Mano
SoundAbout Mano
Nagoor Babu, known by his stage name Mano, is an Indian playback singer, voice-over artist, actor, producer, television anchor and music composer. He is a recipient of several awards such as the Nandi Awards from the Government of Andhra Pradesh and Kalaimamani award from the Government of Tamil Nadu. Mano has recorded more than 30,000 songs for various Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam,Oriya and Bollywood films. He has also performed for over 3000 live concerts across the continents. Notably, he has recorded 2,000 songs for music director Ilayaraja.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mano reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Mano's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 9% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Mano remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Singaravelan, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Mano Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Mano's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Mano.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Vattakhanal | Jeffi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Kadhalikka Neramillai | Chandra Mohan | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Single Shankarum Smartphone Simranum | OCOC Bhaskar | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Andaru Bagundali Andulo Nenundali | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Raaja Live in Concert Expo 2020 Dubai | Himself | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Crazy Uncles | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Shivam | Mano | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Vetri Selvan | Ananthakrishnan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Enakku 20 Unakku 18 | Himself (Guest Appearance) | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Singaravelan | Mano | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Sigaram | Guest Appearance | Flop | Similar → |
Mano - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Mano?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mano is "Singaravelan" with a rating of 7.7/10.
How many movies has Mano acted in?
Mano has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Mano?
Other notable films include "Andaru Bagundali Andulo Nenundali", "Kadhalikka Neramillai", and "Enakku 20 Unakku 18".