K. A. Thangavelu
Indian actor and comedian (1917–1994) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Karaikal Arunachalam Thangavelu (15 January 1917 – 28 September 1994) popularly known as "Danaal Thangavelu", was an Indian actor and comedian popular in the 1950s to 1970s. Not known for physical, acrobatic comedy like his contemporaries J. P. Chandrababu and Nagesh, Thangavelu's humour is recognised for his impeccable timing in verbal agility and the characteristic twang of his delivery. He exclusively acted in Tamil films.
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K. A. Thangavelu | |
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Born | Karaikal Arunachalam Thangavelu[1] (1917-01-15)15 January 1917 |
Died | 28 September 1994(1994-09-28) (aged 77) |
Other names | Danaal Thangavelu |
Occupation(s) | Actor, Comedian |
Years active | 1936; 1951–1994 |
Spouse |
Rajamani (m. 1943) |
Children | 3[2] |
Relatives | Ashwin (grandson)[3] |
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In this Indian name, the name Arunachalam is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Thangavelu.
In this Indian name, the toponymic surname is Karaikal. It is not a family name, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Thangavelu.