Nagesh
Acting1933Tirupur, Tamil Nadu, India
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.
Known For
Acting History
2008
Dasavatharam
as Sheikh Mukhtaar
2007
2006
Saravana
as Saravana's grandfather
Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi
as Raja Mokkaiyappar
2004
Vasool Raja MBBS
as Sriman Venkatraman
Bose
as Bose's Grandfather
2003
Kadhal Konden
as Church Father Rozario
2002
Panchatanthiram
as Parthasarathy
Bala
as Annachi
2001
2000
Rhythm
as Karthik's father
1998
1996
1995
1994
Nammavar
as Prabhakar Rao
Magalir Mattum
as Dead body
Brahmachari Mogudu
as Retired Army Colonel
Gandeevam
as Idea Appa Rao
1993
1992
Brindavanam
as Perumallu
1991
1990
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
as Avinashi
Raja Kaiya Vacha
as Vijaya's Father
Mounam Sammadham
as Paramasivam
Engal Swamy Ayyappan
as Salim Bhai
1989
Apoorva Sagodharargal
as Dharmaraj
Indrudu Chandrudu
as Minister
1986
1985
1979
Neela Malargal
as Parthasarthy
Gnana Kuzhandhai
as Namachivayam, Astrologer
Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren
as Victor
Thaayillamal Naanillai
as Mannargudi Minor
Vetagadu
as Ponnu swamy
1977
Aparadhi
as Goldsmith Rankan
Navarathinam
as Ratnam
Meenava Nanban
as Ratnam
Moratodu
Writer
Moratodu
Director
1975
Apoorva Raagangal
as Dr. Soori
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal
as R. K. Viswanatha Sarma
Thiruvarul
as Ponnan, Kumara Devan's dearest friend
Naalai Namadhe
as Rango
Dr. Siva
as Babu
1974
1973
Gauravam
as Rajinikanth's Assistant
1972
1971
Savale Samali
as Chinna Pannai Singaram
Sabadham
as Shanmugam
Iru Thuruvam
as Ayyasamy/Mama
Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa
as Raju
Thenum Paalum
as Balu
Sumathi En Sundari
as Mannangatti Sundaram
Nootrukku Nooru
as Ramesh
Annai Velankanni
as Kannaiah
1970
1969
Deiva Magan
as Boopathy
Iru Kodugal
as Babu
Poova Thalaiya
as Nagesh
Sivandha Mann
as Bar owner, an ally of Bharath
Nil Gavani Kadhali
as Seetharaman
Anjal Petti 520
as Stiphen Chandru
1968
Thamarai Nenjam
as Narayanan
Thillana Mohanambal
as "Savadal" Vaithi
Galatta Kalyanam
as Chandran, Madhan's friend
Soappu Seeppu Kannadi
as Madhusudhanan
Ethir Neechal
as Madhu
Kadhal Vaaganam
as Chellappin
Bommalaattam
as Durai
1967
Jewel Thief
as Goon
Bama Vijayam
as Krishna
Ooty Varai Uravu
as Dr. Thirupathy
Anubavi Raja Anubavi
as Thangamuthu and Manikkam
Pattanathil Bhootham
as Seenu
Thiruvarutchelvar
as Ponnan
1966
Thanippiravi
as Chowry
Mahakavi Kalidas
as Oviyar
Saraswathi Sabatham
as Prison warden
Major Chandrakanth
as Mohan
Thaaye Unakkaga
as Neelu
Kodimalar
as Annamalai
Thenmazhai
as Venu
Madras to Pondicherry
as Bus Conductor
Chandhrodhayam
as Alwar
1965
Thiruvilayadal
as Tharumi
Neerkumizhi
as Sethu
Kaakum Karangal
as Somasundaram
Aayirathil Oruvan
as Azhaga
Enga Veettu Pillai
as Govindhan
Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum
as Sundaram (Sekar Friend)
Poojaikku Vantha Malar
as Insurance Agent
Pazhani
as Sandhanam (Chokkalingam Accountant)
Naanal
as Pattabi Raman
1964
Kadhalikka Neramillai
as Chellappa
Navarathiri
as Priest
Thozhilali
as Kithan
Server Sundaram
as Sundaram
Dheiva Thaai
as Vidwan Sargunam
Puthiya Paravai
as Sanjeev
Poompuhar
as Ganasabai
1963
1962
1961