People
K. A. Thangavelu
- Name: K. A. Thangavelu
- Birthday: 1917-01-15
- Also known as: Danaal Thangavelu,K.A. Thangavelu
- Place of birth: Tirumalarayanpattinam, Karaikal, Puducherry, India
- Popularity: 1.631
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.... Read More
Movies:
| Title | Release date |
|---|---|
| Periya Marudhu | 1994-11-02 |
| Manaivi Ready as Thangappan | 1987-01-01 |
| Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey | 1983-11-04 |
| Uruvangal Maralam | 1983-01-14 |
| Krodham as Kavitha's Father | 1982-01-14 |
| Ellam Inbamayyam | 1981-12-05 |
| Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo | 1981-08-14 |
| Kadal Meengal | 1981-06-05 |
| Bhama Rukmani | 1980-06-12 |
| Gnana Kuzhandhai as Ponni's Father | 1979-06-19 |
| Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah! | 1978-10-29 |
| Sakka Podu Podu Raja | 1978-09-15 |
| Avan Oru Sarithiram | 1977-01-13 |
| Idaya Malar | 1976-09-03 |
| Uzhaikkum Karangal | 1976-05-23 |
| Then Sindhudhe Vaanam | 1975-04-11 |
| Anbu Thangai | 1974-08-30 |
| Vani Rani | 1974-04-12 |
| Arutperunjothi | 1971-06-05 |
| Vietnam Veedu | 1970-04-10 |
| Nam Nadu | 1969-11-06 |
| Anjal Petti 520 as Kanakkappar | 1969-06-27 |
| Gurudhatchanai | 1969-06-14 |
| Harichandra | 1968-11-02 |
| Thillana Mohanambal as Nattuvanar Muthukumara Swamy | 1968-07-27 |
| Kuzhanthaikkaga as Nachi Muthu | 1968-06-12 |
| Galatta Kalyanam as Dharmalingam | 1968-04-12 |
| Puthisaligal | 1968-01-01 |
| Petralthan Pillaya | 1966-12-08 |
| Kanni Thaai | 1965-09-10 |
| Vallavanukku Vallavan | 1965-05-28 |
| Enga Veettu Pillai as Malaiyappa | 1965-01-14 |
| Arivaali as Muthuvel | 1963-02-28 |
| Parthal Pasi Theerum | 1962-01-14 |
| Rani Samyuktha | 1962-01-14 |
| Panithirai | 1961-12-13 |
| Bhagya Lakshmi as Venugopal | 1961-11-06 |
| Then Nilavu as Sokkalingam | 1961-09-30 |
| Pasamalar | 1961-05-27 |
| Punar Janmam as Jagannathan | 1961-04-21 |
| Thirudadhe | 1961-03-22 |
| Arasilangumari | 1960-12-31 |
| Pudhiya Pathai | 1960-11-16 |
| Kairasi | 1960-10-19 |
| Raja Desingu | 1960-09-02 |
| Irumbu Thirai | 1960-09-01 |
| Naan Kanda Swargam as Sundar | 1960-08-12 |
| Meenda Sorgam as Sachithanandham Pillai | 1960-07-29 |
| Deiva Piravi | 1960-04-12 |
| Adutha Veettu Penn as Singer | 1960-02-11 |
| Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali | 1959-12-30 |
| Kalyana Parisu | 1959-04-09 |
| Manjal Mahimai | 1959-01-07 |
| Crafty Thief as King | 1958-12-12 |
| Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam | 1958-09-17 |
| Vazha Vaitha Daivam | 1958-08-28 |
| Thirumanam | 1958-07-18 |
| Vanjikottai Valiban as Velan | 1958-04-11 |
| Kathavarayan | 1958-03-27 |
| Uthama Puthiran as Ponnan | 1958-02-07 |
| Bhuloka Rambhai | 1958-01-13 |
| Rani Lalithangi | 1957-09-21 |
| Neelamalai Thirudan | 1957-09-20 |
| Karpukarasi | 1957-06-14 |
| Vanangaamudi | 1957-04-11 |
| Puthu Vazhvu | 1957-03-08 |
| Chakravarthi Thirumagal | 1957-01-17 |
| Matharkula Manikkam | 1956-12-20 |
| Rambayin Kadhal | 1956-09-28 |
| Amara Deepam | 1956-06-20 |
| Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum | 1956-01-14 |
| Maheswari as Dharmalingam | 1955-11-13 |
| Gomathiyin Kaadhalan as Mani | 1955-09-16 |
| Mangayar Thilakam as Kalamani | 1955-08-26 |
| Gulebagavali | 1955-07-29 |
| Ponvayal | 1954-02-12 |
| Thirumbi Paar | 1953-03-31 |
| Panakkaari | 1953-03-31 |
| Poongothai | 1953-01-14 |
| Panam as Adiyapatham | 1952-12-27 |
| Amarakavi | 1952-02-09 |
