Thennavan (actor)
Thennavan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ramesh Duraisamy 16 November 1966[1] |
| Other names | Kai Thennavan |
| Occupation | actor |
| Years active | 1990 - 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 role as 'Kai (means Hand)' in Gemini (2002) Virumaandi (2004) and Jay Jay (2003).
Career
[edit]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
[edit]| 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
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Oviya | Munnusamy | Colors Tamil |
| 2019 | Rasaathi | Rasappan | Sun TV |
References
[edit]- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ "- Kannada News". IndiaGlitz.com. Archived from the original on 8 April 2020.
- ^ "Gemini". 19 April 2002 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ ""Virumaandi"". 23 January 2004 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Aayul Regai". Bbthots.com. Retrieved 8 April 2020.