Thengai Srinivasan
Biography
Thengai Srinivasan was an Indian actor and popular comedian born on October 21, 1937, in Tamil Nadu, India. He appeared in Tamil-language films during the 1970s and early 1980s. He received the title Thengai, which means coconut, following his portrayal of a coconut-seller in the drama Kal Manam, which was staged by actor K. Kannan. Although he began his career primarily as a comedian, his acting repertoire extended beyond comedy into other genres, during which he enacted several lead and antagonistic roles. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 223 known credits in acting. He passed away on November 9, 1988, at the age of fifty-one.
Career overview
Thengai Srinivasan was an Indian actor and popular comedian born on October 21, 1937, in Tamil Nadu, India. He appeared in Tamil-language films during the 1970s and early 1980s. He received his stage name, meaning coconut, following his portrayal of a coconut-seller in the drama Kal Manam, which was staged by actor K. Kannan.
Throughout his career, Srinivasan accumulated two hundred twenty-three known credits for acting. Although he was primarily recognized as a comedian, his body of work extended across multiple genres. In addition to his comedic performances, he also enacted several lead and antagonistic roles in his film career.
Srinivasan passed away on November 9, 1988, at the age of fifty-one. His career as an actor in Tamil-language cinema left a substantial record of film appearances, spanning a variety of character types and performance styles during a prolific era of Indian film history.
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223 titles- Rettai Vaal Kuruvi (1987) as T. S. Vassan
- Krishnan Vandhaan (1987)
- Muthukkal Moondru (1987)
- Viduthalai (1986)
- Dharmam (1986) as Rajamalai
- Anandha Kanneer (1986)
- Yaaro Ezhuthiya Kavithai (1986)
- Kodai Mazhai (1986)
- Oomai Vizhigal (1986) as Devi's father
- Maaveeran (1986)
- Naan Adimai Illai (1986)
- Mandhira Punnagai (1986)
- Kulirkaala Megangal (1986)
- Mel Maruvathoor Arpudhangal (1986) as Village President
- Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985) as Minister Tambaram Thanga Kannan
- Pillai Nila (1985) as Kanagasabapathy Principal
- Kaakki Sattai (1985)
- Padikkatha Pannayar (1985)
- Andha Oru Nimidam (1985) as Seenu
- Deivapiravi (1985)
- Sri Raghavendrar (1985) as Priest
- Udhaya Geetham (1985)
- Padikkadavan (1985) as Ramanathan
- Thendrale Ennai Thodu (1985) as Balasubramaniyam, Supernantant
- Nermai (1985) as Pappa Naidu
- Anthasthu (1985) as Sivaraman
- Anni (1985)
- Aduthathu Albert (1985) as Raangachari
- Osai (1984)
- Nooravathu Naal (1984) as Ramanathan
- Kai Kodukkum Kai (1984)
- Thiruppam (1984)
- Komberi Mookan (1984)
- Neengal Kettavai (1984) as Director (Cameo)
- Vaazhkai (1984)
- Nyayam (1984)
- Sarithira Nayagan (1984)
- Nalla Naal (1984)
- Chiranjeevi (1984)
- Ezhuthatha Sattangal (1984) as Velu Thambi
- Ninaivugal (1984)
- Oh Maane Maane (1984) as George
- Kuva Kuva Vaathugal (1984)
- Alaya Deepam (1984)
- Thai Veedu (1983)
- Uruvavugal Maralam (1983) as Thengai Srinivasan
- Thanga Magan (1983) as Velliangiri
- Miruthanga Chakravarthi (1983)
- Sivappu Sooriyan (1983)
- Oppandham (1983)
- Sashti Viratham (1983)
- Apoorva Sahodarigal (1983)
- Saranalayam (1983)
- Vellai Roja (1983)
- Muthu Engal Sothu (1983)
- Indru Nee Nalai Naan (1983)
- Kanney Raadha (1982)
- Puthu Kavithai (1982) as Samynadha, Anand's uncle
