Thangadurai (actor)
{{Short description|Indian Tamil actor and Stand-up comedian}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=December 2024}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Thangadurai
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| birth_place = Tamil Nadu, India
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| occupation = Actor, Stand-up comedian
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| spouse = Aruna
| years_active = 2007{{endash}}present
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Thangadurai is an Indian actor, comedian and writer.{{cite web |title=Thangaduraiyin Tharkolai Jokes / தங்கதுரையின் தற்க (Paperback) {{!}} Harvard Book Store |url=https://www.harvard.com/book/9781645468820 |website=harvard.com |language=en}} He works in the Tamil film and television industries.{{cite web |title=தங்கதுரையின் ஒரே ஒரு ஜோக்.. செட்டில் மயங்கி விழுந்த நடிகர் |url=https://tamil.samayam.com/tv/news/tiger-thangadurai-funny-joke-irritates-jangiri-madhumitha-in-zee-tamil-master-d-blaster-show/articleshow/85891013.cms |website=Samayam |language=ta}} He is notable for the films like Jackpot, Panni Kutty, A1, and DD Returns.{{cite web |title=இணையத்தில் வைரலாகும் தங்கதுரை ஜோக்குகள் மீம்ஸ் |url=https://tamil.news18.com/news/trend/tiger-garden-thangadurai-memes-viral-social-media-skv-411127.html |website=News18 |language=ta |date=15 February 2021}}
He has also worked in reality shows and web series such as Athu Ithu Ethu, Cooku with Comali and MY3.{{cite web |title=Here's how actor Thangadurai celebrated his 33rd birthday |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/heres-how-actor-thangadurai-celebrated-his-33rd-birthday/articleshow/104716484.cms |website=The Times of India |date=26 October 2023}}{{cite web |title=Thangadurai's Author Page - Notion Press {{!}} India's largest book publisher |url=https://notionpress.com/author/thangadurai?srsltid=AfmBOorNGwDiSv4vx5Ourr8zYSf3d0i5mVtnMDMird9WMBWvQ4iDnVjV |website=notionpress.com |publisher=Notion Press}}
Career
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.{{cite web |title=நிஜமாவே கோல்டு-ணா நீ... புதிதாக BMW கார் வாங்கியதும் தங்கதுரை செய்த செயலுக்கு குவியும் பாராட்டு |url=https://tamil.asianetnews.com/television/vijay-tv-comedian-tiger-thangadurai-buys-bmw-car-gan-sh5sy8 |website=Asianet News |language=ta}}
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 Season 4.{{cite web |title=Thangadurai and Sunita's picture from upcoming 'Cook With Comali 3' leaked? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/thangadurai-and-sunitas-picture-from-upcoming-cook-with-comali-3-leaked/articleshow/88541693.cms |website=The Times of India |date=28 December 2021}}{{cite web |title=''அந்தப் புத்தகத்துக்கு 'தங்கதுரையின் தற்கொலை ஜோக்குகள்'னு டைட்டில்!" - தங்கதுரை |url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/kollywood/157003-interview-with-tiger-thangadhurai |website=www.vikatan.com |publisher=Ananda Vikatan |language=ta |date=9 May 2019}}
Thangadurai worked in various Tamil films such as Jackpot, A1, Parris Jeyaraj, and Dikkiloona to name a few.{{cite web |title=Rayar Parambarai Review: காமெடியில் ஒரு 'சோதனை'... கிருஷ்ணா நடித்த 'ராயர் பரம்பரை' எப்படி? முழு விமர்சனம்! |url=https://tamil.abplive.com/movie-review/entertainment/movie-review-rayar-parambarai-review-in-tamil-krishna-sharanya-nair-starring-rayar-parambarai-movie-review-rating-127289 |website=tamil.abplive.com |publisher=ABP News |language=ta |date=7 July 2023}}
In 2024, Thangadurai has worked on films including Boomer Uncle and Aalakaalam.{{cite web |last1=காயத்ரி,பா.காளிமுத்து |first1=வெ வித்யா |title=Lal Salaam: "எல்லாரும் என்னை காமெடியனா பார்த்தப்ப ஐஸ்வர்யா மேடம் மட்டும்..." - தங்கதுரை நெகிழ்ச்சி |url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/kollywood/thangadurai-talks-about-his-role-in-lal-salaam-movie |website=www.vikatan.com/ |publisher=Ananda Vikatan |language=ta |date=10 February 2024}}
Filmography
= Films =
| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
| Year | Title | Role
! Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Madurai Veeran | Shiva's friend
| Uncredited role | |
| 2011 | Engaeyum Eppothum | Senthil
| | |
| rowspan="4"|2014 | Manjapai | Traffic Inspector | |
| Vadacurry | |||
| Jigarthanda | Sivanesan
