K. A. Thangavelu popularly known as "Danaal Thangavelu" was a Tamil film comedian popular in the 1950s to 1970s. 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 and M. Saroja formed a successful comedy pair, 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.

Filmography

• Singari (1951)
• Amarakavi (1952)
• Kaliyugam (1952)
• Panam
  Panam
  Panam may refer to:* Pan Am , a television series centered around Pan American World Airways during the 1960s* Pan American World Airways, the principal and largest international air carrier in the United States from 1927–1991...
  
   (1952)
• Anbu (1952)
• Thirumbi Par (1952)
• Panakkari (1953)
• Illara Jothi (1954)
• Suham Engei (1954)
• Nanban (1954)
• Panam Paduthum Paadu (1954)
• Pon Vayal (1954)
• Pona Machchan Thirumbi Vanthan (1954)
• Vilaiyaddu Pillai (1954)
• Vaira Malai (1954)
• Ulagam Palavitham (1955)
• Ellam Inbamayam (1955)
• Kathanayaki (1955)
• Guleba kavali (1955)
• Kodeeswaran (1955)
• Gomathiyin Kathalan (1955)
• Sella Pillai (1955)
• Maheswari
  Maheswari
  Maheswari is a Tamil film actress, who has appeared in Tamil films. She is probably best known for her performances in Ullasam and Karuththamma. She won the Nandi Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film Nee Kosam. She is the cousin of popular actress, Sridevi. veerudu in 1997-...
  
   (1955)
• Mangaiyar Thilakam (1955)
• Methavikal (1955)
• Missiamma (1955)
• Alibabavum narpathu thirudarkalum (1955)
• Amara deepam
  Amara Deepam
  -Plot:A educated unemployed person Ashok falls in love with athe daughter Aruna of a wealthy Industrialist.Aruna is taken hostage by her husband to be Sukumar , and while Ashok trails them to save Aruna, Ashok loses his memory in an accident. Ashok Meets Roopa and they begin to like each other...
  
   (1956)
• Kalam Maripochchu (1956)
• Kudumba ViLLaku (1956)
• Nalla Veedu (1956)
• Naga Panchami (1956)
• Marma Veeran
  Marma Veeran
  Marma Veeran is a 1956 Tamil film written by A. L. Narayanan and directed by T. R. Raghunath and was produced by actor Sriram. The film starred Sriram and Vyjayanthimala in the lead roles with N. T. Rama Rao, Sivaji Ganesan and Gemini Ganesan in guest appearances with Rajasulochana, Chittor V....
  
   (1956)
• Matharkula Manikkam (1956)
• Allavudeenum Arputha ViLLakum (1957)
• Ambikapathi
  Ambikapathy (1957 film)
  Ambikapathy was a 1957 Tamil film starring Sivaji Ganesan and P. Bhanumathi as the main cast.-Production:...
  
   (1957)
• Enga Veetu Mahalakshmi (1957)
• Karpukkarasi (1957)
• Sakravarthi Thirumagal (1957)
• Soubakyavathi (1957)
• Neelamalai Thirudan (1957)
• Bhaktha Markandeya (1957)
• Bhakyavathi (1957)
• Mallika
  Mallika
  Reeja Venugopal, better known by her stage name Mallika, is an Indian actress, who has mainly starred in Tamil feature films. After debuting in the Malayalam film Nizhalkuthu , she played a significant role in Cheran's Autograph, following which she essayed supporting roles in several Tamil films....
  
   (1957)
• Maya Bazaar (1957)
• Vanangamudi
  Vanangamudi
  Vanagamudi is a Tamil language film starring Sivaji Ganesan and Savithri in the lead role. The film was released in the year 1957.-Cast:* Sivaji Ganesan as Chithrasenan* Savithri as Devasundari* M. K. Radha as King* P. Kannamba as Mangalam...
  
   (1957)
• Uthama Puthiran
  Uthama Puthiran
  Uthama Puthiran might refer to* Uthama Puthiran , a 1957 Tamil-language film starring Sivaji Ganesan.* Uthamaputhiran , a 2010 Tamil-language film starring Dhanush and Genelia D'Souza....
  
   (1958)
• Kadan vaangi kalyanam (1958)
• Kanniyin Sabatham (1958)
• Kaththavarayan (1958)
• Senjulakshmi (1958)
• Neelavukku Niranja Manasu (1958)
• Poologa Rambai (1958)
• ManamuLLa Marutharam (1958)
• Mangalya Bhagyam (1958)
• Vanjikottai Vaaliban (1958)
• Kalyana parisu (1959)
• Thai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali (1959)
• Naan Sollum Rahasyam (1959)
• Manjal Mahimai (1959)
• Adutha Veedu Penn (1960)
• Anbirkoor Anni (1960)
• Irumbu Thirai
  Irumbu Thirai
  Irumbu Thirai is a 1960 Black-and-white Mondo film Tamil film written by produced and directed by S. S. Vasan. The film stars Shivaji Ganesan, Vyjayanthimala in the lead with K. A. Thangavelu, Saroja Devi, S. V. Ranga Rao, Pandari Bai and Vasundhara Devi as the ensemble cast of the film. The...
  
   (1960)
• Kadavulin Kuzhanthai (1960)
• Kaithi Kannayiram (1960)
• Kairasi (1960)
• Thangam Manasu Thangam (1960)
• Thangarathinam (1960)
• Theiva Piravi (1960)
• Naan kanda swargam (1960)
• Pataliyin Vetri (1960)
• Puthiya Paathai (1960)
• Meenda Sorgam (1960)
• Arasilankumari (1961)
• Thirudathe (1961)
• Pasamalar
  Pasamalar
  Pasamalar is a 1961 film starring Sivaji Ganesan and Gemini Ganesan. The film was cast in 1961 and directed by A. Bhimsingh. This film is considered to be one of the greatest Tamil movies ever made. Stellar performances from Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri make this movie a pleasure to watch...
  
   (1961)
• Enga veetu penn (1965)
• Konte pilla (1967)
• Uyir mel aasai (1967)
• Rajathi (1967)
• Thillana Mohanambal (1968)
• Nam naadu
  Nam Naadu
  Nam Naadu is a Tamil movie released in 2007, which stars Sarath Kumar and Karthiga in lead roles and is the remake of the Malayalam film Lion.-Plot:...
  
   (1969)
• Vietnam veedu (1970)