| R. N. R. Manohar | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born | 17 May 1967 Tamil Nadu, India |
| Died | 17 November 2021(2021-11-17) (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).
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.
He made his directorial debut with Maasilamani.
Death
Manohar died on 17 November 2021, at a hospital in Chennai from COVID-19 complications during the COVID-19 pandemic in India.
Filmography
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As director and writer
| Year | Film | Credited as | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Writer | |||
| 1994 | Maindhan | Assistant | Yes | |
| 1995 | Kolangal | Assistant | Yes | |
| 1998 | Pudhumai Pithan | Assistant | Yes | |
| 1999 | Kallazhagar | Assistant | No | |
| 2003 | Thennavan | No | Yes | |
| 2003 | Punnagai Poove | No | Yes | |
| 2009 | Maasilamani | Yes | Yes | |
| 2010 | Vandae Maatharam | No | Yes | |
| 2011 | Vellore Maavattam | Yes | Yes | |
As actor
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Rathinirvedam | Child Artist; Malayalam film | |
| 1992 | Senbaga Thottam | ||
| 1995 | Kolangal | Madhavan | Also co-director |
| 1999 | Kallazhagar | Also co-director | |
| 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 | Posthumous release |
| Veeramae Vaagai Soodum | Kaatamuthu | Posthumous release | |
| Etharkkum Thunindhavan | Aaron's father | Posthumous release | |
| Idiot | Smitha's father | Posthumous release | |
| O2 | EX-MLA | Posthumous release | |
| Sinam | Commissioner Velayudham | Posthumous release | |
| DSP | MLA Aalamarathan | Posthumous release | |
| Therkathi Veeran | R. N. R. Manohar | Posthumous release | |
| Mofussil | Police Inspector | Posthumous release | |
| 2023 | Memories | Posthumous release | |
| Katradhu Mara | Posthumous release | ||
| Ghosty | Posthumous release | ||
| Rayar Parambarai | Posthumous release |
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.