Elango Kumaravel (born 27 August 1965) is an Indian theatre actor and writer. He is also a co-founder of the Chennai based theatre group "Magic Lantern".[1][2][3][4] He is an alumnus of Pondicherry University's Sankaradas Swamigal School of Performing Arts and the Chennai-based theatre workshop koothuppattarai.[5][6] He has also worked as a casting assistant for the 2007 film Loins of Punjab Presents and wrote the script for the 2008 film Kattradhu Kalavu.[7] He was involved in the production of "Ey Aa O!" a musical fusion work of collaboration between Indian folk and classical musicians.[8]
Elango Kumaravel | |
---|---|
![]() | |
Born | (1965-08-27) 27 August 1965 (age 57) Tamil Nadu, India |
Other names | Kumaravel |
Occupation | Actor, writer |
Years active | 2001–present |
When Kumaravel was staging Kalki's Ponniyin Selvan, he was spotted by Nassar and approached to star in his film Maayan.[9] While Vishwanathan met Kumaravel on the sets of the play Minnal Ravi (Virtuous Burglar), he was introduced to Radha Mohan and starred in Azhagiya Theeye.[10][11] Kumaravel became a regular in Radha Mohan's films.[9] He garnered acclaim for his role in Abhiyum Naanum as a beggar named Ravi Shastri.[12][9]
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2001 | Maayan | ||
2002 | Azhagi | Kaakaiyan | |
2003 | Iyarkai | ||
2004 | Azhagiya Theeye | Gopi (Chithappa) | |
2005 | Ponniyin Selvan | Pandiya | |
2005 | Sandakozhi | Balu and Kartik's friend | uncredited role |
2008 | Velli Thirai | Hamid Mustafa | |
2008 | Abhiyum Naanum | Ravi Shasthri | |
2008 | Mudhal Mudhal Mudhal Varai | Gopal | |
2010 | Madrasapattinam | Taxi driver | |
2010 | Irandu Mugam | Parthasarathy's friend | |
2011 | Gaganam | Subash | Telugu film |
2011 | Payanam | ||
2011 | Vaagai Sooda Vaa | Kuruvikaarar | |
2013 | Gouravam | Maasi | |
2013 | Baachi | Telugu film | |
2013 | Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam | Constable | |
2014 | Son épouse | Father Godwin | French film |
2014 | Un Samayal Arayil | Kalidas's uncle | |
2015 | Dharani | Mahesh | |
2015 | Ivanuku Thannila Gandam | James | |
2015 | Uppu Karuvaadu | Manja alias Karnan | |
2017 | Kurangu Bommai | Sekar | |
2017 | 12-12-1950 | Jail wardern | |
2017 | Richie | 'Kaaka' Peter | |
2018 | Diya | Police officer | |
2018 | 60 Vayadu Maaniram | Rajappan | |
2018 | Kaatrin Mozhi | Kumbakarai Krishnamurthy aka 'Kumki' | |
2019 | Sarvam Thaala Mayam | Johnson | |
2019 | Natpe Thunai | B. C. | |
2019 | Ninu Veedani Needanu Nene | Subha Reddy | Telugu film |
2019 | Aruvam | Jagan's friend | |
2019 | Hero | Mathi's father | |
2020 | Asuraguru | Kumaravel | |
2021 | Jai Bhim | Police officer | |
2022 | Veeramae Vaagai Soodum | Parishuddam | |
2022 | John Luther | Prasad | Malayalam film |
2022 | Vikram | Lawrence | |
2022 | Suzhal: The Vortex | Guna | Webseries |
2022 | Jothi | Muthu |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
2007 | Mozhi | Ananthakrishnan | Voice actor only (dubbed for Brahmanandham) |
2010 | Kattradhu Kalavu | story writer only | |
2022 | Ponniyin Selvan | screenplay writer only |
{{cite web}}
: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)