Jagathy Sreekumar

Biography

Jagathy Sreekumar (born Sreekumar Achary, January 5, 1951) is one of the greatest comic actors in Indian cinema and a true legend of Malayalam films. Nicknamed Nataka Nayakan and often called the “King of Comedy” in Kerala, he has acted in more than 1,500 films, making him one of the most prolific actors in the world. Beginning his career in the 1970s, Jagathy quickly became indispensable for his impeccable timing, improvisational genius, and ability to steal scenes. He was equally at ease in slapstick, satire, drama, and villainous roles. His iconic films include Kilukkam (1991), In Harihar Nagar (1990), Yodha (1992), Mimics Parade (1991), Kalyanaraman (2002), Meesa Madhavan (2002), CID Moosa (2003), Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu (1986), Udayananu Tharam (2005), and Katha Parayumbol (2007). Many of his one liners and characters remain etched in Malayalam pop culture. Over his five decade long career, Jagathy won numerous accolades, including five Kerala State Film Awards for Supporting Actor and Comedy roles, and is widely regarded as the benchmark for comedy acting in Malayalam cinema. Though his career was cut short by a tragic car accident in 2012, his legacy as Malayalam…

Movies & TV Shows

1. Kireedam (1989) — Remanan
2. Kilukkam (1991) — Nischal
3. Narasimham (2000) — Poovalli Chandrabhanu
4. Yoddha (1992) — Arassumoottil Appukuttan Menon
5. Classmates (2006) — Fr. Esthappaan
6. Grandmaster (2012) — Rashid
7. Pranchiyettan & The Saint (2010) — Pandit Deena Dayal
8. Thanmathra (2005) — Joseph
9. Urumi (2011) — Chenichery Kurup / Kerala Minister
10. Oru CBI Diary Kurippu (1988) — Vikram
11. C.I.D. Moosa (2003) — S.I. Peethambaran
12. Twenty 20 (2008) — Sankarettan
13. Indian Rupee (2011) — Gold Pappan
14. Thoovanathumbikal (1987) — Ravunni
15. Udayananu Tharam (2005) — Pachalam Bhasi
16. Meesa Madhavan (2002) — Krishnavilasom Bhageerathan Pillai
17. Ravanaprabhu (2001) — Sakthivel Gounder
18. Naran (2005) — Member Kuruppu
19. Chotta Mumbai (2007) — Paddakam Basheer
20. Marykkundoru Kunjaadu (2010) — Kundukuzhy Achan
21. Kerala Cafe (2009) — JK
22. Sethurama Iyer CBI (2004) — Vikram
23. Friends (1999) — Chackachamparambil Lasar
24. Ividam Swargamanu (2009) — Bhuvanachandran
25. Minnaram (1994) — Unnunni
26. Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded (2009) — Ashok Kumar
27. Boeing Boeing (1985) — O. P. Olassa
28. Arabikkatha (2007) — Kunhunni
29. No. 20 Madras Mail (1990) — Chokkalingam
30. Nandanam (2002) — Kumbidi
31. Puthiya Mugham (2009) — Fr. Peter Thekkan
32. Ee Adutha Kaalathu (2012) — Bonacaud Ramachandran
33. Devadoothan (2000) — Fr. Sthevachan
34. Nerariyan CBI (2005) — Vikram
35. Rasathanthram (2006) — Vettivel Sundara Pandyan
36. Midhunam (1993) — Suguthan
37. Pulival Kalyanam (2003) — Paramanandam
38. Thilakkam (2003) — Fr. Stephen
39. Chathikkatha Chanthu (2004) — Manthravadi
40. CBI 5: The Brain (2022) — Vikram

Directed

1. Annakutty Kodambakkam Vilikkunnu (1989) — Director
2. Kalyana Unnikal (1997) — Director