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.
Manaivi Ready
(Thangappan)
Uzhaikkum Karangal
Arutperunjothi
Uruvangal Maralam
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!
Kadal Meengal
Krodham
(Kavitha's Father)
Neelamalai Thirudan
Puthisaligal
Enga Veettu Pillai
(Malaiyappa)
Vani Rani
Avan Oru Sarithiram
Galatta Kalyanam
(Dharmalingam)
Arivaali
(Muthuvel)
Irumbu Thirai
Kathavarayan
Uthama Puthiran
(Ponnan)
Deiva Piravi
Thirumbi Paar
Vanangaamudi
Matharkula Manikkam
Karpukarasi
Vazha Vaitha Daivam
Kairasi
Kalyana Parisu
Panithirai
Meenda Sorgam
(Sachithanandham Pillai)
Pudhiya Pathai
Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam
Thirumanam
Bhuloka Rambhai
Vanjikottai Valiban
(Velan)
Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum
Gurudhatchanai
Vietnam Veedu
Nam Nadu
Petralthan Pillaya
Arasilangumari
Thirudadhe
Kanni Thaai
Raja Desingu
Gulebagavali
Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali
Chakravarthi Thirumagal
Panakkaari
Rani Samyuktha
Vallavanukku Vallavan
Rambayin Kadhal
Kuzhanthaikkaga
(Nachi Muthu)
Harichandra
Then Nilavu
(Sokkalingam)
Punar Janmam
(Jagannathan)
Manjal Mahimai
Amara Deepam
Maheswari
(Dharmalingam)
Amarakavi
Puthu Vazhvu
Mangayar Thilakam
(Kalamani)
Gnana Kuzhandhai
(Ponni's Father)
Rani Lalithangi
Crafty Thief
(King)
Panam
(Adiyapatham)
Naan Kanda Swargam
(Sundar)
Gomathiyin Kaadhalan
(Mani)
Pasamalar
Adutha Veettu Penn
(Singer)
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
Idaya Malar
Sakka Podu Podu Raja
Anbu Thangai
Bhagya Lakshmi
(Venugopal)
Poongothai
Ellam Inbamayyam
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey
Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo
Ponvayal
Anjal Petti 520
(Kanakkappar)
Parthal Pasi Theerum
Thillana Mohanambal
(Nattuvanar Muthukumara Swamy)
Bhama Rukmani
Periya Marudhu