Nagesh

Biography

Nagesh (born Nageswaran C. Krishna Gundu Rao), was a Tamil film actor, mostly remembered for his roles as a comedian during the 1960s. He is regarded as one of the most prolific comedians in Tamil cinema. Nagesh was born in a Kannada family from Dharapuram, Erode. He was educated in Madras and worked as a clerk in the Indian Railways before entering Tamil film industry. He acted in over 1,000 films from 1958 to 2008, performing in variety of roles as comedian, lead roles, supporting actor and antagonist.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Thalapathi (1991) — Panthulu
2. Dasavatharam (2008) — Sheikh Mukhtaar
3. Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990) — Avinashi
4. Panchatanthiram (2002) — Parthasarathy
5. Minnale (2001) — Subramanyam 'Subbuni'
6. Vasool Raja MBBS (2004) — Sriman Venkatraman
7. Avvai Shanmugi (1996) — Joseph
8. Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989) — Dharmaraj
9. Kadhal Konden (2003) — Church Father Rozario
10. Tholi Prema (1998) — Balu's elder uncle
11. Jewel Thief (1967) — Goon
12. Thillu Mullu (1981) — Nagesh
13. Kadhala Kadhala (1998) — Chokkalingam
14. Poovellam Un Vasam (2001)
15. Rhythm (2000) — Karthik's father
16. Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei (2006) — Raja Mokkaiyappar
17. Thillana Mohanambal (1968) — "Savadal" Vaithi
18. Thiruvilayadal (1965) — Tharumi
19. Athisaya Piravi (1990)
20. Magalir Mattum (1994) — Dead body
21. Kadhalikka Neramillai (1964) — Chellappa
22. Anbe Vaa (1966)
23. Padikkadavan (1985) — Rahim
24. Apoorva Raagangal (1975) — Dr. Soori
25. Saravana (2006) — Saravana's grandfather
26. Aayirathil Oruvan (1965) — Azhaga
27. Bose (2004) — Bose's Grandfather
28. Puthiya Paravai (1964) — Sanjeev
29. Poove Unakkaga (1996) — Stephen
30. Server Sundaram (1964) — Sundaram
31. Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal (1977) — R. K. Viswanatha Sarma
32. Annai Oru Alayam (1979)
33. Nammavar (1994) — Prabhakar Rao
34. Ulagam Sutrum Valiban (1973)
35. Ethir Neechal (1968) — Madhu
36. Anbukku Naan Adimai (1980)
37. Maaveeran (1986)
38. Gauravam (1973) — Rajinikanth's Assistant
39. Galatta Kalyanam (1968) — Chandran, Madhan's friend
40. Ooty Varai Uravu (1967) — Dr. Thirupathy

Directed

1. Moratodu (1977) — Director