Thangadurai is an Indian actor, Mimicry Artist,

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and writer. He predominantly works in Tamil Film and Television industry. He is notable for the films like

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Sarpatta Parambarai ''Sarpatta Parambarai'' (), known more simply as ''Sarpatta'', is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language period sports action film directed by Pa. Ranjith, who also co-produced the film under his banner Neelam Productions, along with Shanmugam Dhakshan ...

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Panni Kutty ''Panni Kutty'' () is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Anucharan Murugaiyan. The film stars Yogi Babu and Karunakaran, and also features Singampuli, Ramar, Thangadurai, Dindigul I. Leoni, Lakshmipriya and T. P. Gajendran ...

, A1,

Etharkkum Thunindhavan ''Etharkkum Thunindhavan'' (), also known under the initialism ''ET'', is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Pandiraj and produced by Sun Pictures. The film stars Suriya, Priyanka Arul Mohan, and Vinay Ra ...

DD Returns ''DD Returns'' (expansion ''Dare Demons Returns'') is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language comedy horror film written and directed by debutant S. Prem Anand, produced by C Ramesh Kumar under RK Entertainment. The film stars an ensemble cast with Santh ...

Thunivu ''Thunivu'' () is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language action heist film written and directed by H. Vinoth, and produced by Boney Kapoor. It stars Ajith Kumar in lead role with Manju Warrier, Samuthirakani, John Kokken, Mamathi Chari, Ajay, Vee ...

and Lal Salaam. He has also worked in reality shows and web series such as Athu Ithu Ethu,

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and MY3.

Early life and education

Thangadurai was born into an agriculture family of

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. 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 The University of Madras (informally known as Madras University) is a public state university in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Established in 1857, it is one of the oldest and among the most prestigious universities in India, incorporated by an a ...

Career

Thangadurai started his career from Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? comedy show aired on

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. In 2009 he did another television show named Athu Ithu Ethu on

. In 2017, Thangadurai worked in sequel of a reality show

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and in 2019 he appeared in Mr. and Mrs. Chinnathirai. Thangadurai got more publicity in his next reality cooking show

Season4. Thangadurai worked in various Tamil films such as

Engaeyum Eppothum ''Engaeyum Eppothum'' () is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy drama road film written and directed by M. Saravanan in his Tamil debut, he had earlier directed the Telugu film ''Ganesh'' (2009). Starring Jai, Sharwanand, Anjali and ...

, Jigarthanda,

Vaalu ''Vaalu'' () is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language romantic action comedy film written and directed by debutante Vijay Chandar. The film stars Silambarasan and Hansika Motwani, with Santhanam, VTV Ganesh and Brahmanandam portraying supporting ...

Masala Padam ''Masala Padam'' () is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed, filmed and co-produced by cinematographer Laxman Kumar along with Vijayaraghavendra. The film stars Shiva, Bobby Simha and Gaurav alongside Lakshmi Devy, who bes ...

Maanagaram ''Maanagaram'' () is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language hyperlink action thriller film that was written and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, and produced by S. R. Prabhu. The film stars Sri, Sundeep Kishan, and Regina Cassandra, and its soundt ...

, Annanukku Jai,

Natpe Thunai ''Natpe Thunai'' () is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language sports film directed by D. Parthiban Desingu in his directorial debut, while Sreekanth Vasrp and Devesh Jeyachandran have written the film's story, screenplay and dialogues. Produced by Sunda ...

, A1,

Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal ''Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal'' () is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy caper film written and directed by Desingh Periyasamy. The film stars Dulquer Salmaan, Ritu Varma, Rakshan and Niranjani Ahathian portraying in the lead roles, ...

Parris Jeyaraj ''Parris Jeyaraj'' is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film, directed by Johnson K, and produced by K Kumar. The film stars Santhanam and Anaika Soti, with Prudhvi Raj and Motta Rajendran appearing in supporting roles. The film's m ...

Dikkiloona ''Dikkiloona'' is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language science fiction comedy film written and directed by Karthik Yogi. The film stars Santhanam, Anagha and Shirin Kanchwala, while Yogi Babu, Harbhajan Singh, Rajendran and Anandaraj play supporting ...

Plan Panni Pannanum ''Plan Panni Pannanum'' () is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by Badri Venkatesh, produced by Rajesh Kumar and Sinthan L from Positive Print Studios. The film’s title was taken from a dialogue spoken by Vadivelu. T ...

and Rayar Parambarai to name a few. In 2024, Thangadurai has worked in the films Lal Salaam,

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, Boomer Uncle and Aalakaalam.

Filmography

Films

Web series

Television

Bibliography

*"Thangaduraiyin Tharkolai Jokes", 2019,

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, Language:Tamil, p:68, ISBN:1645468828 *"Thangaduraiyin Thug life Jokes", 2023,

, Language:Tamil, p:84, ISBN:979-8890269218

Personal life

Thangadurai was married with Aruna in Chennai.

Philanthropy

Many children get the help and support they need from Thangadurai, who gives them a good education and everyday things they need.

References

External links

*{{IMDb name, nm6648642 Indian male film actors 21st-century Indian male actors Male actors in Tamil cinema Actors in Tamil theatre Male actors in Malayalam television Tamil male television actors Indian stand-up comedians Indian writers