- Rani Theni (1982)
- Thaai Mookaambikai (1982) as Dharma Kartha
- Nenjangal (1982)
- Simla Special (1982) as Mahalakshmi's Father
- Sakalakala Vallavan (1982) as Sundaram
- Oorum Uravum (1982)
- Kathalithu Paar (1982)
- Vasandhathil Oru Naal (1982)
- Moondru Mugam (1982)
- Nandri, Meendum Varuga (1982)
- Auto Raaja (1982)
- Paritchaikku Neramaachu (1982) as Anantharaman
- Azhagiya Kanne (1982)
- Ranga (1982)
- Thanikattu Raja (1982)
- Oorukku Oru Pillai (1982)
- Adhisaya Piravigal (1982)
- Meendum Kokila (1981) as Nattuvanar
- Kadal Meengal (1981)
- Ram Lakshman (1981)
- Kazhugu (1981) as Sathiyamoorthy
- Thulli Odum Pulliman (1981) as Sastri's Assistant
- Tik Tik Tik (1981) as Lakshmi Narayanan
- Bala Nagamma (1981)
- Kalthoon (1981)
- Ellam Inbamayyam (1981)
- Netrikan (1981) as (Guest appearance)
- Savaal (1981) as Radha's guardian
- Thillu Mullu (1981) as Sri Ramachandramurthy
- Garjanai (1981)
- Thee (1981) as Raheem Bhai
- Varumayin Niram Sivappu (1980) as Rangan's Saloon Customer
- Aayiram Vaasal Idhayam (1980)
- Murattu Kaalai (1980)
- Maria, My Darling (1980)
- Dhairya Lakshmi (1980)
- Rishi Moolam (1980)
- Ratha Paasam (1980)
- Billa (1980) as JJ
- Anbukku Naan Adimai (1980)
- Yamanukku Yaman (1980) as Chitragupta
- Jamboo (1980)
- Dharma Raja (1980)
- Vishwaroobam (1980)
- Avan Aval Adhu (1980)
- Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai (1979) as Santhanam's father
- Thaayillamal Naanillai (1979) as Master of Drama
- Dharma Yuddam (1979) as Robert
- Kavari Maan (1979) as Vasu
- Annai Oru Alayam (1979)
- Anbe Sangeetha (1979)
- Gnana Kuzhandhai (1979) as Ambalavaanan
- Nalladhoru Kudumbam (1979)
- Naan Vazhavaippen (1979)
- Vetrikku Oruvan (1979)
- Thirisoolam (1979)
- Pattaakathi Bairavan (1979)
- Imayam (1979)
- Neela Malargal (1979) as Kathavarayan Pillai
- Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan (1978) as Vilava
- Justice Gopinath (1978) as Bhadrachalam
- Sattam En Kaiyil (1978) as Lawyer Nagarajan
- Kaatrinile Varum Geetham (1978) as Chandran
- Vaazha Ninaithaal Vaazhalaam (1978)
- Sonnadhu Nee Thanaa (1978)
- Thyagam (1978)
- Priya (1978)
- Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye (1978)
- General Chakravarthi (1978)
- Pilot Premnath (1978)
- Oru Nadigai Nadagam Parkiral (1978)
- Vattathukkul Chathuram (1978) as Krishnamani
- Sadhurangam (1978)
- Vaazhkai Alaigal (1978)
- Rudhra Thaandavam (1978)
- Andhamaan Kadhali (1978)
- Sakka Podu Podu Raja (1978)
- Aalukkoru Aasai (1977)
- Avar Enakke Sontham (1977)
- Thunai Iruppal Meenakshi (1977)
- Aadu Puli Attam (1977)
- Navarathinam (1977) as Muthamma's father
- Annan Oru Koyil (1977) as Police Inspector
- Meenava Nanban (1977) as Manickam
- Indru Pol Endrum Vazhga (1977)
- Aattukara Alamelu (1977) as 'Nattu Vaithiyar' Nallamuthu
- Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga (1977) as "All in all" Arunatchalam
- Sainthadamma Sainthadu (1977)
- Uyarnthavargal (1977)
- Murugan Adimai (1977)
- Chakravathi (1977)
- Pala Parikshai (1977)
- Muthana Muthallavo (1976) as Indrajith
- Bhadrakali (1976) as Ananthu
- Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu (1976)
- Annakili (1976) as Azhagappan
- Uzhaikkum Karangal (1976)
- Dasavatharam (1976) as Jamadagni
- Perum Pugazhum (1976) as Nirmala's father
- Kumaara Vijayam (1976)
- Karotti Kannan (1975) as Kannan / Major Raghunath
- Mayangukiral Oru Maadhu (1975) as Vasan
- Enga Pattan Sothu (1975)
- Pinju Manam (1975)
- Idhayakkani (1975)
