K. A. Thangavelu

K. A. Thangavelu

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.

  • Title: K. A. Thangavelu
  • Popularity: 2.602
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1917-01-15
  • Place of Birth: Tirumalarayanpattinam, Karaikal, Puducherry, India
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  • Also Known As: Danaal Thangavelu, K.A. Thangavelu
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K. A. Thangavelu Movies

  • 1987
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    Manaivi Ready

    Manaivi Ready

    1 1987 HD

    Radha, a young man, visits a village to attend the wedding of his friend's sister. However, when the groom runs away, he is forced to marry the...

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  • 1976
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    Uzhaikkum Karangal

    Uzhaikkum Karangal

    6 1976 HD

    Rangan is a servant at the house of Nagalingam, a rich and ruthless man. While he strives to fight against his employer's misdeeds, the latter's...

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  • 1971
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    Arutperunjothi

    Arutperunjothi

    1 1971 HD

    Biographical film of Ramalinga Swamigal

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  • 1983
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    Uruvangal Maralam

    Uruvangal Maralam

    1 1983 HD

    Uruvangal Maralam is a Tamil language film starring Y. Gee. Mahendra in the lead role of the protagonist. This movie is literally a remake of the...

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  • 1978
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    Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!

    Manitharil Ithanai Nirangalah!

    1 1978 HD

    Mohan falls in love with Santha, who has a dark past. However, she finds herself in a dilemma when she learns who Mohan's father is.

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  • 1981
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    Kadal Meengal

    Kadal Meengal

    1 1981 HD

    A fisherman who is in love with a woman in his village is presumed dead after he fails to return from sea on one of his trips.

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  • 1982
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    Krodham

    Krodham

    6 1982 HD

    Revolves around a man who becomes a ruthless vigilante after his wife is murdered by street punks.

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  • 1957
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    Neelamalai Thirudan

    Neelamalai Thirudan

    1 1957 HD

    Neelamalai Thirudan, a young man, sets out to avenge his family that was separated during his childhood due to his bloodthirsty and materialistic...

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  • 1968
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    Puthisaligal

    Puthisaligal

    1 1968 HD

    Puthisaligal is directed by T.P. Arjun. Puthisaligal stars Jaishankar in the title role along with Ramachandran T.r., K.a. Thangavelu, O.a.k. Devar,...

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  • 1965
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    Enga Veettu Pillai

    Enga Veettu Pillai

    7 1965 HD

    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...

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  • 1974
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    Vani Rani

    Vani Rani

    1 1974 HD

    Identical twins Vani and Rani are separated at birth. One is tortured by her abusive aunt while the other grows up as a street performer. However,...

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  • 1977
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    Avan Oru Sarithiram

    Avan Oru Sarithiram

    1 1977 HD

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  • 1968
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    Galatta Kalyanam

    Galatta Kalyanam

    5.7 1968 HD

    In order to marry Lalitha, Madhan sets out to find suitable bachelors to marry her three beautiful sisters as part of a condition set by her father.

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  • 1963
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    Arivaali

    Arivaali

    1 1963 HD

    Arivaali (Genius) is a 1963 Tamil language drama film written, produced and directed by A. T. Krishnaswami. The film features Sivaji Ganesan and P....

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  • 1960
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    Irumbu Thirai

    Irumbu Thirai

    8 1960 HD

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  • 1958
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    Kathavarayan

    Kathavarayan

    1 1958 HD

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  • 1958
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    Uthama Puthiran

    Uthama Puthiran

    7.5 1958 HD

    A conspiring uncle separates the twin sons of his sister, the queen. One becomes his uncle's pawn while the other grows to be a brave and honest man,...

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  • 1960
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    Deiva Piravi

    Deiva Piravi

    7.5 1960 HD

    Madhavan marries Thangam. He takes care of Thangam’s mother and brother along with his younger brother. Meanwhile, Madhavan gives shelter to...

