Usilai Mani
Tamil actor
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Usilai Mani 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 Besh besh, rumba nalla irukku (transl. it's very good) for Narasu's Coffee was famous in the 1980s and 1990s.
1934
Usilai Mani | |
|---|---|
| Born | Subramaniyan Iyer 1934 |
| Died | 14 May 1996 (aged 61–62) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1965-1991 |
| Spouse | Meenakshi |
| Children | 2 |
Early life
His 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
In 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
In 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
1960s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Thiruvilaiyadal | ||
| 1966 | Petralthan Pillaiya | ||
| Selvam | |||
| Mahakavi Kalidas | Poet | ||
| Sadhu Mirandal | |||
| Valiba Virundhu | |||
| Petralthan Pillaiya | Iyer | ||
| 1967 | Kaavalkaaran | Patient | |
| 1968 | Kallum Kaniyagum | ||
| Kanavan | |||
| Oli Vilakku | |||
| Kannan En Kadhalan | Fake astrologer | ||
| Soappu Seeppu Kannadi | |||
| Jeevanaamsam | |||
| Naalum Therindhavan | |||
| Andru Kanda Mugam | |||
| Ragasiya Police 115 | |||
| 1969 | Kaaval Dheivam | ||
1970s
1980s
1990s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Paattali Magan | ||
| Palaivana Paravaigal | |||
| Aatha Naan Pass Ayittaen | |||
| Michael Madana Kama Rajan | |||
| Pudhu Padagan | |||
| 1991 | Ayul Kaithi | ||
| Namma Ooru Mariamma | |||
| Moondrezhuthil En Moochirukkum | |||
| Pondatti Pondattithan | |||
| 1999 | Poo Vaasam | Posthumous release |
External links
- Usilai Mani at IMDb