Usharani

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

15Total Films

7.2 Highest Rated

Born: May 29, 1956

Birth Place: Kerala, India

About Usharani

Usharani (29 May 1956 - 20 June 2020) was an Indian film actress who acted mainly in Malayalam films. Usha Rani has been working in a movie since her childhood. She was a lead Malayali actress in 1970’s and 1980’s. She continued to work until the early 2000’s. Usha Rani has worked in some Malayalam movie, but she hasn’t restricted her arena. She continued to work in some Tamil, Kanada, Telegu and even tried her hands on some Hindi movies. Some of her successful movies include Thenkashipattanam, Ekalavyan, Hitler and Amma Ammayiyamma.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Usharani reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 15 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Usharani's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 20% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Usharani remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Thenkasipattanam, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Usharani Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Usharani's career based on audience ratings.

★7.2

★7.2

Thenkasipattanam: Kannan is in love with his childhood friend Meenakshi but keeps it a secret from his beloved friend Das. However, the fr

Thenkasipattanam

2000•Comedy

★6.8

★6.8

Pathram: Nandagopal, an associate editor with Keralareshmi, one of the leading dailies, is aggressive and daring and enjoys a goo

Pathram

1999•Action

★6.7

★6.7

Hitler: Madhavan, an eligible bachelor, is very protective of his five sisters. However, things take an ugly turn for Madhavan w

Hitler

1996•Drama

★4.5

★4.5

Manathe Kottaram: Four struggling young men - Dileep (Dileep), Sabu (Nadirsha), Balan (Harisree Asokan) & Appu (Indrans) - who were big fa

Manathe Kottaram

1994•Drama

★4.5

★4.5

Amma Ammayiamma: Directed by Sandhya Mohan, and written by Siby K. Thomas and Udaykrishnan, Amma Ammayiamma is a 1998 Comedy/Drama film .

Amma Ammayiamma

1998•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Usharani.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2000	Thenkasipattanam	Sangeetha's Aunt	Hit	Similar →
1999	Pathram	-	Hit	Similar →
1998	Samantharangal	Mary	Flop	Similar →
1998	Amma Ammayiamma	Dhakshayani	Flop	Similar →
1996	Hitler	Malathi Teacher	Hit	Similar →
1994	Manathe Kottaram	-	Flop	Similar →
1982	Aagaaya Gangai	Selvi	Flop	Similar →
1978	Ennai Pol Oruvan	Sundaramoorthy's sister	Flop	Similar →
1978	Avalude Ravukal	-	Flop	Similar →
1977	Nirakudam	-	Flop	Similar →
1976	Panchami	-	Flop	Similar →
1974	Gumasthavin Magal	-	Flop	Similar →
1972	Shakthi Leelai	Saraswati	Flop	Similar →
1970	Thirumalai Thenkumari	-	Flop	Similar →
1967	Agniputhri	Bindu	Flop	Similar →

Usharani - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Usharani?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Usharani is "Thenkasipattanam" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Usharani acted in?

Usharani has been featured in at least 15 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Usharani?

Other notable films include "Pathram", "Hitler", and "Manathe Kottaram".