Thengai Srinivasan

Quick Info

Born October 21, 1937

Birth Place Srivaikuntam, Tuticorin District, Tamil Nadu, India

Height 5′ 7″

Fan Score 75

Popularity 70

Roles Actor, Producer

Photos

Videos

Kasethan Kadavulada Evergreen Comedy Scenes

Thillu Mullu Movie Scenes | Madhavi | Thengai Srinivasa...

Thengai Srinivasan Interviews Rajni - Thillu Mullu

Thillu Mullu Interview Comedy

Personal Details

Alternative Names Thengai Srinivasan

Spouses Lakshmi Srinivasan

Parents Rajavel Mudaliar

Relatives Shrutika (Granddaughter)

Did You Know

Trivia

Thengai Srinivasan started his career in theatre before transitioning to films.
He earned the nickname “Thengai” (coconut) after a memorable stage performance as a coconut seller.
Known for his impeccable comic timing and versatility, he played roles ranging from comedy to villainous and lead characters.
He produced the film Krishnan Vandhaan (1987), though it was not commercially successful.

Quotes

“Comedy is not just about laughter; it’s about timing and emotion.”
“A character well-portrayed stays in the audience’s memory forever.”

Trademarks

Signature comic expressions and impeccable timing.
Ability to switch seamlessly between comic, villainous, and lead roles.
Memorable dialogues that became part of popular culture.

Nicknames

Thengai Srinivasan

Frequently Asked Questions

01

Who was Thengai Srinivasan?

Thengai Srinivasan was a legendary Tamil actor and comedian known for his impeccable comic timing, versatile character roles, and memorable performances in films from the 1960s to the 1980s.

02

Why was he called “Thengai” Srinivasan?

He earned the nickname “Thengai” (meaning coconut in Tamil) after portraying a coconut seller in a stage play. The name stuck and became his screen identity.

03

What are some of Thengai Srinivasan’s most famous films?

He is best known for films like Thillu Mullu, Kasethan Kadavulada, Ethir Neechal, Kaliyuga Kannan, and Bama Vijayam.

04

Did Thengai Srinivasan work in any roles besides acting?

Yes, he also produced the film Krishnan Vandhaan (1987) and began his career in theatre, which helped him develop his comic and character-acting skills.

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