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
Sorgam (1970)
as Gajendran / Gajini
Agathiyar (1972)
Actor
Deiva Thirumagal (1964)
Actor
Akkarai Pachchai (1974)
Actor
Athey Kangal (1967)
Actor
Baghdad Perazhagi (1973)
as Kamar
Dhikku Theriyadha Kaattil (1972)
as Constable 1
Kannamma (1972)
as Thangappal Rangappan
Nam Naadu (1969)
Actor
Kumari Penn (1966)
as R. Sattanathan
Raaja Raajathan (1989)
as Thyagi Sathyamoorthy
Thiruvarutchelvar (1967)
as Ponnan
Ivargal Varungala Thoongal (1987)
Actor
Kalam Vellum (1970)
as Paavadai
Muthu Chippi (1968)
as Sathiyam
Ezhai Pangalan (1963)
Actor
Thaayum Magalum (1965)
Actor
Penne Nee Vaazhga (1967)
Actor
Anbu Vazhi (1968)
Actor
Vani Rani (1974)
Actor
Idhu Sathiyam (1963)
Actor
Thirudi (1974)
Actor
Enga Oor Raja (1968)
as Chakravarthi
Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan (1993)
as Lawyer
Yaen? (1970)
Actor
Panakkara Kudumbam (1964)
as Raman / Parasuraman / Balaraman
Thamarai Kulam (1959)
Actor
My Beloved, My Life (1975)
as Ramesh
Indira En Selvam (1962)
as Rayappan
Sabash Thambi (1967)
as JB
Naam Moovar (1966)
Actor
Panithirai (1961)
Actor
Periya Idathu Pen (1963)
as Pitamdhi / Arulappan
Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei (2006)
as Raja Mokkaiyappar
Magalir Mattum (1994)
as Dead body
Anbukku Naan Adimai (1980)
Actor
Pesum Deivam (1967)
as Murali
Anbu Karangal (1965)
as Thirupathy
Dhairya Lakshmi (1980)
Actor
Thangarathinam (1960)
Actor
Rickshaw Mama (1992)
as Minister Duraisamy
Ragasiya Police 115 (1968)
as Balakrishnan
Pullakuttikaran (1995)
Actor
Sahasame Jeevitham (1984)
as Babu Rao
Thalapathi (1991)
as Panthulu
Soggadu (1975)
as Sanyasi Rao
Madras to Pondicherry (1966)
as Bus Conductor
Magudi (1984)
Actor
Avasara Kalyanam (1972)
as Raghu
Minnale (2001)
as Subramanyam 'Subbuni'
Unakkaga Naan (1976)
as Dhanarajan / Lenindasan
Vettaikaaran (1964)
Actor
Poove Unakkaga (1996)
as Stephen
Raasi (1997)
Actor
Major Chandrakanth (1966)
as Mohan
Subhakankshalu (1997)
as Stephen
Panchatanthiram (2002)
as Parthasarathy
Indradhanussu (1978)
Actor
Kadhala Kadhala (1998)
as Chokkalingam
Paadum Vaanampadi (1985)
as Muthu (Guest Role)
Oorantha Sankranthi (1983)
as Tippanna
Sadhu Mirandal (1966)
Actor
Aayirathil Oruvan (1965)
as Azhaga
Cheran Pandiyan (1991)
as Maniyam
Engal Swamy Ayyappan (1990)
as Salim Bhai
Meendum Savithri (1996)
as Ramamurthy
Aayiram Roobai (1964)
Actor
Sangamam (1970)
as Jambu
Sanga Natham (1984)
Actor
Nammavar (1994)
as Prabhakar Rao
Themmangu Paattukaaran (1997)
Actor
Athisaya Piravi (1990)
Actor
Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989)
as Dharmaraj
Thayilla Pillai (1961)
as Mohan
Kadal Meengal (1981)
Actor
Naalai Namadhe (1975)
as Rango
Savale Samali (1971)
as Chinna Pannai Singaram
Tholi Prema (1998)
as Balu's elder uncle
Kadhalikka Neramillai (1964)
as Chellappa
Gnana Kuzhandhai (1979)
as Namachivayam
Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990)
as Avinashi
Kodimalar (1966)
as Annamalai
Sathyam (1976)
Actor
Bose (2004)
as Bose's Grandfather
Raja Kaiya Vacha (1990)
as Vijaya's Father
Neerkumizhi (1965)
as Sethu
Manamulla Maruthaaram (1958)
Actor
Vasool Raja MBBS (2004)
as Sriman Venkatraman
Thenmazhai (1966)
as Venu
Ooty Varai Uravu (1967)
as Dr. Thirupathy
Kaakum Karangal (1965)
as Somasundaram
Apoorva Raagangal (1975)
as Dr. Soori
Nadodi (1966)
Actor
Sabadham (1971)
as Shanmugam
Naan Yen Pirandhen (1972)
as Sabhabadhi
Moratodu (1977)
