Veteran actress Manorama who has acted in more than 1,200 movies and 1,000 stage plays has passed away. She was 78 years old. She has a guinness record of completing 1,000 movies and she has acted with five chief ministers including Anna Durai, M G Ramachandran, M Karunanidhi, N T Rama Rao and J Jayalalithaa. 

Manorama who has acted in more than 1,200 movies


Sources say she has died of cardiac arrest. A relative of Manorama said that she had her dinner and when she tried to sleep she said she had breathing problems. She was immediately taken to Apollo hospitals on Greams Road but her condition was worse and she never responded to the treatment. Doctors confirmed that she passed away by 11pm.


The actress started her career in 1958 and she made her debut in the movie 'Malaiyitta Mangai'. Her debut role was offered by the famous poet Kannadasan. From then she acted in more than 1200movies and has also acted in all four South Indian languages. She also acted in Hindi movies. As days passed by she even acted in TV serials and then she was fondly known as 'Aachi'. She holds several awards to her name which also includes 'Padmar Sri' and 'Kalaimamani'.
Below are celebrities tweets who have offered their condolences to the legend,


DhananJayan Govind :
Shocked to know about the passing away of legendary actress Manorama Achchi. Saw her last week in an event. Sad& RIP 
Suresh Chandra :
with the deepest grief i condole the demise of Achi Manorama. She will remain in our memories for ever. Rest in peace
Devi Sri Prasad :
Disheartening 2 hear abt d demise of Aachi Manorama.An Irreplaceable Legendary Artiste! May her soul Rest In Peace
Director Selvaraghavan :
One of the genuine human beings I had ever known.had the privilege of working with her.a true http://legend.RIP  manorama aachi.
Priyamani :
Oh no!!!!one of the few ladies I really admire and love as an actor and as a lady...Manorama aachi has left us...:(will miss u aachi!
Khushbu Sundar :
A sad day in the history of tamil cinema..1 of the greatest actor #MANORAMA fondly known as #AACHI is no more with us..a legend has left us.
Actor Prasanna :
Her place as an actor will always be empty and she will live on till the Tamils live. the pombala sivaji r own manorama aachi RIP
Dhanush :
No ! Manorama aachi ! U can't leave us. Not you :( From the legend from whom I learnt what acting is. #legend #irreplaceable
Trisha :
Rip aachi. Was an honour n privilege to have worked with u n known u as 1 of d most humble n wonderful human beings.
Madhavan :
RIP Manorama Aachi.Such a privilege to have met you. The Heavens are now lucky to be able to see you and your powerhouse talent first hand.
On behalf of our team APHerald, We would like to extend our deepest condolences. Manorama Aachi will be solemnly missed and she will forever live through her movies in our hearts. 



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