Nagesh

Nagesh

Known For

Iru Thuruvam

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.

Movies Featuring Nagesh

Dasavatharam

Dasavatharam (2008)

as Sheikh Mukhtaar
Saravana

Saravana (2006)

as Saravana's grandfather
Bose

Bose (2004)

as Bose's Grandfather
Vasool Raja MBBS

Vasool Raja MBBS (2004)

as Sriman Venkatraman
Kadhal Konden

Kadhal Konden (2003)

as Church Father Rozario
Bala

Bala (2002)

as Annachi
Minnale

Minnale (2001)

as Subramanyam 'Subbuni'
Rhythm

Rhythm (2000)

as Karthik's father
Tholi Prema

Tholi Prema (1998)

as Balu's elder uncle
Nammavar

Nammavar (1994)

as Prabhakar Rao
Gandeevam

Gandeevam (1994)

as Idea Appa Rao
Brahmachari Mogudu

Brahmachari Mogudu (1994)

as Retired Army Colonel
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Kattabomman (1993)

as Kattabomman's grandfather
Kalari

Kalari (1991)

as Manikyam
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Raja Kaiya Vacha (1990)

as Vijaya's Father
Paadum Vaanampadi

Paadum Vaanampadi (1985)

as Muthu (Guest Role)
Vetagadu

Vetagadu (1979)

as Ponnu swamy
Gnana Kuzhandhai

Gnana Kuzhandhai (1979)

as Namachivayam, Astrologer
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Aparadhi (1977)

as Goldsmith Rankan
Thiruvarul

Thiruvarul (1975)

as Ponnan, Kumara Devan's dearest friend
Paruva kaalam

Paruva kaalam (1974)

as Swamy Kamalanandham
Gauravam

Gauravam (1973)

as Rajinikanth's Assistant
Savale Samali

Savale Samali (1971)

as Chinna Pannai Singaram
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Sabadham (1971)

as Shanmugam
Sumathi En Sundari

Sumathi En Sundari (1971)

as Mannangatti Sundaram
Iru Thuruvam

Iru Thuruvam (1971)

as Ayyasamy/Mama
Sorgam

Sorgam (1970)

as Gajendran / Gajini
Sivandha Mann

Sivandha Mann (1969)

as Bar owner, an ally of Bharath
Anjal Petti 520

Anjal Petti 520 (1969)

as Stiphen Chandru
Galatta Kalyanam

Galatta Kalyanam (1968)

as Chandran, Madhan's friend
Anubavi Raja Anubavi

Anubavi Raja Anubavi (1967)

as Thangamuthu and Manikkam
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Naanal (1965)

as Pattabi Raman
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Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum (1965)

as Sundaram (Sekar Friend)
Pazhani

Pazhani (1965)

as Sandhanam (Chokkalingam Accountant)
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Dheiva Thaai (1964)

as Vidwan Sargunam
Policekaran Magal

Policekaran Magal (1962)

as Prabhu's House Servant