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Thennavan (actor)

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Thennavan
Born
Ramesh Duraisamy

(1966-11-16) 16 November 1966 (age 57)[1]
Other namesKai Thennavan
Occupationactor
Years active1990 - Present

Thennavan is an Indian actor who has appeared in supporting roles. After making his debut in Bharathiraja's En Uyir Thozhan (1990), the actor was recognised for his work in Gemini (2002) Virumaandi (2004) and Jay Jay (2003).

Career

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After graduating from Sarvajana High School, Coimbatore in 1984, Thennavan moved to Chennai to pursue a career in films. Thennavan made his acting debut in Bharathiraja's 1990 film En Uyir Thozhan, portraying a secondary lead role.[2] He won critical acclaim for his performance as Kai in Saran's Gemini (2002), and has since been credited in films as Kai Thennavan. Playing a sidekick to Vikram's titular character, The Hindu gave him a positive review writing "he does a convincing job" and "his penetrating stare takes care of the expressions."[3] The success of the film, saw Kamal Haasan pick him to play a role in Virumaandi, for which he also received positive reviews.[4]

Thennavan then played the lead role in an experimental film, Ayul Regai (2005), winning critical acclaim for his portrayal of a man on the verge of depression. A critic praised his contribution to the film, noting with "a wiry frame, unkempt hair and large eyes, he fits the role perfectly."[5] He has since been seen in supporting roles in films including Sundarapandian (2012) and Naan Than Bala (2014).

Filmography

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Year Film Role Notes
1990 En Uyir Thozhan Ramesh
1992 Mudhal Kural
1995 Veluchami
2002 Gemini Kai
2003 Jay Jay Karuppatti
Kalatpadai Priya's uncle
Diwan
2004 Aethirree Inspector Dhanapathi
Jore
Virumaandi Kondarasu
7G Rainbow Colony Mortuary Worker
2005 Ayul Regai Karikalan
Sandakozhi Durai's brother-in-law
2006 Pudhupettai Selvam
Aacharya Koorumathi
2007 Ammuvagiya Naan Mohan
Koodal Nagar
Manikanda
2008 Kathi Kappal Thennavan
2009 Vaigai Duraisingam
Gnabagangal
2011 Ilaignan
Vaagai Sooda Vaa Dhamo
Sadhurangam Singaperumal's henchman
2012 Krishnaveni Panjaalai
Sundarapandian Pandi Thevar
2014 Naan Than Bala Kattooran
Jigarthanda Sekhar
2015 Kirumi Club Owner
Maanga
2016 Kaththi Sandai MLA Sivagnanam
Yokkiyan Varan Somba Thooki Ulla Vai
Unnodu Ka Keerthivasan
2017 Uruthikol
2018 Eghantham
2018 Sandakozhi 2 Durai Ayya's brother-in-law
2019 Petta Minister Thangam
En Kaadhali Scene Podura
Butler Balu Shalini's father
2021 Idhu Vibathu Paghuthi
2022 Saayam
2023 Dhillu Irundha Poradu

Television

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Year Title Role Channel
2018 Oviya Munnusamy Colors Tamil
2019 Rasaathi Rasappan Sun TV

References

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  1. ^ [1][dead link]
  2. ^ "- Kannada News". IndiaGlitz.com. Archived from the original on 8 April 2020.
  3. ^ "Gemini". 19 April 2002 – via www.thehindu.com.
  4. ^ ""Virumaandi"". 23 January 2004 – via www.thehindu.com.
  5. ^ "Aayul Regai". Bbthots.com. Retrieved 8 April 2020.
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