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Thenali is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language comedy film co-written, produced and directed by K. S. Ravikumar. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Jayaram, Devayani and Jyothika, with Delhi Ganesh, Charle, Ramesh Khanna and Madhan Bob in supporting roles. It revolves around the title character who follows his psychiatrist Kailash on vacation to cure his numerous phobias. When Thenali becomes closer to Kailash's family, Kailash becomes increasingly obsessed with getting rid of him.
Original Release
10/26/2000
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Kamal Haasan | Tenali Soman / Thenali Soman |
| Jayaram | Dr. Kailash |
| Jyotika | Janaki |
| Devayani | Jalaja |
| Delhi Ganesh | Dr. Panchabhootam |
| Ramesh Khanna | Dr. Panchabhootam's assistant |
| C.R. Vijayakumari | Kamakshi / Mental Patient (Cameo) |
| Madhan Bob | Diamond Babu / "Diamond" Babu |
| Meena | Self / Self (Cameo) |
| Crane Manohar | Servant |
Directors
Writers
K.S. Ravikumar, Crazy Mohan, Ramakrishna
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Kamal Haasan | Tenali Soman / Thenali Soman |
| Jayaram | Dr. Kailash |
| Jyotika | Janaki |
| Devayani | Jalaja |
| Delhi Ganesh | Dr. Panchabhootam |
| Ramesh Khanna | Dr. Panchabhootam's assistant |
| C.R. Vijayakumari | Kamakshi / Mental Patient (Cameo) |
| Madhan Bob | Diamond Babu / "Diamond" Babu |
| Meena | Self / Self (Cameo) |
| Crane Manohar | Servant |
| Bayilvan Ranganathan | Inspector / Police Inspector |
| K.S. Ravikumar | Guest Appearance / Self (Cameo) |
| Anoop Kumar | |
| Mayilsamy | |
| Lavanya | Raj TV Reporter |
| Laura G. Chirinos | Kanthaswamy |
| Cota Castelblanco | Tourist guide |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| S.P. Balasubrahmanyam | Producer |
| Karpagam Ravikumar | Producer |
