Thennavan

Thennavan is an Indian actor who has appeared in supporting roles. After making his debut in Bharathiraja's En Uyir Thozhan, the actor was recognised for his role as 'Kai (means Hand)' in Gemini (2002) Virumaandi (2004) and Jay Jay (2003).

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. 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." The success of the film, saw Kamal Haasan pick him to play a role in Virumaandi, for which he also received positive reviews.

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." He has since been seen in supporting roles in films including Sundarapandian (2012) and Naan Than Bala (2014).

Filmography Year Film Role Notes 1990 En Uyir Thozhan Ramesh 1992 Mudhal Kural 1995 Veluchami 2002 Gemini Kai 2003 Jay Jay Karuppatti Kalatpadai Priya's uncle Diwan 2004 Aethirree Inspector Dhanapathi Jore Virumaandi Kondarasu 7G Rainbow Colony Mortuary Worker 2005 Ayul Regai Karikalan Sandakozhi Durai's brother-in-law 2006 Pudhupettai Selvam Aacharya Koorumathi Thalaimagan 2007 Ammuvagiya Naan Mohan Koodal Nagar Manikanda 2008 Kathi Kappal Thennavan 2009 Vaigai Duraisingam Gnabagangal 2011 Ilaignan Vaagai Sooda Vaa Dhamo Sadhurangam Singaperumal's henchman 2012 Krishnaveni Panjaalai Sundarapandian Pandi Thevar 2014 Naan Than Bala Kattooran Jigarthanda Sekhar 2015 Vethu Vettu Mahalakshmi's father Kirumi Club Owner Maanga 2016 Kaththi Sandai MLA Sivagnanam Yokkiyan Varan Somba Thooki Ulla Vai Unnodu Ka Keerthivasan 2017 Uruthikol 2018 Eghantham 2018 Sandakozhi 2 Durai Ayya's brother-in-law 2019 Petta Minister Thangam En Kaadhali Scene Podura Butler Balu Shalini's father 2021 Idhu Vibathu Paghuthi 2022 Saayam 2023 Dhillu Irundha Poradu

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