Nagesh

Nagesh

Known for Acting · 275 credits

Born
1933-09-27
Died
2009-01-31
Place of birth
Tirupur, Tamil Nadu, India
Also known as
நாகேஷ் · Cheyur Krishna Rao Nageshwaran · Cheyur Krishnarao Nageshwaran · ناگش · C. K. Nagesh

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

Movies (275)

Mounam Sammadham
Movie

Mounam Sammadham

1990

as Paramasivam

Paadum Vaanampadi
Movie

Paadum Vaanampadi

1985

as Muthu (Guest Role)

Raja Kaiya Vacha
Movie

Raja Kaiya Vacha

1990

as Vijaya's Father

Bose
Movie

Bose

2004

as Bose's Grandfather

Avasara Kalyanam
Movie

Avasara Kalyanam

1972

as Raghu

Kadhala Kadhala
Movie

Kadhala Kadhala

1998

as Chokkalingam

Kalam Vellum
Movie

Kalam Vellum

1970

as Paavadai

Thai Meethu Sathiyam
Movie

Thai Meethu Sathiyam

1978

Apoorva Raagangal
Movie

Apoorva Raagangal

1975

as Dr. Soori

Gauravam
Movie

Gauravam

1973

as Rajinikanth's Assistant

Meendum Vazhven
Movie

Meendum Vazhven

1971

as O Chidambaram

Iru Kodugal
Movie

Iru Kodugal

1969

as Babu

Nammavar
Movie

Nammavar

1994

as Prabhakar Rao

Michael Madana Kama Rajan
Movie

Michael Madana Kama Rajan

1990

as Avinashi

Neerkumizhi
Movie

Neerkumizhi

1965

as Sethu

Kadhalikka Neramillai
Movie

Kadhalikka Neramillai

1964

as Chellappa

Kadal Meengal
Movie

Kadal Meengal

1981

Poove Unakkaga
Movie

Poove Unakkaga

1996

as Stephen

Tholi Prema
Movie

Tholi Prema

1998

as Balu's elder uncle

Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei
Movie

Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei

2006

as Raja Mokkaiyappar

Babu
Movie

Babu

1971

Sangamam
Movie

Sangamam

1970

as Jambu

Thaayillamal Naanillai
Movie

Thaayillamal Naanillai

1979

as Mannargudi Minor

Thadayam
Movie

Thadayam

1997

Bama Vijayam
Movie

Bama Vijayam

1967

as Krishna

Ulagam Sutrum Valiban
Movie

Ulagam Sutrum Valiban

1973

Kannamma
Movie

Kannamma

1972

as Thangappal Rangappan

Minnale
Movie

Minnale

2001

as Subramanyam 'Subbuni'

Magalir Mattum
Movie

Magalir Mattum

1994

as Dead body

Magudi
Movie

Magudi

1984

Dhairya Lakshmi
Movie

Dhairya Lakshmi

1980

Urimai Kural
Movie

Urimai Kural

1974

as Sadhasivam

Engirundho Vandhaal
Movie

Engirundho Vandhaal

1970

Savale Samali
Movie

Savale Samali

1971

as Chinna Pannai Singaram

Athisaya Piravi
Movie

Athisaya Piravi

1990

Anbalippu
Movie

Anbalippu

1969

as Shanmugam

Nadodi
Movie

Nadodi

1966

Sukham Sukhakaram
Movie

Sukham Sukhakaram

1994

Naan Yen Pirandhen
Movie

Naan Yen Pirandhen

1972

as Sabhabadhi

Naanal
Movie

Naanal

1965

as Pattabi Raman

Thirudan
Movie

Thirudan

1969

as Ranga

Patham Pasali
Movie

Patham Pasali

1970

Mappillai Azhaippu
Movie

Mappillai Azhaippu

1972

Gnana Kuzhandhai
Movie

Gnana Kuzhandhai

1979

as Namachivayam

Manamulla Maruthaaram
Movie

Manamulla Maruthaaram

1958

Kaavalkaaran
Movie

Kaavalkaaran

1967

Kaadhal Jyothi
Movie

Kaadhal Jyothi

1970

Moratodu
Movie

Moratodu

1977

Thrimoorthulu
Movie

Thrimoorthulu

1987

Nangu Suvargal
Movie

Nangu Suvargal

1971

Ooty Varai Uravu
Movie

Ooty Varai Uravu

1967

as Dr. Thirupathy

Maanavan
Movie

Maanavan

1970

Vaa Kanna Vaa
Movie

Vaa Kanna Vaa

1982

Unakkaga Naan
Movie

Unakkaga Naan

1976

as Dhanarajan / Lenindasan

Navagraham
Movie

Navagraham

1970

as Baalu

Naalai Namadhe
Movie

Naalai Namadhe

1975

as Rango

Uyir Mel Aasai
Movie

Uyir Mel Aasai

1967

Pattanathil Bhootham
Movie

Pattanathil Bhootham

1967

as Seenu

Major Chandrakanth
Movie

Major Chandrakanth

1966

as Mohan

Neela Vanam
Movie

Neela Vanam

1965

Chandhrodhayam
Movie

Chandhrodhayam

1966

as Alwar

Cheran Pandiyan
Movie

Cheran Pandiyan

1991

as Maniyam

Vietnam Veedu
Movie

Vietnam Veedu

1970

Thayilla Pillai
Movie

Thayilla Pillai

1961

as Mohan

Nil Gavani Kadhali
Movie

Nil Gavani Kadhali

1969

as Seetharaman

Nee!
Movie

Nee!

