Usilai Mani
Usilai Mani (உசிலை மணி) was an Indian film Actor, who has worked predominantly in Tamil movie industry. He has acted over 1000 films and stage plays. His popular movies like Enga ooru Kavalkaran, Ayul Kaithi. His Popular dialogue 'பேஷ்... பேஷ்... ரொம்ப நன்னாயிருக்கு! for Narasu's Coffee were very famous in the 1980s and 1990s.
Usilai Mani | |
|---|---|
| Born | Subramani 1934 |
| Died | 14 May 1996 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1965-1991 |
Early life
His birth name is Subramani. his hometown is Usilampatti. Usilmani became famous as Usili, shortening the name of his town.[1]
Film career
Usilai Mani is the person who is acting in a natural manner. There are no laughs when Usilimani wanders on screen like an elephant. he has acted more than 1000 films that he has done is in Tamil, though he has acted in Telugu, Malayalam and Hindi. he had acted as the comedian with four generation heroes, starting from MGR and Sivaji to heroes like Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth and Vijayakanth, Mohan.[2]
Death
In 1993 he suffered diabetes for few months. then his two legs were removed. after, he has totally stopped acting. On 14.5.1996 he passed away at the age of 62. He has a wife, a son and a daughter.[3]
Filmography
This is a partial filmography. You can expand it.
1960s
| 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
1980s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Billa | ||
| 1980 | Bhama Rukmani | ||
| 1980 | Ellam Un Kairasi | ||
| 1980 | Thirayum Theeravum | Malayalam | |
| 1980 | Anbukku Naan Adimai | ||
| 1981 | Sanchari | Malayalam | |
| 1982 | Simla Special | ||
| 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 | Uravai Kaatha Kili | ||
| 1984 | Anbulla Rajinikanth | ||
| 1984 | Niraparaadhi | ||
| 1984 | Tharaasu | ||
| 1984 | Ninaivugal | ||
| 1985 | Oru Malarin Payanam | ||
| 1985 | Uyarntha Ullam | ||
| 1985 | Udaya Geetham | ||
| 1985 | Kanni Rasi | ||
| 1985 | Aan Paavam | ||
| 1986 | Muthal Vasantham | ||
| 1986 | Mythili Ennai Kaathali | ||
| 1986 | Aruvadai Naal | ||
| 1986 | Thazhuvatha Kaigal | ||
| 1987 | Anand | ||
| 1987 | Enga Ooru Pattukaran | ||
| 1988 | En Thangai Kalyani | ||
| 1988 | Raasave Unnai Nambi | ||
| 1988 | Enga Ooru Kavalkaran | ||
| 1988 | Paasa Paravaigal | ||
| 1988 | Nethiyadi | ||
1990s
| 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 |
References
- ""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". www.dinamalar.com. Retrieved 25 January 2020.