K. A. Thangavelu
Known For
Acting
Born
1917-01-15 in Tirumalarayanpattinam, Karaikal, Puducherry, India
Died
1994-09-28
Biography
K. A. Thangavelu (Tamil:டணால் கே.எ தங்கவேலு) popularly known as "Danaal Thangavelu" was a Tamil film comedian popular in the 1950s to 1985 and above. Not known for physical, acrobatic comedy like his contemporaries J.P.Chandrababu and Nagesh, Thangavelu's humor is recognized for his impeccable timing in verbal agility and the characteristic twang of his delivery. He was a successful comedian and his role as a phony writer Bhairavan in the movie Kalyana Parisu [Wedding Present] was much appreciated by Tamil movie fans. Thangavelu's humor enriched movies such as Thillana Mohanambal in his role as a nattuvangam master (dance choreographer) to the heroine. He died on September 28, 1994.
Most Known For
Gnana Kuzhandhai
as Ponni's Father
Krodham
as Kavitha's Father
Neelamalai Thirudan
Kuzhanthaikkaga
as Nachi Muthu
Idaya Malar
Crafty Thief
as King
Irumbu Thirai
Amarakavi
Petralthan Pillaya
Chakravarthi Thirumagal
Galatta Kalyanam
as Dharmalingam
Karpukarasi
Raja Desingu
Punar Janmam
as Jagannathan
Uzhaikkum Karangal
Then Nilavu
as Sokkalingam
Maheswari
as Dharmalingam
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey
