K. A. Thangavelu

K. A. Thangavelu

January 15, 1917 · 109 years old

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 timin…

Known For

17 titles
1
Thillana Mohanambal

Thillana Mohanambal

1968 · 2h 55m · Movie

Love between a danseuse and a musician brought under attack from various sources. Will their love survive amidst treachery and competition?

7.6
2
Pasamalar

Pasamalar

1961 · 3h 17m · Movie

The bond of love between a brother and a sister is tested due to the machinations of a greedy relative.

7.5
3
Enga Veetu Pillai

Enga Veetu Pillai

1965 · 2h 27m · Movie

Ramu is an innocent son of a rich landlord who is afraid of his brother-in-law Narendran and his whiplash. To escape from his punishments, Ramu leaves his house and his look-alike replaces him.

7.1
4
Alibabhavum Narpathu Thirudargalum

Alibabhavum Narpathu Thirudargalum

1956 · 2h 40m · Movie

The story of Alibaba, a poor woodcutter who becomes rich after finding the secret treasures in a cave preserved by 40 robbers.

7.4
5
Galatta Kalyanam

Galatta Kalyanam

1968 · 2h 39m · Movie

A man is burdened with the unenviable task of finding suitable grooms for his lady love's sisters.

8.1
6
Kadal Meengal

Kadal Meengal

1981 · 2h 17m · Movie

Fisherman Selvam and Bhagyam are separated by fate. Selvam becomes a powerful man in the city while Bhagyam raises their son, Rajan, who learns about his father's betrayal and seeks revenge.

6.7
7
Parthal Pasi Theerum

Parthal Pasi Theerum

1962 · 2h 39m · Movie

Believing his wife to be dead, a soldier with the British-Indian army marries another woman and moves on. But what happens when he discovers that his wife is actually alive?

7.4
8
Kalyana Parisu

Kalyana Parisu

1959 · 3h 14m · Movie

Kalyana Parisu, director C.V.Sridhar's debut film, deals with triangle love, two women vying for the same man. The film enjoyed huge box-office popularity. Gemini Ganesh is a bachelor, who had to leave his college before finishing...

7.3
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Uttama Puthiran

1958 · 2h 37m · Movie

Its story of a queen who gives birth to twins. But as fate, one of the twins is forcefully abandoned and grows up elsewhere. When fate brings both the twins together they start fighting, it is only their mother who can bring peace.

7.4
10
Uruvangal Maralam

Uruvangal Maralam

1983 · Movie

A deeply pious man meets God, who tells him about various events that will take place in the future. The man tells everyone about these predictions but nobody believes him.

7.3
12
Harishchandra

Harishchandra

1968 · Movie

"Viswamithran employs various tactics to corrupt Harishchandra's heart and make him lie. However, Harishchandra remains true to his word and ends up leading an impoverished life.

8.8
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Thirumbi Paar

1953 · 2h 36m · Movie

The film had Sivaji Ganesan playing a womanizer. T. P. Muthulakshmi played the role of a "dumb wife" married to a much older husband.Sivaji Ganesan seduces her in the absence of her husband and continues this act with other women.

6.3
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Rani Lalithangi

1957 · 2h 33m · Movie

A queen falls in love with prince of neighboring country who hates women due to his past experience.How she persuades the prince to fall in love with her and wins him as her life partner form the rest of the plot.

5.9
15
Sumathi En Sundari

Sumathi En Sundari

1971 · 2h 18m · Movie

Sumathi, a famous actress longing for a simple life, accidentally gets off a train in a remote hill village while en route to a film shoot. Caught in heavy rain, she seeks shelter at the home of Madhu, the local estate manager, who initially hesitates but eventually takes her in. As she hides her identity, a landslide cuts off train access for a week, forcing her to stay. Mistaken for Madhu’s wife by his boss, Sumathi finds herself drawn to Madhu. Romance blossoms, but complications arise when her film crew tracks her down, leading to confusion and emotional revelations.

7.0
16
Kathavarayan Katha

Kathavarayan Katha

1958 · Movie

The story is about Veerabahu son of Shiva and Shakthi. Due to quarrel between Lord Shiva and Shakti, Shakti and her son Veerabahu are cursed to be born on earth and live as mortals.

17
Panam

Panam

1952 · 3h 0m · Movie

Panam (English: Money) is a 1952 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by N. S. Krishnan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, N. S. Krishnan and T. A. Mathuram in lead roles. The film had musical score by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy