Nagesh
Acting
Born: September 27, 1933 · Tirupur, Tamil Nadu, India
Died: January 31, 2009 (aged 75)
Highest Rated
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
Thalapathi
1991
Dasavatharam
2008
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
1990
Panchatanthiram
2002
Minnale
2001
Vasool Raja MBBS
2004
Avvai Shanmugi
1996
Apoorva Sagodharargal
1989
Kadhal Konden
2003
Jewel Thief
1967
Tholi Prema
1998
Photos (4)
Movies (182)
O' Faby
1993
Cheran Pandiyan
Maniyam
Tholi Prema
Balu's elder uncle
Panakkara Kudumbam
Raman / Parasuraman / Balaraman
Bose
Bose's Grandfather
Raasi
1997
Annai
1962
Moratodu
1977
Ulagam Sutrum Valiban
1973
Engirundho Vandhaal
1970
Magalir Mattum
Dead body
Kadal Meengal
1981
Madras to Pondicherry
Bus Conductor
Rickshaw Mama
Minister Duraisamy
Magudi
1984
Minnale
Subramanyam 'Subbuni'
Mounam Sammadham
Paramasivam
Kaavalkaaran
'Gobi' Gobinath
Babu
1971
Paadum Vaanampadi
Muthu (Guest Role)
Maanavan
1970
Thalapathi
Panthulu
Nam Naadu
1969
Urimai Kural
Sadhasivam
Kadhala Kadhala
Chokkalingam
Nammavar
Prabhakar Rao
Poove Unakkaga
Stephen
Anbukku Naan Adimai
1980
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
Avinashi
Thiruvarutchelvar
Ponnan
Vasool Raja MBBS
Sriman Venkatraman
Kalam Vellum
Paavadai
Vietnam Veedu
1970
Apoorva Raagangal
Dr. Soori
Dasavatharam
Sheikh Mukhtaar
Savale Samali
Chinna Pannai Singaram
Athey Kangal
1967
Thrimoorthulu
1987
Ooty Varai Uravu
Dr. Thirupathy
Subhakankshalu
Stephen
Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei
Raja Mokkaiyappar
Thai Meethu Sathiyam
1978
Bama Vijayam
Krishna
Gnana Kuzhandhai
Namachivayam
Thenmazhai
Venu
Rhythm
Karthik's father
Aayirathil Oruvan
Azhaga
Kadhalikka Neramillai
Chellappa
Paruva Kaalam
Swamy Kamalanandham
Desiya Geetham
1998
Gauravam
Rajinikanth's Assistant
Major Chandrakanth
Mohan
Iru Thuruvam
Ayyasamy/Mama
Indradhanussu
1978
Makkal En Pakkam
1987
Thillu Mullu
Nagesh
Anbu Vazhi
1968
Kanchu Kaagada
1984
Dhairya Lakshmi
1980
Poovellam Un Vasam
2001
Indrudu Chandrudu
Minister
Athisaya Piravi
1990
Iru Kodugal
Babu
Panchatanthiram
Parthasarathy
Thaayillamal Naanillai
Mannargudi Minor
Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa
Raju
Unakkaga Naan
Dhanarajan / Lenindasan
Kadhal Konden
Church Father Rozario
Avvai Shanmugi
Joseph
Uzhaikkum Karangal
1976
Jewel Thief
Goon
Apoorva Sagodharargal
Dharmaraj
Nam Naadu
1969
Saravana
Saravana's grandfather
Sadhu Mirandal
1966
Ethir Neechal
Madhu
Penn Daivam
1970
Thillana Mohanambal
"Savadal" Vaithi
Vasantha Maligai
the servant
Thenum Paalum
Balu
Meendum Savithri
Ramamurthy
Soappu Seeppu Kannadi
Madhusudhanan
Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren
Victor
Saraswathi Sabatham
Prison warden
Daiviyin Thiruvilaiyadal
1982
Kodimalar
Annamalai
Kaakum Karangal
Somasundaram
Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum
Sundaram (Sekar Friend)
Pachai Vilakku
1964
Justice Chowdhary
Anthony
Thiruvilayadal
Tharumi
Nenjam Marappathillai
Veeraiyaa
Pedda Gedda
1982
Sathyam
1976
Farz
1967
Padikkadavan
Rahim
Mangala Vaathiyam
1979
Sorgam
Gajendran / Gajini
Ramu
1966
Galatta Kalyanam
Chandran, Madhan's friend
Gadibidi Ganda
1993
Nawab Narkali
Subbu
Naam Pirandha Mann
1977
Navarathiri
Priest
Putham Pudhu Payanam
1991
Enga Veettu Pillai
Govindhan
Nil Gavani Kadhali
Seetharaman
Kalari
Manikyam
Nalla Neram
1972
Annai Oru Alayam
1979
Gandeevam
Idea Appa Rao
Annai Velankanni
Kannaiah
Velli Vizha
1972
Anbe Vaa
1966
Maaveeran
1986
Mahakavi Kalidas
Oviyar
Sivandha Mann
Dickie
Anjal Petti 520
Stiphen Chandru
Server Sundaram
Sundaram
Madam
1994
Bala
Annachi
Kulavilakku
1969
Poova Thalaiya
Nagesh
Mohana Punnagai
1981
Anubavi Raja Anubavi
Thangamuthu and Manikkam
Vivasaayi
1967
Valarthumrugangal
1981
Deiva Magan
Boopathy
Pagaivan
1997
Brahmachari Mogudu
Retired Army Colonel
Kalai Kovil
1964
Ezham Rathri
1982
Puthiya Paravai
Sanjeev
Vazhkai Padagu
1965
Kadhal Vaaganam
Chellappin
Padagotti
1964
Kaadhal Jyothi
1970
Ganga
1972
Thozhilali
Kithan
Panchavarna Kili
1965
Shanti Nilayam
1969
Iru Malargal
1967
Deivam
1972
Thiruvarul
Ponnan, Kumara Devan's dearest friend
Coolikkaran
1987
Pattampoochi
1975
Illale Devatha
Manager
Neela Malargal
Parthasarthy
Vani Rani
1974
Engal Swamy Ayyappan
Salim Bhai
Gumasthavin Magal
1974
Dr. Siva
Babu
Thunaivan
1969
Pori
2007
Ayudha Poojai
Police Officer
Kaaval Dheivam
1969
Allari Mogudu
1992
Veettuku Veedu
1970
Poompuhar
Ganasabai
Ee Hrudaya Ninagagi
1997
Engal Thanga Raja
1973
Sumathi En Sundari
Mannangatti Sundaram
Papam Pasivadu
1972
Komatha En Kulamatha
1973
Lighthouse
1965
Kudiyirundha Koyil
1968
Priyamudan Prabhu
1984
Pazhani
Sandhanam (Chokkalingam Accountant)
Shanthi
1965
Akka Thangai
1969
Natchathiram
1980
Vetagadu
Ponnu swamy
Policekaran Magal
Prabhu's House Servant
Ratha Thilagam
Madurai
Brindavanam
Perumallu
Deepam
1977
Moondru Dheivangal
1971
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal
R. K. Viswanatha Sarma
Maa Pelliki Randi
2001
Nalladhoru Kudumbam
1979
Aalayam
1967
Sumaithaangi
1962