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.
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Filmography
all 87
Movies 87
Periya Marudhu (1994)
Movie
Actor
Manaivi Ready (1987)
Movie
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey (1983)
Movie
Punnaaku Punniyakotti
Uruvangal Maralam (1983)
Movie
Kavitha's Father
Krodham (1982)
Movie
Ellam Inbamayyam (1981)
Movie
Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo (1981)
Movie
Kadal Meengal (1981)
Movie
Bhama Rukmani (1980)
Movie
Ponni's Father
Gnana Kuzhandhai (1979)
Movie
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah! (1978)
Movie
Sakka Podu Podu Raja (1978)
Movie
Avan Oru Sarithiram (1977)
Movie
Idaya Malar (1976)
Movie
Uzhaikkum Karangal (1976)
Movie
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam (1975)
Movie
Anbu Thangai (1974)
Movie
Vani Rani (1974)
Movie
Actor
Arutperunjothi (1971)
Movie
Actor
Sumathi Yen Sundari (1971)
Movie
Actor
Vietnam Veedu (1970)
Movie
Nam Nadu (1969)
Movie
Actor
Anjal Petti 520 (1969)
Movie
Gurudhatchanai (1969)
Movie
Actor
Harichandra (1968)
Movie
Mohana's guru
Thillana Mohanambal (1968)
Movie
Dharmalingam
Galatta Kalyanam (1968)
Movie
Puthisaligal (1968)
Movie
Petralthan Pillaya (1966)
Movie
Kanni Thaai (1965)
Movie
Babu
Vallavanukku Vallavan (1965)
Movie
Malaiyappa, the father of Randji (Madhavi)
Enga Veettu Pillai (1965)
Movie
Muthuvel
Arivaali (1963)
Movie
Actor
Koduthu Vaithaval (1963)
Movie
Actor
Vikramaadhithan (1962)
Movie
Rani Samyuktha (1962)
Movie
Parthal Pasi Theerum (1962)
Movie
Panithirai (1961)
Movie
Actor
Bhagya Lakshmi (1961)
Movie
Actor
Then Nilavu (1961)
Movie
Actor
Pasamalar (1961)
Movie
Actor
Punar Janmam (1961)
Movie
Actor
Thirudadhe (1961)
Movie
Arasilangumari (1960)
Movie
Actor
Pudhiya Pathai (1960)
Movie
Kairasi (1960)
Movie
Raja Desingu (1960)
Movie
Kondamuthu, bhai of Manikam (Sivaji)
Irumbu Thirai (1960)
Movie
Sundar
Naan Kanda Swargam (1960)
Movie
Sachithanandham Pillai
Meenda Sorgam (1960)
Movie
Deiva Piravi (1960)
Movie
Actor
Adutha Veettu Penn (1960)
Movie
Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali (1959)
Movie
Sampath
Kalyana Parisu (1959)
Movie
Manjal Mahimai (1959)
Movie
Ramachandran, younger brother of Pannaiyar
Kalyanikku Kalyanam (1959)
Movie
King
Crafty Thief (1958)
Movie
Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam (1958)
Movie
Vazha Vaitha Daivam (1958)
Movie
Thirumanam (1958)
Movie
Velan
Vanjikottai Valiban (1958)
Movie
Actor
Kathavarayan (1958)
Movie
Ponnan
Uthama Puthiran (1958)
Movie
Bhuloka Rambhai (1958)
Movie
Sangkaran
Fortunate Bride (1957)
Movie
Rani Lalithangi (1957)
Movie
Neelamalai Thirudan (1957)
Movie
Karpukarasi (1957)
Movie
Vanangaamudi (1957)
Movie
Puthu Vazhvu (1957)
Movie
Chakravarthi Thirumagal (1957)
Movie
Matharkula Manikkam (1956)
Movie
Muthazhagu
Rambayin Kadhal (1956)
Movie
Actor
Amara Deepam (1956)
Movie
Gulam
Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum (1956)
Movie
Dharmalingam
Maheswari (1955)
Movie
Mani
Gomathiyin Kaadhalan (1955)
Movie
Kalamani
Mangayar Thilakam (1955)
Movie
Gulebagavali (1955)
Movie
Actor
Kalyanam Panniyum Brammachari (1954)
Movie
Ponvayal (1954)
Movie
Actor
Panakkaari (1953)
Movie
Thirumbi Paar (1953)
Movie
Actor
Anbu (1953)
Movie
Actor
Poongothai (1953)
Movie
Adiyapatham
Panam (1952)
Movie
Amarakavi (1952)
Movie
Ratings
Average 3.54
Based on 2.16 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1952
1957
1961
1958
1994
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1917-01-15
Deathday1994-09-28 (77 years old)
Birth PlaceTirumalarajanpattinam, India
CitizenshipsDominion of India, British Raj, India
Also Known AsDanaal Thangavelu, K.A. Thangavelu
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