
Acting
Usilai Mani
Born — Died
1934-01-01 — 1996-05-14
Place of birth
Usilampatti, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
Known for
Acting
Credits
60 titles
Usilai Mani is an Indian film actor who often plays comedic supporting roles in Tamil films.
Known for
Valli and Muthu are in love but their marriage is interrupted when Muthu's father demands dowry for the humiliation he faced at the hands of Valli's family.
Ponnunjal
1973
A woman falls for an honest humble man who fights against her arrogant cousin to rescue her and win her love in order to marry her.
Poo Vaasam
1999
Gopal and Radha fall in love, unaware that their fathers are political foes and are always at loggerheads. Defying them, the duo elopes to get married only to live amidst fear and insecurity.
Odangal
1986
Aathmanathan, an unbeatable lawyer, vows to remain a bachelor but loses his ground when Kanjana joins as his junior. He falls for her; however, she is in love with his brother.
Andru Kanda Mugam
1968
5.7Two brothers get separated during their childhood; one grows up to become a police officer while the other turns into a gangster. Problems arise when the gangster takes the place of his brother.
Anbukku Naan Adimai
1980
A young orphan boy works as a helper for a wealthy family and takes care of his arrogant elder brother. Later, his boss gets indulged in an extramarital relationship.
Uravai Kaatha Kili
1984
Film credits
1990s · 9 titles
A woman falls for an honest humble man who fights against her arrogant cousin to rescue her and win her love in order to marry her.
Poo Vaasam
1999
No synopsis available yet.
Themmangu Paattukaaran
1997
When Rajadurai embezzles temple funds and misuses lands attached to the temple, Muthu opposes him. Their enmity intensifies when Muthu marries Kaveri and Rajadurai tries to separate the two.
Namma Ooru Mariamma
1991
5.5The illegitimate son of a rich man and a singer is raised by a poor drunkard. Before he can commit to the girl he loves, he wants to find out who his parents really are. Will the drunkard help him?
Panakkaran
1990
NRAmma Pillai is a 1990 Tamil Indian feature film directed by R.C.Shakthi and produced by M.K.Raju. It stars Ramki and Seetha in the lead roles. It is remake of Malayalam film Mortuary (1983 Indian film).
Amma Pillai
1991
Ammu, a little girl, runs away from her bungalow as her stepmother physically tortures her. However, the girl finds love and solace in the arms of Kamala, a milk vendor.
Vasalil Oru Vennila
1991
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Valiba Vilayattu
1990
NRA 1990 romantic action drama in Tamil.
Pudhiya Sarithiram
1990
5.0No synopsis available yet.
Aatha Naan Paasayiten
1990
1980s · 34 titles
Gopal and Radha fall in love, unaware that their fathers are political foes and are always at loggerheads. Defying them, the duo elopes to get married only to live amidst fear and insecurity.
Odangal
1986
5.7Two brothers get separated during their childhood; one grows up to become a police officer while the other turns into a gangster. Problems arise when the gangster takes the place of his brother.
Anbukku Naan Adimai
1980
A young orphan boy works as a helper for a wealthy family and takes care of his arrogant elder brother. Later, his boss gets indulged in an extramarital relationship.
Uravai Kaatha Kili
1984
Thangarasu and Shenbagam love each other; however, their fathers, though close relatives, are bitter enemies. Despite this, the two lovers decide to get married.
Shenbagamae Shenbagamae
1988
Raja has a conflict with the powerful Dhamalingam, who in turn ruins his sister's life. To atone for the sins of her father, Dhamalingam's daughter marries Raja.
Raaja Raajathan
1989
A rich man, gets fed up of his gambling brother and his spoilt son, Vijay. Upon his death, his son and brother learn that the property will be inherited by Rakayi, a poor girl, if she marries Vijay.
Sakkarai Panthal
1988
Marimuthu comes to Chennai and falls for Devi, who behaves like a six-year-old. But Marimuthu is left aghast when Devi recovers from her mental condition and has no memory of him.
Kokkarakko
1983
Marudhu impregnates his friend's sister and refuses to marry her. Later, his friend forcefully gets him married to his sister, but it comes at a huge cost.
