Charle
Known for Acting · 216 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 (215)
Coolie
2025
as Ravi
Bro Daddy
2022
as Venkayya
Lockdown
2026
as Suresh
Aanazhagan
1995
as Sudhakar
Mask
2025
as Sargunam
Anniyan
2005
as Wastrel
Poove Unakkaga
1996
as Gopi
Alli Arjuna
2002
as Oomaiyan
24
2016
as Chettiyar
Velaikkaran
2017
as Murugesan
Joe
2023
Ore Oru Gramathiley
1987
Senthoora Poove
1988
Raja Kaiya Vacha
1990
as Guest Appearance
Thakka Thakka
2015
Idhaya Kovil
1985
Paambhu Sattai
2017
as Kannan
Veera
1994
Aghathiyaa
2025
as Aghathiyaa Father
Gopala Gopala
1996
Kadhal Ondru Kanden
2020
as M. Muruganandh
Nallavan
1988
Gemini
2002
Ninaithen Vandhai
1998
Uzhaithu Vaazha Vendum
1988
Red
2002
as Kaipulla
Yaman
2017
as Thiyagarajan
Pammal K. Sambandam
2002
Maanagaram
2017
as Nataraj
Naalai Namathe
2009
Vel
2007
as Moorthy
Ellame En Pondattithaan
1998
Kirumi
2015
as Prabhakar
Chinna Pasanga Naanga
1992
as Manikkam
Thirumagan
2007
as Ondipuli
Ayya
2005
as Muthuvel
Manathil Uruthi Vendum
1987
Pudhu Paadagan
1990
Gurkha
2019
Singaravelan
1992
as Flute Ramasamy
Enakku Innoru Per Irukku
2016
as Subbiah
Velli Thirai
2008
as Cameo Appearance
Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala
2001
Kadhal Kasakuthaiya
2017
Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru
1988
Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga
1997
Chocklet
2001
as Sasi
Pandavar Bhoomi
2001
Sadhu Miranda
2008
Idhu Enna Maayam
2015
as RJ Balaji 's Father
Kadhal Kavithai
1998
Mazhai
2005
Paasa Mazhai
1989
Erumbu
2023
as Annadurai
Desingu Raja
2013
Aarathu Sinam
2016
as Arokiya Raj
Thazhuvatha Kaigal
1986
Neram
2013
as Mayilsamy
Friends
2001
as Gopal
Thenali
2000
as Kanthaswamy
Oru Kalluriyin Kathai
2005
Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari
1995
Bun Butter Jam
2025
as Kumar Senthamizhan
Pudhu Vasantham
1990
as Manohar
Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham
1999
Chinna Kannamma
1993
Siva
1989
Hello
1999
Karuppu Roja
1996
Parthen Rasithen
2000
Mounam Sammadham
1990
as Mani
Unnai Ninaithu
2002
as Mei Meiyappan
Amarkalam
1999
as Joe Thomas
Gandhi Pirantha Mann
1995
Kovil
2004
Papanasam
2015
as Bus Conductor
Maamiyar Veedu
1993
Velai
1998
Kadhalukku Mariyaadai
1997
as Kesavan
Indrudu Chandrudu
1989
as Mental Patient 2
Kannupada Poguthaiya
1999
as Chinna
Duet
1994
as Vellaiyan
Drama
2022
as Moorthy
Mella Thirandhadhu Kadhavu
1986
as Subramani's Friend
Anjali
1990
as a Police Officer
Inaindha Kaigal
1990
Karuvelam Pookkal
1996
as Mariappan
Poikkal Kudhirai
1983
as Paramasivam
Sigaram
1991
as Madhavan
Ezhumalai
2002
Azhagan
1991
as Television Anchor
Vellai Pookal
2019
as Bharatidasan "Bharati"
Solla Thudikkuthu Manasu
1988
as Ramankutty
Naam Iruvar
1985
Bodhai Yeri Budhi Maari
2019
Jay Jay
2003
as Politician
Time
1999
Vanna Kanavugal
1987
Manidhan Marivittan
1989
Ananda Aradhanai
1987
Dharmathin Thalaivan
1988
Ennavale
2000
as Ganeshan
Vaa Magale Vaa
1994
as Raman
Thanneer... Thanneer...
1981
Jeeva
2014
Varusham Padhinaaru
1989
Iraivan
2023
Sena
2003
as Pandian
Pattinapakkam
2017
Vaigasi Poranthachu
1990
Idhaya Thamarai
1990
Adimai Changili
1997
Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga
1990
Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven
2000
Venghai
2011
as Murugesan
Pudhiya Vaanam
1988
En Uyir Thozhan
1990
Uyire Unakkaaga
1986
as Murugesan Mudeliyar's assistant
Nilaave Vaa
1998
as Kilipas
Vedan
1993
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 216 credits spanning from 1981 to 2026, Charle has appeared in 215 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
- Aanazhagan (1995) — as Sudhakar
- Mask (2025) — as Sargunam
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