K. A. Thangavelu

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.

K. A. Thangavelu
Born
Karaikal Arunachalam Thangavelu

(1917-01-15)15 January 1917
Karaikal, Pondicherry, French India
Died28 September 1994(1994-09-28) (aged 77)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Other namesDanaal Thangavelu
Occupation(s)Actor, comedian
Years active1936; 1951–1994
Spouse
Rajamani
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(m. 1943)​
Children3
RelativesAshwin (grandson)
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.
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