O. A. K. Thevar
O. A. K. Thevar was an Indian actor. He has acted in over 200 films and stage plays. He is known for his antagonistic roles.[1] In 1955 he acted his debut movie Maman Magal. His notable movie are Mahadhevi, Thaikkupin Tharam, Uthama Puthiran, Veerapandiya Kattabomman, Karnan.[2]
O. A. K. Thevar | |
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Born | Othapatti Ayya Karuppu Thevar 1924 Othapatti, Usilampatti, Madurai |
Died | 1973 (49) |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Film Actor, Stage Actor |
Years active | 1955-1975 |
Spouse(s) | Chellam |
Children | O. A. K. Sundar |
Early life
O.A.K. Thevar's native place was Othapatti near Usilampatti in Madurai. His birth name is Karuppu Thevar. In his early school days during the lunch break, he excelled in singing and singing long verses. He was interested in acting and singing more than learn education, but his father didn't like his son's interests. After completing school, Thevar's father enrolled his son in the army. Thevar sang there, cheering on fellow soldiers, OAK. He was famous throughout the South Battalion where he worked. After completing four years of military service, the father of the deceased, who had arrived in the village, never returned to his camp. Thevar went to the drama of Shakti Drama Sabha's camp in Trichy. In the Shakti Drama Sabha, the later screen stars were Sivaji Ganesan, M.N. Nambiar, S.V. Subbaiah and many others. Poet Pattukottai Kalyanasundaram, who played the royal roles in a poet's dream drama Became a close friend of thevar. after he met N.S. Krishnan, who was known for his ability to applaud the talented and give away everything at hand, was the famous editor RS. Mani Maman Magal (1955) was produced and directed by Mani. Gave to thevar. Though he played the role of a hero named Veerasamy, the film was brightly identified with Thevar.[3]
Personal life
His son O. A. K. Sundar is also an actor who mostly portrays antagonistic roles.[1]
Filmography
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1950s
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1950 | Thigambara Samiar | Duraisamy | Uncredited role |
1951 | Sarvadhikari | Uncredited role | |
1952 | Shyamala | Uncredited role | |
1952 | Zamindar | Uncredited role | |
1954 | Sugam Enge | Public prosecutor | Uncredited role |
1954 | Maheswari | Uncredited role | |
1955 | Maaman Magal | Veerasamy | Debut |
1955 | Pennarasi | ||
1956 | Alibabavum 40 Thirudargalum | Hameed | |
1956 | Harischandra | Telugu | |
1956 | Thanthaikku Pin Thamaiyan | Kathirvelu Pillai | |
1956 | Madurai Veeran | Thirumalai Nayakar | |
1956 | Naane Raja | ||
1957 | Pudhaiyal | [4] | |
1957 | Mahadhevi | [5] | |
1957 | Soubhagyavathi | King Kasi | |
1958 | Uthama Puthiran | Bhoopathi | [6] |
1958 | Mangalya Bhagyam | ||
1958 | Kathavarayan | Gypsy's Head | |
1958 | Annaiyin Aanai | Public prosecutor | |
1959 | Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali | Balu | |
1959 | Veerapandiya Kattabomman | Oomaithurai | [7] |
1959 | Maragatham | ||
1959 | Uzhavukkum Thozhilukkum Vandhanai Seivom | ||
1960s
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1960 | Raja Desingu | Swaroop Singh | [8] |
1960 | Kuravanji | [9] | |
1960 | Thanthaikku Pin Thamaiyan | Kathirvelu Pillai | |