| | ||
| Rummy | College Student
| | ||
| rowspan="3"| 2015 | Indru Netru Naalai | Maragatha
| | |
| Vaalu | Sathish
| | ||
| Masala Padam | Mirchi
| | ||
| 2016 | Atti | ||
| 2017 | Maanagaram | Moorthi
| | |
| 2018 | Annanukku Jai | Anand
| | |
| rowspan="7"|2019 | Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven | Kidnapper | |
| Natpe Thunai | Nivas
| | ||
| Jiivi | Sathish
| | ||
| Jackpot | Jagan
| | ||
| A1 | Mathi
| | ||
| Jada | Football commentator | ||
| Kaalidas | |||
| rowspan="3"|2020 | Galtha | ||
| Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal | Two-wheeler mechanic
| | ||
| Irandam Kuththu | Teacher
| | ||
| rowspan="4"| 2021 | Parris Jeyaraj | Velu
| | |
| Sarpatta Parambarai | Thangam
| | ||
| Dikkiloona | Karthik's Henchman
| | ||
| Plan Panni Pannanum | Paavadai aka Thilagam
| | ||
| rowspan="4"|2022 | Etharkkum Thunindhavan | Durai
| | |
| Selfie | Thangam
| | ||
| Panni Kutty | Pandi
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| Maha | Dhamu
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| rowspan="7"| 2023 | Kondraal Paavam | Police Constable
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| Rudhran | Pencil
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| Bumper | Bootha Pandi
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| DD Returns | Blade Babu
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| Partner | Samathanam
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| Thunivu | Ravi
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| Rayar Parambarai | Thangadurai
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| rowspan="4"|2024 | Lal Salaam | Balu
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| Guardian | Selvam
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| Boomer Uncle | Vallarasu
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| Aalakaalam | Velu
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| rowspan="2"|2025 | Baby and Baby | Thokkudurai's accolyte
| | |
| Ten Hours |
= Web series =
| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan="2"|2023 | MY3 | Bruce | Disney+ Hotstar |
| Office | Disney+ Hotstar |
= Television =
| class="wikitable sortable" | ||
| 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
- "Thangaduraiyin Tharkolai Jokes", 2019, Notion Press, Language:Tamil, p:68, {{ISBN|1645468828}}{{cite web |title=Thangaduraiyin Tharkolai Jokes / தங்கதுரையின் தற்கொலை ஜ… |url=https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/51301261-thangaduraiyin-tharkolai-jokes |website=Goodreads |language=en}}{{cite web |last1=R |first1=Vinoth |title=புளியமரத்து அடியிலே புஷ்பலதா மடியிலே.... தங்கதுரையின் தற்கொலை ஜோக் புக் வெளியீடு |url=https://tamil.filmibeat.com/news/thangadurai-s-tharkolai-jokes-book-released-at-singapore-064495.html |website=filmibeat |language=ta |date=30 October 2019}}
- "Thangaduraiyin Thug life Jokes", 2023, Notion Press, Language:Tamil, p:84, {{ISBN|979-8890269218}}{{cite web |title=Thangaduraiyin Thug life Jokes: Tamil and Thanglish: Ta… |url=https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/182112634-thangaduraiyin-thug-life-jokes |website=Goodreads |language=en}}
Personal life
Thangadurai was married with Aruna in Chennai.{{cite web |title=Television actor Thangadurai wishes his wife Aruna with a sweet note on her birthday |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/television-actor-thangadurai-wishes-his-wife-aruna-with-a-sweet-note-on-her-birthday/articleshow/101778896.cms |website=The Times of India |date=15 July 2023}} He has bought children clothes and backpacks.{{cite web |last1=சர்பனா |first1=வினி |title="என் புது BMW கார்ல குழந்தைகளைக் கூட்டிட்டுப் போனதுக்கான காரணம் இதுதான்!" - KPY தங்கதுரை நெகிழ்ச்சி |url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/kollywood/kpy-thangadurai-interview-about-taking-kids-out-for-a-ride-in-his-new-car |website=www.vikatan.com/ |publisher=Ananda Vikatan |language=ta |date=26 July 2024}}{{cite web |title=நிஜமாவே கோல்டு-ணா நீ... புதிதாக BMW கார் வாங்கியதும் தங்கதுரை செய்த செயலுக்கு குவியும் பாராட்டு |url=https://tamil.asianetnews.com/television/vijay-tv-comedian-tiger-thangadurai-buys-bmw-car-gan-sh5sy8 |website=Asianet News |language=ta}}
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