Jagathy Sreekumar
Known for Acting · 680 credits
- Born
- 1951-01-05 (age 75)
- Place of birth
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Thiru-Kochi
- Also known as
- Jagathi Sreekumar · Jagathi · Sreekumar Achary · ജഗതി ശ്രീകുമാർ · ജഗതി എൻ.കെ. ആചാരി
Biography
Jagathy Sreekumar (born Sreekumar Achary, January 5, 1951) is one of the greatest comic actors in Indian cinema and a true legend of Malayalam films. Nicknamed Nataka Nayakan and often called the “King of Comedy” in Kerala, he has acted in more than 1,500 films, making him one of the most prolific actors in the world.
Beginning his career in the 1970s, Jagathy quickly became indispensable for his impeccable timing, improvisational genius, and ability to steal scenes. He was equally at ease in slapstick, satire, drama, and villainous roles. His iconic films include Kilukkam (1991), In Harihar Nagar (1990), Yodha (1992), Mimics Parade (1991), Kalyanaraman (2002), Meesa Madhavan (2002), CID Moosa (2003), Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu (1986), Udayananu Tharam (2005), and Katha Parayumbol (2007). Many of his one liners and characters remain etched in Malayalam pop culture.
Over his five decade long career, Jagathy won numerous accolades, including five Kerala State Film Awards for Supporting Actor and Comedy roles, and is widely regarded as the benchmark for comedy acting in Malayalam cinema.
Though his career was cut short by a tragic car accident in 2012, his legacy as Malayalam cinema’s most beloved comedian lives on, with an unparalleled body of work that continues to entertain new generations.
Known For
Movies (680)
Marykkundoru Kunjaadu
2010
as Kundukuzhy Achan
C.I.D. Moosa
2003
as S.I. Peethambaran
Kilukkam
1991
as Nischal
CBI 5: The Brain
2022
as Vikram
Moonnam Pakkam
1988
as Kavala
Vettam
2004
as Anthappan / Paasha the hitman
Meesa Madhavan
2002
as Krishnavilasom Bhageerathan Pillai
Midhunam
1993
as Suguthan
Ennennum Kannettante
1986
as Padmanabha Pilla
Thilakkam
2003
as Fr. Stephen
Thoovanathumbikal
1987
as Ravunni
Nadan Pennum Natupramaniyum
2000
as Unni Pilla
Ravanaprabhu
2001
as Sakthivel Gounder
Masters
2012
as Devasi
Cheppadividya
1993
as Achuvettan
Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded
2009
as Ashok Kumar
My Dear Kuttichathan
1984
as funny magician's assistant
Narasimham
2000
as Poovalli Chandrabhanu
Manikyakallu
2011
as Karunan Karikalkuzhi
Friends
1999
as Chackachamparambil Lasar
Devadoothan
2000
as Fr. Sthevachan
Kilukkam Kilukilukkam
2006
as Nischal
Oru Thira Pinneyum Thira
1982
as Rajappan
Sadanandante Samayam
2003
as Krishnanunni
Teja Bhai and Family
2011
as Vasudevan Nair
Twenty 20
2008
as Sankarettan
Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam
1998
as Gopakumar
Olympian Anthony Adam
1999
as Vattoli Porinchu
Thandavam
2002
as Vellapulli Mathachan
Sakshal Sreeman Chathunni
1993
as Pathalam Bhairavan
Urumi
2011
as Chenichery Kurup / Kerala Minister
Mookkilla Rajyathu
1991
as Krishnankutty
Kaatttile Thadi Thevarude Ana
1995
Thuruppugulan
2006
as Swami
Karutha Pakshikal
2006
as Wariarettan
Classmates
2006
as Fr. Esthappaan
Athbhutha Dweepu
2005
as Madhavan/ Maharajan Valiyavamana Thirumanassu
Souhrudam
1991
as Mathachan
Manjadikuru
2008
as Unni
Kakkakuyil
2001
as Advocate Nambishan
Makante Achan
2009
as Himaval Chithanya Swami
Kerala Cafe
2009
as JK
Kusruthi Kuruppu
1998
as Bhaskaran
Christian Brothers
2011
as Kochuthomma
Kaathil Oru Kinnaram
1996
as Karunakaran
Thalavattam
1986
as Narayan
Mister Butler
2000
as Achayan
Madambi
2008
as Advocate Mohan Kumar
Yes Your Honour
2006
as Mani
Speed Track
2007
as K. T. Kunjavara