Actor
Babu (1971)
Actor
Kanchu Kaagada (1984)
Actor
Server Sundaram (1964)
as Sundaram
Kalthoon (1981)
Actor
Chandhrodhayam (1966)
as Alwar
Rhythm (2000)
as Karthik's father
Kondaveeti Simham (1981)
as Sitapati
Dasavatharam (2008)
as Sheikh Mukhtaar
Meendum Vazhven (1971)
as O Chidambaram
Annai (1962)
Actor
Mounam Sammadham (1990)
as Paramasivam
Avvai Shanmugi (1996)
as Joseph
Pedda Gedda (1982)
Actor
Urimai Kural (1974)
as Sadhasivam
Saravana (2006)
as Saravana's grandfather
Annai Illam (1963)
Actor
Navagraham (1970)
as Baalu
Deiva Magan (1969)
as Boopathy
Nil Gavani Kadhali (1969)
as Seetharaman
Thyagam (1978)
Actor
Sukham Sukhakaram (1994)
Actor
Kaaval Dheivam (1969)
Actor
Vaa Kanna Vaa (1982)
Actor
Bama Vijayam (1967)
as Krishna
Thrimoorthulu (1987)
Actor
Nangu Suvargal (1971)
Actor
Kadhal Konden (2003)
as Church Father Rozario
Thozhilali (1964)
as Kithan
Iru Thuruvam (1971)
as Ayyasamy/Mama
Akka Thangai (1969)
Actor
Gopura Vasalile (1991)
Actor
Patham Pasali (1970)
Actor
Kattilla Thottilla (1973)
Actor
Puthiya Paravai (1964)
as Sanjeev
Ulagam Sutrum Valiban (1973)
Actor
Punnagai (1971)
Actor
Aasai Alaigal (1963)
as Peethambaram
Navarathinam (1977)
as Ratnam
Indrudu Chandrudu (1989)
as Minister
Maanavan (1970)
Actor
Pattanathil Bhootham (1967)
as Seenu
Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren (1979)
as Victor
Aattukara Alamelu (1977)
as Varadhachary
Desiya Geetham (1998)
Actor
Engirundho Vandhaal (1970)
Actor
Neela Vanam (1965)
Actor
Poovellam Un Vasam (2001)
Actor
Kettikaran (1971)
Actor
Gauravam (1973)
as Rajinikanth's Assistant
Thillana Mohanambal (1968)
as "Savadal" Vaithi
Maanikka Thottil (1974)
Actor
Naanal (1965)
as Pattabi Raman
Kaadhal Jyothi (1970)
Actor
Gandeevam (1994)
as Idea Appa Rao
Nawab Narkali (1972)
as Subbu
Thaayillamal Naanillai (1979)
as Mannargudi Minor
Thadayam (1997)
Actor
Padikkadavan (1985)
as Rahim
Priyamudan Prabhu (1984)
Actor
Galatta Kalyanam (1968)
as Chandran, Madhan's friend
Thanippiravi (1966)
as Chowry
Nee! (1965)
as Raju
Sivandha Mann (1969)
as Dickie
Dheiva Thaai (1964)
as Vidwan Sargunam
Makkal En Pakkam (1987)
Actor
Saraswathi Sabatham (1966)
as Prison warden
Thillu Mullu (1981)
as Nagesh
Thai Meethu Sathiyam (1978)
Actor
Mappillai Azhaippu (1972)
Actor
Navarathiri (1964)
as Priest
Motor Sundaram Pillai (1966)
Actor
Shanti Nilayam (1969)
Actor
Chinnachiru Ulagam (1966)
Actor
Coolikkaran (1987)
Actor
Vietnam Veedu (1970)
Actor
O' Faby (1993)
Actor
Deepam (1977)
Actor
Nenjil Oor Aalayam (1962)
as Peter
Kaavalkaaran (1967)
as 'Gobi' Gobinath
Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa (1971)
as Raju
Anbe Vaa (1966)
Actor
Anubavi Raja Anubavi (1967)
as Thangamuthu and Manikkam
Natchathiram (1980)
Actor
Nalla Neram (1972)
Actor
Poompuhar (1964)
as Ganasabai
Poochudava (1997)
Actor
Sumathi En Sundari (1971)
as Mannangatti Sundaram
Annai Velankanni (1971)
as Kannaiah
Kadhal Vaaganam (1968)
as Chellappin
Thiruvilayadal (1965)
as Tharumi
Thiruvarul (1975)
as Ponnan, Kumara Devan's dearest friend
Ethir Neechal (1968)
as Madhu
Ramu (1966)
Actor
Allari Mogudu (1992)
Actor
Pattampoochi (1975)
Actor
Nootrukku Nooru (1971)
as Ramesh
Penn Daivam (1970)
Actor
Arasa Kattalai (1967)
Actor
Veettuku Veedu (1970)
Actor
Valarthumrugangal (1981)
Actor
Kudiyirundha Koyil (1968)
Actor
Policekaran Magal (1962)
as Prabhu's House Servant
Naan (1967)
as Sundaram
Poova Thalaiya (1969)
as Nagesh
Paruva Kaalam (1974)