1965

as Raju

Annai
Movie

Annai

1962

Maanikka Thottil
Movie

Maanikka Thottil

1974

Subhakankshalu
Movie

Subhakankshalu

1997

as Stephen

Galatta Kalyanam
Movie

Galatta Kalyanam

1968

as Chandran, Madhan's friend

Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren
Movie

Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren

1979

as Victor

Thamarai Nenjam
Movie

Thamarai Nenjam

1968

as Narayanan

Annai Illam
Movie

Annai Illam

1963

Aayiram Roobai
Movie

Aayiram Roobai

1964

Kondaveeti Simham
Movie

Kondaveeti Simham

1981

as Sitapati

Paruva Kaalam
Movie

Paruva Kaalam

1974

as Swamy Kamalanandham

Sadhu Mirandal
Movie

Sadhu Mirandal

1966

Raasi
Movie

Raasi

1997

Engal Swamy Ayyappan
Movie

Engal Swamy Ayyappan

1990

as Salim Bhai

Aayirathil Oruvan
Movie

Aayirathil Oruvan

1965

as Azhaga

Thyagam
Movie

Thyagam

1978

Vettaikaaran
Movie

Vettaikaaran

1964

Kanchu Kaagada
Movie

Kanchu Kaagada

1984

Ragasiya Police 115
Movie

Ragasiya Police 115

1968

Kodimalar
Movie

Kodimalar

1966

as Annamalai

Madras to Pondicherry
Movie

Madras to Pondicherry

1966

as Bus Conductor

Jewel Thief
Movie

Jewel Thief

1967

as Goon

Oorantha Sankranthi
Movie

Oorantha Sankranthi

1983

as Tippanna

Annai Oru Alayam
Movie

Annai Oru Alayam

1979

Thiruvarutchelvar
Movie

Thiruvarutchelvar

1967

as Ponnan

Devi Shri Kaumariamman
Movie

Devi Shri Kaumariamman

1974

Indradhanussu
Movie

Indradhanussu

1978

Aasai Alaigal
Movie

Aasai Alaigal

1963

as Peethambaram

Pedda Gedda
Movie

Pedda Gedda

1982

Meendum Savithri
Movie

Meendum Savithri

1996

as Ramamurthy

Nam Naadu
Movie

Nam Naadu

1969

Periya Idathu Pen
Movie

Periya Idathu Pen

1963

Kalthoon
Movie

Kalthoon

1981

Sabadham
Movie

Sabadham

1971

as Shanmugam

Thalapathi
Movie

Thalapathi

1991

as Panthulu

Sivandha Mann
Movie

Sivandha Mann

1969

as Dickie

Kettikaran
Movie

Kettikaran

1971

Thenmazhai
Movie

Thenmazhai

1966

as Venu

Iru Thuruvam
Movie

Iru Thuruvam

1971

as Ayyasamy/Mama

Dasavatharam
Movie

Dasavatharam

2008

as Sheikh Mukhtaar

Panchatanthiram
Movie

Panchatanthiram

2002

as Parthasarathy

Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa
Movie

Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa

1971

as Raju

Maadappura
Movie

Maadappura

1962

Rhythm
Movie

Rhythm

2000

as Karthik's father

Saravana
Movie

Saravana

2006

as Saravana's grandfather

Apoorva Sagodharargal
Movie

Apoorva Sagodharargal

1989

as Dharmaraj

Bhama Rukmani
Movie

Bhama Rukmani

1980

Farz
Movie

Farz

1967

Nootrukku Nooru
Movie

Nootrukku Nooru

1971

as Ramesh

Chinnachiru Ulagam
Movie

Chinnachiru Ulagam

1966

Sathyam
Movie

Sathyam

1976

Anubavi Raja Anubavi
Movie

Anubavi Raja Anubavi

1967

as Thangamuthu and Manikkam

Punnagai
Movie

Punnagai

1971

Thiruvilayadal
Movie

Thiruvilayadal

1965

as Tharumi

Soappu Seeppu Kannadi
Movie

Soappu Seeppu Kannadi

1968

as Madhusudhanan

About Nagesh

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. With 275 credits spanning from 1958 to 2008, Nagesh has appeared in 275 films and 0 TV shows.

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