Usharani (29 May 1958 – 20 June 2020) was an Indian actress who acted mainly in

Malayalam Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of 22 scheduled languages of India. Malayalam was des ...

films.

Personal life

Usharani married Malayalam movie director

N. Sankaran Nair Biography N. Sankaran Nair was an Indian director of Malayalam movies. Since the mid-1950s he had directed around 40 movies. Filmography Directed movies * ''Nishasurabhikal'' (2000) * ''Agni Nilavu'' (1991) * ''Kanakambarangal'' (1988) * ''Th ...

in 1977.

Filmography

Tamil

Thirumalai Thenkumari ''Thirumalai Thenkumari'' () is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language road film written and directed by A. P. Nagarajan. Inspired by the 1969 film ''If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium'', it features an ensemble cast consisting of Sivakumar, Kumari Pa ...

(1970) *

Kalam Vellum ''Kalam Vellum'' () is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language Western film produced, filmed and directed by M. Karnan. The film stars Jaishankar, Vijayakumari and Vijaya Lalitha. It revolves around a farmer who, in his quest to avenge his sister's death, ...

(1970) as Dhanam *

Muhammad bin Tughluq Muhammad bin Tughluq (1290 – 20 March 1351) was the eighteenth Sultan of Delhi. He reigned from February 1325 until his death in 1351. The sultan was the eldest son of Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq, founder of the Tughlaq dynasty. In 1321, the youn ...

(1971) * Jakkamma (1972) as Valli *

Shakthi Leelai ''Shakthi Leelai'' () is a 1972 Tamil language film directed by T. R. Ramanna and produced by T. G. Somasundaram. The film script was written by Thuraiyur K. Moorthi. It starred B. Saroja Devi, Gemini Ganeshan, Jayalalithaa, K. B. Sundarambal a ...

(1972) as Saraswathi * Pattikaattu Ponnaiya (1973) as Kaveri * Arangetram (1973) *

Gumasthavin Magal ''Gumasthavin Magal'' () is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by A. P. Nagarajan, starring Sivakumar and Aarathi. Kamal Haasan appears as a villain in the film and then finally changes into a good man. The film is an adaptation of t ...

(1974) as Vimala * Kanmani Raja (1974) as Kanchana *

Unnai Suttrum Ulagam ''Unnai Suttrum Ulagam'' () is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by G. Subramaniya Reddiar. The film stars Jayalalithaa, leading an ensemble cast including Prameela, Vidhubala, Kamal Haasan, Savithri and Vijayakumar. Jaya ...

(1977) as Rekha * Odi Vilayadu Thatha (1977) as Savitri *

Ennai Pol Oruvan ''Ennai Pol Oruvan'' () is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by T. R. Ramanna. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sarada and Ushanandini. It was released on 18 March 1978, and performed poorly at the box office. Plot Cast *Sivaji ...

(1978) *

Puthiya Vaarpugal ''Puthiya Vaarpugal'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film co-written, produced and directed by Bharathiraja. The film stars K. Bhagyaraj and Rati Agnihotri, with G. Srinivasan, Goundamani, K. K. Soundar and Usharani in suppo ...

(1979) * Neram Vandhachu (1982) * Sivantha Kangal (1982) * Mullillatha Roja (1982) * Naalu Perukku Nandri (1983) *

Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari ''Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari'' () is a 1995 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by K. Bhagyaraj who stars alongside Meena. The film was released on 15 January 1995, and became a box office success. Plot Venkata Subr ...

(1995) * Valli Vara Pora (1995) * Mannava (1997) as Praveen's mother * Harikrishnans (1998) *

Raajjiyam ''Raajjiyam'' is a 2002 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language action film directed and produced by Manoj Kumar (Tamil film director), Manoj Kumar. The film stars Vijayakanth, Dileep (Malayalam actor), Dileep, Shamita Shetty and Priyanka Trivedi ...

(2002) as Janaki's mother

Hindi

* Sabash Ganga Ram

Telugu

* Aalu Magalu (1977) as Radha * Nija Roopalu (1974) * Bullet Bullodu (1972) * Chitti Thalli (1972)

Kannada

* Rajkumar's films (few)

Malayalam

* Mayilattam (2004) as Lakshmiyamma *

The King Maker Leader ''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the m ...

