Thengai Srinivasan

Born: 1937-10-21

Thengai Srinivasan (21 October 1937 – 9 November 1988) was an Indian actor and popular comedian, who appeared in Tamil-language films in the 1970s and early 1980s. He was given the title Thengai (coconut) after his role as a coconut-seller in the drama Kal Manam, staged by actor K. Kannan. Although originally a comedian, he also performed in other genres and enacted several lead and antagonistic roles.


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Annai Oru Alayam

as uncredited
Released: 1979-10-19

Rajinikanth catches forest animals through traps and sells them. Rajni's mother will tell him to...

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Anbukku Naan Adimai

as uncredited
Released: 1980-06-04

This is the story of a street dancer, a policeman, and a thief - and the latter two are brothers

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Thai Veedu

as uncredited
Released: 1983-04-14

A father and son are separated when their enemy tries to steal a pair of swords that hold a map...

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Priya

as uncredited
Released: 1978-12-22

A leading film actress is controlled by her producer who even refuses to let her get married....

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Sivappu Sooriyan

as uncredited
Released: 1983-05-27

Sivappu Sooriyan is one man's hunt for his missing family and to bring to book the perpetrators...

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Bala Nagamma

as uncredited
Released: 1981-03-21

Bala Nagamma is a 1981 Telugu and Tamil Indian feature film directed by K. Shankar for...

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Uzhaikkum Karangal

as uncredited
Released: 1976-05-23

Rangan is a servant at the house of Nagalingam, a rich and ruthless man. While he strives to...

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Moondru Mugam

as uncredited
Released: 1982-08-01

A sincere police officer is killed by a liquor dealer. Years later, his twin sons set out to...

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Thirisoolam

as uncredited
Released: 1979-01-23

Thirisoolam is a 1979 Tamil film directed by K. Vijayan. It has Sivaji Ganesan playing three...

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Alaigal

as uncredited
Released: 1973-01-01

Alaigal (The Waves) is a 1973 Tamil film produced and directed by C. V. Sridhar. The film stars...

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Vellai Roja

as uncredited
Released: 1983-11-03

Vellai Roja is a 1983 Indian Tamil film, directed by A. Jagannathan and produced by V....

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Padikkadavan

as Ramanathan
Released: 1985-11-11

Two brothers are ousted from their house by their stepbrother's wife. Years later, when one of...

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Billa

as JJ
Released: 1980-01-26

Billa, a powerful outlaw with a long list of enemies, kills Rajesh, a member of his gang, after...

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Padikkatha Pannayar

as uncredited
Released: 1985-03-22

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Thillu Mullu

as Sri Ramachandramurthy
Released: 1981-05-01

Chandran lies to his boss that his mother is unwell to get a leave but gets caught. In order to...

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Gnana Kuzhandhai

as Ambalavaanan
Released: 1979-06-19

Gnana Kuzhandhai (Wisdom Child) is a 1979 Tamil Hindu Devotional - Mythological film was...

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Netrikan

as (Guest appearance)
Released: 1981-08-15

The story revolves around Chakravarthy (Older Rajini) who is a successful textile businessman in...

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Ulagam Sutrum Valiban

as uncredited
Released: 1973-05-11

Scientist Murugan has a formula that can harness energy from lightening. A rival wants it for...

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Velli Vizha

as uncredited
Released: 1972-08-11

Bala, a tennis champion, is happily married to his wife and children. Things get difficult for...

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Thaayillamal Naanillai

as Master of Drama
Released: 1979-04-14

Raja falls in love with Bhuvana, the daughter of a landlord. However, the landlord declares that...

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Tik Tik Tik

as Lakshmi Narayanan
Released: 1981-11-07

A fashion photographer gets embroiled in a series of grisly murders.

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Kuva Kuva Vaathugal

as uncredited
Released: 1984-01-12

A 1984 Tamil Indian feature film directed by Manivannan for Panchu Arunachalam' s Panchu Movies.

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Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa

as Dr. Swamynathan, sarasa's father
Released: 1971-01-01

The movie deals with four friends. Ravichandran, the hero, is the son of a rich man (Veera...

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Idhayakkani

as uncredited
Released: 1975-08-22

'Idhayakkani' is the story of the kind-hearted Mohan (MGR) whose theory of life is 'equality'...

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Dharma Raja

as uncredited
Released: 1980-04-25

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Sivandha Mann

as Flight attendant
Released: 1969-11-09

Sivandha Mann, also spelt as Sivantha Mann, is a 1969 Indian Tamil language film written,...

