Elango Kumaravel
Indian actor, writer
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Elango Kumaravel is an Indian actor, writer and 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]
- Actor
- writer
Elango Kumaravel | |
|---|---|
| Other name | Kumaravel |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
Career
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]
Filmography
- All films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
Tamil films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Maayan | ||
| 2002 | Azhagi | Kaakaiyan | |
| 2003 | Iyarkai | Exorcist | |
| 2004 | Azhagiya Theeye | Gopi (Chithappa) | |
| 2005 | Ponniyin Selvan | Pandiya | |
| Sandakozhi | Balu and Kartik's friend | uncredited role | |
| 2008 | Velli Thirai | Hamid Mustafa | |
| Abhiyum Naanum | Ravi Shasthri | ||
| Mudhal Mudhal Mudhal Varai | Gopal | ||
| 2010 | Madrasapattinam | Taxi driver | |
| Irandu Mugam | Parthasarathy's friend | ||
| 2011 | Payanam | Subash | |
| Vaagai Sooda Vaa | Kuruvikaarar | ||
| 2013 | Gouravam | Maasi | |
| Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam | Constable | ||
| 2014 | His Wife | Father Godwin | |
| Un Samayal Arayil | Kalidas's uncle | ||
| 2015 | Dharani | Mahesh | |
| Ivanuku Thannila Gandam | James | ||
| Uppu Karuvaadu | Manja alias Karnan | ||
| 2017 | Kurangu Bommai | Sekar | |
| 12-12-1950 | Jail wardern | ||
| Richie | 'Kaaka' Peter | ||
| 2018 | Diya | Police officer | |
| 60 Vayadu Maaniram | Rajappan | ||
| Kaatrin Mozhi | Kumbakarai Krishnamurthy aka 'Kumki' | ||
| 2019 | Sarvam Thaala Mayam | Johnson | |
| Natpe Thunai | B. C. | ||
| Aruvam | Jagan's friend | ||
| Hero | Mathi's father | ||
| 2020 | Asuraguru | Kumaravel | |
| 2021 | Jai Bhim | Police officer | |
| 2022 | Veeramae Vaagai Soodum | Parishuddam | |
| Vikram | Lawrence | ||
| Jothi | Muthu | ||
| Karotiyin Kadhali | |||
| Rathasaatchi | Murugesan | ||
| 2024 | Captain Miller | Kannaya | |
| Blue Star | Ranjith and Sam's father | ||
| Nanban Oruvan Vantha Piragu | Ravi | ||
| Kadaisi Ulaga Por | Bhai | ||
| 2025 | Kingston | Martin | |
| Tourist Family | Gunasekar | ||
| Thug Life | Amaran and Chandra's father | ||
| Kumaara Sambavam | Varadharajan | ||
| 2026 | Lucky the Superstar | MLA's brother-in-law | |
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Other language films
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Gaganam | Subash | Telugu | Bilingual films |
| 2013 | Gouravam | Baachi | ||
| 2019 | Ninu Veedani Needanu Nene | Subha Reddy | ||
| 2022 | John Luther | Prasad | Malayalam | |
| 2023 | Sam Bahadur | V. K. Krishna Menon | Hindi | |
- Streaming television
| Year | Title | Role | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Suzhal: The Vortex | Guna | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2024 | Inspector Rishi | Irfan | |
| 2024 | Chutney Sambar | Peter | Disney+ Hotstar |
- Dubbing artist
| Year | Title | Role | Actor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Mozhi | Ananthakrishnan | Brahmanandam |
- Writer
| Year | Title | Writer |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Kattradhu Kalavu | Story |
| 2022 | Ponniyin Selvan: I | Screenplay |
| 2023 | Ponniyin Selvan: II | Screenplay |
Plays
Actor
- Vaali Vadham (2006)
- Bheeshma (2007)
- Ravana (2008)
- Kurukshetra (2009)
- Raghuvamsam (2010)
- Krishna the Soul Seeker (2011)
- Sundara Kaandam (2012)
- Chakravyuh (2013)
- Hanuman (2014)
- Parasurama: Wielder of the Axe of Justice (2018)[13]
Other including roles
- Camus' Caligula in Tamil (1993)
- Molière's Tartuffe in Tamil (1997)
- Philip Minyana's Ou Va Tu Jeremie? In Tamil (1998)
- Kalki's Ponniyin Selvan performed in 1999 (Tamil historical play)