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
1990
as Paramasivam
Paadum Vaanampadi
1985
as Muthu (Guest Role)
Raja Kaiya Vacha
1990
as Vijaya's Father
Bose
2004
as Bose's Grandfather
Avasara Kalyanam
1972
as Raghu
Kadhala Kadhala
1998
as Chokkalingam
Kalam Vellum
1970
as Paavadai
Thai Meethu Sathiyam
1978
Apoorva Raagangal
1975
as Dr. Soori
Gauravam
1973
as Rajinikanth's Assistant
Meendum Vazhven
1971
as O Chidambaram
Iru Kodugal
1969
as Babu
Nammavar
1994
as Prabhakar Rao
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
1990
as Avinashi
Neerkumizhi
1965
as Sethu
Kadhalikka Neramillai
1964
as Chellappa
Kadal Meengal
1981
Poove Unakkaga
1996
as Stephen
Tholi Prema
1998
as Balu's elder uncle
Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei
2006
as Raja Mokkaiyappar
Babu
1971
Sangamam
1970
as Jambu
Thaayillamal Naanillai
1979
as Mannargudi Minor
Thadayam
1997
Bama Vijayam
1967
as Krishna
Ulagam Sutrum Valiban
1973
Kannamma
1972
as Thangappal Rangappan
Minnale
2001
as Subramanyam 'Subbuni'
Magalir Mattum
1994
as Dead body
Magudi
1984
Dhairya Lakshmi
1980
Urimai Kural
1974
as Sadhasivam
Engirundho Vandhaal
1970
Savale Samali
1971
as Chinna Pannai Singaram
Athisaya Piravi
1990
Anbalippu
1969
as Shanmugam
Nadodi
1966
Sukham Sukhakaram
1994
Naan Yen Pirandhen
1972
as Sabhabadhi
Naanal
1965
as Pattabi Raman
Thirudan
1969
as Ranga
Patham Pasali
1970
Mappillai Azhaippu
1972
Gnana Kuzhandhai
1979
as Namachivayam
Manamulla Maruthaaram
1958
Kaavalkaaran
1967
Kaadhal Jyothi
1970
Moratodu
1977
Thrimoorthulu
1987
Nangu Suvargal
1971
Ooty Varai Uravu
1967
as Dr. Thirupathy
Maanavan
1970
Vaa Kanna Vaa
1982
Unakkaga Naan
1976
as Dhanarajan / Lenindasan
Navagraham
1970
as Baalu
Naalai Namadhe
1975
as Rango
Uyir Mel Aasai
1967
Pattanathil Bhootham
1967
as Seenu
Major Chandrakanth
1966
as Mohan
Neela Vanam
1965
Chandhrodhayam
1966
as Alwar
Cheran Pandiyan
1991
as Maniyam
Vietnam Veedu
1970
Thayilla Pillai
1961
as Mohan
Nil Gavani Kadhali
1969
as Seetharaman
Nee!
1965
as Raju
Annai
1962
Maanikka Thottil
1974
Subhakankshalu
1997
as Stephen
Galatta Kalyanam
1968
as Chandran, Madhan's friend
Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren
1979
as Victor
Thamarai Nenjam
1968
as Narayanan
Annai Illam
1963
Aayiram Roobai
1964
Kondaveeti Simham
1981
as Sitapati
Paruva Kaalam
1974
as Swamy Kamalanandham
Sadhu Mirandal
1966
Raasi
1997
Engal Swamy Ayyappan
1990
as Salim Bhai
Aayirathil Oruvan
1965
as Azhaga
Thyagam
1978
Vettaikaaran
1964
Kanchu Kaagada
1984
Ragasiya Police 115
1968
Kodimalar
1966
as Annamalai
Madras to Pondicherry
1966
as Bus Conductor
Jewel Thief
1967
as Goon
Oorantha Sankranthi
1983
as Tippanna
Annai Oru Alayam
1979
Thiruvarutchelvar
1967
as Ponnan
Devi Shri Kaumariamman
1974
Indradhanussu
1978
Aasai Alaigal
1963
as Peethambaram
Pedda Gedda
1982
Meendum Savithri
1996
as Ramamurthy
Nam Naadu
1969
Periya Idathu Pen
1963
Kalthoon
1981
Sabadham
1971
as Shanmugam
Thalapathi
1991
as Panthulu
Sivandha Mann
1969
as Dickie
Kettikaran
1971
Thenmazhai
1966
as Venu
Iru Thuruvam
1971
as Ayyasamy/Mama
Dasavatharam
2008
as Sheikh Mukhtaar
Panchatanthiram
2002
as Parthasarathy
Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa
1971
as Raju
Maadappura
1962
Rhythm
2000
as Karthik's father
Saravana
2006
as Saravana's grandfather
Apoorva Sagodharargal
1989
as Dharmaraj
Bhama Rukmani
1980
Farz
1967
Nootrukku Nooru
1971
as Ramesh
Chinnachiru Ulagam
1966
Sathyam
1976
Anubavi Raja Anubavi
1967
as Thangamuthu and Manikkam
Punnagai
1971
Thiruvilayadal
1965
as Tharumi
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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Most Popular Nagesh Movies
- Mounam Sammadham (1990) — as Paramasivam
- Paadum Vaanampadi (1985) — as Muthu (Guest Role)
- Raja Kaiya Vacha (1990) — as Vijaya's Father
- Bose (2004) — as Bose's Grandfather
- Avasara Kalyanam (1972) — as Raghu
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