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K. A. Thangavelu

Date of birth: 1917-01-15

Place of birth: Tirumalarayanpattinam, Karaikal, Puducherry, India

Known for: Acting

Also known as: Danaal Thangavelu, K.A. Thangavelu

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.

Movie Credits

Manaivi Ready
0

Manaivi Ready

1987-01-01

Radha, a young man, visits a village to attend the wedding of his friend's sister. However, when the

Uzhaikkum Karangal
3

Uzhaikkum Karangal

1976-05-23

Rangan is a servant at the house of Nagalingam, a rich and ruthless man. While he strives to fight a

Arutperunjothi
0

Arutperunjothi

1971-06-05

Biographical film of Ramalinga Swamigal

Uruvangal Maralam
2.5

Uruvangal Maralam

1983-01-14

Uruvangal Maralam is a Tamil language film starring Y. Gee. Mahendra in the lead role of the protago

Kadal Meengal
0

Kadal Meengal

1981-06-05

A fisherman who is in love with a woman in his village is presumed dead after he fails to return fro

Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!
0

Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!

1978-10-29

Mohan falls in love with Santha, who has a dark past. However, she finds herself in a dilemma when s

Krodham
3

Krodham

1982-01-14

Revolves around a man who becomes a ruthless vigilante after his wife is murdered by street punks.

Neelamalai Thirudan
0

Neelamalai Thirudan

1957-09-20

Neelamalai Thirudan, a young man, sets out to avenge his family that was separated during his childh

Puthisaligal
0

Puthisaligal

1968-01-01

Puthisaligal is directed by T.P. Arjun. Puthisaligal stars Jaishankar in the title role along with R

Enga Veettu Pillai
3.5

Enga Veettu Pillai

1965-01-14

Ramu is an innocent son of a rich landlord who is afraid of his brother-in-law Narendran and his whi

Vani Rani
0

Vani Rani

1974-04-12

Identical twins Vani and Rani are separated at birth. One is tortured by her abusive aunt while the

Avan Oru Sarithiram
0

Avan Oru Sarithiram

1977-01-13

Galatta Kalyanam
2.9

Galatta Kalyanam

1968-04-12

In order to marry Lalitha, Madhan sets out to find suitable bachelors to marry her three beautiful s

Arivaali
0

Arivaali

1963-02-28

Arivaali (Genius) is a 1963 Tamil language drama film written, produced and directed by A. T. Krishn

Irumbu Thirai
4

Irumbu Thirai

1960-09-01

Deiva Piravi
3.8

Deiva Piravi

1960-04-12

Madhavan marries Thangam. He takes care of Thangam’s mother and brother along with his younger broth

Uthama Puthiran
3.8

Uthama Puthiran

1958-02-07

A conspiring uncle separates the twin sons of his sister, the queen. One becomes his uncle's pawn wh

Kathavarayan
0

Kathavarayan

1958-03-27

Vanangaamudi
0

Vanangaamudi

1957-04-11

Thirumbi Paar
0.5

Thirumbi Paar

1953-03-31

Thirumbi Paar, directed by T. R. Sundaram, was an interesting film in which Sivaji Ganesan played a

Matharkula Manikkam
0

Matharkula Manikkam

1956-12-20

The film is based on two couples – where the first couple Dr. Chandra Shekar (Gemini Ganesan) & Parv

Karpukarasi
0

Karpukarasi

1957-06-14

Vazha Vaitha Daivam
0

Vazha Vaitha Daivam

1958-08-28

Panithirai
0

Panithirai

1961-12-13

Kairasi
0

Kairasi

1960-10-19

Meenda Sorgam
0

Meenda Sorgam

1960-07-29

Nirmala (Padmini) is a poor but talented young dancer who falls in love with a rich man's son Sekar

Pudhiya Pathai
0

Pudhiya Pathai

1960-11-16

Kalyana Parisu
2.3

Kalyana Parisu

1959-04-09

Baskar and Vasanthi are college-mates. A naughty girl creates misunderstanding between them, and an