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  • 1953
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    Thirumbi Paar

    Thirumbi Paar

    1 1953 HD

    Thirumbi Paar, directed by T. R. Sundaram, was an interesting film in which Sivaji Ganesan played a role with negative shades. The character dabbles...

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  • 1957
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    Vanangaamudi

    Vanangaamudi

    1 1957 HD

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  • 1956
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    Matharkula Manikkam

    Matharkula Manikkam

    1 1956 HD

    The film is based on two couples – where the first couple Dr. Chandra Shekar (Gemini Ganesan) & Parvathi (Anjali Devi) and the second couple is...

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  • 1957
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    Karpukarasi

    Karpukarasi

    1 1957 HD

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  • 1958
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    Vazha Vaitha Daivam

    Vazha Vaitha Daivam

    1 1958 HD

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  • 1960
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    Kairasi

    Kairasi

    1 1960 HD

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  • 1959
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    Kalyana Parisu

    Kalyana Parisu

    4.5 1959 HD

    Baskar and Vasanthi are college-mates. A naughty girl creates misunderstanding between them, and an enraged Vasanthi complains to the college dean,...

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  • 1961
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    Panithirai

    Panithirai

    1 1961 HD

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  • 1960
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    Meenda Sorgam

    Meenda Sorgam

    1 1960 HD

    Nirmala (Padmini) is a poor but talented young dancer who falls in love with a rich man's son Sekar (Gemini Ganesan), but he is forced to marry a...

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  • 1960
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    Pudhiya Pathai

    Pudhiya Pathai

    1 1960 HD

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  • 1958
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    Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam

    Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam

    1 1958 HD

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  • 1958
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    Thirumanam

    Thirumanam

    1 1958 HD

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  • 1958
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    Bhuloka Rambhai

    Bhuloka Rambhai

    1 1958 HD

    Story revolving around the friendship between a prince and the son of the Prime Minister. Their friendship is tested over many trials and...

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  • 1958
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    Vanjikottai Valiban

    Vanjikottai Valiban

    6 1958 HD

    Vanjikkottai Valiban is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language romance film written by Gemini Studios story department consisting of K. J. Mahadevan, C....

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  • 1956
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    Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum

    Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum

    6 1956 HD

    Alibaba's brother is killed by dacoit Abu Hussain and the body is kept in the cave. Since Alibaba too has the password, Abu visits him as a merchant...

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  • 1969
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    Gurudhatchanai

    Gurudhatchanai

    1 1969 HD

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  • 1970
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    Vietnam Veedu

    Vietnam Veedu

    7.5 1970 HD

    Prestige Padmanabha Iyer retires from his company executive position and has a lonely and unhappy life with his family in the ancestral home Vietnam...

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  • 1969
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    Nam Nadu

    Nam Nadu

    6 1969 HD

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  • 1966
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    Petralthan Pillaya

    Petralthan Pillaya

    1 1966 HD

    Anandhan, a homeless person, finds an abandoned baby boy in a temple and brings him up as his own son. However, after five years, the real parents of...

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  • 1960
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    Arasilangumari

    Arasilangumari

    1 1960 HD

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  • 1961
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    Thirudadhe

    Thirudadhe

    2 1961 HD

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  • 1965
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    Kanni Thaai

    Kanni Thaai

    4 1965 HD

    In a military camp, captain Saravanan promises to his dying brother-in-arms to take care of his 6-year-old daughter Rani. Saravanan and Rani begin a...

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  • 1960
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    Raja Desingu

    Raja Desingu

    1 1960 HD

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  • 1955
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    Gulebagavali

    Gulebagavali

    6 1955 HD

    A king has two wives. He banishes his first wife as an astrologer told him that he would lose his vision because of her son. The mother and son live...