as Swamy Kamalanandham
Dr. Siva (1975)
as Babu
Kulama Gunama (1971)
as Kalimann
Velli Vizha (1972)
Actor
Farz (1967)
Actor
Thunaivan (1969)
Actor
Pori (2007)
Actor
Brindavanam (1992)
as Perumallu
Raman Thediya Seethai (1972)
as Krishnan
Anbalippu (1969)
as Shanmugam
Ezham Rathri (1982)
Actor
Gadibidi Ganda (1993)
Actor
Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum (1965)
as Sundaram (Sekar Friend)
Brahmachari Mogudu (1994)
as Retired Army Colonel
Soappu Seeppu Kannadi (1968)
as Madhusudhanan
Panchavarna Kili (1965)
Actor
Komatha En Kulamatha (1973)
Actor
Aalayam (1967)
Actor
Mangala Vaathiyam (1979)
Actor
Pazhani (1965)
as Sandhanam (Chokkalingam Accountant)
Neela Malargal (1979)
as Parthasarthy
Vetagadu (1979)
as Ponnu swamy
Vivasaayi (1967)
Actor
Pachai Vilakku (1964)
Actor
Maaveeran (1986)
Actor
Maadappura (1962)
Actor
Mohana Punnagai (1981)
Actor
Uzhaikkum Karangal (1976)
Actor
Kungumam (1963)
Actor
Pagaivan (1997)
Actor
Engal Thanga Raja (1973)
Actor
Sumaithaangi (1962)
Actor
Uyir Mel Aasai (1967)
Actor
Thenum Paalum (1971)
as Balu
Annai Oru Alayam (1979)
Actor
Enga Veettu Pillai (1965)
as Govindhan
Thaaye Unakkaga (1966)
as Neelu
Illale Devatha (1985)
as Manager
Vellikizhamai Viratham (1974)
as Ramu
Ganga (1972)
Actor
Aparadhi (1977)
as Goldsmith Rankan
Devi Shri Kaumariamman (1974)
Actor
Chitra Pournami (1976)
Actor
Maa Pelliki Randi (2001)
Actor
Thirudan (1969)
as Ranga
Putham Pudhu Payanam (1991)
Actor
Kattabomman (1993)
as Kattabomman's grandfather
Ee Hrudaya Ninagagi (1997)
Actor
Kanna Nalama (1972)
Actor
Thamarai Nenjam (1968)
as Narayanan
Kalari (1991)
as Manikyam
Mahakavi Kalidas (1966)
as Oviyar
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal (1977)
as R. K. Viswanatha Sarma
Meenava Nanban (1977)
as Ratnam
Madam (1994)
Actor
Justice Chowdhary (1982)
as Anthony
Gumasthavin Magal (1974)
Actor
Padagotti (1964)
Actor
Bhama Rukmani (1980)
Actor
Poojaikku Vantha Malar (1965)
as Insurance Agent
Deivam (1972)
Actor
Anjal Petti 520 (1969)
as Stiphen Chandru
Papam Pasivadu (1972)
Actor
Maru Piravi (1973)
Actor
Nenjam Marappathillai (1963)
as Veeraiyaa
Ratha Thilagam (1963)
as Madurai
Naam Pirandha Mann (1977)
Actor
Anadhai Anandhan (1970)
Actor
Vasantha Maligai (1972)
as the servant
Iru Kodugal (1969)
as Babu
Ganga (1972)
Actor
Bala (2002)
as Annachi
Shanthi (1965)
Actor
Punniya Boomi (1978)
Actor
Enga Thambi (1993)
as Muthu
Ethiroli (1970)
Actor
Nalladhoru Kudumbam (1979)
Actor
Amarakaaviyam (1981)
Actor
Pillaiyo Pillai (1972)
Actor
Vazhkai Padagu (1965)
Actor
Iru Malargal (1967)
Actor
Ayudha Poojai (1995)
as Police Officer
Kalai Kovil (1964)
Actor
Oru Nadigai Nadagam Parkiral (1978)
Actor
Veguli Penn (1971)
as Mohan
Ilaya Thalaimurai (1977)
Actor
Saadhikkoru Needhi (1981)
Actor
Pennai Vazha Vidungal (1969)
as Natarajan
Amma Ponnu (1993)
as Vathiyar
Murugan Adimai (1977)
Actor
Daiviyin Thiruvilaiyadal (1982)
Actor
Thaali Bhagyam (1966)
Actor
Rudhra Thaandavam (1978)
as Priest
Aayiram Nilavae Vaa (1983)
Actor
Kulavilakku (1969)
Actor
Panama Pasama (1968)
Actor
Moondru Dheivangal (1971)
Actor
Panam Padaithavan (1965)
Actor
Lighthouse (1965)
Actor
Appa Tata (1972)
Actor
Thaaiku Thalaimagan (1967)
Actor
Bommalaattam (1968)
as Durai
Yaarukkaga Azhudhaan (1966)
Actor
Thambi Pondatti (1992)
as Venugopal
Thenkinnam (1971)
Actor
Paaladai (1967)
as Vaigundam
Mannavan Vanthaanadi (1975)
as Thalapathy / C.I.D. Sivanandam
Andru Kanda Mugam (1968)
as Subbusami