K. A. Thangavelu
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.
Acted in
Periya Marudhu
1994
Manaivi Ready
1987
as Thangappan
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey
1983
Uruvangal Maralam
1983
Krodham
1982
as Kavitha's Father
Ellam Inbamayyam
1981
Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo
1981
Kadal Meengal
1981
Bhama Rukmani
1980
Gnana Kuzhandhai
1979
as Ponni's Father
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!
1978
Sakka Podu Podu Raja
1978
Avan Oru Sarithiram
1977
Idaya Malar
1976
Uzhaikkum Karangal
1976
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
1975
Anbu Thangai
1974
Vani Rani
1974
Arutperunjothi
1971
Vietnam Veedu
1970
Nam Nadu
1969
Anjal Petti 520
1969
as Kanakkappar
Gurudhatchanai
1969
Harichandra
1968
Thillana Mohanambal
1968
as Nattuvanar Muthukumara Swamy
Kuzhanthaikkaga
1968
as Nachi Muthu
Galatta Kalyanam
1968
as Dharmalingam
Puthisaligal
1968
Petralthan Pillaya
1966
Kanni Thaai
1965
Vallavanukku Vallavan
1965
Enga Veettu Pillai
1965
as Malaiyappa
Arivaali
1963
as Muthuvel
Rani Samyuktha
1962
Parthal Pasi Theerum
1962
Panithirai
1961
Bhagya Lakshmi
1961
as Venugopal
Then Nilavu
1961
as Sokkalingam
Pasamalar
1961
Punar Janmam
1961
as Jagannathan
Thirudadhe
1961
Arasilangumari
1960
Pudhiya Pathai
1960
Kairasi
1960
Raja Desingu
1960
Irumbu Thirai
1960
Naan Kanda Swargam
1960
as Sundar
Meenda Sorgam
1960
as Sachithanandham Pillai
Deiva Piravi
1960
Adutha Veettu Penn
1960
as Singer
Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali
1959
Kalyana Parisu
1959
Manjal Mahimai
1959
Crafty Thief
1958
as King
Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam
1958
Vazha Vaitha Daivam
1958
Thirumanam
1958
Vanjikottai Valiban
1958
as Velan
Kathavarayan
1958
Uthama Puthiran
1958
as Ponnan
Bhuloka Rambhai
1958
Rani Lalithangi
1957
Neelamalai Thirudan
1957
Karpukarasi
1957
Vanangaamudi
1957
Puthu Vazhvu
1957
Chakravarthi Thirumagal
1957
Matharkula Manikkam
1956
Rambayin Kadhal
1956
Amara Deepam
1956
Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum
1956
Maheswari
1955
as Dharmalingam
Gomathiyin Kaadhalan
1955
as Mani
Mangayar Thilakam
1955
as Kalamani
Gulebagavali
1955
Ponvayal
1954
Thirumbi Paar
1953
Panakkaari
1953
Poongothai
1953
Panam
1952
as Adiyapatham
Amarakavi
1952