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.
Acted in 59
1990s
- 1994
Periya Marudhu
Movie
1980s
- 1987
Manaivi Ready
Thangappan
- 1983
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey
Chandrasekar
Uruvavugal Maralam
Punnaaku Punniyakotti
- 1982
Krodham
Kavitha's Father
- 1981
Ellam Inbamayyam
Movie
Kadal Meengal
Movie
1970s
- 1979
Gnana Kuzhandhai
Ponni's Father
- 1978
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!
Movie
Sakka Podu Podu Raja
Movie
- 1976
Idaya Malar
Movie
Uzhaikkum Karangal
Movie
- 1975
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
Singaram Pillai
- 1974
Anbu Thangai
Movie
Vani Rani
Sabapathy
- 1971
Sumathi En Sundari
Rathnasamy
- 1970
Vietnam Veedu
Movie
1960s
- 1969
Nam Naadu
Movie
Anjal Petti 520
Kanakkappar
- 1968
Thillana Mohanambal
Nattuvanar Muthukumara Swamy
Kuzhanthaikkaga
Nachi Muthu
Galatta Kalyanam
Dharmalingam
Puthisaligal
Movie
- 1965
Vallavanukku Vallavan
Babu
Enga Veettu Pillai
Malaiyappa
- 1963
Arivaali
Muthuvel
- 1962
Vikramaadhithan
Vairavan
Rani Samyuktha
Movie
Parthal Pasi Theerum
Movie
- 1961
Then Nilavu
Sokkalingam
Pasamalar
Movie
Punar Janmam
Jagannathan
- 1960
Kaithi Kannayiram
Singaram
Irumbu Thirai
Kottamuthu
Meenda Sorgam
Sachithanandham Pillai
Adutha Veettu Penn
Singer
1950s
- 1959
Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali
Duraiyappan
Kalyana Parisu
Sampath
Manjal Mahimai
Movie
- 1958
Vanjikottai Valiban
Velan
Kathavarayan
Movie
Bhooloka Rambai
Movie
- 1957
Neelamalai Thirudan
Movie
- 1956
Matharkula Manikkam
Movie
Rambayin Kadhal
Muthazhagu
Marma Veeran
Movie
Amara Deepam
Movie
Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum
Movie
Nalla Veedu
Movie
- 1955
Maheswari
Dharmalingam
Koteeswaran
Rao Bahadur Ramasami
Mangayar Thilakam
Kalamani
- 1954
- 1952
Panam
Adiyapatham
Amarakavi
Movie
