Michael Thangadurai

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Michael Thangadurai
Born (1983-08-23) 23 August 1983 (age 40)
Occupation(s) actor, dancer
Years active2008 — present
SpouseVandana (2011-present)

Michael Thangadurai (born 23 August 1983) is an Indian actor and dancer. He made his acting debut in the youth based soap opera Kana Kaanum Kaalangal in Star Vijay. He was the winner of the reality dance show Jodi Number One in Season 4 along with Hemalatha. He acted in the film Kanimozhi and later a got a breakthrough with the male lead role in the film Nalanum Nandhiniyum . [1] [2] [3] He shot for a film Pathungi Paayanum Thala, which is yet to release. [4]

Filmography

Films
YearFilmRoleNotes
2010 Kanimozhi Michael
2014 Nalanum Nandhiniyum Nalan
Burma Paramanandan
2021 Oomai Sennaai Prabhakar
2022 Ward 126 Kannan
2023 N4 Surya
TBAPadhungi Paayanum ThalaDelayed
Television
ShowRoleChannel
Kana Kaanum Kaalangal Michael Varadharaj STAR Vijay
Boys vs GirlsContestantSTAR Vijay
Jodi Number One Season 4 ContestantSTAR Vijay

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