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

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

films.

Personal life

Usharani married Malayalam movie director N. Sankaran Nair in 1977.

Filmography

Tamil

Thirumalai Thenkumari ''Thirumalai Thenkumari'' () is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language 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 Padmin ...

(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 de ...

(1970) as Dhanam *

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(1971) * Jakkamma (1972) as Valli * Shakthi Leelai (1972) as Saraswathi * Pattikaattu Ponnaiya (1973) as Kaveri * Arangetram (1973) * Gumasthavin Magal (1974) as Vimala * Kanmani Raja (1974) as Kanchana * Unnai Suttrum Ulagam (1977) as Rekha * Odi Vilayadu Thatha (1977) as Savitri * Ennai Pol Oruvan (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 s ...

(1979) * Neram Vandhachu (1982) * Sivantha Kangal (1982) * Mullillatha Roja (1982) * Naalu Perukku Nandri (1983) * Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari (1995) * Valli Vara Pora (1995) * Mannava (1997) as Praveen's mother * Harikrishnans (1998) * Raajjiyam (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 (2003) as Bharathiyamma * Varum Varunnu Vannu (2003) * Niramulla Swapnangal (2002) * Premaagni (2001) as Renuka Thampuratti * Thenkasipattanam (2000) as Sangeetha's aunty * Millenium Stars (2000) * Nishaasurabhikal (2000) * Highrange (2000) * Pathram (1999) as Authakutty's wife * Amma Ammaayiyamma (1998) as Dhakshayani * Thirakalkkappuram (1998) * Kanmadam (1998) as Raakkamma * Samaantharangal (1998) as Mary * Oro Viliyum Kathorthu (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 *

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(1996) as Malathi Teacher * Kanchanam (1996) as Muthassi * Vaanarasena (1996) as Vishalakshi * Mazhayethum Munpe (1995) as Fake Mummy * Indian Military Intelligence (1995) as Mappasu Mariyamma * Boxer (1995) * Manashasthranjante Diary (1995) * Mangala Soothram (1995) as Adv. Maheswariyamma * Paalayam (1994) as Mariyamma * Sudhinam (1994) as Teacher * Rajadhani (1994) as Maniyamma * Manathe Kottaram (1994) as Kanakam * Bhaarya (1994) as Sarojini * Pravachakan (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 severely ...

(1993) as Kurup's wife * Oru Kadankatha Pole (1993) * Kavadiyattam (1993) as Kurup's mother *

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(1993) * Ekalavyan (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 directed by Shaji Kailas and written by Renji Panicker. The film stars Suresh Gopi, alongside Geetha, Narendra Prasad, Monisha, M. G. Soman, K. B. Ganesh Kumar and Vijaya ...

(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 a ...

(1983) as Ammu * Kaivarikal Thiriyumbol (1979) * Madanolsavam (1978) * Mudramothiram (1978) as Bindu * Avalude Ravukal (1978) as Radha * Padmatheertham (1978) as Jameela * Prarthana (1978) * Makampiranna Manka (1977) * Randu Lokam (1977) * Nirakudam (1977) as Anarkali * Muttathe Mulla (1977) as Radha * Harshabhaashpam (1977) as Kochukalyani * Dheera Sameere Yamuna Theere (1977) * Bhaaryaavijayam (1977) * Rowdy Rajamma (1977) * Theruvugeetham (1977) * Ayalkkaari (1976) as Elizabeth * Anaavaranam (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 * ...

(1976) as Vimala *

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(1976) as Rukku * Sathyathinte Nizhalil (1975) * Akkaldaama (1975) * Aaranyakaandam (1975) * Chumaduthaangi (1975) as Sugandhi * Bhaarya Illaatha Raathri (1975) * Maanyashree Vishwaamithran (1974) as Lathika *

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(1974) * Ankathattu (1974) * Vrindaavanam (1974) * Thaniniram (1973) as Vasanthy * Thottavadi (1973) as Sarasamma * Prathidhwani (1971) * Anaadha Shilpangal (1971) as Ammini * Naazhikakkallu (1970) * Ammayenna Sthree (1970) as Malathy * Ballaatha Pahayan (1969) as Sulekha * Karthika (1968) as Jaanu (Child artist) * Manaswini (1968) as Sumangala * Agniputhri (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 Swantham Sujatha ( Yours Faithfully Sujatha) was a 2020-2023 Indian Malayalam language television soap opera launched in Surya TV on 16 November 2020 and ended on 12 March 2023. It also streams on YouTube and Sun NXT. Chandra Lakshman plays ...

- (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

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External links

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