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
Kadal Meengal
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!
Krodham
(Kavitha's Father)
Neelamalai Thirudan
Puthisaligal
Enga Veettu Pillai
(Malaiyappa)
Vani Rani
Avan Oru Sarithiram
Galatta Kalyanam
(Dharmalingam)
Irumbu Thirai
Arivaali
(Muthuvel)
Uthama Puthiran
(Ponnan)
Deiva Piravi
Kathavarayan
Vanangaamudi
Thirumbi Paar
Vazha Vaitha Daivam
Matharkula Manikkam
Kalyana Parisu
Karpukarasi
Pudhiya Pathai
Kairasi
Panithirai
Meenda Sorgam
(Sachithanandham Pillai)
Bhuloka Rambhai
Thirumanam
Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam
Vanjikottai Valiban
(Velan)
Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum
Gurudhatchanai
Vietnam Veedu
Nam Nadu
Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali
Raja Desingu
Chakravarthi Thirumagal
Petralthan Pillaya
Kanni Thaai
Thirudadhe
Arasilangumari
Gulebagavali
Panakkaari
Rani Samyuktha
Vallavanukku Vallavan
Rambayin Kadhal
Kuzhanthaikkaga
(Nachi Muthu)
Harichandra
Punar Janmam
(Jagannathan)
Manjal Mahimai
Then Nilavu
(Sokkalingam)
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
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey
Ellam Inbamayyam
Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo
Ponvayal
Anjal Petti 520
(Kanakkappar)
Parthal Pasi Theerum
Thillana Mohanambal
(Nattuvanar Muthukumara Swamy)
Bhama Rukmani
Periya Marudhu