Cinemaazi remembers R S Manohar on his birth anniversary
29 Jun 1925
Cinemaazi remembers Rasipuram Subramaniyan Iyer Manohar, better known as R S Manohar, on the occasion of his birth anniversary—the versatile actor was born this day, 29 June, 1925 in Salem District, Madras. Making his debut in films with Rajambal (1951), he went on to carve a successful career, acting in a range of roles from hero to negative and comedic in over 200 films. While he made an impact in films such as Vannakkili (1959), Kaidhi Kannayiram (1960), Vallavanukku Vallavan (1965), Vallavan Oruvan (1966) and Iru Vallavargal (1966), he gained immense popularity playing villain opposite M G Ramachandran in films like Ayirathil Oruvan (1965), Kaavalkaaran (1967), Adimai Penn (1969), Ulagam Suttrum Valliban (1973), Pallandu Vazhga (1975), and Idayakkani (1975). He also devoted himself to theatre, continuing to stage mythological plays. Performing 31 plays in approximately 7,950 performances, some of his famous plays include Ilangeswaran, Chanakkiya Sabadam, Soorapadman, Sisupalan, Indrajith, Sukrachariyar, Naragasooran and Thirunavukkarasar. His contribution to the stage includes introducing 'dramascope' with stereophonic sound system, swift transformation of sets, and pyrotechnics to symbolise battle scenes. Honoured with the Nadaka Kavalar award, he passed away in 2006.
