Usilai Mani (உசிலை மணி) was an Indian film actor. He worked predominantly in the Tamil movie industry. He has acted in over 1000 films and stage plays. His popular movies include Enga ooru Kavalkaran and Ayul Kaithi. His dialogue பேஷ்... பேஷ்... ரொம்ப நன்னாயிருக்கு! for Narasu's Coffee was famous in the 1980s and 1990s.
Usilai Mani | |
|---|---|
| Born | Subramaniyan Iyer 1934 |
| Died | 14 May 1996 (aged 61–62) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1965-1991 |
| Spouse | Meenakshi |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
editHis birth name was Subramaniyan Iyer. He was born in Usilampatti,Madurai, Thirunelveli to parents Krishnan Iyer–Subbulakshmi. Usilmani became famous as Usili, shortening the name of his town.[1]
Film career
editIn addition to Tamil, he has acted in Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi films. He acted as a comedian through four generations, starting from MGR and Sivaji to heroes like Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth and Vijayakanth, Mohan.[2]
Death
editIn 1993, he was diagnosed with diabetes. His legs were removed, leading him to stop acting. On 14 May 1996 he died aged 62. He was survived by his wife and children.[3]
Filmography
edit1960s
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Thiruvilaiyadal | ||
| 1966 | Petralthan Pillaiya | ||
| 1966 | Selvam | ||
| 1966 | Mahakavi Kalidas | Poet | |
| 1966 | Sadhu Mirandal | ||
| 1966 | Valiba Virundhu | ||
| 1966 | Petralthan Pillaiya | Iyer | |
| 1967 | Kaavalkaaran | Patient | |
| 1968 | Kallum Kaniyagum | ||
| 1968 | Kanavan | ||
| 1968 | Oli Vilakku | ||
| 1968 | Kannan En Kadhalan | Fake astrologer | |
| 1968 | Soappu Seeppu Kannadi | ||
| 1968 | Jeevanaamsam | ||
| 1968 | Naalum Therinthavan | ||
| 1968 | Andru Kanda Mugam | ||
| 1968 | Ragasiya Police 115 | ||
| 1969 | Kaaval Dheivam |
1970s
edit1980s
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Billa | Rajappa's street acquaintance | |
| 1980 | Bhama Rukmani | ||
| 1980 | Ellam Un Kairasi | ||
| 1980 | Thirayum Theeravum | Malayalam | |
| 1980 | Anbukku Naan Adimai | ||
| 1981 | Sanchari | Malayalam | |
| 1982 | Simla Special | Bridegroom's father | |
| 1982 | Thanikattu Raja | ||
| 1982 | Paritchaikku Neramaachu | ||
| 1982 | Ayiram Muthangal | ||
| 1983 | Uyirullavarai Usha | ||
| 1983 | Sivappu Sooriyan | ||
| 1983 | Thangaikkor Geetham | ||
| 1983 | Apoorva Sagotharigal | ||
| 1983 | Samayapurathale Satchi | ||
| 1984 | Nalam Nalamariya Aaval | ||
| 1984 | Uravai Kaatha Kili | ||
| 1984 | Anbulla Rajinikanth | ||
| 1984 | Niraparaadhi | ||
| 1984 | Tharaasu | ||
| 1984 | Ninaivugal | ||
| 1984 | Vaidehi Kathirunthal | Shopkeeper | |
| 1985 | Oru Malarin Payanam | ||
| 1985 | Uyarntha Ullam | ||
| 1985 | Udaya Geetham | ||
| 1985 | Kanni Rasi | ||
| 1985 | Aan Paavam | Restaurant cook | |
| 1986 | Muthal Vasantham | ||
| 1986 | Mythili Ennai Kaathali | ||
| 1986 | Aruvadai Naal | ||
| 1986 | Thazhuvatha Kaigal | ||
| 1987 | Solvathellam Unmai | ||
| 1987 | Enga Ooru Pattukaran | ||
| 1987 | Chinna Thambi
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| 1987 | Anand | ||
| 1988 | En Thangai Kalyani | ||
| 1988 | Raasave Unnai Nambi | ||
| 1988 | Enga Ooru Kavalkaran | ||
| 1988 | Paasa Paravaigal | ||
| 1988 | Nethiyadi |
1990s
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Paattali Magan | ||
| 1990 | Palaivana Paravaigal | ||
| 1990 | Aatha Naan Pass Ayittaen | ||
| 1990 | Michael Madana Kama Rajan | ||
| 1990 | Pudhu Padagan | ||
| 1991 | Ayul Kaithi | ||
| 1991 | Namma Ooru Mariamma | ||
| 1991 | Moondrezhuthil En Moochirukkum | ||
| 1991 | Pondatti Pondattithan |
External links
edit- Usilai Mani at IMDb
References
edit- ^ ""Usilai" Moni". Antru Kanda Mugam. 10 September 2013. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
- ^ "Exclusive biography of #Usilaimani and on his life". FilmiBeat. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
- ^ "நினைத்துப் பார்க்கிறேன் | கலைமகள் | Kalaimagal | tamil weekly supplements". Dinamalar. Archived from the original on 24 October 2021. Retrieved 25 January 2020.