Elango Kumaravel is an Indian actor, writer and a co-founder of the Chennai-based theatre group "Magic Lantern". He is an alumnus of Pondicherry University's Sankaradas Swamigal School of Performing Arts and the Chennai-based theatre workshop koothuppattarai. 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. He was involved in the production of "Ey Aa O!" a musical fusion work of collaboration between Indian folk and classical musicians.
Elango Kumaravel | |
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| Other name | Kumaravel |
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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. 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. Kumaravel became a regular in Radha Mohan's films. He garnered acclaim for his role in Abhiyum Naanum as a beggar named Ravi Shastri.
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)
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)