Charle
About 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".
Filmography(1)
| Film | Release Date | Role | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
24 Action | 5 May 2016 | Chettiyar | Hit |
Career Timeline
1 films · Debut 2016
Frequent Co-stars(8)
Trailers(1)
Charle – Career & Contributions to Hindi Cinema
Charle is one of Indian cinema's celebrated actors, having contributed to 1 films in the Indian film industry (popularly known as Indian), headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Throughout their career, Charle has collaborated with some of Indian cinema's finest artists, including Vikram Kumar, Suriya, Samantha Ruth Prabhu. These on-screen partnerships have resonated strongly with audiences.
Charle has worked across multiple genres in Indian cinema, including Action, Science fiction, Thriller. This versatility has made them a sought-after name across all kinds of productions.
Charle made their film debut in 2016 with the film 24. Since then, they have steadily grown into one of Indian cinema's most recognised faces, building a loyal fanbase across Odisha and among the global diaspora.
Follow Charle's complete filmography, songs, trailers and box office records on The Cinema Verse — the most comprehensive Indian cinema database online.
FAQs about Charle
How many films has Charle acted in?▼
Charle has been part of 1 film in Indian, spanning genres such as Action, Science fiction, Thriller.
What is Charle's most popular film?▼
Charle's notable films include "24". Visit each movie page on The Cinema Verse for detailed cast, songs and review information.
What is Charle's role in Indian cinema?▼
Charle works as a Actor in the Indian film industry. 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 f...
When did Charle debut in Indian?▼
Charle made their Indian debut in 2016 with the film "24".
What genres has Charle worked in?▼
Charle has worked in Action (1 film), Science fiction (1 film), Thriller (1 film) in their film career.