T. K. Shanmugam
T. K. Shanmugam (1912 – 1973; also known as "Avvai" T. K. Shanmugam) was a Tamil theatre and film artist. He acquired the prefix "Avvai" after portraying saint-poet Avvaiyar in a play.[1] Kamal Haasan refers to him as his Guru and says this is where he learned acting. When Kamal Hassan starred as a woman, Avvai Shanmugi, in the Tamil adaptation of Hollywood blockbuster Mrs. Doubtfire, it was the...
T. K. Shanmugam (1912 – 1973; also known as "Avvai" T. K. Shanmugam) was a Tamil theatre and film artist. He acquired the prefix "Avvai" after portraying saint-poet Avvaiyar in a play.[1] Kamal Haasan refers to him as his Guru and says this is where he learned acting. When Kamal Hassan starred as a woman, Avvai Shanmugi, in the Tamil adaptation of Hollywood blockbuster Mrs. Doubtfire, it was the...
Known For
Kappalottiya Thamizhan
as Subramaniya Siva
Or Iravu
as Karunakarathevar
Vanjikottai Valiban
as Chokkalingam Navalar
Cast Credits
Kappalottiya Thamizhan
as Subramaniya Siva
Vanjikottai Valiban
as Chokkalingam Navalar
Ratha Paasam
as Raja
Or Iravu
as Karunakarathevar