| Nallandi | |
| Occupation: | Farmer, Actor |
| Birth Date: | 1937 |
| Birth Place: | Usilampatti, Tamil Nadu, India[1] |
Nallandi was an Indian farmer and actor. He rose to prominence by portraying the character of Maayandi in the Tamil film Kadaisi Vivasayi, which also starred Vijay Sethupathi.
Nallandi was cast as the lead in Kadaisi Vivasayi after the director M. Manikandan "needed someone who also knew farming because I wanted to show the different processes involved in farming".[2] Regarding his performance in the film, a critic wrote that "Nallandi, who is unfortunately no more, is brilliant, especially when he is separated from his cattle and crops after landing in jail for a crime he never did. The sadness is reflected in his eyes".[3]
At the 69th National Film Awards-Special Mention, his character in Kadaisi Vivasayi received a Special Mention.[4] His performance as Maayandi in the lead role received critical acclaim.[5]
Nallandi died on the 10th of June 2019 as a result of age-related difficulties.[6]