R. S. Manohar was an Indian actor who performed roles ranging from hero to villain to comedic characters. He was born at Namakkal in 1925. He acted in over 200 films. He is known for his versatility and dominating personality. He is also known as Nadaga Kavalar for his love of stage plays and his undeterred passion in continuing to stage mythological plays almost his entire life.

• Vallavanukku Vallavan (1965)

  
• Kanavan (1968)

  
• Manaivi Ready (1987)

  
• Neerum Neruppum (1971)

  
• Engal Thanga Raja (1973)