Thennavan (actor)

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).

Thennavan
Born
Ramesh Duraisamy

(1966-11-16) 16 November 1966[1]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Other namesKai Thennavan
Occupationactor
Years active1990 - Present

Career

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
Year Film Role Notes
1990En Uyir ThozhanRamesh
1992Mudhal Kural
1995Veluchami
2002GeminiKai
2003Jay JayKaruppatti
KalatpadaiPriya's uncle
Diwan
2004AethirreeInspector Dhanapathi
Jore
VirumaandiKondarasu
7G Rainbow ColonyMortuary Worker
2005Ayul RegaiKarikalan
SandakozhiDurai's brother-in-law
2006PudhupettaiSelvam
AacharyaKoorumathi
2007Ammuvagiya NaanMohan
Koodal Nagar
Manikanda
2008Kathi KappalThennavan
2009VaigaiDuraisingam
Gnabagangal
2011Ilaignan
Vaagai Sooda VaaDhamo
SadhurangamSingaperumal's henchman
2012Krishnaveni Panjaalai
SundarapandianPandi Thevar
2014Naan Than BalaKattooran
JigarthandaSekhar
2015KirumiClub Owner
Maanga
2016Kaththi SandaiMLA Sivagnanam
Yokkiyan Varan Somba Thooki Ulla Vai
Unnodu KaKeerthivasan
2017Uruthikol
2018Eghantham
2018Sandakozhi 2Durai Ayya's brother-in-law
2019PettaMinister Thangam
En Kaadhali Scene Podura
Butler BaluShalini's father
2021Idhu Vibathu Paghuthi
2022Saayam
2023Dhillu Irundha Poradu

Television
YearTitleRoleChannel
2018OviyaMunnusamyColors Tamil
2019RasaathiRasappanSun TV

References
  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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