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.
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 4.127 |
| Birthday | 1917-01-15 |
| Place of Birth | Tirumalarayanpattinam, Karaikal, Puducherry, India |
| Also Known As | Danaal Thangavelu, K.A. Thangavelu, |
1983
Uruvangal Maralam
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1981
Kadal Meengal
0/0
A fisherman who is in love with a woman in his village is presumed dead after he fails to return from sea on one of his trips.
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Kadal Meengal
1978
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!
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Mohan falls in love with Santha, who has a dark past. However, she finds herself in a dilemma when she learns who Mohan's father is.
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1953
Thirumbi Paar
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1970
Vietnam Veedu
7.5/2
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1969
Gurudhatchanai
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1977
Avan Oru Sarithiram
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1968
Galatta Kalyanam
5.7/3
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1963
Arivaali
0/0
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1960
Irumbu Thirai
8/1
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1960
Deiva Piravi
7.5/2
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1958
Uthama Puthiran
7.5/2
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Uthama Puthiran
1958
Kathavarayan
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1957
Vanangaamudi
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1956
Matharkula Manikkam
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1957
Karpukarasi
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1958
Vazha Vaitha Daivam
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1961
Panithirai
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1960
Kairasi
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1960
Meenda Sorgam
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1960
Pudhiya Pathai
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1959
Kalyana Parisu
4.5/2
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Kalyana Parisu
1958
Thirumanam
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1958
Bhuloka Rambhai
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1958
Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam
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1958
Vanjikottai Valiban
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1956
Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum
6/1
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1969
Nam Nadu
6/1
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1966
Petralthan Pillaya
0/0
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Petralthan Pillaya
1965
Kanni Thaai
4/1
In a military camp, captain Saravanan promises to his dying brother-in-arms to take care of his 6-year-old daughter Rani. Saravanan and Rani begin a b...
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Kanni Thaai
1961
Thirudadhe
2/1
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Thirudadhe
1960
Arasilangumari
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1960
Raja Desingu
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Raja Desingu
1959
Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali
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Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali
1957
Chakravarthi Thirumagal
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1955
Gulebagavali
6/1
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Gulebagavali
1953
Panakkaari
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1956
Rambayin Kadhal
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1968
Harichandra
0/0
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1952
Amarakavi
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1957
Puthu Vazhvu
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1955
Maheswari
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Maheswari
1956
Amara Deepam
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1961
Then Nilavu
6.5/2
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1961
Punar Janmam
5/1
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1959
Manjal Mahimai
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1955
Mangayar Thilakam
0/0
The story starts with the special birthday celebration of a girl. Vasudevan (Sivaji Ganesan) narrates the story which goes back 14 years behind. Karun...
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Mangayar Thilakam
1979
Gnana Kuzhandhai
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1957
Rani Lalithangi
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Lalithangi is a queen who rules over her kingdom, showing the world that a woman could rule as effectively as a man. Another king, a kind-hearted man,...
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Rani Lalithangi
1958
Crafty Thief
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The story about a Crafty Thief, wicked Minister Neelakalakantam out to rob the state's finances and is also after many women one of them Gowri, who i...
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1952
Panam
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Panam
1960
Naan Kanda Swargam
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1955
Gomathiyin Kaadhalan
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Rajan loses his luggage in the train and ends up as a driver in Dharmalingam's family. He falls in love with Gomathy, the eldest daughter of Mullaivaa...
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Gomathiyin Kaadhalan
1961
Pasamalar
6.6/5
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Pasamalar
1960
Adutha Veettu Penn
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Mannaru falls in love with his neighbour, Leela, who is a skilled dancer and singer. Realising that he could woo Leela through music, Mannaru seeks he...
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1974
Anbu Thangai
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Ramu, a lyricist, struggles to find a job and a husband for his sister Sita. He tries to gain recognition; however, difficulties arise when his friend...
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Anbu Thangai
1975
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
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1976
Idaya Malar
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1978
Sakka Podu Podu Raja
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Sakka Podu Podu Raja
1961
Bhagya Lakshmi
0/0
Kamala, a shy child bride, who was widowed soon after marriage, is inseparable from Radha, a vivacious college-going young woman. When Radha meets das...
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1953
Poongothai
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1981
Ellam Inbamayyam
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1983
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey
6.5/4
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Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey
1981
Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo
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1954
Ponvayal
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Considered to be a lost film.
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1969
Anjal Petti 520
6/1
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1962
Parthal Pasi Theerum
8.5/4
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1968
Thillana Mohanambal
7.1/9
A classical bharathanatyam dancer and a nathaswaram player fall in love against the wishes of her family.
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1980
Bhama Rukmani
0/0
Bhama loves and wants to marry Nandagopal, but he loves Rukmani. Forced by his mother, he marries Bhama and compounds this blunder by marrying Rukmani...
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Bhama Rukmani
1994
Periya Marudhu
3/1
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1987
Manaivi Ready
0/0
Radha, a young man, visits a village to attend the wedding of his friend's sister. However, when the groom runs away, he is forced to marry the devast...
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1976
Uzhaikkum Karangal
6/1
Rangan is a servant at the house of Nagalingam, a rich and ruthless man. While he strives to fight against his employer's misdeeds, the latter's siste...
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1971
Arutperunjothi
0/0
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1957
Neelamalai Thirudan
0/0
Neelamalai Thirudan, a young man, sets out to avenge his family that was separated during his childhood due to his bloodthirsty and materialistic uncl...
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1968
Puthisaligal
0/0
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Puthisaligal
1965
Enga Veettu Pillai
7/3
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1974
Vani Rani
0/0
Identical twins Vani and Rani are separated at birth. One is tortured by her abusive aunt while the other grows up as a street performer. However, the...
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1982
Krodham
6/1
Revolves around a man who becomes a ruthless vigilante after his wife is murdered by street punks.
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1962
Rani Samyuktha
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Prithvirajan falls in love with princess Samyuktha, but her father Jayachandran insults him by installing his statue at the palace hall entrance for t...
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1965
Vallavanukku Vallavan
0/0
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1968
Kuzhanthaikkaga
0/0
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