(2003) as Bharathiyamma * Varum Varunnu Vannu (2003) * Niramulla Swapnangal (2002) * Premaagni (2001) as Renuka Thampuratti *

Thenkasipattanam ''Thenkasipattanam'' () is a 2000 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film written and directed by Rafi Mecartin, produced by Lal, and starring Suresh Gopi, Lal and Dileep as male leads and Samyuktha Varma, Geethu Mohandas and Kavya Madh ...

(2000) as Sangeetha's aunty * Millenium Stars (2000) * Nishaasurabhikal (2000) * Highrange (2000) *

Pathram ''Pathram'' () is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language political thriller film written by Renji Panicker and directed by Joshi, starring Suresh Gopi, Manju Warrier, Murali, N. F. Varghese, Biju Menon, Abhirami. Plot Nandagopal, an associate e ...

(1999) as Authakutty's wife * Amma Ammaayiyamma (1998) as Dhakshayani * Thirakalkkappuram (1998) *

Kanmadam ''Kanmadam'' () is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language drama film, written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas. It stars Mohanlal, Manju Warrier and Lal while K. P. A. C. Lalitha and Siddique appears in guest roles. The songs were composed by Raveend ...

(1998) as Raakkamma * Samaantharangal (1998) as Mary *

Oro Viliyum Kathorthu ''Oro Viliyum Kathorthu'' is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by V. M. Vinu and produced by Premkumar Marath. The film stars Mukesh, Suma, Sukumari, Kalabhavan Mani and Adoor Bhavani in the lead roles. The film has musical score ...

(1998) * Sisiram (1998) * Ancharakkalyaanam (1997) as Devakiyamma * Poonilamazha (1997) * Shibiram (1997) * Swarnakireedam (1996) as Devayani * Manthrikakuthira (1996) as Rahel * Mahathma (1996) as Nancy's mother *

Hitler Adolf Hitler (; 20 April 188930 April 1945) was an Austrian-born German politician who was dictator of Germany from 1933 until his death in 1945. He rose to power as the leader of the Nazi Party, becoming the chancellor in 1933 and then ...

(1996) as Malathi Teacher * Kanchanam (1996) as Muthassi * Vaanarasena (1996) as Vishalakshi *

Mazhayethum Munpe ''Mazhayethum Munpe (Before the Rain Comes)'' is a 1995 Malayalam romantic drama film directed by Kamal and written by Sreenivasan. The film stars Mammootty, Shobhana, Annie and Sreenivasan in the lead roles. The plot is centered upon a coll ...

(1995) as Fake Mummy * Indian Military Intelligence (1995) as Mappasu Mariyamma *

Boxer Boxer most commonly refers to: * Boxer (boxing), a competitor in the sport of boxing *Boxer (dog), a breed of dog Boxer or boxers may also refer to: Animal kingdom * Boxer crab * Boxer shrimp, a small group of decapod crustaceans * Boxer snipe ee ...

(1995) * Manashasthranjante Diary (1995) *

Mangala Soothram ''Mangalyasootram'' is a 1995 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sajan and produced by P. T. Xavier. The film stars Jagathy Sreekumar, Kalpana, Murali and A. C. Zainuddin in the lead roles. The film has musical score by C. Rajamani and songs ...

(1995) as Adv. Maheswariyamma * Paalayam (1994) as Mariyamma * Sudhinam (1994) as Teacher * Rajadhani (1994) as Maniyamma *

Manathe Kottaram ''Manathe Kottaram'' () is a 1994 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Sunil and written by Kalabhavan Ansar and Robin. The film was produced by Hameed under the banner of Gemi Movies and distributed by Star Plus Release. It s ...

(1994) as Kanakam * Bhaarya (1994) as Sarojini *

Pravachakan Pravachakan is a Malayalam movie released in 1993 under the direction of P. G. Viswambharan. The films has notable actors like Mukesh, Siddique, Shenbaga, Keerikkadan Jose, Mamukkoya, Narendra Prasad and Rajan P. Dev. This movie has received m ...

(1994) *

Ammayane Sathyam ''Ammayane Sathyam'' (അമ്മയാണെ സത്യം, English: ''I Swear on my Mother'') is a 1993 Malayalam film written and directed by Balachandra Menon. The film stars Mukesh, Annie, Balachandra Menon, Narendra Prasad, Jagathy S ...

