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.

Cast

Uzhaikkum Karangal

Uruvangal Maralam

Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!

Kavitha's Father

Neelamalai Thirudan

Enga Veettu Pillai

Avan Oru Sarithiram

Galatta Kalyanam

Uthama Puthiran

Matharkula Manikkam

Vazha Vaitha Daivam

Sachithanandham Pillai

Bhuloka Rambhai

Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam

Vanjikottai Valiban

Alibaba and the Forty Thieves

Petralthan Pillaya

Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali

Chakravarthi Thirumagal

Vallavanukku Vallavan

Rambayin Kadhal

Kuzhanthaikkaga

Mangayar Thilakam

Gnana Kuzhandhai

Rani Lalithangi

Naan Kanda Swargam

Gomathiyin Kaadhalan

Adutha Veettu Penn

Then Sindhudhe Vaanam

Sakka Podu Podu Raja

Ellam Inbamayyam

Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey

Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo

Anjal Petti 520

Parthal Pasi Theerum

Thillana Mohanambal

Nattuvanar Muthukumara Swamy

Sumathi En Sundari

Kaadhal Paduthum Paadu