Charle
Mar 6, 1960 (66)
Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu, India
78 Movies
1 Series
Charle is a Indian actor. He appears in the film '24' as Chettiyar.
66Age
78Movies
1Series
Charle
78 Movies
1 Series
Charle is a Indian actor. He appears in the film '24' as Chettiyar.
66
Age
78
Movies
1
Series
Movies
Mounam Sammadham
1990
Poove Unakkaga
1996
Kadhalukku Mariyaadai
1997
Lockdown
2026
Yaman
2017
Azhagan
1991
Velaikkaran
2017
Ezhumalai
2002
Thenali
2000
Uyire Unakkaaga
1986
Singaravelan
1992
Udanpaal
2022
Enakku Innoru Per Irukku
2016
Mella Thirandhadhu Kadhavu
1986
Piriyadha Varam Vendum
2001
Bro Daddy
2022
Unnai Ninaithu
2002
Kirumi
2015
Coolie
2025
Anniyan
2005
Mask
2025
Maanagaram
2017
24
2016
Friends
2001
Neram
2013
Vel
2007
Papanasam
2015
Aarathu Sinam
2016
Duet
1994
Idhu Enna Maayam
2015
Kasi
2001
Jay Jay
2003
Ayya
2005
Anjali
1990
Venghai
2011
Vetri Kodi Kattu
2000
Aghathiyaa
2025
Vellai Pookal
2019
Once More
1997
Vaaname Ellai
1992
Kannukkul Nilavu
2000
Amarkalam
1999
Chocklet
2001
Walter
2020
Red
2002
Uzhaippali
1993
Paambhu Sattai
2017
Alli Arjuna
2002
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Charle and where are they from?
Charle is 66 years old, born on March 6, 1960 in Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu, India.
What are the most famous roles of Charle?
Charle is best known for roles in 24, Anniyan, Coolie.
How many movies has Charle been in?
Over a 45-year career (since 1981), Charle has appeared in 220 movies and 1 TV shows.
What was Charle's first movie?
The career of Charle began with Thanneer... Thanneer... (1981).
What is Charle's most recent movie or series?
Charle's most recent release is Lockdown, which premiered on January 30, 2026.
What TV shows has Charle appeared in?
On television, Charle has appeared in Chutney Sambar.
Charle
1960-03-06 · Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu, India
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".