# Thangadurai (actor)

Thangadurai is an Indian actor, comedian and writer. He predominantly works in Tamil Film and Television industry. He is notable for the films like Jackpot, Panni Kutty, A1, and DD Returns.
He has also worked in reality shows and web series such as Athu Ithu Ethu, Cooku with Comali and MY3.

## Early life and education

Thangadurai was born into an agriculture family of Tamil Nadu. 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.

## Career

Thangadurai started his career from Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? comedy show aired on Vijay TV. In 2009 he did another television show named Athu Ithu Ethu on Vijay TV.
In 2017, Thangadurai worked in sequel of a reality show Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Champions and in 2019 he appeared in Mr. and Mrs. Chinnathirai. Thangadurai got more publicity in his next reality cooking show Cooku with Comali Season 4.
Thangadurai worked in various Tamil films such as Jackpot, A1, Parris Jeyaraj, and Dikkiloona to name a few.
In 2024, Thangadurai has worked on films including Boomer Uncle and Aalakaalam.

## Filmography
### Films

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2007 | Madurai Veeran | Shiva's friend | Uncredited role |
| 2011 | Engaeyum Eppothum | Senthil | |
| 2014 | Manjapai | Traffic Inspector | |
| 2014 | Vadacurry | | |
| 2014 | Jigarthanda | Sivanesan | |
| 2014 | Rummy | College Student | |
| 2015 | Indru Netru Naalai | Maragatha | |
| 2015 | Vaalu | Sathish | |
| 2015 | Masala Padam | Mirchi | |
| 2016 | Atti | | |
| 2017 | Maanagaram | Moorthi | |
| 2018 | Annanukku Jai | Anand | |
| 2019 | Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven | Kidnapper | |
| 2019 | Natpe Thunai | Nivas | |
| 2019 | Jiivi | Sathish | |
| 2019 | Jackpot | Jagan | |
| 2019 | A1 | Mathi | |
| 2019 | Jada | Football commentator | |
| 2019 | Kaalidas | | |
| 2020 | Galtha | | |
| 2020 | Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal | Two-wheeler mechanic | |
| 2020 | Irandam Kuththu | Teacher | |
| 2021 | Parris Jeyaraj | Velu | |
| 2021 | Sarpatta Parambarai | Thangam | |
| 2021 | Dikkiloona | Karthik's Henchman | |
| 2021 | Plan Panni Pannanum | Paavadai aka Thilagam | |
| 2022 | Etharkkum Thunindhavan | Durai | |
| 2022 | Selfie | Thangam | |
| 2022 | Panni Kutty | Pandi | |
| 2022 | Maha | Dhamu | |
| 2023 | Kondraal Paavam | Police Constable | |
| 2023 | Rudhran | Pencil | |
| 2023 | Bumper | Bootha Pandi | |
| 2023 | DD Returns | Blade Babu | |
| 2023 | Partner | Samathanam | |
| 2023 | Thunivu | Ravi | |
| 2023 | Rayar Parambarai | Thangadurai | |
| 2024 | Lal Salaam | Balu | |
| 2024 | Guardian | Selvam | |
| 2024 | Boomer Uncle | Vallarasu | |
| 2024 | Aalakaalam | Velu | |
| 2025 | Baby and Baby | | |

### Web series

| Year | Series | Role | Notes |
| 2023 | MY3 | Bruce | Disney+ Hotstar |
| 2023 | Office | | Disney+ Hotstar |

### Television

| Year | Reality Show Name | Notes |
| 2008 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? | Star Vijay |
| 2009 | Asatha Povathu Yaaru? | Sun TV |
| 2011 | Naalaya Iyakkunar | Kalaignar TV |
| 2014 | Athu Ithu Ethu | Vijay TV |
| 2017 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Champions | Vijay TV |
| 2019 | Mr. and Mrs. Chinnathirai | Disney+ Hotstar |
| 2020 | Cooku with Comali | Disney+ Hotstar |