Charle
Known for Acting · 217 credits
- Born
- 1960-03-06 (age 66)
- Place of birth
- Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu, India
- Also known as
- Charlie · Charle · Manohar Velmurugan Thangasamy · VTM Charle
Biography
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
TV Shows (1)
Movies (216)
Coolie
2025
as Ravi
Bro Daddy
2022
as Venkayya
Lockdown
2026
as Suresh
Anniyan
2005
as Wastrel
Velaikkaran
2017
as Murugesan
Raja Kaiya Vacha
1990
as Guest Appearance
Aanazhagan
1995
as Sudhakar
24
2016
as Chettiyar
Mask
2025
as Sargunam
Senthoora Poove
1988
Poove Unakkaga
1996
as Gopi
Joe
2023
Idhu Enna Maayam
2015
as RJ Balaji 's Father
Alli Arjuna
2002
as Oomaiyan
Idhaya Kovil
1985
Enakku Innoru Per Irukku
2016
as Subbiah
Nallavan
1988
Gurkha
2019
Aghathiyaa
2025
as Aghathiyaa Father
Kirumi
2015
as Prabhakar
Dharmathin Thalaivan
1988
Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru
1988
Thakka Thakka
2015
Singaravelan
1992
as Flute Ramasamy
Vel
2007
as Moorthy
Chinna Pasanga Naanga
1992
as Manikkam
Gemini
2002
Gopala Gopala
1996
Desingu Raja
2013
Ellame En Pondattithaan
1998
Uzhaithu Vaazha Vendum
1988
Kadhal Ondru Kanden
2020
as M. Muruganandh
Ore Oru Gramathiley
1987
Pudhu Vasantham
1990
as Manohar
Paambhu Sattai
2017
as Kannan
Pudhu Paadagan
1990
Pammal K. Sambandam
2002
Yaman
2017
as Thiyagarajan
Thirumagan
2007
as Ondipuli
Chinna Kannamma
1993
Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala
2001
Naalai Namathe
2009
Sena
2003
as Pandian
Bodhai Yeri Budhi Maari
2019
Chocklet
2001
as Sasi
Manathil Uruthi Vendum
1987
Oru Kalluriyin Kathai
2005
Veera
1994
Ninaithen Vandhai
1998
Kovil
2004
Mazhai
2005
Velli Thirai
2008
as Cameo Appearance
Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga
1997
Iraivan
2023
Kadhalukku Mariyaadai
1997
as Kesavan
Uyire Unakkaaga
1986
as Murugesan Mudeliyar's assistant
Ayya
2005
as Muthuvel
Siva
1989
Mella Thirandhadhu Kadhavu
1986
as Subramani's Friend
Time
1999
Velai
1998
Pudhiya Vaanam
1988
Kadhal Kavithai
1998
Maanagaram
2017
as Nataraj
Punnagai Poove
2003
as Sudhakar
Thenali
2000
as Kanthaswamy
Vaaname Ellai
1992
as Sabu
Amarkalam
1999
as Joe Thomas
Jay Jay
2003
as Politician
Duet
1994
as Vellaiyan
En Uyir Thozhan
1990
Vaigasi Poranthachu
1990
Karuppu Roja
1996
Kadhal Kasakuthaiya
2017
Kannupada Poguthaiya
1999
as Chinna
Erumbu
2023
as Annadurai
Papanasam
2015
as Bus Conductor
Neram
2013
as Mayilsamy
Unnai Ninaithu
2002
as Mei Meiyappan
Indrudu Chandrudu
1989
as Mental Patient 2
Anjali
1990
as a Police Officer
Ananda Aradhanai
1987
Maamiyar Veedu
1993
Thazhuvatha Kaigal
1986
Amma Pillai
1991
Red
2002
as Kaipulla
Hello
1999
Theerpugal Virkkapadum
2021
as Kishore's Father
Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari
1995
Inaindha Kaigal
1990
Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham
1999
Sirayil Pootha Chinna Malar
1990
Kilipetchu Ketkava
1993
Parthen Rasithen
2000
Ezhumalai
2002
as Ezhumalai Friend
Friends
2001
as Gopal
Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven
2000
Vellai Pookal
2019
as Bharatidasan "Bharati"
Sadhu Miranda
2008
Gandhi Pirantha Mann
1995
Manidhan Marivittan
1989
Drama
2022
as Moorthy
Paasa Mazhai
1989
Bun Butter Jam
2025
as Kumar Senthamizhan
Vedan
1993
Vetri Kodi Kattu
2000
as Pazhani
Mounam Sammadham
1990
as Mani
Vidinja Kalyanam
1986
Azhagan
1991
as Television Anchor
Purusha Lakshanam
1993
Endrum Anbudan
1992
Pizhai
2020
Solla Thudikkuthu Manasu
1988
as Ramankutty
Jeeva
2014
Sangamam
1999
as Shanmugam
Karuvelam Pookkal
1996
as Mariappan
Piriyadha Varam Vendum
2001
Pattinapakkam
2017
Gopura Vasalile
1991
Sigaram
1991
as Madhavan
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.… With 217 credits spanning from 1981 to 2026, Charle has appeared in 216 films and 1 TV show.
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Most Popular Charle Movies
- Coolie (2025) — as Ravi
- Bro Daddy (2022) — as Venkayya
- Lockdown (2026) — as Suresh
- Anniyan (2005) — as Wastrel
- Velaikkaran (2017) — as Murugesan
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