Thirumanam
0

Thirumanam

1958-07-18

Bhuloka Rambhai
0

Bhuloka Rambhai

1958-01-13

Story revolving around the friendship between a prince and the son of the Prime Minister. Their frie

Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam
0

Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam

1958-09-17

Vanjikottai Valiban
3

Vanjikottai Valiban

1958-04-11

Vanjikkottai Valiban is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language romance film written by Gemini Studios story de

Alibaba and the Forty Thieves
3

Alibaba and the Forty Thieves

1956-01-14

Alibaba's brother is killed by dacoit Abu Hussain and the body is kept in the cave. Since Alibaba to

Vietnam Veedu
3.8

Vietnam Veedu

1970-04-10

Prestige Padmanabha Iyer retires from his company executive position and has a lonely and unhappy li

Gurudhatchanai
0

Gurudhatchanai

1969-06-14

Nam Nadu
3

Nam Nadu

1969-11-06

Petralthan Pillaya
0

Petralthan Pillaya

1966-12-08

Anandhan, a homeless person, finds an abandoned baby boy in a temple and brings him up as his own so

Kanni Thaai
2

Kanni Thaai

1965-09-10

In a military camp, captain Saravanan promises to his dying brother-in-arms to take care of his 6-ye

Thirudadhe
1

Thirudadhe

1961-03-22

Arasilangumari
0

Arasilangumari

1960-12-31

Raja Desingu
0

Raja Desingu

1960-09-02

Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali
0

Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali

1959-12-30

Chakravarthi Thirumagal
0

Chakravarthi Thirumagal

1957-01-17

Gulebagavali
3

Gulebagavali

1955-07-29

A king has two wives. He banishes his first wife as an astrologer told him that he would lose his vi

Panakkaari
0

Panakkaari

1953-03-31

Rani Samyuktha
0

Rani Samyuktha

1962-01-14

Prithvirajan falls in love with princess Samyuktha, but her father Jayachandran insults him by insta

Vallavanukku Vallavan
0

Vallavanukku Vallavan

1965-05-28

Vallavanukku Vallavan (transl. Expert of all experts) is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language action thrille

Rambayin Kadhal
0

Rambayin Kadhal

1956-09-28

Rambayin kadhal (1956) is a Tamil Language Fantasy Fiction movie starring Thangavelu, Banumathi

Kuzhanthaikkaga
0

Kuzhanthaikkaga

1968-06-12

Harichandra
0

Harichandra

1968-11-02

Harichandra (Tamil: ஹரிச்சந்திரா) is a 1968 Indian Tamil film, directed by K. S. Prakash Rao and pro

Then Nilavu
3.3

Then Nilavu

1961-09-30

Punar Janmam
2.5

Punar Janmam

1961-04-21

Punar Janmam (Rebirth) is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by R. S. Mani. The film s

Manjal Mahimai
0

Manjal Mahimai

1959-01-07

Manjal Mahimai (English: Power of Turmeric) is a 1959 Tamil language drama film, produced by D. Madh

Maheswari
0

Maheswari

1955-11-13

Manickam is wanted by the army of East India Company. He is absconding and takes refuge in the house

Amara Deepam
0

Amara Deepam

1956-06-20

Amara Deepam is a Tamil film is directed by T. Prakash Rao released in 1956. A educated unemployed p

Amarakavi
0

Amarakavi

1952-02-09

Amarakavi (English: Immortal Poet) is a 1952 Indian Tamil language film produced and directed by F.

