Acting
Charle
Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu cinema · 231 credits
Born
6 March 1960 (age 66)
Birthplace
Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu, India
Also known as Charlie · Charle · Manohar Velmurugan Thangasamy · VTM Charle
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
Filmography
Gift
Actor
Lockdown
as Suresh
Bun Butter Jam
as Kumar Senthamizhan
Coolie
as Ravi
Mask
as Sargunam
Aghathiyaa
as Aghathiyaa Father
Rooban
as Siththan
Lineman
as Subbaiyah
Erumbu
as Annadurai
Iraivan
as Dr. Yoganand
Joe
Actor
D3
as Mani
Drama
as Moorthy
Bro Daddy
as Venkayya
Udanpaal
as Vinayagam
Theerpugal Virkkapadum
as Kishore's Father
Walter
as Paneerselvam
Kadhal Ondru Kanden
as M. Muruganandh
Shanmugam Saloon
as Shanmugam
Vellai Pookal
as Bharatidasan "Bharati"
Mei
Actor
Dhanusu Raasi Neyargalae
as Ramasamy
Paambhu Sattai
as Kannan
Maanagaram
as Nataraj
Yaman
as Thiyagarajan
Velaikkaran
as Murugesan
Enakku Innoru Per Irukku
as Subbiah
24
as Chettiyar
Aarathu Sinam
as Arokiya Raj
Papanasam
as Bus Conductor
Kirumi
as Prabhakar
Idhu Enna Maayam
as RJ Balaji 's Father
Jeeva
Actor
Neram
as Mayilsamy
Venghai
as Murugesan
Cheriya Kallanum Valiya Poleesum
as Kurukkuvatti Duraichamy
Velli Thirai
as Cameo Appearance
Vel
as Moorthy
Thirumagan
as Ondipuli
Anniyan
as Wastrel
Ayya
as Muthuvel
Kovil
as Muruga
Jananam
as Ganesh
சேனா
2003
Sena
as Pandian
Punnagai Poove
as Sudhakar
Jay Jay
as Politician
Ezhumalai
as Ezhumalai Friend
Alli Arjuna
as Oomaiyan
Unnai Ninaithu
as Mei Meiyappan
Red
as Kaipulla
En Mana Vaanil
as Paramasivam
Chocklet
as Sasi
Friends
as Gopal
Kasi
as Sodala
Piriyadha Varam Vendum
as Sanjay Friend
Thenali
as Kanthaswamy
Vetri Kodi Kattu
as Pazhani
Kannukkul Nilavu
as Surya
Ennavale
as Ganeshan
Kannupada Poguthaiya
as Chinna
Amarkalam
as Joe Thomas
Sangamam
as Shanmugam
Hello
Actor
Nilaave Vaa
as Kilipas
Kadhalukku Mariyaadai
as Kesavan
Pongalo Pongal
as Arumugam
Once More
as Kesavan Nair
Summa Irunga Machan
as Sigamani
Aanazhagan
as Sudhakar
Veera
Actor
Duet
as Vellaiyan
Uzhaippali
as Tamilarasan's Friend
Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda
as Pattinathar
Parvathi Ennai Paradi
as Pattinathar
Singaravelan
as Flute Ramasamy
Chinna Pasanga Naanga
as Manikkam
Vaaname Ellai
as Sabu
Sigaram
as Madhavan
Azhagan
as Television Anchor
Anjali
as a Police Officer
ராஜா கைய வைச்சா
1990
Raja Kaiya Vacha
as Guest Appearance
En Uyir Thozhan
as Pangu
Siva
Actor
Indrudu Chandrudu
as Mental Patient 2
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
as Diwakar
தர்மபத்தினி
1986
Dharma Pathini
as MLA Palayam
Mella Thirandhadhu Kadhavu
as Subramani's Friend
Uyire Unakkaga
as Murugesan Mudeliyar's assistant
Poikkal Kudhirai
as Paramasivam