K. A. Thangavelu
- Date of Birth: 1917-01-15
- Date of Death: 1994-09-28
- 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 phy... 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.

Parthal Pasi Theerum
Drama • 1962 January

Irumbu Thirai
Drama • 1960 September

Vietnam Veedu
Drama • 1970 April

Deiva Piravi
Drama • 1960 April

Uthama Puthiran
Drama, History, Action • 1958 February

Thillana Mohanambal
Drama, Music, Romance • 1968 July

Sumathi En Sundari
Drama • 1971 April

Enga Veettu Pillai
Drama, Action, Comedy • 1965 January

Pasamalar
Drama • 1961 May

Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey
Drama • 1983 November