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.

Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey
Drama • 1983 November

Gulebagavali
Drama • 1955 July

Nam Nadu
Drama • 1969 November

Krodham
Action • 1982 January

Uzhaikkum Karangal
Drama • 1976 May

Anjal Petti 520
Comedy • 1969 June

Vanjikottai Valiban
Drama • 1958 April

Alibaba and the Forty Thieves
History, Fantasy • 1956 January

Galatta Kalyanam
Comedy • 1968 April

Punar Janmam
Drama • 1961 April