Usilai Mani (உசிலை மணி) was an Indian film actor. He worked predominantly in Tamil movie industry. He has acted 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 were famous in the 1980s and 1990s.

Early life

His birth name is Subramaniyan Iyer. He was born in Usilampatti,Madurai,

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to parents Krishnan Iyer–Subbulakshmi. Usilmani became famous as Usili, shortening the name of his town.

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

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Death

In 1993 he suffered diabetes. His legs were removed, leading him to stop acting. On 14.5.1996 he died at age 62. He had a wife, a son and a daughter.

Filmography

1960s

1970s

1980s

1990s

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Palaivana Paravaigal ''Palaivana Paravaigal'' () is a 1990 Indian Tamil language crime film directed by Senthilnathan. The film stars Sarathkumar, Anandaraj, newcomer Udhayan and newcomer Dharini. The film, produced by K. S. Srinivasan and K. S. Sivaraman, had mu ...

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Aatha Naan Pass Ayittaen ''Aatha Naan Pass Ayittaen'' () is a 1990 Tamil language drama film produced and directed by M. K. Saimohan. The film stars Arjun, Shantipriya and Malashri. The film a had musical score by Vidyasagar and was released on 23 November 1990. Cast ...

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Michael Madana Kama Rajan ''Michael Madana Kama Rajan'' is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and written by Kamal Haasan, with Crazy Mohan penning the dialogues. The film stars Haasan in four roles alongside Urvasi, Rupini an ...

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Pudhu Padagan ''Pudhu Padagan'' () is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language masala film written, produced and directed by Kalaipuli S. Thanu who also composed the music. The film stars Vijayakanth and Amala. It was released on 14 April 1990. Plot Manikkam and Dev ...

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Moondrezhuthil En Moochirukkum ''Moondrezhuthil En Moochirukkum'' () is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Manobala. The film stars Vijayakanth and Rupini, with newcomers Srinivas Varma and Geetha Vijayan, Anandaraj, Thilakan, Mansoor Ali Khan, Jaya ...

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References

1934 births 1996 deaths Tamil actors