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Durai Senthilkumar admits script mistakes in ‘Kaaki Sattai,’ ‘Kodi,’ and ‘Pattaas’; 'Leader' director says 'I’m not satisfied with changes'

etimes.in / Apr 04, 2026, 12:45 (IST)

Director R. S. Durai Senthilkumar reflects on past filmmaking choices. He admits script adjustments in 'Kaaki Sattai', 'Kodi', and 'Pattaas' did not meet his satisfaction. He is now focused on his upcoming film 'Leader'. The movie stars Legend Saravanan and is set for release. Fans anticipate the director's new offering.

Mammootty expresses condolences over the demise of the veteran actor Manobala

etimes.in / May 04, 2023, 11:11 (IST)

Manobala has played small roles in Malayalam movies and his most popular one is 'Jomonte Suvisheshangal' starring Nivin Pauly in the lead.

Kovai Sarala, Soundararaja, Ravi Varmya, and others attend Manobala's funeral procession

etimes.in / May 04, 2023, 13:49 (IST)

Cinema stars attended the Manobala's funeral procession and it's a crowd studded send off for the kind actor.

Manobala's son Harish explains the veteran actor's hospitalization

etimes.in / May 03, 2023, 17:21 (IST)

Manobala passed away on May 3 afternoon and his unexpected demise has shocked cinema fans, while his son Harish Kumar explains about his last days.

I don't want to lose your friendship: Manobala apologizes to Vadivelu

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jun 02, 2020, 11:31 (IST)

Popular comedian Manobala has made many people laugh with his comedies in films.

Multiple movie stars have died from alcohol-related causes; the controversy sparks due to Mansoor Ali Khan's remarks at Manobala's funeral

etimes.in / May 04, 2023, 12:55 (IST)

Mansoor Ali Khan addresses the Press and Media after paying homage to Manobala, and his statement sparked controversy.

Manobala's last birthday celebration video goes viral; Watch here

etimes.in / May 04, 2023, 10:21 (IST)

Manobala passed away due to illness, and the birthday celebration of the late actor from a film set goes viral.

Vadivelu lodges complaint against Manobala and Singamuthu

TNN / Jun 01, 2020, 11:51 (IST)

The actor-comedian seems to be hurt by a conversation between Manobala and Singamuthu

Manobala's last VIDEO with his family will make you teary-eyed

etimes.in / May 09, 2023, 12:35 (IST)

Manobala passed away a week ago due to ill health, and his untimely demise shocked the fans and friends. Now, the last video of Manobala has been unveiled by the makers on the actor's YouTube channel, and the video turns fans emotional.

Director Manobala makes a special appearance in the serial Oviya

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jun 26, 2019, 18:37 (IST)

Director and actor Manobala makes a special guest appearance in the serial Oviya. The channel airing the serial Oviya has shared the promo video featuring Manobala. The episodes featuring Manobala would be aired from June 26 (today) and would be on for the next few days. His role in the serial is expected to be filled with lots of comedy.

Manobala passes away: Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Bharathiraja, Raadhika, and other Kollywood celebrities express their shock over the veteran actor's demise

etimes.in / May 03, 2023, 14:23 (IST)

Popular Tamil actor, director, and producer Manobala passed away due to ill health, and his sudden demise has shocked the entire Kollywood.

Manobala celebrates with Vijay

TNN / Dec 12, 2012, 10:49 (IST)

Actor Manobala celebrated his birthday on the sets of Vijay-AL Vijay's latest film.

Actor, director and producer Manobala passes away; cremation to happen tomorrow at 10 AM

TNN / May 03, 2023, 13:35 (IST)

The popular comedian and character artist, Manobala was last seen in the Tamil films 'Kondraal Paavam' and 'Ghosty'.

Manobala death: Stalin recalls actor’s visit to recent photo exhibition; EPS remembers his AIADMK link

TNN / May 03, 2023, 17:39 (IST)

Vijay's 'Theri' costume designer NJ Sathya's stylish look for Manobala rocks the internet

TNN / Aug 13, 2020, 13:28 (IST)

Manobala has rocked the internet with his latest new stylish photoshoot.

Cooku with Comali 3: Manobala gets evicted; gives Shruthika and Santhosh Pradap a second chance

Mar 07, 2022, 12:10 (IST)

As it was announced earlier in the week, ‘Cooku with Comali season 3 (CWC3)’ had an elimination. In a closely fought battle between Manobala, Shruthika, and Santhosh Haripriyan, Manobala was announced to be eliminated.

Manobala's son gets married

TNN / Feb 11, 2019, 15:35 (IST)

Actor and director Manobala's son Harish got married to Priya today.

Manobala elected as the president of Chinnathirai Nadigar Sangam

TNN / Oct 02, 2020, 21:40 (IST)

The actor-director has been elected to the post after its former president Ravi Varma was terminated

Manobala says message posted without his knowledge

TNN / Jan 13, 2017, 01:50 (IST)

Manobala recovering well after Angio treatment

TNN / Jan 26, 2023, 13:16 (IST)

He will return home from the hospital today.

Manobala, filmmaker who evolved into a comic, dies at 69 in Tamil Nadu

TNN / May 04, 2023, 05:19 (IST)

The teenager, who ran away from his home in Thanjavur with a yearning to scale peaks in the film industry and succeeded effortlessly donning the hats of director

Actor in soup for WhatsApp message on OPS, Sasikala

TNN / Jan 12, 2017, 09:48 (IST)

Ilaiyaraaja gets slammed on social media for not having basic etiquette

etimes.in / May 05, 2023, 17:19 (IST)

It was sad news for the entire Tamil film industry when director, actor, and producer Manobala passed away on May 3. Mourning his death, music composer Ilaiyaraaja took to social media to share a video expressing his grief. In the video, Ilaiyaraaja said that he was saddened by the news of Manobala's death, and he reminisced about the time when Manobala started his career as a journalist in the entertainment industry.

‘Sathuranga Vettai 2’: Arvind Swami moves Madras HC for unpaid dues

TNN / Sep 14, 2018, 17:57 (IST)

Arvind Swami has moved the Madras High Court to recover his balance remuneration from the producer of ‘Sathuranga Vettai 2’. The actor has asked the court to direct noted actor-producer Manobala to pay him the remaining balance of Rs 1.79 crore with an interest rate of 18 percent from the date of filing the suit till the date of realisation.