Nagesh
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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.
Known for
Credits
Meendum Vazhven (1971)
as O Chidambaram
Avasara Kalyanam (1972)
as Raghu
Kalam Vellum (1970)
as Paavadai
Dhairya Lakshmi (1980)
Actor
Sangamam (1970)
as Jambu
Kannamma (1972)
as Thangappal Rangappan
Magalir Mattum (1994)
as Dead body
Major Chandrakanth (1966)
as Mohan
Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei (2006)
as Raja Mokkaiyappar
Athisaya Piravi (1990)
Actor
Paadum Vaanampadi (1985)
as Muthu (Guest Role)
Unakkaga Naan (1976)
as Dhanarajan / Lenindasan
Madras to Pondicherry (1966)
as Bus Conductor
Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren (1979)
as Victor
Poove Unakkaga (1996)
as Stephen
Gnana Kuzhandhai (1979)
as Namachivayam
Mappillai Azhaippu (1972)
Actor
Punnagai (1971)
Actor
Nil Gavani Kadhali (1969)
as Seetharaman
Anbalippu (1969)
as Shanmugam
Vasool Raja MBBS (2004)
as Sriman Venkatraman
Panchatanthiram (2002)
as Parthasarathy
Uyir Mel Aasai (1967)
Actor
Dasavatharam (2008)
as Sheikh Mukhtaar
Meendum Savithri (1996)
as Ramamurthy
Neerkumizhi (1965)
as Sethu
Kaadhal Jyothi (1970)
Actor
Manamulla Maruthaaram (1958)
Actor
Minnale (2001)
as Subramanyam 'Subbuni'
Aayirathil Oruvan (1965)
as Azhaga
Thiruvarutchelvar (1967)
as Ponnan
Chandhrodhayam (1966)
as Alwar
Patham Pasali (1970)
Actor
Raasi (1997)
Actor
Maanikka Thottil (1974)
Actor
Sadhu Mirandal (1966)
Actor
Thirudan (1969)
as Ranga
Nee! (1965)
as Raju
Rhythm (2000)
as Karthik's father
Kettikaran (1971)
Actor
Ulagam Sutrum Valiban (1973)
Actor
Kodimalar (1966)
as Annamalai
Mounam Sammadham (1990)
as Paramasivam
Pattanathil Bhootham (1967)
as Seenu
Iru Thuruvam (1971)
as Ayyasamy/Mama
Bhama Rukmani (1980)
Actor
Kalthoon (1981)
Actor
Jewel Thief (1967)
as Goon
Thalapathi (1991)
as Panthulu
Sabadham (1971)
as Shanmugam
Engal Swamy Ayyappan (1990)
as Salim Bhai
Kondaveeti Simham (1981)
as Sitapati
Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
as Dr. Soori
Tholi Prema (1998)
as Balu's elder uncle
Thayilla Pillai (1961)
as Mohan
Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990)
as Avinashi
Urimai Kural (1974)
as Sadhasivam
Savale Samali (1971)
as Chinna Pannai Singaram
Thai Meethu Sathiyam (1978)
Actor
Enga Veettu Pillai (1965)
as Govindhan
Thenmazhai (1966)
as Venu
Kadhalikka Neramillai (1964)
as Chellappa
Kadhala Kadhala (1998)
as Chokkalingam
Kaavalkaaran (1967)
Actor
Bama Vijayam (1967)
as Krishna
Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989)
as Dharmaraj
Farz (1967)
Actor
Nadodi (1966)
Actor
Saravana (2006)
as Saravana's grandfather
Navagraham (1970)
as Baalu
Kadal Meengal (1981)
Actor
Nammavar (1994)
as Prabhakar Rao
Subhakankshalu (1997)
as Stephen
Cheran Pandiyan (1991)
as Maniyam
Thrimoorthulu (1987)
Actor
Indrudu Chandrudu (1989)
as Minister
Bose (2004)
as Bose's Grandfather
Babu (1971)
Actor
Kadhal Konden (2003)
as Church Father Rozario
Poovellam Un Vasam (2001)
Actor
Ooty Varai Uravu (1967)
