K. A. Thangavelu
Birthday: 1917-01-15
Place of Birth: Tirumalarayanpattinam, Karaikal, Puducherry, India
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. He died on September 28, 1994.
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Uzhaikkum Karangal
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Uruvangal Maralam
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Kadal Meengal
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Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!
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Krodham
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Neelamalai Thirudan
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Puthisaligal
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Enga Veettu Pillai
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Vani Rani
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Galatta Kalyanam
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Arivaali
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Deiva Piravi
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Uthama Puthiran
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Matharkula Manikkam
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Meenda Sorgam
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Kalyana Parisu
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Bhuloka Rambhai
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Vanjikottai Valiban
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Alibaba and the Forty Thieves
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Vietnam Veedu
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Petralthan Pillaya
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Kanni Thaai
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Gulebagavali
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Rani Samyuktha
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Vallavanukku Vallavan
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Rambayin Kadhal
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Harichandra
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Punar Janmam
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Manjal Mahimai
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Maheswari
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Amara Deepam
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Amarakavi
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Puthu Vazhvu
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Mangayar Thilakam
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Gnana Kuzhandhai
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Rani Lalithangi
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Crafty Thief
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Panam
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Naan Kanda Swargam
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Gomathiyin Kaadhalan
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Pasamalar
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Adutha Veettu Penn
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Idaya Malar
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Anbu Thangai
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Bhagya Lakshmi
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Ellam Inbamayyam
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Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey
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Parthal Pasi Theerum
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Thillana Mohanambal
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Nam Naadu
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Kaadhal Paduthum Paadu
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