Manorama
Born May 26, 1937 (Age: 88)
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Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu, India
Biography
Manorama, a legend, was born Gopi Shantha to Kasi Clockudaiyar and Ramamitham on 26 May 1943 at Mannargudi, Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu. Later her family moved to Pallathur near Karaikudi owing to poverty. She started her acting career at 12 years as a drama artist.When she started her stage performances she was rechristened as Manorama by the drama director, Thiruvengadam, and the harmonist, Thiayagarajan. She continued to act in plays and also performed on stage as a playback singer.
Manorama, a legend, was born Gopi Shantha to Kasi Clockudaiyar and Ramamitham on 26 May 1943 at Mannargudi, Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu. Later her family moved to Pallathur near Karaikudi owing to poverty. She started her acting career at 12 years as a drama artist.When she started her stage performances she was rechristened as Manorama by the drama director, Thiruvengadam, and the harmonist, Thiayagarajan. She continued to act in plays and also performed on stage as a playback singer.
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Filmography
Singam
2010
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as Kavya's Grandmother
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Age: 73
Arundhati
2009
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as Chandramma
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Age: 71
Periyar
2007
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Age: 69
Aalwar
2007
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Age: 69
Karka Kasadara
2005
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Age: 67
Kadhal Virus
2002
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Age: 65
Namma Veetu Kalyanam
2002
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Age: 65
Karmegam
2002
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as Karmegham's mother
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Age: 65
Thamizh
2002
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as Annapoorani, Thamizh's mother
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Age: 64
Gemini
2002
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Age: 64
Simharasi
2001
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Age: 64
Snegithiye
2000
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as Vani's mother
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Age: 63
Maayi
2000
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Age: 63
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Kannaal Pesavaa
2000
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Age: 63
Vetri Kodi Kattu
2000
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as Deivane
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Age: 63
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Kannan Varuvaan
2000
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as Ranganayaki
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Age: 62
Thirunelveli
2000
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Age: 62
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Millennium Stars
2000
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Age: 62
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Manasunna Maraju
2000
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Age: 62
Pooveli
1998
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Age: 61
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Veeram Vilanja Mannu
1998
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Age: 61
Simmarasi
1998
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Age: 61
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Poonthottam
1998
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Age: 61
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Dharma
1998
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Age: 61
Natpukkaga
1998
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Age: 61
Paradesi
1998
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Age: 60
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Marumalarchi
1998
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as Rasu Padayachi's Mother
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Age: 60
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Vallal
1997
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as Kamakshi
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Age: 59
Arunachalam
1997
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as Lakshmi
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Age: 59
Sakthi
1997
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as Velammal
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Age: 59
Indian
1996
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as Kuppamma
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Age: 58
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Maha Prabhu
1996
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Age: 58
Love Birds
1996
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Age: 58
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Parambarai
1996
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Age: 58
Naan Petha Magane
1995
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as Aandal
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Age: 57
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Sarigamapadani
1994
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as Kulasekaran's mother
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Age: 57
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Sindhu Nathi Poo
1994
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Age: 56
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I Love India
1993
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as Priya's mother
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Age: 56
Ponnumani
1993
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Age: 56
Gentleman
1993
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as Ponnammal Kicha's Mother
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Age: 56
Dharma Seelan
1993
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Age: 56
Allari Priyudu
1993
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as Raja's grandmother
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Age: 55
Yejaman
1993
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as Vaanavarayan's grandmother
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Age: 55
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Ezhai Jaathi
1993
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Age: 55
Onna Irukka Kathukanom
1992
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Age: 55
Pandiyan
1992
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Age: 55
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Kaaviya Thalaivan
1992
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as Vellaiamma
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Age: 55
Neenga Nalla Irukkanum
1992
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Age: 55
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Idhu Namma Bhoomi
1992
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Age: 55
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Pangali
1992
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as Durai's mother
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Age: 55
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Endrum Anbudan
1992
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Age: 55
Suriyan
1992
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Age: 55
Annamalai
1992
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as Sivagami
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Age: 55
Singaravelan
1992
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as Thaiamma
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Age: 54
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Unnai Vaazhthi Paadugiren
1992
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as Ravi's mother
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Age: 54
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Paandi Durai
1992
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Age: 54
Mannan
1992
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as Azhagi
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Age: 54
Chinna Kounder
1992
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as Vijayakant's mother
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Age: 54
Rasukutti
1992
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Age: 54
Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum
1991
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as Dharmalingam's Wife
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Age: 54
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Vasalil Oru Vennila
1991
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as
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Age: 54
Shanti Kranti
1991
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as Subhash's Mother (Tamil Version)
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Age: 54
Idhayam
1991
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as Raja's mother
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Age: 54
Thanthu Vitten Ennai
1991
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Age: 54
Chinna Thambi
1991
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Age: 53
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Pudhu Manidhan
1991
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Age: 53
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Gnana Paravai
1991
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Age: 53
Nee Pathi Naan Pathi