as Dr. Thirupathy
Puthiya Paravai (1964)
as Sanjeev
Thadayam (1997)
Actor
Maaveeran (1986)
Actor
Vietnam Veedu (1970)
Actor
Naalai Namadhe (1975)
as Rango
Kanchu Kaagada (1984)
Actor
Oorantha Sankranthi (1983)
as Tippanna
Avvai Shanmugi (1996)
as Joseph
Nangu Suvargal (1971)
Actor
Thiruvilayadal (1965)
as Tharumi
Annai Oru Alayam (1979)
Actor
Magudi (1984)
Actor
Thillana Mohanambal (1968)
as "Savadal" Vaithi
Anbe Vaa (1966)
Actor
Ayudha Poojai (1995)
as Police Officer
Mohana Punnagai (1981)
Actor
Thamarai Nenjam (1968)
as Narayanan
Anbukku Naan Adimai (1980)
Actor
Kalai Kovil (1964)
Actor
Thaayillamal Naanillai (1979)
as Mannargudi Minor
Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa (1971)
as Raju
Raja Kaiya Vacha (1990)
as Vijaya's Father
Padikkadavan (1985)
as Rahim
Server Sundaram (1964)
as Sundaram
Soappu Seeppu Kannadi (1968)
as Madhusudhanan
Vetagadu (1979)
as Ponnu swamy
Gandeevam (1994)
as Idea Appa Rao
Thyagam (1978)
Actor
Pori (2007)
Actor
Padagotti (1964)
Actor
Nenjil Oor Aalayam (1962)
as Peter
Navarathinam (1977)
as Ratnam
Sathyam (1976)
Actor
Enga Oor Raja (1968)
Actor
Velli Vizha (1972)
Actor
Kattabomman (1993)
as Kattabomman's grandfather
Amma Ponnu (1993)
as Vathiyar
Maanavan (1970)
Actor
Annai Illam (1963)
Actor
Nam Nadu (1969)
Actor
Makkal En Pakkam (1987)
Actor
Engirundho Vandhaal (1970)
Actor
Naanal (1965)
as Pattabi Raman
Coolikkaran (1987)
Actor
Neela Vanam (1965)
Actor
Engal Thanga Raja (1973)
Actor
Saraswathi Sabatham (1966)
as Prison warden
Nenjam Marappathillai (1963)
as Veeraiyaa
Athey Kangal (1967)
Actor
Vani Rani (1974)
Actor
Kalari (1991)
as Manikyam
Ragasiya Police 115 (1968)
Actor
Thaaye Unakkaga (1966)
as Neelu
Nawab Narkali (1972)
as Subbu
Pattampoochi (1975)
Actor
Bala (2002)
as Annachi
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal (1977)
as R. K. Viswanatha Sarma
Brindavanam (1992)
as Perumallu
Sukham Sukhakaram (1994)
Actor
Vettaikaaran (1964)
Actor
Madam (1994)
Actor
Arasa Kattalai (1967)
Actor
Iru Kodugal (1969)
as Babu
Agathiyar (1972)
Actor
Vaa Kanna Vaa (1982)
Actor
Pedda Gedda (1982)
Actor
Brahmachari Mogudu (1994)
as Retired Army Colonel
Ethiroli (1970)
Actor
Oru Nadigai Nadagam Parkiral (1978)
Actor
Daiviyin Thiruvilaiyadal (1982)
Actor
Natchathiram (1980)
Actor
Navarathiri (1964)
as Priest
Kanna Nalama (1972)
Actor
Justice Chowdhary (1982)
as Anthony
Pagaivan (1997)
Actor
Moratodu (1977)
Actor
Neela Malargal (1979)
as Parthasarthy
Ee Hrudaya Ninagagi (1997)
Actor
Poochudava (1997)
Actor
Panchavarna Kili (1965)
Actor
Kaaval Dheivam (1969)
Actor
Annai (1962)
Actor
Mangala Vaathiyam (1979)
Actor
Sorgam (1970)
as Gajendran / Gajini
Thiruvarul (1975)
as Ponnan, Kumara Devan's dearest friend
Appa Tata (1972)
Actor
Mahakavi Kalidas (1966)
as Oviyar
Shanthi (1965)
Actor
Aalayam (1967)
Actor
Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum (1965)
as Sundaram (Sekar Friend)
Vasantha Maligai (1972)
as the servant
Dheiva Thaai (1964)
as Vidwan Sargunam
Dr. Siva (1975)
as Babu
Pazhani (1965)