- Ninaithadhai Mudippavan (1975) as Kandaswamy
- Andharangam (1975) as "Coimbatore" Godhandam
- Aayirathil Oruthi (1975)
- Thiruvarul (1975) as Fraudulent Contractor
- Thangathile Vairam (1975)
- Pattikkaattu Raja (1975)
- Thaai Piranthaal (1974) as Kalyanam
- Vairam (1974) as Vaithiyanathan
- Avalum Penn Thaane (1974)
- Urimai Kural (1974) as Paramasivam
- Panathukkaga (1974) as Kannan
- Kula Gowravam (1974) as Gopu
- Netru Indru Naalai (1974) as Dayalan
- Naan Avanillai (1974)
- Samayalkaran (1974) as Mohanasundaram
- Kaliyuga Kannan (1974) as Sambu Iyer
- Ulagam Sutrum Valiban (1973)
- Nalla Mudivu (1973)
- Ganga Gowri (1973) as Subbuni
- Manjal Kungumam (1973) as Raja's uncle
- Komatha En Kulamatha (1973)
- Errakota Veerudu (1973)
- Maru Piravi (1973)
- Alaigal (1973)
- Veettukku Vandha Marumagal (1973) as Latha's father
- Karunthel Kannayiram (1972) as Kanakku
- Naan Yen Pirandhen (1972) as Bhaskar
- Jakkamma (1972)
- Mappillai Azhaippu (1972)
- Velli Vizha (1972)
- Kasethan Kadavulada (1972) as Appaswamy
- Nalla Neram (1972)
- Idhaya Veenai (1972)
- Meendum Vazhven (1971) as Black Cat
- Rickshawkaran (1971) as Vandu
- Annai Velankanni (1971)
- Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa (1971) as Dr. Swamynathan, sarasa's father
- Sumathi En Sundari (1971) as Paramanandam
- Annai Abirami (1971)
- Enga Mama (1970) as Fatafat Sankar
- Engirundho Vandhaal (1970)
- Kaadhal Jyothi (1970)
- Kannan Varuvaan (1970) as Kodhandam
- Maanavan (1970)
- CID Shankar (1970)
- Anadhai Anandhan (1970)
- En Annan (1970) as Nagappan
- Penn Daivam (1970)
- Sivandha Mann (1969) as Flight attendant
- Nam Naadu (1969)
- Nirai Kudam (1969)
- Anjal Petti 520 (1969) as Ananth
- Kanne Pappa (1969) as Pattakathi Mannaru
- Akka Thangai (1969)
- Aayiram Poi (1969) as Thanikachalam
- Kuzhanthaikkaga (1968) as Constable
- Kannan En Kadhalan (1968)
- Ethir Neechal (1968) as Guest Apperance
- Puthisaligal (1968)
- Vallavan Oruvan (1966) as Kumar (Shankar's Assistant)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Thengai Srinivasan best known for?
Thengai Srinivasan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Rettai Vaal Kuruvi (1987), Viduthalai (1986), Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985), Kaakki Sattai (1985).
When and where was Thengai Srinivasan born?
Thengai Srinivasan was born on October 21, 1937 in Tamil Nadu, India. They passed away on November 9, 1988.
How many credits does Thengai Srinivasan have?
Thengai Srinivasan has accumulated over 223 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1966 to 1987.
What is Thengai Srinivasan's background in cinema and television?
Thengai Srinivasan was an Indian actor and popular comedian born on October 21, 1937, in Tamil Nadu, India. He appeared in Tamil-language films during the 1970s and early 1980s. He received the title Thengai, which means coconut, following his portrayal of a coconut-seller in the drama Kal Manam, which was staged by ac...
Thengai Srinivasan by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Thaai Piranthaal (1974) as Kalyanam — aged about 36
- Tik Tik Tik (1981) as Lakshmi Narayanan — aged about 43
- Varumayin Niram Sivappu (1980) as Rangan's Saloon Customer — aged about 42
- Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai (1979) as Santhanam's father — aged about 41
- Rettai Vaal Kuruvi (1987) as T. S. Vassan — aged about 49
- Billa (1980) as JJ — aged about 42
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