1991
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Age: 53
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Edhir Katru
1990
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Age: 53
Nadigan
1990
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Age: 53
Enkitta Mothathe
1990
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Age: 53
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Kizhakku Vasal
1990
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Age: 53
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Vedikkai En Vadikkai
1990
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as Bhuvaneswari
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Age: 53
Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga
1990
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Age: 52
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En Veedu En Kanavar
1990
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Age: 52
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
1990
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as GangaBai, ChakkuBai's mother
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Age: 52
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Paattukku Naan Adimai
1990
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Age: 52
Pattanathil Petti
1990
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Age: 52
Pudhea Paadhai
1989
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as Aaya
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Age: 52
Sakalakala Sammandi
1989
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Age: 52
Aararo Aariraro
1989
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Age: 52
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Thaaya Thaarama
1989
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Age: 52
Nethiyadi
1989
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Age: 51
Apoorva Sagodharargal
1989
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as Muniyamma
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Age: 51
Vaai Kozhuppu
1989
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Age: 51
Shondham 16
1989
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Age: 51
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Vetri Mel Vetri
1989
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Age: 51
Vasanthi
1988
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Age: 51
Unnal Mudiyum Thambi
1988
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as Angayarkanni
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Age: 51
Idhu Namma Aalu
1988
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as Gopal's Mom
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Age: 51
Patti Sollai Thattathe
1988
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Age: 51
Thambi Thanga Kambi
1988
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Age: 51
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Dhayam Onnu
1988
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as Subbulakshmi
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Age: 51
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En Jeevan Paaduthu
1988
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Age: 51
Kathanayagan
1988
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Age: 50
Guru Sishyan
1988
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as Kalyani Nallasivam
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Age: 50
Penmani Aval Kanmani
1988
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as Ambujam
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Age: 50
Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru
1988
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Age: 50
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Thanga Kalasam
1988
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Age: 50
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Poo Poova Poothirukku
1987
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Age: 50
Aankiliyude Tharattu
1987
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as Sakunthala
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Age: 50
Veendum Lisa
1987
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as Gomathi
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Age: 50
Per Sollum Pillai
1987
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Age: 50
Anbulla Appa
1987
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Age: 49
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Ore Ratham
1987
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Age: 49
Makkal En Pakkam
1987
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Age: 49
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Muthukkal Moondru
1987
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Age: 49
Shankar Guru
1987
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Age: 49
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Manaivi Ready
1987
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as Chintamani's aunt
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Age: 49
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Kanna Thorakkanum Saami
1986
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as Sooru Subbamma
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Age: 48
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Sarvam Sakthimayam
1986
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Age: 48
Chidambara Ragasiyam
1985
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as Valayapatti Valliammai
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Age: 48
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Nalla Thambi
1985
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Age: 48
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Kettimelam
1985
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Age: 48
Mangamma Sabadham
1985
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Age: 48
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Anni
1985
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Age: 48
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Oru Malarin Payanam
1985
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Age: 47
Nermai
1985
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as Professor Kodi Malar
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Age: 47
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Ilamai
1985
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Age: 47
Deivapiravi
1985
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Age: 47
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Vellai Manasu
1985
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Age: 47
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Aagaya Thamaraigal
1985
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Age: 47
Bandham
1985
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Age: 47
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Ninaivugal
1984
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Age: 47
Ellam Inbamayyam
1981
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Age: 44
Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum
1981
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Age: 44
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Pimpernel
1981
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Age: 44
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Nenjile Thunivirunthal
1981
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Age: 44
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Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo
1981
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Age: 44
Savaal
1981
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as ‘Burma’ Pappa
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Age: 44
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Lorry Driver Rajakannu
1981
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Age: 44
Bala Nagamma
1981
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Age: 43
Thee
1981
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Age: 43
Saranam Ayyappa
1980
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Age: 43
Vishwaroobam
1980
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Age: 43
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Naan Potta Saval
1980
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Age: 43
Kaali
1980
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as Thayamma
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Age: 43
Ratha Paasam
1980
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Age: 43
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Jamboo
1980
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Age: 43
Yamanukku Yaman
1980
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Age: 42
Dharma Raja
1980
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Age: 42
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Avan Aval Adhu
1980
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as Muniyamma
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Age: 42
Natchathiram
1980
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Age: 42
Billa
1980
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as Rajappa's friend
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Age: 42
Rishi Moolam
1980
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Age: 42
Shubhodayam
1980
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as Sivakamini
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Age: 42
En Kelvikku Enna Bathil
1978
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Age: 41
Vandikkaran Magan
1978
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Age: 41
Pilot Premnath
1978
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Age: 41
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!