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  • 1959
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    Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali

    Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali

    1 1959 HD

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  • 1957
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    Chakravarthi Thirumagal

    Chakravarthi Thirumagal

    1 1957 HD

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  • 1953
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    Panakkaari

    Panakkaari

    1 1953 HD

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  • 1962
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    Rani Samyuktha

    Rani Samyuktha

    1 1962 HD

    Prithvirajan falls in love with princess Samyuktha, but her father Jayachandran insults him by installing his statue at the palace hall entrance for...

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  • 1965
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    Vallavanukku Vallavan

    Vallavanukku Vallavan

    1 1965 HD

    Vallavanukku Vallavan (transl. Expert of all experts) is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film

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  • 1956
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    Rambayin Kadhal

    Rambayin Kadhal

    1 1956 HD

    Rambayin kadhal (1956) is a Tamil Language Fantasy Fiction movie starring Thangavelu, Banumathi

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  • 1968
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    Kuzhanthaikkaga

    Kuzhanthaikkaga

    1 1968 HD

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  • 1968
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    Harichandra

    Harichandra

    1 1968 HD

    Harichandra (Tamil: ஹரிச்சந்திரா) is a 1968 Indian Tamil film, directed by K. S. Prakash Rao and produced by G. Varalakshmi....

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  • 1961
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    Then Nilavu

    Then Nilavu

    6.5 1961 HD

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  • 1961
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    Punar Janmam

    Punar Janmam

    5 1961 HD

    Punar Janmam (Rebirth) is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by R. S. Mani. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmini, Ragini and P....

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  • 1959
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    Manjal Mahimai

    Manjal Mahimai

    1 1959 HD

    Manjal Mahimai (English: Power of Turmeric) is a 1959 Tamil language drama film, produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao under Annapurna Pictures and...

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  • 1956
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    Amara Deepam

    Amara Deepam

    1 1956 HD

    Amara Deepam is a Tamil film is directed by T. Prakash Rao released in 1956. A educated unemployed person Ashok (Sivaji Ganesan) falls in love with...

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  • 1955
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    Maheswari

    Maheswari

    1 1955 HD

    Manickam is wanted by the army of East India Company. He is absconding and takes refuge in the house of Maheswari. Manickam and Maheswari fall in...

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  • 1952
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    Amarakavi

    Amarakavi

    1 1952 HD

    Amarakavi (English: Immortal Poet) is a 1952 Indian Tamil language film produced and directed by F. Nagoor. The film featured M. K. Thyagaraja...

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  • 1957
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    Puthu Vazhvu

    Puthu Vazhvu

    1 1957 HD

    Vaikuntam is a lad who lives in a village. He is a good singer and in love with a lass Nagammal. But Nagammal's brother is against their love. One...

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  • 1955
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    Mangayar Thilakam

    Mangayar Thilakam

    1 1955 HD

    The story starts with the special birthday celebration of a girl. Vasudevan (Sivaji Ganesan) narrates the story which goes back 14 years behind....

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  • 1979
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    Gnana Kuzhandhai

    Gnana Kuzhandhai

    1 1979 HD

    Gnana Kuzhandhai (Wisdom Child) is a 1979 Tamil Hindu Devotional - Mythological film was directed by K. Kameshwara Rao and Produced by P. L. Mohan...

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  • 1957
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    Rani Lalithangi

    Rani Lalithangi

    1 1957 HD

    Lalithangi is a queen who rules over her kingdom, showing the world that a woman could rule as effectively as a man. Another king, a kind-hearted...

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  • 1958
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    Crafty Thief

    Crafty Thief

    1 1958 HD

    The story about a Crafty Thief, wicked Minister Neelakalakantam out to rob the state's finances and is also after many women one of them Gowri, who...

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  • 1952
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    Panam

    Panam

    1 1952 HD

    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...

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  • 1960
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    Naan Kanda Swargam

    Naan Kanda Swargam

    1 1960 HD

    Naan Kanda Sorgam (transl. My Heaven) is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language comic fantasy film directed and produced by C. Pullaiah. The film stars...

