Thennavan (actor)

Thennavan is an Indian Tamil film 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
OccupationFilm actor
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 Thozhan
1995Veluchami
2002GeminiKai
2003Jay Jay
2003KalatpadaiPriya's uncle
2003Diwan
2004AethirreeInspector Dhanapathi
2004Jore
2004VirumaandiKondarasu
20047G Rainbow ColonyMortuary Worker
2005Ayul RegaiKarikalan
2005Sandakozhi
2006PudhupettaiSelvam
2006AacharyaKoorumathi
2007Ammuvagiya NaanMohan
2007Koodal Nagar
2007Manikanda
2008Kathi Kappal
2009Vaigai
2009Gnabagangal
2011Ilaignan
2011Vaagai Sooda Vaa
2011Sadhurangam
2012Krishnaveni Panjaalai
2012SundarapandianPandi Thevar
2014Naan Than BalaKattooran
2014JigarthandaSekhar
2015KirumiClub Owner
2015Maanga
2016Kaththi SandaiMLA Sivagnanam
2016Yokkiyan Varan Somba Thooki Ulla Vai
2016Unnodu Ka
2017Uruthikol
2018Eghantham
2018Sandakozhi 2Durai Ayya's brother-in-law
2019PettaMinister Thangam
2019En Kaadhali Scene Podura

Television
YearTitleRoleChannel
2018OviyaMunnusamyColors Tamil
2019RasaathiRasappanSun TV

References
  2. "- Kannada News". IndiaGlitz.com.
  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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