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Kannan En Kadhalan

as uncredited
Released: 1968-04-24

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Ethir Neechal

as Guest Apperance
Released: 1968-04-13

Maadhu, an orphan who lives under the staircase of a building, runs errands for everyone who...

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Dasavatharam

as Jamadagni
Released: 1976-01-15

The story revolves around the portrayal of the ten different avatars of Lord Vishnu namely...

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Thanga Magan

as Velliangiri
Released: 1983-11-04

Thanga Magan is a man's search for his roots. It is his search for the truth about his lineage.

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Kasethan Kadavulada

as Appaswamy
Released: 1972-05-19

A young man collaborates with his cousin and friend to steal money from his stingy stepmother.

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Rettai Vaal Kuruvi

as T. S. Vassan
Released: 1987-02-27

Gopi is married to Tulsi, but since they could not have kids, he secretly gets married to...

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Naan Sigappu Manithan

as Minister Tambaram Thanga Kannan
Released: 1985-04-12

A young man turns into a vigilante to fight injustice after his loved ones are killed.

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Savaal

as Radha's guardian
Released: 1981-07-03

Brothers Shankar and Raja decide to go to the city for better opportunities post their mother's...

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Naan Adimai Illai

as uncredited
Released: 1986-03-01

Vijay and Priya fall in love and get married against her father's wishes. However, when they get...

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Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai

as Santhanam's father
Released: 1979-09-14

Santhanam gives the best education to his siblings and takes care of all their basic needs....

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Nirai Kudam

as uncredited
Released: 1969-08-08

Nirai Kudam (Full Pitcher) is a 1969 Indian Tamil film, directed by Muktha Srinivasan and...

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Udhaya Geetham

as uncredited
Released: 1985-04-12

Arun, a popular singer and a death convict, helps raise money for the poor through his concert....

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Kaakki Sattai

as uncredited
Released: 1985-04-11

Murali, a young man training to become a police officer, falls in love with his neighbour Uma....

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Vanakkathukuriya Kathaliye

as uncredited
Released: 1978-07-14

After an accident, Shanti develops extra sensory perception. Since she can foresee future...

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Maaveeran

as uncredited
Released: 1986-11-01

A rude princess acts arrogantly towards everyone around her. However, when she meets a simple...

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Aayiram Poi

as Thanikachalam, Muthu's father
Released: 1969-07-11

Chinna Durai(V. K. Ramaswamy) dislikes his brother-in-law, Kanagasabi(V. S. Raghavan) stands in...

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Ninaithadhai Mudippavan

as Kandaswamy
Released: 1975-05-09

Sundaram, a member of a musical band, goes to chennai to earn money for his sister's marriage...

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Thanikattu Raja

as uncredited
Released: 1982-03-12

Thanikattu Raja is a Tamil film directed by V.C.Gohanathan.This movie is starring Rajnikanth,...

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Varumayin Niram Sivappu

as Rangan's Saloon Customer
Released: 1980-11-06

Three educated but unemployed youth who have come to live in a bustling, harsh metropolis...

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Meendum Kokila

as Nattuvanar
Released: 1981-01-14

Subramaniam, a lawyer is married to Kokila and has a daughter. Things go well until he meets...

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Pattikkaattu Raja

as uncredited
Released: 1975-07-12

Pattikkaattu Raja is a Tamil language film starring Sivakumar in the title role. Jayasudha and...

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CID Shankar

as uncredited
Released: 1970-04-01

The film start had in its title sequence in which a Politician is killed by a Suicide bomber who...

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Rani Theni

as uncredited
Released: 1982-10-09

Rani Theni is a Tamil language film starring Kamal Haasan as the protagonist. The film's hero is...

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Ellam Inbamayyam

as uncredited
Released: 1981-12-05

Pazhani and Velu, two innocent villagers, move to the city to earn a living. When Velu's...

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Thendrale Ennai Thodu

as Balasubramaniyam, Supernantant
Released: 1985-05-31

In the middle of the 80s, in Madras. While her car, (one Volkswagen Beetle, typify like Walt...

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En Annan

as Nagappan
Released: 1970-05-22

Rangan (M.G.R) the very loving brother of Thangam, though only a cart puller, dreams of...

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Kai Kodukkum Kai

as uncredited
Released: 1984-06-15

Veer marries a blind girl and is disowned by his brother. He rents a room and takes care of his...

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Andharangam

as "Coimbatore" Godhandam
Released: 1975-12-12

Thangadurai does not talk to his wife assuming that she has cheated him. However, after many...

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Dharma Yuddam

as Robert
Released: 1979-06-29

Rajini's parents are killed by Thengai Srinivasan. He is adopted and brought up by a rich man....

