K. A. Thangavelu

Acting

K. A. Thangavelu

Born January 15, 1917 · Tirumalarayanpattinam, Karaikal, Puducherry, India

Died September 28, 1994 · aged 77

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 h…

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Parthal Pasi TheerumParthal Pasi Theerum · 1962
Parthal Pasi Theerum
8.21962
MovieDrama
Believing his wife to be dead, a soldier in the British-Indian army marries another woman and moves on. After few years, he finds out that his ex-wife is still alive and feels miserable.
Nam NaaduNam Naadu · 1969
Nam Naadu
6.01969
MovieDrama
Puthu VazhvuPuthu Vazhvu · 1957
Puthu Vazhvu
1957
Movie
Vaikuntam is a lad who lives in a village. He is a good singer and in love with a lass Nagammal. But Nagammal's brother is against their love. One day he ties Vaikundam to a tree. Vaikundam was rescued by a rich woman who was passing that way. She takes Vaikundam to her city. When she came to know that Vaikundam is talented in singing, she promotes him as a singer. She renames him as Geethamani. He becomes famous and also rich. He neglects his parents and ill treats them. His lover Nagammal tries to commit suicide because of his behaviour. How Geethamani realises his delusion and reconciles with his parents and Nagammal forms the rest of the story.
Adutha Veettu PennAdutha Veettu Penn · 1960
Adutha Veettu Penn
8.01960
MovieRomanceComedy
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 help from his musically talented friend.
Kadal MeengalKadal Meengal · 1981
Kadal Meengal
9.01981
MovieDrama
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.
AmarakaviAmarakavi · 1952
Amarakavi
1952
Movie
Amarakavi (English: Immortal Poet) is a 1952 Indian Tamil language film produced and directed by F. Nagoor. The film featured M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar and T. R. Rajakumari in the lead roles.
Deiva PiraviDeiva Piravi · 1960
Deiva Piravi
8.31960
MovieDrama
Madhavan marries Thangam. He takes care of Thangam’s mother and brother along with his younger brother. Meanwhile, Madhavan gives shelter to his father’s mistress and her daughter. The evil ladies allege Thangam for loose morals. The rest of the story is how they come into good terms.
PanamPanam · 1952
Panam
1952
MovieDrama
Panam (English: Money) is a 1952 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by N. S. Krishnan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, N. S. Krishnan and T. A. Mathuram in lead roles. The film had musical score by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy

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