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 (1934)
Died14 May 1996(1996-05-14) (aged 61–62)
NationalityIndian
OccupationActor
Years active1965-1991
SpouseMeenakshi
Children2

Early life

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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

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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

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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

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1960s

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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

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Year Film Role Notes
1970 Maattukara Velan  
1970 Kalam Vellum
1970 Kanmalar
1970 Paadhukaapp
1971 Kumari Kottam
1971 Aathi Parasakthi
1971 Savaale Samali
1971 Rickshawkaran
1971 Neerum Neruppum
1971 Deivam Pesuma
1972 Thiruneelakandar
1972 Needhi
1972 Raman Thediya Seethai
1972 Enna Muthalali Sowkiyama
1972 Agathiyar
1972 Jakkamma
1972 Namma Veetu Deivam
1973 Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
1973 Manipayal
1973 Nathayil Muthu
1973 Ponnunjal
1973 Maru Piravi
1974 Engamma Sapatham
1974 Pillai Selvam
1974 Anbu Thangai
1974 Urimaikural
1974 Prayachitham
1974 Doctoramma
1974 Akka
1975 Maalai Sooda Vaa
1975 Puthu Vellam
1975 Idhayakkani
1975 Pinju Manam
1976 Kanavan Manaivi
1976 Muthana Muthallavo
1976 Uzhaikkum Karangal
1977 Chollu Kanna Chollu
1978 Kaatrinile Varum Geetham
1978 Sattam En Kaiyil
1978 Athirshtakaran
1978 Ival Oru Seethai
1978 Punniya Boomi
1978 Jayikkaanaay Janichavan Malayalam
1978 Thacholi Ambu Malayalam
1979 Inikkum Ilamai
1979 Naan Vazhavaippen
1979 Kavari Maan
1979 Pattakkathi Bhairavan
1979 Thisai Maariya Paravaigal

1980s

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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


Periya Thambi

1987 Anand
1988 En Thangai Kalyani
1988 Raasave Unnai Nambi
1988 Enga Ooru Kavalkaran
1988 Paasa Paravaigal
1988 Nethiyadi

1990s

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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
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References

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  1. ^ ""Usilai" Moni". Antru Kanda Mugam. 10 September 2013. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
  2. ^ "Exclusive biography of #Usilaimani and on his life". FilmiBeat. Retrieved 25 January 2020.
  3. ^ "நினைத்துப் பார்க்கிறேன் | கலைமகள் | Kalaimagal | tamil weekly supplements". Dinamalar. Archived from the original on 24 October 2021. Retrieved 25 January 2020.