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Alaya Deepam

as uncredited
Released: 1984-06-29

Alaya Deepam is a 1984 Tamil Indian feature film directed by C. V. Sridhar and produced by...

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Andha Oru Nimidam

as Seenu
Released: 1985-05-31

Rajasaker will kill anyone who stands in his way and ends up killing Kumar's beloved's...

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Pilot Premnath

as uncredited
Released: 1978-10-29

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Oomai Vizhigal

as Devi's father
Released: 1986-08-15

P R K, who is on a killing spree, is aided by a local politician and a nefarious doctor....

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Kadal Meengal

as uncredited
Released: 1981-06-05

A fisherman who is in love with a woman in his village is presumed dead after he fails to return...

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Urimai Kural

as Paramasivam
Released: 1974-11-07

Together, Gopi and his brother are a power to reckon with. But Dorai, a jealous man, tries to...

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Sattam En Kaiyil

as Lawyer Nagarajan
Released: 1978-07-14

Twin brothers who were separated at a young age and raised in different environments meet each...

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Puthu Kavithai

as Samynadha, Anand's uncle
Released: 1982-07-11

Anand is a motocycle champion for six years in a row. Winning the championship brings him the...

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Simla Special

as Mahalakshmi's Father
Released: 1982-04-14

Two friends, Gopu and Babu, own a troupe that performs comedic plays. When Babu faces a...

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Aadu Puli Attam

as uncredited
Released: 1977-09-30

Madan dreams of joining the police force but falls into bad company with Rajni. Eventually, he...

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Vallavan Oruvan

as Kumar (Shankar's Assistant)
Released: 1966-10-07

Vallavan Oruvan is a 1966 black-and-white Tamil Suspense film directed by R. Sundaram and...

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Errakota Veerudu

as uncredited
Released: 1973-12-16

Errakota Veerudu is a Telugu film released in 1973. Produced by T Gopalakrishna under the banner...

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Kulirkaala Megangal

as uncredited
Released: 1986-01-01

Kulirkaala Megangal is a 1986 Indian Tamil film, directed by C. V. Sridhar and produced by K. S....

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Murattu Kaalai

as uncredited
Released: 1980-12-20

Although Kaalaiyan and his brothers can afford a luxurious lifestyle, they choose to live...

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Adhisaya Piravigal

as uncredited
Released: 1982-12-08

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Sagalakala Vallavan

as uncredited
Released: 1982-08-14

A young agriculturalist goes to extremes to attain revenge against his devious landlord and his...

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Osai

as uncredited
Released: 1984-10-23

Raja, a poor man, falls in love with Radha. Radha's uncle is in debt and looks for a rich guy to...

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Sri Raghavendrar

as Priest
Released: 1985-09-01

The story of the great Indian saint Raghavendra Swami. Born as Venkatanatha, he proved to be a...

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Neela Malargal

as Kathavarayan Pillai
Released: 1979-10-19

Little Kannan has a heart of gold, he meets a blind girl, Meena and they become best friends....

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Chakravathi

as uncredited
Released: 1977-01-01

Chakravarthy, Ranjith and Prakash are childhood friends. Problems arise when Ranjith suspects...

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Rickshawkaran

as Vandu
Released: 1971-05-29

A rickshaw puller, who also enjoys racing with other rickshaw pullers, finds a child whose...

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Ram Lakshman

as uncredited
Released: 1981-02-28

Lakshman, an elephant, and Ram are inseparable friends. Ram even refuses to marry Meena when her...

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Pillai Nila

as Kanagasabapathy Principal
Released: 1985-04-14

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Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan

as Vilava, The Prince Sundharapandhiyan 's spy
Released: 1978-01-14

Set during the time of the Chola invasion, the film tells the story of a courageous Pandiyan...

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Kumaara Vijayam

as uncredited
Released: 1976-07-30

Kumaara Vijayam is a 1976 Tamil-language Indian feature film directed by A. Jagannathan and...

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Rishi Moolam

as uncredited
Released: 1980-01-25

Shivaji and Vijaya are husband and wife. Vijaya is a woman of principles and holds high moral...

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Aayirathil Oruthi

as uncredited
Released: 1975-03-14

Vijaya is put behind bars by her husband who falsely accuses her of a crime. Lakshmi, her lawyer...

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Krishnan Vandhaan

as uncredited
Released: 1987-08-28

Sivaraman helps Rangan out of the goodness of his heart. When the latter's con gets him in...

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Yaaro Ezhuthiya Kavithai

as uncredited
Released: 1986-05-02

Yaaro Ezhuthiya Kavithai (English : Poem that was written by someone) is a 1986 Tamil-language...

