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, Karnan.

Early life

O.A.K. Thevar's native place was Othapatti near

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. His birth name was 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

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, 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.

Personal life

His son O. A. K. Sundar is also an actor who mostly portrays antagonistic roles.

Filmography

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1950s

1960s

1970s

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*{{IMDb name, 1908306 Male actors from Tamil Nadu 20th-century Indian actors Male actors in Tamil cinema 1924 births 1973 deaths