(1993) as Jagannatha Varma's wife *

Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans ''Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans'' is 1993 Malayalam-language political thriller film directed by Shaji Kailas and written by Renji Panicker. The film revolved around the current affairs of Kerala in 90s and was a commercial success. It severel ...

(1993) as Kurup's wife *

Oru Kadankatha Pole ''Oru Kadamkatha Pole'' is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Joshy Mathew and produced by Achachi, Balan and Mathew Thomas. The film stars Jayaram, Geetha, Nedumudi Venu and Ashokan in the lead roles. The musical score of the ...

(1993) *

Kavadiyattam ''Kavadiyattam'' is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film, directed by Aniyan and written by B. Sreeraj. The film stars Jayaram, Siddique, Jagathy Sreekumar, Suchitra and Sindhuja in the lead roles. The film had musical score by Mohan S ...

(1993) as Kurup's mother *

Butterflies Butterflies are insects in the macrolepidopteran clade Rhopalocera from the Order (biology), order Lepidoptera, which also includes moths. Adult butterflies have large, often brightly coloured wings, and conspicuous, fluttering flight. The ...

(1993) *

Ekalavyan Ekalavya (Sanskrit: एकलव्य, ''ékalavya'') is a character from the Indian epic Mahābhārata. He was a young prince of the Nishadas, a confederation of forest and hill tribes in ancient India. Ekalavya is called as one of the fore ...

(1993) as Mathaji * Ithu Manjukalam (1993) as Mrs. Anna George * Padaleeputhram (1993) * Ellarum Chollanu (1992) as Archana's mother *

Thalastaanam ''Thalasthanam'' () is a 1992 Malayalam-language crime action film written by Renji Panicker, directed by Shaji Kailas and produced by S. Henry under the banner of Christ King Productions. The film stars Suresh Gopi in the lead role, along with ...

(1992) as Unni's aunt * Aham (1992) as Achamma Tharakan * Kallanum Polisum (1992) as Dakshayaniyamma * Maarathon (Aayaraam Gayaaraam) (1992) * Agninilavu (1991) as Arya * Kuruppinte Kanakku Pusthakam (1990) as Beena's sister * Theruvu Narthaki (1988) * Cabaret Dancer (1986) *

Ee Yugam ''Ee Yugam'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by N. P. Suresh and produced by Purushan Alappuzha. The film stars Prem Nazir, Srividya, Hari and Rohini in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast *Prem Nazir as ...

(1983) as Ammu * Kaivarikal Thiriyumbol (1979) *

Madanolsavam ''Madanolsavam'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film written and directed by N. Sankaran Nair and starring Kamal Haasan, Jayan and Zarina Wahab. Dialogues and comedy scenes were written by Thoppil Bhasi. The film was parti ...

(1978) *

Mudramothiram ''Mudramothiram'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by E. K. Thyagarajan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Jagathy Sreekumar and Sankaradi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devara ...

(1978) as Bindu * Avalude Ravukal (1978) as Radha *

Padmatheertham ''Padmatheertham'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. G. Rajasekharan. The film stars Jayabharathi, Jose, Jose Prakash and Unnimary. The film has musical score by K. V. Mahadevan. Cast *Jayabharathi as Malini *Jose as Ve ...

(1978) as Jameela * Prarthana (1978) * Makampiranna Manka (1977) *

Randu Lokam ''Randu Lokam'' is a 1977 Cinema of India, Indian Malayalam language, Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by Hari Pothan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sharada (actress), Sharada, Jayabharathi and M. G. Soman in the lead roles. Th ...

(1977) * Nirakudam (1977) as Anarkali *

Muttathe Mulla ''Muttathe Mulla'' is a 1977 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by Thiruppathi Chettiyar. The film stars Prem Nazir, Adoor Bhasi, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Jose Prakash. The film has musical score by V. D ...

