Jagathy Sreekumar
Known for Acting · 681 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 (681)
Changatham
1983
as Sulfikkar
Rachana
1983
as Thomas
Kanathaya Penkutty
1985
as Vasu
Aathmakatha
2010
as Father Punnoos
Loose Loose Arappiri Loose
1988
as Jagathi
Sanchari
1981
as Mani
Mazhanool Kanavu
2003
as Nair
China Town
2011
as Jaggubhai / Jaggu Bhai
Dhanya
1981
Loudspeaker
2009
as Secretary Geevarghese
Puzhayozhukum Vazhi
1985
Aa Divasam
1982
Oru Sandesam Koodi
1985
Pradeshika Vaarthakal
1989
as Thankachen
Oothikachiya Ponnu
1981
as Vasu
Adikkurippu
1989
as Basheer
Sphodanam
1981
Decent Parties
2009
as Porinju
Aanaval Mothiram
1991
as Chellapan
Vicharana
1988
as Kuttappan
Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil
1986
Manjadikuru
2008
as Unni
Yavanika
1982
as Varunan
Veeralipattu
2007
as Narayanan Nair
Soorya Manasam
1992
Onningu Vannengil
1985
as Esthappan
Udayon
2005
as Shavappetty Thoma
Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam
1985
as Nanukuttan Pillai
Arhatha
1990
as Unni Unnithan
Marupuram
1990
Doore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam
1986
as Nanu Mash
Chillu
1982
Thakilu Kottampuram
1981
as Sisupalan
Ivide Ellavarkkum Sukham
1987
as Sivasankaran Varma
Adiverukal
1986
Malarvaadi Arts Club
2010
as Raghavan
College Days
2010
as College Principal
Mansoru Maha Samudram
1983
as Raghavan
Chakravalam Chuvannappol
1983
Ezham Suryan
2012
as Chakrapaani
Kelkatha Sabdam
1982
as Gopi
Best of Luck
2010
as Advocate Uthaman
Vazhiyorakazchakal
1987
as Music Teacher
Shikkar
2010
as Pilla alias Mathaayi
Venicile Vyapari
2011
as Kaladi Govindan
Arabikkatha
2007
as Kunhunni
Ulkadal
1979
as Shanku
Kanmashi
2002
as Bhaskara Menon
Paalattu Kunjikannan
1980
as Foot Soldier
Oru Mukham Pala Mukham
1983
Kaliyoonjal
1997
Kinnaram
1983
as Varma
Kalpana House
1989
as Louis Fernandez
Nalkkavala
1987
as Balan
Aham
1992
Kadaksham
2010
Vishnu
1994
as Jameskutty
Swanthamevide Bandhamevide
1984
as Gopan
Daisy
1988
as Postman
Naaduvazhikal
1989
as Bawa
Orange
2012
Kudumbasree Travels
2011
as Kunjambu
Aparichithan
2004
as Anamala Jolly
Kadathanadan Ambadi
1990
as Karkodakan
Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu
1986
as Sardar Krishna Kurup
Sreekrishna Parunthu
1984
as Kumaran's Friend / Gopalan
Ingane Oru Nilapakshi
2000
Sarvakalasala
1987
as Fr. Kuttanad
Killadi Raman
2011
as Kuriakose
Achaneyanenikkishtam
2001
as Nalinakshan
Adimakal Udamakal
1987
as Mukundan
Yugapurushan
2010
Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku
1986
as Watch Paramu
Rajadhani
1994
as M. L. A. Natarajan
Pakshe
1994
as Assistant of Vikraman
Naayika
2011
as Rangapani
Parannu Parannu Parannu
1984
Paradesi
2007
as Moosa's friend
Sethurama Iyer CBI
2004
as Vikram
Thavalam
2008
Manikya Chempazhukka
1995
January Oru Orma
1987
as Joseph
Runway
2004
as Kariyachan
Pachuvum Kovalanum
2011
as Esthappan
Revathikkoru Pavakkutty
1986
as Kalyan Kumar
Mohabbath
2011
Gandharvam
1993
as Pappu Mesthiri
Muhurtham Pathnonnu Muppathinu
1985
as Lazar
Makaramanju
2011
as Govardhandas Makhanji
Kalippattam
1993
as Unni
Amrutham
2004
as Chandy
News
1989
Bandhukkal Sathrukkal
1993
as Sakshi
Sradha
2000
Aadhipathyam
1983
as Kuttappan
Kinnam Katta Kallan
1996
Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu
1988
as Velichappadu
Oomakkuyil
1983
Thalamelam
2004
as Dr. Gouri Shankar
Koodum Thedi
1985
as Laser
Mangalam Veettil Manaseswari Gupta
1995
as Sivankutty
The Reporter
2015
Payum Puli
2007
as Thankappan
Valathottu Thirinjal Nalamathe Veedu
2003
as Setup Ramakrishnan
Vardhakya Puranam
1994
as Omanakuttan Pilla
Vesham
2004
as Ganapathi Swamy
Kudumbakodathi
1996
as Paramananthan Nair
Mulamoottil Adima
1985
as Robert
Mayajalam
1998
as Ramesh Nambyar
Kadha, Samvidhanam Kunchacko
2009
Itha Innu Muthal
1984
as Kundera Kuttappan
Ente Hridayathinte Udama
2002
No. 20 Madras Mail
1990
as Chokkalingam
Manthrikumaran
1998
as Sundareshan
Sarkar Colony
2011
as Pu. Pu. Papi
Udayananu Tharam
2005
as Pachalam Bhasi
Bhoomika
1991
as Kuttappan
Kalliyankattu Neeli
1979
as Ugran Vaasu
Ulsavapittennu
1989
as Madhavan Kutty
Ivan Megharoopan
2012
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 681 credits spanning from 1957 to 2022, Jagathy Sreekumar has appeared in 681 films and 0 TV shows.
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Most Popular Jagathy Sreekumar Movies
- Changatham (1983) — as Sulfikkar
- Rachana (1983) — as Thomas
- Kanathaya Penkutty (1985) — as Vasu
- Aathmakatha (2010) — as Father Punnoos
- Loose Loose Arappiri Loose (1988) — as Jagathi
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