1961 | Kappalottiya Thamizhan | Vaduguraman | [10] |
1962 | Padithal Mattum Podhuma | Lawyer | |
1963 | Kalyaniyin Kanavan | Police Inspector | |
1963 | Vanambadi | Zamindar Marthandam | |
1963 | Annai Illam | Manickam | |
1963 | Kaithiyin Kathali | ||
1963 | Kungumam | Kanthan | |
1964 | Karnan | Kanagan | |
1964 | Puthiya Paravai | Kumar | |
1964 | Muradan Muthu | ||
1965 | Enga Veetu Penn | ||
1965 | Thiruvilaiyadal | King Dhatchan | |
1965 | Poojaikku Vandha Malar | ||
1965 | Anbu Karangal | ||
1966 | Naan Aanaiyittal | ||
1966 | Ramu | ||
1966 | Parakkum Paavai | Balasubramaniam Vedhachalam | |
1966 | Enga Pappa | Mangalam's brother's friend | [11] |
1966 | Chinnanchiru Ulagam | ||
1966 | Madras to Pondicherry | [12] | |
1966 | Mani Magudam | Ponnazhagan | |
1967 | Kan Kanda Deivam | Criminal | |
1967 | Anubavi Raja Anubavi | Public Prosecutor | |
1967 | Kannan Karunai | ||
1967 | Naan | ||
1967 | Sabash Thambi | ||
1967 | Thanga Thambi | ||
1967 | Naan Yaar Theriyuma | ||
1968 | Moondrezhuthu | [13] | |
1968 | Bommalattam | Chithambaram | |
1968 | Kadhal Vaaganam | Chief | |
1968 | Neeyum Naanum | ||
1968 | Chakkaram | [14] | |
1969 | Anbu Vazhi | ||
1969 | Thanga Surangam | Mr. Spy / Kanagasabai | |
1969 | Ulagam Ivvalavuthan | ||
1969 | Pennai Vazha Vidungal | ||
1969 | Adimai Penn | One of Prince Vengaiya's men | |
1969 | Sadhu Mirandal | Narasimhan | |
1969 | Anjal Petti 520 | ||
1969 | Manasatchi | ||
1970s
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1970 | Maanavan | ||
1970 | Kalam Vellum | Periyaraja | |
1970 | Ethiroli | Thevar | |
1970 | CID Shankar | Leader of gang | |
1970 | Enga Mama | Seetha Ungel | Guest appearance[15] |
1970 | Sorgam | Advocate | |
1970 | Thalaivan | Soma Sundaram | |
1971 | Aathi Parasakthi | ||
1971 | Naangu Suvargal | ||
1972 | Agathiyar | Vinthiyan | |
1972 | Vazhaiyadi Vazhai | ||
1972 | Raman Thediya Seethai | Singamuthu | |
1973 | Ganga Gowri | Lord Saniswaran | |
1973 | Jesus | Satan | Malayalam[16] |
1974 | Sisubalan | Posthumously released | |
1974 | Pillai Selvam | Posthumously released |
References
- "Sundar back to silverscreen". Deccan Chronicle. December 1, 2015.
- "மறக்கப்பட்ட நடிகர்கள் 4: வெண்கலக் குரல் வித்தகர்! - ஓ.ஏ.கே. தேவர்". Hindu Tamil Thisai. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
- "OAK.Thevar". Antru Kanda Mugam. 2013-07-27. Retrieved 2020-01-24.
- Guy, Randor (September 6, 2014). "Pudhayal 1957". The Hindu.
- Guy, Randor (January 16, 2016). "Mahadevi (1957)". The Hindu.
- Rangarajan, Malathi (April 5, 2018). "Sivaji's 'Uthama Puthiran' has a timeless appeal". The Hindu.
- Guy, Randor (May 9, 2015). "Veera Pandya Kattabomman 1959". The Hindu.
- Guy, Randor (August 15, 2015). "Raja Desingu (1960)". The Hindu.
- Guy, Randor (July 5, 2014). "Kuravanji (1960)". The Hindu.
- Guy, Randor (December 20, 2014). "Kappalottiya Thamizhan (1961)". The Hindu.
- Guy, Randor (July 5, 2017). "Enga Pappa (1966)". The Hindu.
- Guy, Randor (September 29, 2012). "Madras To Pondicherry 1966". The Hindu.
- Guy, Randor (January 21, 2017). "Moondrezhuthu (1968) TAMIL". The Hindu.
- Guy, Randor (July 4, 2015). "Chakkaram 1968". The Hindu.
- Guy, Randor (February 11, 2017). "Enga Mama (1970)". The Hindu.
- Vijayakumar, B. (March 29, 2015). "Jesus: 1973". The Hindu.