as Sandhanam (Chokkalingam Accountant)
Thillu Mullu (1981)
as Nagesh
Periya Idathu Pen (1963)
Actor
Nootrukku Nooru (1971)
as Ramesh
Nalla Neram (1972)
Actor
Pachai Vilakku (1964)
Actor
Ratha Thilagam (1963)
as Madurai
Deepam (1977)
Actor
Rudhra Thaandavam (1978)
as Priest
Sivandha Mann (1969)
as Dickie
Vazhkai Padagu (1965)
Actor
Gadibidi Ganda (1993)
Actor
Putham Pudhu Payanam (1991)
Actor
Panam Padaithavan (1965)
Actor
Poompuhar (1964)
as Ganasabai
Kaakum Karangal (1965)
as Somasundaram
Uzhaikkum Karangal (1976)
Actor
Meenava Nanban (1977)
as Ratnam
Papam Pasivadu (1972)
Actor
Maru Piravi (1973)
Actor
Gauravam (1973)
as Rajinikanth's Assistant
Shanti Nilayam (1969)
Actor
Penn Daivam (1970)
Actor
Vellikizhamai Viratham (1974)
as Ramu
Aasai Alaigal (1963)
as Peethambaram
Thaali Bhagyam (1966)
Actor
Iru Malargal (1967)
Actor
Ethir Neechal (1968)
as Madhu
Galatta Kalyanam (1968)
as Chandran, Madhan's friend
Veguli Penn (1971)
Actor
Sumathi En Sundari (1971)
as Mannangatti Sundaram
Naan (1967)
as Sundaram
Anjal Petti 520 (1969)
as Stiphen Chandru
Kattilla Thottilla (1973)
Actor
Devi Shri Kaumariamman (1974)
Actor
Thaaiku Thalaimagan (1967)
Actor
O' Faby (1993)
Actor
Annai Velankanni (1971)
as Kannaiah
Komatha En Kulamatha (1973)
Actor
Motor Sundaram Pillai (1966)
Actor
Akkarai Pachchai (1974)
Actor
Panithirai (1961)
Actor
Desiya Geetham (1998)
Actor
Illale Devatha (1985)
as Manager
Policekaran Magal (1962)
as Prabhu's House Servant
Gumasthavin Magal (1974)
Actor
Aattukara Alamelu (1977)
Actor
Kudiyirundha Koyil (1968)
Actor
Nalladhoru Kudumbam (1979)
Actor
Vivasaayi (1967)
Actor
Allari Mogudu (1992)
Actor
Bommalaattam (1968)
as Durai
Ezham Rathri (1982)
Actor
Thenum Paalum (1971)
as Balu
Thozhilali (1964)
as Kithan
Murugan Adimai (1977)
Actor
Thanippiravi (1966)
as Chowry
Kulavilakku (1969)
Actor
Lighthouse (1965)
Actor
Naam Pirandha Mann (1977)
Actor
Poova Thalaiya (1969)
as Nagesh
Anbu Karangal (1965)
Actor
Poojaikku Vantha Malar (1965)
as Insurance Agent
Indradhanussu (1978)
Actor
Punniya Boomi (1978)
Actor
Valarthumrugangal (1981)
Actor
Panama Pasama (1968)
Actor
Yaarukkaga Azhudhaan (1966)
Actor
Akka Thangai (1969)
Actor
Anbe Aaruyire (1975)
Actor
Thunaivan (1969)
Actor
Anubavi Raja Anubavi (1967)
as Thangamuthu and Manikkam
Priyamudan Prabhu (1984)
Actor
Deiva Magan (1969)
as Boopathy
Ilaya Thalaimurai (1977)
Actor
Aayiram Nilavae Vaa (1983)
Actor
Moondru Dheivangal (1971)
Actor
Maa Pelliki Randi (2001)
Actor
Aparadhi (1977)
as Goldsmith Rankan
Chitra Pournami (1976)
Actor
Sumaithaangi (1962)
Actor
Chinnachiru Ulagam (1966)
Actor
Veettuku Veedu (1970)
Actor
Kadhal Vaaganam (1968)
as Chellappin
Kungumam (1963)
Actor
Nam Naadu (1969)
Actor
Deivam (1972)
Actor
Ramu (1966)
Actor
Amarakaaviyam (1981)
Actor
Pillaiyo Pillai (1972)
Actor
Ayiram Roopai (1964)
Actor
Paruva kaalam (1974)
as Swamy Kamalanandham
Anadhai Anandhan (1970)
Actor
Thenkinnam (1971)
Actor
Maadappura (1962)
Actor
Ganga (1972)
Actor
Saadhikkoru Needhi (1981)
Actor
Raman Thediya Seethai (1972)
as Krishnan