 's Father
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Jeeva
2014Movie
Angusam
2014Movie
Damaal Dumeel
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Desingu Raja
2013Movie
Neram
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Medhai
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Venghai
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2010Movie
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Naalai Namathe
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Velli Thirai
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Cameo Appearance
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Vel
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Mazhai
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Jay Jay
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Pudhumai Pithan
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Karuvelam Pookkal
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Gift
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