Thavasi (actor)
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1960
Thavasi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Thavasi 1960 Madurai District, Madras State, India |
| Died | November 23, 2020 (aged 59–60) Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Comedy career | |
| Years active | 1993–2020 |
Thavasi (1960 – 23 November 2020) was an Indian actor known for his work in Tamil films.[1]
Thavasi hailed from the village of Mattaparai near Nilakkottai in the Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu, India.[2][3] He is from Madurai.[4]
Career
Thavasi began his film career with Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993), directed by Bharathiraja.[5] He established himself as a reliable supporting actor, frequently portraying Hindu priests from rural backgrounds.[4] He was noted for his expressive body language, method acting, composed demeanour, distinct rough voice, and comedic timing. His long moustache became a signature part of his appearance.[2]
He gained wider recognition in Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam (2013).[6][7]
His final film appearance was in Annaatthe (2021), directed by Siva, starring Rajinikanth in the lead role.[5]
Filmography
- Kizhakku Cheemayile (1993)[5]
- Kalavani (2010)
- Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai (2011)[2]
- Sundarapandian (2012)
- Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam (2013)[6]
- Nedunchaalai (2014)
- Komban (2015)
- Rajinimurugan (2016)
- Adra Machan Visilu (2016)
- Arthanari (2016)
- Kadalai (2016)
- Ilami (2016)
- Mersal (2017)
- Kaalakkoothu (2018)
- Seemaraja (2018)
- Kanne Kalaimaane (2019)
- LKG (2019)
- Naadodigal 2 (2020)
- Ka Pae Ranasingam (2020)
- Annaatthe (2021; posthumously released)[5]
- Aaryamala (2024; posthumously released)[8]