Thengai Srinivasan

Acting

Thengai Srinivasan

Born October 21, 1937 · Srivaikuntam, Tuticorin District, Tamil Nadu, India

Died November 9, 1987 · aged 50

Thengai Srinivasan (21 October 1937 – 9 November 1988) was an Indian actor and popular comedian, who appeared in Tamil-language films in the 1970s and early 1980s. He was given the title Thengai (coconut) after his role as a coconut-seller in the drama Kal Manam, staged by actor K. Kannan. Although originally a comedian, he also performed in other genres and enacted several lead and antagonistic r…

Known For

Anbukku Naan AdimaiAnbukku Naan Adimai · 1980
Anbukku Naan Adimai
★ 5.71980
MovieDrama
Two brothers get separated during their childhood; one grows up to become a police officer while the other turns into a gangster. Problems arise when the gangster takes the place of his brother.
Vallavan OruvanVallavan Oruvan · 1966
Vallavan Oruvan
1966
MovieThriller
After an officer is shot dead, a CID officer, Shankar, is tasked with investigating to find his colleague's killers. He soon starts unravelling the mystery behind his colleague's death.
Baghdad PerazhagiBaghdad Perazhagi · 1973
Baghdad Perazhagi
1973
MovieHistoryDrama
When Prince Abdullah returns home after completing his higher education, he learns that his mother and sister have gone missing. He decides to search for them while his father falls for a dancer.
Unnai Thedi VaruvenUnnai Thedi Varuven · 1985
Unnai Thedi Varuven
★ 9.01985
MovieThriller
Devi and Anita are best friends who once even help nab a killer. Anita loves Anand but he marries Devi. Their lives are disrupted when the killer breaks loose and seeks revenge from both the women.
LalithaLalitha · 1976
Lalitha
★ 8.01976
MovieDrama
Lalitha, a rich woman, marries a professor against her mother Meenakshi's wishes. She separates from her husband after Meenakshi creates misunderstandings between them.
Thai VeeduThai Veedu · 1983
Thai Veedu
★ 4.01983
MovieDrama
Raju, who believes Nagalingam is his father, agrees to steal an antique sword of great monetary value. However, little does he know that the sword belongs to his real father, Rajasekaran.
Madhuraiyai Meetta SundharapandiyanMadhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan · 1978
Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan
★ 9.01978
MovieDrama
Set during the time of the Chola invasion, the film tells the story of a courageous Pandiyan king. The king filled the hearts of his people with courage, patriotism and faith to help fight the Cholas.
Kodai MazhaiKodai Mazhai · 1986
Kodai Mazhai
★ 6.01986
MovieDrama
Vidya, a school student, is an aspiring dancer who is neglected by her family. She faces challenges in her life when she loses her eyesight in an unfortunate accident.

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Uttharavindri Ulle VaaUttharavindri Ulle Vaa · 1971
Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa
1971
MovieRomanceComedy
The movie deals with four friends. Ravichandran, the hero, is the son of a rich man (Veera Raghavan), and he along with his three friends Nagesh, Mali and Murthy, lives in a mansion owned by his father. While they plan to go on a holiday, a young woman (Kanchana) sneaks into the bungalow, fleeing from danger, and begs the hero to offer her solace for two days. He agrees and the trip is cancelled. Kanchanca and Ravichandran fall in love. Another woman (Vijaya Chandrika) suddenly appears one night and leaves her child, Baby Shanthi, with a note claiming that she is Mali’s daughter. Mali asserts that he has never seen the baby before and asserts that he doesn’t know the woman in the letter. But he falls for the child and brings her up with love and affection.

Dr. Swamynathan, sarasa's father