(1977) as Radha * Harshabhaashpam (1977) as Kochukalyani * Dheera Sameere Yamuna Theere (1977) * Bhaaryaavijayam (1977) * Rowdy Rajamma (1977) * Theruvugeetham (1977) * Ayalkkaari (1976) as Elizabeth *

Anaavaranam ''Anaavaranam'' is a 1976 Indian Malayalam film, directed by A. Vincent and produced by K. J. Joseph. The film stars T. Chandran nair, Sathar, Janardanan and Rani Chandra in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast * ...

(1976) * Surveykkallu (1976) *

Abhinandanam ''Abhinandanam'' is a 1976 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by A. Raghunath. The film stars Jayabharathi, Vincent, KP Ummer, Bahadoor Prakash and Prema. The film has musical score by Kannur Rajan. Cast *K. ...

(1976) as Vimala *

Panchami Panchami is the fifth day (tithi) of the fortnight ( paksha) in Hindu lunar calendar. Festivals * Nag Panchami is a Hindu festival celebrated by Hindus in most parts of India. It is celebrated in Shravan month. On this day, people worship Nāga De ...

(1976) as Rukku *

Sathyathinte Nizhalil ''Sathyathinte Nizhalil'' is 1975 Malayalam-language film directed by Babu Nandancode. The story was written by P. Shanmugham with dialogue and screenplay by Sreekumaran Thampi. Playback singers were Ambili, K. J. Yesudas and P. Susheela, an ...

(1975) * Akkaldaama (1975) * Aaranyakaandam (1975) * Chumaduthaangi (1975) as Sugandhi * Bhaarya Illaatha Raathri (1975) * Maanyashree Vishwaamithran (1974) as Lathika *

Honeymoon A honeymoon is a vacation taken by newlyweds immediately after their wedding, to celebrate their marriage. Today, honeymoons are often celebrated in destinations considered exotic or romantic. In a similar context, it may also refer to the phase ...

(1974) *

Ankathattu Ankam is a Malayalam word meaning combat or battle. It may refer either to a duel or a larger scale war. In medieval Kerala, ankam served as a way to settle disputes between districts and nobles. The duellists, called Chekavar or Ankachekavar, were ...

(1974) * Vrindaavanam (1974) *

Thaniniram ''Thaniniram'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by Muhammad Assam. The film stars Prem Nazir, Vijayasree, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Jose Prakash and Sankaradi. The film had musical score by G. ...

(1973) as Vasanthy * Thottavadi (1973) as Sarasamma * Prathidhwani (1971) * Anaadha Shilpangal (1971) as Ammini * Naazhikakkallu (1970) *

Ammayenna Sthree ''Ammayenna Sthree'' is a 1970 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sathyan, K. R. Vijaya and Ragini. The film has musical score by A. M. Rajah. Plot Hari (Prem Nazir) and Ravi (K. P. ...

(1970) as Malathy * Ballaatha Pahayan (1969) as Sulekha * Karthika (1968) as Jaanu (Child artist) * Manaswini (1968) as Sumangala *

Agniputhri Agniputhri is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair (director), M. Krishnan Nair and produced by Prem Navas. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, T. R. Omana and T. S. Muthaiah. The film had musical score and songs co ...

(1967) as Bindhu (Child artist) * Balyakalasakhi (1967) (Child artist) * Chithramela (1967) * Ollathu Mathi (1967) *

Poochakkanni ''Poochakkanni'' (also written ''Poocha Kanni'') is a 1966 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Puttanna Kanagal and produced by A. L. Sreenivasan and P. Arunachalam. The film stars Prem Nazir, Adoor Bhasi, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair an ...

(1966) (Child artist) * Jail (1966) (Child artist)

TV career

* Swantham Sujatha - (Surya TV) - Malayalam serial - Actress * Parvathy (Raadan TV) - Malayalam serial - Actress * Ente Mannu - Malayalam serial - Actress * Rani Maharani * Comedy Stars * Manam Thurannu * Sarigama * Katha Ithuvare * Asianet News * On Record * Njan Ivideyundu * Samagamam * Filmy Fridays - Online * Paragon Chappals

References

Sources

External links

*
Ushakumari
{{authority control 1958 births 2020 deaths Actresses in Malayalam cinema 20th-century Indian actresses Indian film actresses Actresses in Tamil cinema Actresses in Telugu cinema Actresses in Kannada cinema 21st-century Indian actresses Actresses from Chennai Actresses in Malayalam television