K. A. Thangavelu
Acting·January 15, 1917·† September 28, 1994 — 77 years old·Tirumalarayanpattinam, Karaikal, Puducherry, India
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.
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1994Periya Marudhu1987Manaivi ReadyThangappan1983Thoongadhey Thambi ThoongadheyChandrasekar1983Uruvavugal MaralamPunnaaku Punniyakotti1982KrodhamKavitha's Father1981Ellam Inbamayyam1981Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo1981Kadal Meengal1980Bhama Rukmani1979Gnana KuzhandhaiPonni's Father1979Mudhal Iravu1978Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!1978Sakka Podu Podu Raja1978Achchani1977Thunai Iruppal Meenakshi1977Avan Oru Sarithiram1976Idaya Malar1976Uzhaikkum Karangal1975Karotti KannanDubash Murugesa Mudaliyar1975Then Sindhudhe Vaanam1974Anbu Thangai1974Vani Rani1971Arutperunjothi1971Sumathi En SundariRathnasamy1970Vietnam Veedu1969Nam Nadu1969Anjal Petti 520Kanakkappar1969Gurudhatchanai1969Nam Naadu1968Harichandra1968Thillana MohanambalNattuvanar Muthukumara Swamy1968KuzhanthaikkagaNachi Muthu1968Galatta KalyanamDharmalingam1968Puthisaligal1967Uyir Mel Aasai1966Petralthan Pillaya1966Kaadhal Paduthum PaaduAcchu1965Kanni Thaai1965Vallavanukku Vallavan1965Enga Veettu PillaiMalaiyappa1963ArivaaliMuthuvel1962VikramaadhithanVairavan1962Rani Samyuktha1962Parthal Pasi Theerum1961Panithirai1961Bhagya LakshmiVenugopal1961Then NilavuSokkalingam1961Pasamalar1961Punar JanmamJagannathan1961Thirudadhe1961ManapanthalDr. Navadeenal1960Arasilangumari1960Kaithi KannayiramSingaram1960Pudhiya Pathai1960Kairasi1960Raja Desingu1960Irumbu ThiraiKottamuthu1960Naan Kanda SwargamSundar1960Meenda SorgamSachithanandham Pillai1960Deiva Piravi1960Adutha Veettu PennSinger1959Thaai Magalukku Kattiya ThaaliDuraiyappan1959Kalyana Parisu1959Manjal Mahimai1958Athisaya ThirudanKing1958Manamulla Maruthaaram1958Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam1958Vazha Vaitha Daivam1958Thirumanam1958Vanjikottai ValibanVelan1958Kathavarayan1958Uthama PuthiranPonnan1958Bhooloka Rambai1957AmbikapathyPrince Kulesekharan1957Rani Lalithangi1957Neelamalai Thirudan1957Karpukarasi1957Vanangaamudi1957Puthu Vazhvu1957Chakravarthi Thirumagal1956Matharkula Manikkam1956Rambayin KadhalMuthazhagu1956Amara Deepam1956Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum1955MaheswariDharmalingam1955KoteeswaranRao Bahadur Ramasami1955Gomathiyin KaadhalanMani1955Mangayar ThilakamKalamani1955Gulebagavali1954Ponvayal1953Thirumbi Paar1953Panakkaari1953Poongothai1952PanamAdiyapatham1952Amarakavi