Thangadurai (actor)
Thangadurai | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 26, 1990 Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Stand-up comedian |
| Spouse | Aruna |
Thangadurai is an Indian actor, Mimicry Artist, Stand-up comedian and writer.[1] He predominantly works in Tamil Film and Television industry.[2] He is notable for the films like Jackpot, Sarpatta Parambarai, Selfie, Panni Kutty, A1, Etharkkum Thunindhavan, DD Returns, Thunivu and Lal Salaam.[3]
He has also worked in reality shows and web series such as Athu Ithu Ethu, Cooku with Comali and MY3.[4]
Early life and education
[edit]Thangadurai was born into an agriculture family of Tamil Nadu. He has completed his graduation from plant biology and bio technology at RKM Vivekananda college and earned Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication from University of Madras.[5]
Career
[edit]Thangadurai started his career from Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? comedy show aired on Vijay TV. In 2009 he did another television show named Athu Ithu Ethu on Vijay TV.[6]
In 2017, Thangadurai worked in sequel of a reality show Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Champions and in 2019 he appeared in Mr. and Mrs. Chinnathirai. Thangadurai got more publicity in his next reality cooking show Cooku with Comali Season4.[7][8]
Thangadurai worked in various Tamil films such as Engaeyum Eppothum, Jigarthanda, Vaalu, Masala Padam, Maanagaram, Annanukku Jai, Natpe Thunai, Jackpot, A1, Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal, Parris Jeyaraj, Sarpatta Parambarai, Dikkiloona, Plan Panni Pannanum, Etharkkum Thunindhavan, Selfie, Panni Kutty and Rayar Parambarai to name a few.[9]
In 2024, Thangadurai has worked in the films Lal Salaam, Guardian, Boomer Uncle and Aalakaalam.[10]
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Engaeyum Eppothum | Senthil |
| 2014 | Jigarthanda | Sivanesan |
| 2014 | Rummy | College Student |
| 2015 | Indru Netru Naalai | Maragatha |
| 2015 | Vaalu | Sathish |
| 2015 | Masala Padam | Mirchi |
| 2017 | Maanagaram | Moorthi |
| 2018 | Annanukku Jai | Anand |
| 2019 | Natpe Thunai | Nivas |
| 2019 | Jackpot | Jagan |
| 2019 | A1 | Mathi |
| 2020 | Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal | Two-wheeler mechanic |
| 2020 | Irandam Kuththu | Teacher |
| 2021 | Parris Jeyaraj | Velu |
| 2021 | Sarpatta Parambarai | Thangam |
| 2021 | Dikkiloona | Karthik's Henchman |
| 2021 | Plan Panni Pannanum | Paavadai aka Thilagam |
| 2022 | Etharkkum Thunindhavan | Durai |
| 2022 | Selfie | Thangam |
| 2022 | Panni Kutty | Pandi |
| 2023 | Kondraal Paavam | Police Constable |
| 2023 | Rudhran | Pencil |
| 2023 | Bumper | Bootha Pandi |
| 2023 | DD Returns | Blade Babu |
| 2023 | Partner | Samathanam |
| 2023 | Thunivu | Ravi |
| 2023 | Rayar Parambarai | Thangadurai |
| 2024 | Lal Salaam | Balu |
| 2024 | Guardian | Selvam |
| 2024 | Boomer Uncle | Vallarasu |
| 2024 | Aalakaalam | Velu |
Web series
[edit]| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | MY3 | Bruce | Disney+ Hotstar |
| 2023 | Office | Disney+ Hotstar |
Television
[edit]| Year | Reality Show Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? | Star Vijay |
| 2009 | Asatha Povathu Yaaru? | Sun TV |
| 2011 | Naalaya Iyakkunar | Kalaignar TV |
| 2014 | Athu Ithu Ethu | Vijay TV |
| 2017 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Champions | Vijay TV |
| 2019 | Mr. and Mrs. Chinnathirai | Disney+ Hotstar |
| 2020 | Cooku with Comali | Disney+ Hotstar |
Bibliography
[edit]- "Thangaduraiyin Tharkolai Jokes", 2019, Notion Press, Language:Tamil, p:68, ISBN:1645468828[11][12]
- "Thangaduraiyin Thug life Jokes", 2023, Notion Press, Language:Tamil, p:84, ISBN:979-8890269218[13]
Personal life
[edit]Thangadurai was married with Aruna in Chennai.[14]
Philanthropy
[edit]Many children get the help and support they need from Thangadurai, who gives them a good education and everyday things they need.[15][16]
References
[edit]- ^ "Thangaduraiyin Tharkolai Jokes / தங்கதுரையின் தற்க (Paperback) | Harvard Book Store". harvard.com.