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Maanavan

as uncredited
Released: 1970-07-10

Kadiraesan studies hard and fulfils his mother's dream of becoming a college professor. He tries...

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Neengal Kettavai

as Director (Cameo)
Released: 1984-06-28

Poornima, a widow living in Ooty leads a peaceful life with her two sons. Jaishankar, a tourist...

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Kaliyuga Kannan

as Sambu Iyer
Released: 1974-11-13

Kaliyuga Kannan is a drama of faith and disbelief in God of a middle-aged couple. It tells of...

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Panathukkaga

as Kannan
Released: 1974-12-06

Ramesh, a journalist marries his cop friend Sundar's sister. Complexities arise between the...

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Annai Velankanni

as uncredited
Released: 1971-08-15

Mary, a nurse in a hospital, narrates the tale of how Mother Mary helped Kamakshi and her son...

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Engirundho Vandhaal

as uncredited
Released: 1970-10-29

At the request of a wealthy man, a courtesan agrees to help heal his mentally disturbed son by...

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Annakili

as Azhagappan
Released: 1976-05-14

Thayagu is a teacher who comes to serve in a village. He struggles to attain his desires as he...

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Akka Thangai

as uncredited
Released: 1969-02-28

Janaki sacrifices everything to make her younger sister, Vijaya, an advocate. However, fate...

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Nalla Neram

as uncredited
Released: 1972-03-10

ALLA NERAM is about Raju (MGR)'s choice between love his wife (K. R. Vijaya) and friendship (his...

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Uruvangal Maralam

as uncredited
Released: 1983-01-14

Uruvangal Maralam is a Tamil language film starring Y. Gee. Mahendra in the lead role of the...

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Netru Indru Naalai

as Dayalan
Released: 1974-07-12

Manickam, who was raised by a farmer, finds out that Thangappapuram, a rich businessman, is his...

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Nooravathu Naal

as Ramanathan
Released: 1984-03-23

A young woman has a strange premonition one night of her sister being murdered. Her sister soon...

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Kazhugu

as Sathiyamoorthy
Released: 1981-03-06

Raja, an atheist, is constantly at a war of wits with his brother who is a firm devotee of a god...

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Justice Gopinath

as Bhadrachalam
Released: 1978-12-16

Justice Gopinath is a man known for his rigid upholding of the law and honesty. His wife Radha...

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Ranga

as uncredited
Released: 1982-04-14

A young man goes to the city looking for a job suitable for his education, but in due course of...

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Azhagiya Kanne

as uncredited
Released: 1982-09-23

Azhagiya Kanne is a 1982 Tamil-language film written and directed by J. Mahendran. The film's...

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Puthisaligal

as uncredited
Released: 1968-01-01

Puthisaligal is directed by T.P. Arjun. Puthisaligal stars Jaishankar in the title role along...

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Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga

as "All in all" Arunatchalam
Released: 1977-05-05

Because it was humbled that by his betrothed, Murugan a nice provincial, puts itself to find in...

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Vaazhkai

as uncredited
Released: 1984-04-13

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Thiruvarul

as Fraudulent Contractor
Released: 1975-04-12

Kumara Devan and Ponnan are best friends. Kumara Devan is an ardent devotee of Muruga to the...

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Sakka Podu Podu Raja

as uncredited
Released: 1978-09-15

Sakka Podu Podu Raja is a 1978 Tamil-language film starring Jaishankar, Jayachitra in the lead...

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Naan Avanillai

as uncredited
Released: 1974-05-24

A man is arrested and appears in court for conning and betraying four women, posing as four...

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Anjal Petti 520

as Ananth
Released: 1969-06-27

A salaried manager tried to save his job and his company.

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Maria, My Darling

as uncredited
Released: 1980-12-19

A minor thug, Raghu, and a pickpocket, Maria, fall in love. To find proof, Raghu joins a gang...

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Uyarnthavargal

as uncredited
Released: 1977-01-14

A hearing-impaired woman decides to get her son married to a girl, who lives with auditory...

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Deivapiravi

as uncredited
Released: 1985-04-14

1985 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by R. Krishnamoorthy.

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Thangathile Vairam

as uncredited
Released: 1975-05-16

Thangathile Vairam is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Sornam, starring...

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Saranalayam

as uncredited
Released: 1983-09-30

This film is directed by R Sundarajan.

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Oh Maane Maane

as George
Released: 1984-10-22

The love affair between an Anglo-Indian girl and a Brahmin boy turns sour when the girl becomes...

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