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K. A. Thangavelu

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.

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