Pozhuthu Vidinchachu
1984
5.5A mechanic, constantly gets into a brawl with a well-known smuggler. All hell breaks loose, when he discovers that the smuggler is none other than his father, who alienated him.
Ellam Un Kairasi
1980
7.6A young man travels to a village to meet the girl his father has arranged for him to marry. He mistakenly visits the wrong family and marries their daughter, who was waiting for her arranged husband to arrive.
Aan Paavam
1985
Kumar leads an aimless life and falls in love with Janaki and later goes on to become a renowned boxer. His marriage life with Janaki runs smooth until Janaki's friend Ramya enters their life.
Vetri Mel Vetri
1989
A 1983 Indian Tamil film, starring Sivakumar, T. Rajendar and Nalini in lead roles.
Thangaikkor Geetham
1983
9.0Manikkam loves Mythili, who only uses him to fulfil her self-interests. A writer, also named Mythili, learns of Manikkam's sacrifices and his devotion towards his lover, and falls in love with him.
Mythili Ennai Kaathali
1986
Rasave unnai nambi is a 1988 Tamil film directed by Bose KJ. The film stars Ramarajan, Rekha, Poornam Viswanathan and Saritha in lead roles.
Raasave Unnai Nambi
1988
9.0Lakshmi, a lawyer, defends her husband, Sukumar, in court when his sister, Uma, suspects him of murdering her husband, Shankar.
Paasa Paravaigal
1988
NRNo synopsis available yet.
Jothi
1983
10.0Seethan, a poor milkman, and Shenbagam, the daughter of a landlord, love each other despite their social differences. Problems arise when her father fixes her marriage with a rich man.
Enga Ooru Pattukaran
1987
6.5Two friends, Gopu and Babu, own a troupe that performs comedic plays. When Babu faces a financial crisis, the two friends decide to accept a commission and perform for the Tamilians in Shimla.
Simla Special
1982
7.0Narashimaachari, a respected Brahmin government clerk, is determined to help his good-hearted but unemployed son, Varadhukutty, secure a stable job. When a desperate act to obtain leaked exam papers ends in disgrace, Narashimaachari vows to restore his honor and prepare his son honestly. But tragedy strikes on the day of the exam, plunging the family into grief. A year later, a fugitive thief named Anand—who looks exactly like the late Varadhukutty—takes refuge in their home. Asked to impersonate the dead son to comfort his mentally ill mother, Anand slowly transforms under the family's care. When the truth about the past emerges, the fragile bonds they’ve rebuilt are put to the test.
Paritchaikku Neramaachu
1982
Lakshmipathy falls in love with his sister's daughter, Dhanalakshmi. But when an astrologer predicts that Lakshmipathy will die when he marries Dhanalakshmi, his sister cancels the wedding.
Kanni Raasi
1985
Thangapandian, an honest forest officer, is transferred to a village. The village chief cuts illegally the sandalwood trees. Radha is brought up by her adoptive family. When she was young, her father, a famous singer, died in a car accident. Thangapandian falls in love with Radha. What transpires later forms the crux of the story.
Paandi Naattu Thangam
1989
NRJanuary 1 is a 1984 Tamil-language Indian feature film directed by Manivannan, starring Vijayakanth, Sulakshana and Sathyaraj in lead roles.
January 1
1984
Ravi falls for a seemingly ordinary girl. However, grief overcomes him when he discovers that she is, in fact, his boss's daughter who is pretending in order to assess his love.
Nilavu Suduvathillai
1984
Bhama loves and wants to marry Nandagopal, but he loves Rukmani. Forced by his mother, he marries Bhama and compounds this blunder by marrying Rukmani as well.
Bhama Rukmani
1980
7.0Shankar, a budding singer loses his love, Gowri, who commits suicide. When Shankar turns famous, he eventually develops friendship with Surya, a college girl, who falls in love with him.
Idhaya Kovil
1985
Anand, a popular singer, relentlessly pursues a girl called Latha. When he manages to win her heart they decide to get married but misunderstandings creep in, leading them to split.
