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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.
As actor
Periya Marudhu
Manaivi Ready
Uruvavugal Maralam
Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey
Krodham
Kadal Meengal
Ellam Inbamayyam
Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo
Bhama Rukmani
Gnana Kuzhandhai
Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!
Sakka Podu Podu Raja
Achchani
Avan Oru Sarithiram
Thunai Iruppal Meenakshi
Uzhaikkum Karangal
Idaya Malar
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam
Karotti Kannan
Vani Rani
Anbu Thangai
Arutperunjothi
Sumathi En Sundari
Vietnam Veedu
Gurudhatchanai
Nam Nadu
Anjal Petti 520
Nam Naadu
Puthisaligal
Galatta Kalyanam