Veeramangai Kuyili (died 1780) was an army commander of queen Velu Nachiyar who participated in campaigns against the East India Company in the 18th century.
Her mother was also known for her bravery and is said to have died while fighting with a wild bull to save her fields from being destroyed.
Kuyili was a devout commander of Velu Nachiyar and repeatedly saved her life.
On one such occasion, when she discovered that her Silambam teacher was actually a spy, she took action to save the queen immediately.
While attacking a fort of East India Company, she applied ghee on her body, set herself ablaze and jumped into the armoury of the East India Company, securing victory for Velu Nachiyar.