Anand
1987
NRKannan, a poor man, is in relationship with his colleague Meera. However, he abandons her when he gets a marriage proposal from a rich woman.
Unakkaga Oru Roja
1985
10.0No synopsis available yet.
Paasa Mazhai
1989
Murali moves into a house for rent, which is owned by Sumathi's father. Murali falls in love with Sumathi and befriends Selvi, who is the house-maid's daughter. Will Murali succeed in his love?
Aagaaya Gangai
1982
9.5No synopsis available yet.
Uyirullavarai Usha
1983
8.0Ponnusamy, a cowherd, works for Vettakaran, a landlord. Problems arise when Nithya, Vettakaran's daughter, and Poonusamy fall in love.
Muthal Vasantham
1986
No synopsis available yet.
Manaivi Oru Mandhiri
1988
No synopsis available yet.
Saagaram Santham
1983
2.0No synopsis available yet.
Adhisaya Piravigal
1982
1970s · 13 titles
Valli and Muthu are in love but their marriage is interrupted when Muthu's father demands dowry for the humiliation he faced at the hands of Valli's family.
Ponnunjal
1973
NROwing to the exploitations of a vicious landlord, Velu, a meagre farmer, loses his sister. To avenge her death, Velu murders the landlord's brother and joins a gang of bandits.
Kalam Vellum
1970
Kannamma, a sensible girl from a poor neighbourhood loves mechanic Durai. When she gets adopted by a rich older man due to a strange twist of fate, Kannamma finds herself in a golden cage, unable to see her beloved. Does she rebel or accept her fate?
Kannamma
1972
A brave woman sets out to save an entire village from the atrocities of a cruel man and even dares to kill him in order to free the villagers.
Jakkamma
1972
Ravi belongs to a lower middle class family. He finds it difficult to make ends meet and puts aside thoughts of marriage. However, his colleague comes up with the idea of marrying a working woman.
Aalukkoru Aasai
1977
No synopsis available yet.
Anbe Sangeetha
1979
6.7Mohan, a kind-hearted man, not only preaches and believes in equality but also practices it. He marries a poor girl but lands in trouble as she is accused of murdering a scientist.
Idhayakkani
1975
No synopsis available yet.
Odi Vilayaadu Thatha
1977
No synopsis available yet.
Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu
1976
NRRamu, a lyricist, struggles to find a job and a husband for his sister Sita. He tries to gain recognition; however, difficulties arise when his friend takes all the credit.
Anbu Thangai
1974
7.0Rangan is a servant at the house of Nagalingam, a rich and ruthless man. While he strives to fight against his employer's misdeeds, the latter's sister falls in love with him.
Uzhaikkum Karangal
1976
Mohan loves Kamini but her father kills her after learning about their relationship. Distressed, he goes on a trip where he meets Rosy, a lookalike of his former lover, and falls for her.
Kaatrinile Varum Geetham
1978
Senthilnathan, a smuggler, kills his henchmen for stealing diamonds. However, an innocent driver of a horse cart gets arrested for the murder. Years later, the search for the lost diamonds reignites.
Vairam
1974
1960s · 4 titles
Aathmanathan, an unbeatable lawyer, vows to remain a bachelor but loses his ground when Kanjana joins as his junior. He falls for her; however, she is in love with his brother.
Andru Kanda Mugam
1968
Ramu, a secret agent, is given the assignment to catch a terrorist group that sells confidential information to foreigners. He goes to Neela's house undercover to expose the criminals.
Ragasiya Police 115
1968
9.0Kannan is the adopted son of a retired Captain and Sundaram is the biological son. Mallika is the niece of this rich man, who is engaged, at birth to Sundaram. Mallika is secretly in love with Kannan. Malathi lost her father in an accident; she now lives with the widow as her adopted daughter.
Kannan En Kadhalan
1968
7.0Mani is employed as a driver with Marudachalam. Mani and his employer's daughter Susheela fall in love with each other and get married against Marudachalam's wishes. This also enrages Nagu, her father's business partner who intended to marry Susheela. In order to make her marriage successful, Susheela disowns her father and his wealth. Mani, on the other hand, loses his mother after a prolonged illness.
Kaavalkaaran
1967