Yoddha
1992
as Arassumoottil Appukuttan Menon
Rasathanthram
2006
as Vettivel Sundara Pandyan
Ammayane Sathyam
1993
as Pisharadi
Chathikkatha Chanthu
2004
as Manthravadi
Passenger
2009
as Home Minister Thomas Chako
Thiruvonam
1975
Kabuliwala
1993
as Kadalasu
Kochi Rajavu
2005
as Maharaja Sree Moolam Thirunal Easwara Varma Thampuran
Pranchiyettan & The Saint
2010
as Pandit Deena Dayal
Runway
2004
as Kariyachan
Njangal Santhushtaranu
1999
as Head Constable "Salperu" Sadanandan
Thammil Thammil
1985
as Const. Francis
Nerariyan CBI
2005
as Vikram
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja
2009
as Kanara Menon
Grandmaster
2012
as Rashid
Thanthonni
2010
as Dr.Thomas Vaidyan
Meenathil Thalikettu
1998
as Kaimal
The King & The Commissioner
2012
Devadas
1989
Baba Kalyani
2006
as SI Ramanan
Ammakilikkoodu
2003
as Arnose
Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram
2000
as Shivaraman
Rasikan
2004
as Thomachan
Pranaya Nilavu
1999
as Kunjahammad
Naran
2005
as Member Kuruppu
Casanovva
2012
as Luka
Lucky Jokers
2011
as Krishanvarma Thampuran
Pattanathil Sundaran
2003
as Kattuvalli Krishnan
Angel John
2009
as Khater Moosa
Nariman
2001
as Kochu Narayanan
Nasrani
2007
as Oommachan
Five Star Hospital
1997
Mr. Brahmachari
2003
as V. Venugopalan Thampi
Ponnum Kudathinum Pottu
1986
as Eraviraman Pilla
Pakshe
1994
as Assistant of Vikraman
Mayilpeelikkavu
1998
as Pappan
Kottayam Kunjachan
1990
as Konayil Kochappi
My Big Father
2009
as Valanjambalam Vasu
Mizhi Randilum
2003
as Thechikkattu Achuthankutti
Moz & Cat
2009
as Father Cyriac John
Adikkurippu
1989
as Basheer
Jagratha
1989
as Vikram
Oru Abhibhashakante Case Diary
1995
as Mani Kunju
Chathurangam
2002
as Kochauseppu
Lion
2006
as Joseph
Minnaram
1994
as Unnunni
Swa Le
2009
as Govindan
Mayilattam
2004
as Ayyappadasan
Gurushishyan
1997
as Raghavan
Mr & Mrs
1992
Simon Peter Ninakku Vendi
1988
as Lazar
Chakkarayumma
1984
as Rehman
Lal Salam
1990
as Unnithan
Chotta Mumbai
2007
as Paddakam Basheer
Kottaram Veettile Apputtan
1998
as Madhavan
Makeup Man
2011
as Vareeth Mappilai
Elsamma Enna Aankutty
2010
as Member Ramanan
Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu
1986
as Sardar Krishna Kurup
Sarkar Colony
2011
as Pu. Pu. Papi
No. 20 Madras Mail
1990
as Chokkalingam
Aparichithan
2004
as Anamala Jolly
Ividam Swargamanu
2009
as Bhuvanachandran
Mrigaya
1989
as lawyer Ramankutty
Meleparambil Aanveedu
1993
as Jayakrishnan
Loudspeaker
2009
as Secretary Geevarghese
Olangal
1982
Thiruthalvaadi
1992
as V.G Kurup
Vazhunnor
1999
as 'Meen' Mathachan
Manushya Mrugam
2011
as Fr. Isaac Chacko
Rajathanthram
1997
as Attuvassheril Prathapashimham
About Jagathy Sreekumar
Jagathy Sreekumar (born Sreekumar Achary, January 5, 1951) is one of the greatest comic actors in Indian cinema and a true legend of Malayalam films. Nicknamed Nataka Nayakan and often called the “King of Comedy” in Kerala, he has acted in more than 1,500 films, making him one of the most prolific actors in the world. Beginning his career in the 1970s, Jagathy quickly became indispensable for his impeccable timing, improvisational genius, and ability to steal scenes. He was equally at ease in slapstick, satire, drama, and villainous roles. His… With 680 credits spanning from 1957 to 2022, Jagathy Sreekumar has appeared in 680 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Jagathy Sreekumar Movies
- Marykkundoru Kunjaadu (2010) — as Kundukuzhy Achan
- C.I.D. Moosa (2003) — as S.I. Peethambaran
- Kilukkam (1991) — as Nischal
- CBI 5: The Brain (2022) — as Vikram
- Moonnam Pakkam (1988) — as Kavala
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