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  • 1955
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    Gomathiyin Kaadhalan

    Gomathiyin Kaadhalan

    1 1955 HD

    Rajan loses his luggage in the train and ends up as a driver in Dharmalingam's family. He falls in love with Gomathy, the eldest daughter of...

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  • 1961
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    Pasamalar

    Pasamalar

    6.6 1961 HD

    Two siblings, Rajasekharan and Radha, become orphans when they lose their mother at a young age. Things take a turn when Rajasekharan's friend Anand...

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  • 1960
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    Adutha Veettu Penn

    Adutha Veettu Penn

    1 1960 HD

    Mannaru falls in love with his neighbour, Leela, who is a skilled dancer and singer. Realising that he could woo Leela through music, Mannaru seeks...

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  • 1975
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    Then Sindhudhe Vaanam

    Then Sindhudhe Vaanam

    1 1975 HD

    Then Sindhudhe Vaanam is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language film starring Sivakumar and Kamal Haasan in the lead roles. It was directed by Ra. Sankaran and...

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  • 1976
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    Idaya Malar

    Idaya Malar

    1 1976 HD

    Movie directed by Gemini Ganesan, Thamarai Manalan starring Gemini, Kamal Hassan, Sujatha.

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  • 1978
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    Sakka Podu Podu Raja

    Sakka Podu Podu Raja

    1 1978 HD

    Sakka Podu Podu Raja is a 1978 Tamil-language film starring Jaishankar, Jayachitra in the lead roles. Kamal Haasan and Phataphat Jayalaxmi played...

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  • 1974
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    Anbu Thangai

    Anbu Thangai

    1 1974 HD

    Ramu, a lyricist, struggles to find a job and a husband for his sister Sita. He tries to gain recognition; however, difficulties arise when his...

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  • 1961
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    Bhagya Lakshmi

    Bhagya Lakshmi

    1 1961 HD

    Kamala, a shy child bride, who was widowed soon after marriage, is inseparable from Radha, a vivacious college-going young woman. When Radha meets...

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  • 1953
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    Poongothai

    Poongothai

    1 1953 HD

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  • 1981
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    Ellam Inbamayyam

    Ellam Inbamayyam

    1 1981 HD

    Pazhani and Velu, two innocent villagers, move to the city to earn a living. When Velu's employer cheats him, Pazhani helps him take revenge.

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  • 1983
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    Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey

    Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey

    6.5 1983 HD

    The film had Kamal Haasan playing dual roles; An unemployed guy from a middle class society and a guy from a rich society returning from abroad after...

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  • 1981
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    Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo

    Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo

    1 1981 HD

    C Kalayana Raman comes to a village to do his research work. However, he finds himself entangled in the case of Latha, a woman who died under...

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  • 1954
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    Ponvayal

    Ponvayal

    1 1954 HD

    Considered to be a lost film.

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  • 1969
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    Anjal Petti 520

    Anjal Petti 520

    6 1969 HD

    A salaried manager tried to save his job and his company.

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  • 1962
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    Parthal Pasi Theerum

    Parthal Pasi Theerum

    8.5 1962 HD

    Believing his wife to be dead, a soldier in the British-Indian army marries another woman and moves on. After few years, he finds out that his...

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  • 1968
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    Thillana Mohanambal

    Thillana Mohanambal

    7.1 1968 HD

    A classical bharathanatyam dancer and a nathaswaram player fall in love against the wishes of her family.

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  • 1980
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    Bhama Rukmani

    Bhama Rukmani

    1 1980 HD

    Bhama loves and wants to marry Nandagopal, but he loves Rukmani. Forced by his mother, he marries Bhama and compounds this blunder by marrying...

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  • 1994
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    Periya Marudhu

    Periya Marudhu

    3 1994 HD

    Periya Marudhu remains a loyal henchman to Sivasankaran attracting the villagers' ire. However, his life changes when Kaveri comes to stay with him,...

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