Puthu Vazhvu
0

Puthu Vazhvu

1957-03-08

Vaikuntam is a lad who lives in a village. He is a good singer and in love with a lass Nagammal. But

Mangayar Thilakam
0

Mangayar Thilakam

1955-08-26

The story starts with the special birthday celebration of a girl. Vasudevan (Sivaji Ganesan) narrate

Gnana Kuzhandhai
0

Gnana Kuzhandhai

1979-06-19

Gnana Kuzhandhai (Wisdom Child) is a 1979 Tamil Hindu Devotional - Mythological film was directed by

Rani Lalithangi
0

Rani Lalithangi

1957-09-21

Lalithangi is a queen who rules over her kingdom, showing the world that a woman could rule as effec

Crafty Thief
0

Crafty Thief

1958-12-12

The story about a Crafty Thief, wicked Minister Neelakalakantam out to rob the state's finances and

Panam
0

Panam

1952-12-27

Panam (English: Money) is a 1952 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by N. S. Krishnan. The film st

Naan Kanda Swargam
0

Naan Kanda Swargam

1960-08-12

Naan Kanda Sorgam (transl. My Heaven) is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language comic fantasy film directed an

Gomathiyin Kaadhalan
0

Gomathiyin Kaadhalan

1955-09-16

Rajan loses his luggage in the train and ends up as a driver in Dharmalingam's family. He falls in l

Pasamalar
3.3

Pasamalar

1961-05-27

Two siblings, Rajasekharan and Radha, become orphans when they lose their mother at a young age. Thi

Adutha Veettu Penn
0

Adutha Veettu Penn

1960-02-11

Mannaru falls in love with his neighbour, Leela, who is a skilled dancer and singer. Realising that

Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
0

Then Sindhudhe Vaanam

1975-04-11

Then Sindhudhe Vaanam is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language film starring Sivakumar and Kamal Haasan in th

Idaya Malar
0

Idaya Malar

1976-09-03

Movie directed by Gemini Ganesan, Thamarai Manalan starring Gemini, Kamal Hassan, Sujatha.

Sakka Podu Podu Raja
0

Sakka Podu Podu Raja

1978-09-15

Sakka Podu Podu Raja is a 1978 Tamil-language film starring Jaishankar, Jayachitra in the lead roles

Anbu Thangai
0

Anbu Thangai

1974-08-30

Ramu, a lyricist, struggles to find a job and a husband for his sister Sita. He tries to gain recogn

Bhagya Lakshmi
0

Bhagya Lakshmi

1961-11-06

Kamala, a shy child bride, who was widowed soon after marriage, is inseparable from Radha, a vivacio

Poongothai
0

Poongothai

1953-01-14

Ellam Inbamayyam
0

Ellam Inbamayyam

1981-12-05

Pazhani and Velu, two innocent villagers, move to the city to earn a living. When Velu's employer ch

Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey
3.3

Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey

1983-11-04

The film had Kamal Haasan playing dual roles; An unemployed guy from a middle class society and a gu

Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo
0

Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo

1981-08-14

C Kalayana Raman comes to a village to do his research work. However, he finds himself entangled in

Ponvayal
0

Ponvayal

1954-02-12

Considered to be a lost film.

Anjal Petti 520
3

Anjal Petti 520

1969-06-27

A salaried manager tried to save his job and his company.

Parthal Pasi Theerum
4.3

Parthal Pasi Theerum

1962-01-14

Believing his wife to be dead, a soldier in the British-Indian army marries another woman and moves

Thillana Mohanambal
3.5

Thillana Mohanambal

1968-07-27

A classical bharatanatyam dancer and a nathaswaram player fall in love against the wishes of her fam

Bhama Rukmani
0

Bhama Rukmani

1980-06-12

Bhama loves and wants to marry Nandagopal, but he loves Rukmani. Forced by his mother, he marries Bh

Periya Marudhu
1.5

Periya Marudhu

1994-11-02

Periya Marudhu remains a loyal henchman to Sivasankaran attracting the villagers' ire. However, his

Sumathi En Sundari
3.5

Sumathi En Sundari

1971-04-13

Sumathi, a famous actress longing for a simple life, accidentally gets off a train in a remote hill

Nam Naadu
0

Nam Naadu

1969-01-02

The philanthropists and pillars of society, a doctor, a builder, and a merchant, led by the rich Dha

Kaadhal Paduthum Paadu
0

Kaadhal Paduthum Paadu

1966-10-07

Maya loves Raju but he doesn't reciprocate. Raju is blamed for Maya's murder but will his innocence