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 | Periya Marudhu | 1994-11-02 | |
Movie | Uruvangal Maralam | 1983-01-14 | |
Movie | Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey | 1983-11-04 | |
Movie | Kadal Meengal | 1981-06-05 | |
Movie | Ellam Inbamayyam | 1981-12-05 | |
Movie | Gnana Kuzhandhai | Ponni's Father | 1979-06-19 |
Movie | Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah! | 1978-10-29 | |
Movie | Avan Oru Sarithiram | 1977-01-13 | |
Movie | Uzhaikkum Karangal | 1976-05-23 | |
Movie | Idaya Malar | 1976-09-03 | |
Movie | Vietnam Veedu | 1970-04-10 | |
Movie | Nam Nadu | 1969-11-06 | |
Movie | Gurudhatchanai | 1969-06-14 | |
Movie | Thillana Mohanambal | Nattuvanar Muthukumara Swamy | 1968-07-27 |
Movie | Galatta Kalyanam | Dharmalingam | 1968-04-12 |
Movie | Harichandra | 1968-11-02 | |
Movie | Petralthan Pillaya | 1966-12-08 | |
Movie | Enga Veettu Pillai | Malaiyappa | 1965-01-14 |
Movie | Kanni Thaai | 1965-09-10 | |
Movie | Arivaali | Muthuvel | 1963-02-28 |
Movie | Parthal Pasi Theerum | 1962-01-14 | |
Movie | Rani Samyuktha | 1962-01-14 | |
Movie | Punar Janmam | Jagannathan | 1961-04-21 |
Movie | Pasamalar | 1961-05-27 | |
Movie | Thirudadhe | 1961-03-22 | |
Movie | Panithirai | 1961-12-13 | |
Movie | Then Nilavu | Sokkalingam | 1961-09-30 |
Movie | Bhagya Lakshmi | Venugopal | 1961-11-06 |
Movie | Irumbu Thirai | 1960-09-01 | |
Movie | Deiva Piravi | 1960-04-12 | |
Movie | Meenda Sorgam | Sachithanandham Pillai | 1960-07-29 |
Movie | Raja Desingu | 1960-09-02 | |
Movie | Kairasi | 1960-10-19 | |
Movie | Arasilangumari | 1960-12-31 | |
Movie | Pudhiya Pathai | 1960-11-16 | |
Movie | Manjal Mahimai | 1959-01-07 | |
Movie | Kalyana Parisu | 1959-04-09 | |
Movie | Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali | 1959-12-30 | |
Movie | Kathavarayan | 1958-03-27 | |
Movie | Uthama Puthiran | Ponnan | 1958-02-07 |
Movie | Bhuloka Rambhai | 1958-01-13 | |
Movie | Vanjikottai Valiban | Velan | 1958-04-11 |
Movie | Vazha Vaitha Daivam | 1958-08-28 | |
Movie | Crafty Thief | King | 1958-12-12 |
Movie | Thirumanam | 1958-07-18 | |
Movie | Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam | 1958-09-17 | |
Movie | Chakravarthi Thirumagal | 1957-01-17 | |
Movie | Puthu Vazhvu | 1957-03-08 | |
Movie | Daughters-in-law | Subbu | 1957-01-11 |
Movie | Karpukarasi | 1957-06-14 | |
Movie | Mayabazar | Lakshmana Kumara (Tamil) | 1957-03-27 |
Movie | Rani Lalithangi | 1957-09-21 | |
Movie | Vanangaamudi | 1957-04-11 | |
Movie | Amara Deepam | 1956-06-20 | |
Movie | Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum | 1956-01-14 | |
Movie | Rambayin Kadhal | 1956-09-28 | |
Movie | Matharkula Manikkam | 1956-12-20 | |
Movie | Mangayar Thilakam | Kalamani | 1955-08-26 |
Movie | Gulebagavali | 1955-07-29 | |
Movie | Maheswari | Dharmalingam | 1955-11-13 |
Movie | Poongothai | 1953-01-14 | |
Movie | Panakkaari | 1953-03-31 | |
Movie | Thirumbi Paar | 1953-03-31 | |
Movie | Amarakavi | 1952-02-09 |