K. A. Thangavelu

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Thillana Mohanambal (1968) — Nattuvanar Muthukumara Swamy
2. Pasamalar (1961)
3. Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey (1983) — Chandrasekar
4. Parthal Pasi Theerum (1962)
5. Enga Veettu Pillai (1965) — Malaiyappa
6. Galatta Kalyanam (1968) — Dharmalingam
7. Deiva Piravi (1960)
8. Uthama Puthiran (1958) — Ponnan
9. Kalyana Parisu (1959)
10. Vietnam Veedu (1970)
11. Uzhaikkum Karangal (1976)
12. Irumbu Thirai (1960) — Kottamuthu
13. Thirumbi Paar (1953)
14. Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum (1956)
15. Then Nilavu (1961) — Sokkalingam
16. Manaivi Ready (1987) — Thangappan
17. Uruvavugal Maralam (1983) — Punnaaku Punniyakotti
18. Kadal Meengal (1981)
19. Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah! (1978)
20. Krodham (1982) — Kavitha's Father
21. Puthisaligal (1968)
22. Avan Oru Sarithiram (1977)
23. Vanangaamudi (1957)
24. Matharkula Manikkam (1956)
25. Karpukarasi (1957)
26. Pudhiya Pathai (1960)
27. Thirumanam (1958)
28. Bhooloka Rambai (1958)
29. Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam (1958)
30. Vanjikottai Valiban (1958) — Velan
31. Gurudhatchanai (1969)
32. Nam Nadu (1969)
33. Petralthan Pillaya (1966)
34. Kanni Thaai (1965)
35. Thirudadhe (1961)
36. Raja Desingu (1960)
37. Chakravarthi Thirumagal (1957)
38. Gulebagavali (1955)
39. Harichandra (1968)
40. Punar Janmam (1961) — Jagannathan