K. A. Thangavelu

Acting Jan 15, 1917 Sep 28, 1994 (aged 77) 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.

92 Acting Credits

K. A. Thangavelu

Acting

Thillana Mohanambal

Pasamalar

Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey

Parthal Pasi Theerum

Enga Veettu Pillai

Galatta Kalyanam

Deiva Piravi

Uthama Puthiran

Kalyana Parisu

Vietnam Veedu

Uzhaikkum Karangal

Irumbu Thirai

Thirumbi Paar

Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum

Then Nilavu

Manaivi Ready

Uruvavugal Maralam

Kadal Meengal

Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!

Krodham

Puthisaligal

Avan Oru Sarithiram

Vanangaamudi

Matharkula Manikkam