Thengai Srinivasan

Acting

Thengai Srinivasan

Born 1937-10-21 · Tamil Nadu, India

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.

Acting credits

Paritchaikku Neramaachu poster
7.0

Narashimaachari, a respected Brahmin government clerk, is determined to help his good-hearted but unemployed son, Varadhukutty, secure a stable job. When a desperate act to obtain leaked exam papers ends in disgrace, Narashimaachari vows to restore his honor and prepare his son honestly. But tragedy strikes on the day of the exam, plunging the family into grief. A year later, a fugitive thief named Anand—who looks exactly like the late Varadhukutty—takes refuge in their home. Asked to impersonate the dead son to comfort his mentally ill mother, Anand slowly transforms under the family's care. When the truth about the past emerges, the fragile bonds they’ve rebuilt are put to the test.

Paritchaikku Neramaachu

1982

Maria, My Darling poster
9.0

A minor thug, Raghu, and a pickpocket, Maria, fall in love. To find proof, Raghu joins a gang that killed Maria's father but soon realises that they are planning to kill Maria to bury any evidence.

Maria, My Darling

1980

Andharangam poster
7.0

Thangadurai does not talk to his wife assuming that she has cheated him. However, after many years of married life, he gets attracted towards Kanaga, who is after his wealth.

Andharangam

1975

Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai poster
7.9

Santhanam gives the best education to his siblings and takes care of all their basic needs. However, when they become financially stable they ill-treat and ignore him.

Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai

1979

Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan poster
9.0

Set during the time of the Chola invasion, the film tells the story of a courageous Pandiyan king. The king filled the hearts of his people with courage, patriotism and faith to help fight the Cholas.

Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan

1978

Varumayin Niram Sivappu poster
7.9

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

Varumayin Niram Sivappu

1980

Ulagam Sutrum Valiban poster
4.8

Scientist Murugan has a formula that can harness energy from lightening. A rival wants it for his evil plans. When Murugan disappears, his brother goes around the world to find him and save the world.

Ulagam Sutrum Valiban

1973

Kadal Meengal poster
9.0

A fisherman who is in love with a woman in his village is presumed dead after he fails to return from sea on one of his trips.

Kadal Meengal

1981

No artwork available
NR

Senthilnathan, a smuggler, kills his henchmen for stealing diamonds. However, an innocent driver of a horse cart gets arrested for the murder. Years later, the search for the lost diamonds reignites.

Vairam

1974

Unnai Thedi Varuven poster
9.0

Devi and Anita are best friends who once even help nab a killer. Anita loves Anand but he marries Devi. Their lives are disrupted when the killer breaks loose and seeks revenge from both the women.

Unnai Thedi Varuven

1985

Tik Tik Tik poster
8.3

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

Tik Tik Tik

1981

Engirundho Vandhaal poster
NR

At the request of a wealthy man, a courtesan agrees to help heal his mentally disturbed son by pretending to be his wife. Her efforts only earn her abuse and wrath at the hands of most family members.

Engirundho Vandhaal

1970

Maanavan poster
NR

Kadiraesan studies hard and fulfils his mother's dream of becoming a college professor. He tries to reform his friend but gets blamed for the murder of a student instead.

Maanavan

1970

Naan Sigappu Manithan poster
6.4

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

Naan Sigappu Manithan

1985

Thee poster
7.2

Raja and Suman, two sons of a labour leader, choose different professions in their life after facing numerous difficulties from childhood to adulthood.

Thee

1981

Urimai Kural poster
6.7

Together, Gopi and his brother are a power to reckon with. But Dorai, a jealous man, tries to turn them against each other and create the possibility of sibling rivalry.

Urimai Kural

1974

Neengal Kettavai poster
8.5

Poornima, a widow living in Ooty leads a peaceful life with her two sons. Jaishankar, a tourist who visits the place gets tempted and rapes her. In the act, Poornima dies leaving her two sons who witness the murder. With a turn of events leading to both sons joining together and take revenge for their mother's death forms the rest of the story.

Neengal Kettavai

1984

Simla Special poster
6.5

Two friends, Gopu and Babu, own a troupe that performs comedic plays. When Babu faces a financial crisis, the two friends decide to accept a commission and perform for the Tamilians in Shimla.

Simla Special

1982

Vallavan Oruvan poster
NR

After an officer is shot dead, a CID officer, Shankar, is tasked with investigating to find his colleague's killers. He soon starts unravelling the mystery behind his colleague's death.

Vallavan Oruvan

1966

Azhagiya Kanne poster
10.0

Azhagiya Kanne is a 1982 Tamil-language film written and directed by J. Mahendran. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja.

Azhagiya Kanne

1982

Andha Oru Nimidam poster
10.0

Rajasaker will kill anyone who stands in his way and ends up killing Kumar's beloved's grandfather. Thus, Kumar sets out to investigate and punish Rajasaker.

Andha Oru Nimidam

1985

Annakili poster
9.0

Thayagu is a teacher who comes to serve in a village. He struggles to attain his desires as he has an unmarried sister and mother to support.

Annakili

1976

No artwork available
10.0

No synopsis available yet.

Bhadrakali

1976

No artwork available
9.0

A patient suffering from brain tumor lives with his old mother and sister with special needs. He accepts blame for a murder he did not commit in exchange for money to provide for his family.

Naan Vazhavaippen

1979