- ^ "தங்கதுரையின் ஒரே ஒரு ஜோக்.. செட்டில் மயங்கி விழுந்த நடிகர்". Samayam (in Tamil).
- ^ "இணையத்தில் வைரலாகும் தங்கதுரை ஜோக்குகள் மீம்ஸ்". News18 (in Tamil). 15 February 2021.
- ^ "Here's how actor Thangadurai celebrated his 33rd birthday". The Times of India. 26 October 2023.
- ^ "Thangadurai's Author Page - Notion Press | India's largest book publisher". notionpress.com. Notion Press.
- ^ "நிஜமாவே கோல்டு-ணா நீ... புதிதாக BMW கார் வாங்கியதும் தங்கதுரை செய்த செயலுக்கு குவியும் பாராட்டு". Asianet News (in Tamil).
- ^ "Thangadurai and Sunita's picture from upcoming 'Cook With Comali 3' leaked?". The Times of India. 28 December 2021.
- ^ "``அந்தப் புத்தகத்துக்கு `தங்கதுரையின் தற்கொலை ஜோக்குகள்'னு டைட்டில்!" - தங்கதுரை". www.vikatan.com (in Tamil). Ananda Vikatan. 9 May 2019.
- ^ "Rayar Parambarai Review: காமெடியில் ஒரு 'சோதனை'... கிருஷ்ணா நடித்த 'ராயர் பரம்பரை' எப்படி? முழு விமர்சனம்!". tamil.abplive.com (in Tamil). ABP News. 7 July 2023.
- ^ காயத்ரி,பா.காளிமுத்து, வெ வித்யா (10 February 2024). "Lal Salaam: "எல்லாரும் என்னை காமெடியனா பார்த்தப்ப ஐஸ்வர்யா மேடம் மட்டும்..." - தங்கதுரை நெகிழ்ச்சி". www.vikatan.com/ (in Tamil). Ananda Vikatan.
- ^ "Thangaduraiyin Tharkolai Jokes / தங்கதுரையின் தற்கொலை ஜ…". Goodreads.
- ^ R, Vinoth (30 October 2019). "புளியமரத்து அடியிலே புஷ்பலதா மடியிலே.... தங்கதுரையின் தற்கொலை ஜோக் புக் வெளியீடு". filmibeat (in Tamil).
- ^ "Thangaduraiyin Thug life Jokes: Tamil and Thanglish: Ta…". Goodreads.
- ^ "Television actor Thangadurai wishes his wife Aruna with a sweet note on her birthday". The Times of India. 15 July 2023.
- ^ சர்பனா, வினி (26 July 2024). ""என் புது BMW கார்ல குழந்தைகளைக் கூட்டிட்டுப் போனதுக்கான காரணம் இதுதான்!" - KPY தங்கதுரை நெகிழ்ச்சி". www.vikatan.com/ (in Tamil). Ananda Vikatan.
- ^ "நிஜமாவே கோல்டு-ணா நீ... புதிதாக BMW கார் வாங்கியதும் தங்கதுரை செய்த செயலுக்கு குவியும் பாராட்டு". Asianet News (in Tamil).
External links
[edit]- Thangadurai at IMDb