1978
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Age: 41
Sakka Podu Podu Raja
1978
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Age: 41
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Annapoorni
1978
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as Rosie
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Age: 41
Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye
1978
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as Sevanthi
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Age: 41
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General Chakravarthi
1978
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Age: 41
Bairavi
1978
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Age: 41
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Punniya Boomi
1978
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Age: 40
Aayiram Jenmangal
1978
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Age: 40
Shankar Salim Simon
1978
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Age: 40
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Andhamaan Kadhali
1978
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Age: 40
Unnai Suttrum Ulagam
1977
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Age: 39
Uyarnthavargal
1977
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Age: 39
Chakravathi
1977
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Age: 39
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Perum Pugazhum
1976
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as Sundari
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Age: 38
Paattum Bharathamum
1975
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Age: 38
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Yarukku Mappillai Yaro
1975
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as Meena's mother
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Age: 37
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Edupa Kai Pillai
1975
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Age: 37
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Devi Shri Kaumariamman
1974
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Age: 37
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Paadha Poojai
1974
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Age: 37
En Magan
1974
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Age: 37
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Samayalkaran
1974
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as Meenambikai
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Age: 37
Thanga Padhakkam
1974
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Age: 36
Gumasthavin Magal
1974
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Age: 36
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Kula Gowravam
1974
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as Parvathi
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Age: 36
Rajapart Rangadurai
1973
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as Chinthamani
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Age: 36
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Karaikkal Ammaiyar
1973
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as Pallavi (Punithavathi's friend)
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Age: 36
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Veettukku Vandha Marumagal
1973
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as Sharada
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Age: 36
Rajaraja Cholan
1973
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as Poonkodi
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Age: 35
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Bharatha Vilas
1973
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as Meera Bai
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Age: 35
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Maru Piravi
1973
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Age: 35
Ganga Gowri
1973
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as Kumutha
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Age: 35
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Manjal Kungumam
1973
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as Ranjitham
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Age: 35
Alaigal
1973
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as Nalina
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Age: 35
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Suryagandhi
1973
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Age: 35
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Thirumalai Daivam
1972
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Age: 35
Velli Vizha
1972
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Age: 35
Kasethan Kadavulada
1972
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as Lakshmi
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Age: 34
Pattikada Pattanama
1972
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Age: 34
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Mr. Sampath
1972
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Age: 34
Gnana Oli
1972
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Age: 34
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Agathiyar
1972
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Age: 34
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Kanna Nalama
1972
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as K. Manorama
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Age: 34
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Puguntha Veedu
1972
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as Andal/Bhanu
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Age: 34
Aana Valarthiya Vanampadiyude Makan
1971
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Age: 34
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Thanga Gopuram
1971
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Age: 33
Nam Nadu
1969
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Age: 32
Nirai Kudam
1969
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as Actress Girija
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Age: 32
Aayiram Poi
1969
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as Lilly, Malathi's friend
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Age: 32
Anjal Petti 520
1969
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as Stella
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Age: 32
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Gurudhatchanai
1969
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Age: 32
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Kanne Pappa
1969
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as Roopa
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Age: 32
Poova Thalaiya
1969
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as Indra
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Age: 31
Annaiyum Pithavum
1969
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Age: 31
Puthisaligal
1968
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Age: 30
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Thaaye Unakkaga
1966
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as Padma
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Age: 29
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Sadhu Mirandal
1966
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Age: 28
Lighthouse
1965
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Age: 28
Thiruvilayadal
1965
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as Kayarkanni's friend
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Age: 28
Shanthi
1965
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Age: 27
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Poojaikku Vantha Malar
1965
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Age: 27
Enga Veettu Pillai
1965
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Age: 27
Server Sundaram
1964
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as Kantha
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Age: 27
Padagotti
1964
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Age: 27
Navarathiri
1964
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as Mentally Ill Woman
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Age: 27
Thozhilali
1964
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as Chandira
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Age: 27
Poompuhar
1964
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as Vasanthasena
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Age: 27
Puthiya Paravai
1964
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as Alli
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Age: 27
Ratha Thilagam
1963
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as Poonkuyil
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Age: 26
Nenjam Marappathillai
1963
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as Kanniyamma
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Age: 26
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Kungumam
1963
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Age: 26
Paar Magale Paar
1963
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Age: 26
Policekaran Magal
1962
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as Maari's Fiancee
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Age: 25
Ethaiyum Thangum Ithaiyam
1962
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Age: 24
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Nenjil Oor Aalayam
1962
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as Navaneedham
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Age: 24
Padithal Mattum Podhuma
1961
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Age: 24
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Paalum Pazhamum
1961
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Age: 24
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Pudhiya Pathai
1960
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Age: 23
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Thilakam
1960
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Age: 23
Meenda Sorgam
1960
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as Sachu
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Age: 23
Kalathur Kannamma
1960
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Age: 22
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Manamulla Maruthaaram
1958
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Age: 21