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Nagesh

Nagesh

Nagesh

Known for: Acting

Biography: 1933-09-27

Deathday: 2009-01-31 (75 years old)

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.

Filmography

all 296

Movies 296

self 2

Director 1

Producer 1

Sheikh Mukhtaar

Dasavatharam

Dasavatharam (2008)

Pori

Pori (2007)

Raja Mokkaiyappar

Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi

Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi (2006)

Saravana's grandfather

Saravana

Saravana (2006)

Bose's Grandfather

Bose

Bose (2004)

Sriman Venkatraman

Vasool Raja MBBS

Vasool Raja MBBS (2004)

Church Father Rozario

Kadhal Konden

Kadhal Konden (2003)

Annachi

Bala

Bala (2002)

Parthasarathy

Panchatanthiram

Panchatanthiram (2002)

Poovellam Un Vasam

Poovellam Un Vasam (2001)

Maa Pelliki Randi

Maa Pelliki Randi (2001)

Subramanyam 'Subbuni'

Minnale

Minnale (2001)

Karthik's father

Rhythm

Rhythm (2000)

Desiya Geetham

Desiya Geetham (1998)

Balu's elder uncle

Tholi Prema

Tholi Prema (1998)

Chokkalingam

Kadhala Kadhala

Kadhala Kadhala (1998)

Poochudava

Poochudava (1997)

Thadayam

Thadayam (1997)

Pagaivan

Pagaivan (1997)

Raasi

Raasi (1997)

Stephen

Subhakankshalu

Subhakankshalu (1997)

Joseph

Avvai Shanmugi

Avvai Shanmugi (1996)

Stephen

Poove Unakkaga

Poove Unakkaga (1996)

Ramamurthy

Meendum Savithri

Meendum Savithri (1996)

Ayudha Poojai

Ayudha Poojai (1995)

Actor

Marumagan

Marumagan (1995)

Prabhakar Rao

Nammavar

Nammavar (1994)

Idea Appa Rao

Gandeevam

Gandeevam (1994)

Sukham Sukhakaram

Sukham Sukhakaram (1994)

Dead body

Magalir Mattum

Magalir Mattum (1994)

Retired Army Colonel

Brahmachari Mogudu

Brahmachari Mogudu (1994)

Madam

Madam (1994)

Kattabomman's grandfather

Kattabomman

Kattabomman (1993)

O' Faby

O' Faby (1993)

Actor

One by Two

One by Two (1993)

Vathiyar

Amma Ponnu

Amma Ponnu (1993)

Gadibidi Ganda

Gadibidi Ganda (1993)

Allari Mogudu

Allari Mogudu (1992)

Actor

Rickshaw Mama

Rickshaw Mama (1992)

Perumallu

Brindavanam

Brindavanam (1992)

Putham Pudhu Payanam

Putham Pudhu Payanam (1991)

Panthulu

Thalapathi

Thalapathi (1991)

Manikyam

Kalari

Kalari (1991)

Maniyam

Cheran Pandiyan

Cheran Pandiyan (1991)

Vijaya's Father

Raja Kaiya Vacha

Raja Kaiya Vacha (1990)

Athisaya Piravi

Athisaya Piravi (1990)

Paramasivam

Mounam Sammadham

Mounam Sammadham (1990)

Avinashi

Michael Madana Kama Rajan

Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990)

Minister

Indrudu Chandrudu

Indrudu Chandrudu (1989)

Actor

Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal

Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989)

Dharmaraj

Apoorva Sagodharargal

Apoorva Sagodharargal (1989)

Enginaayalu

Brahma Puthrudu

Brahma Puthrudu (1988)

Actor

Bhanumati Gari Mogudu

Bhanumati Gari Mogudu (1987)

Coolikkaran

Coolikkaran (1987)

Thrimoorthulu

Thrimoorthulu (1987)

Makkal En Pakkam

Makkal En Pakkam (1987)

Maaveeran

Maaveeran (1986)

Rahim

Padikkadavan

Padikkadavan (1985)

Manager

Illale Devatha

Illale Devatha (1985)

Muthu (Guest Role)

Paadum Vaanampadi

Paadum Vaanampadi (1985)

Actor

Radha

Radha (1984)

Priyamudan Prabhu

Priyamudan Prabhu (1984)

Magudi

Magudi (1984)

Actor

Amarajeevi

Amarajeevi (1983)

Aayiram Nilavae Vaa

Aayiram Nilavae Vaa (1983)

Actor

Aayiram Nilave Vaa

Aayiram Nilave Vaa (1983)

Ezham Rathri

Ezham Rathri (1982)

Vaa Kanna Vaa

Vaa Kanna Vaa (1982)

Daiviyin Thiruvilaiyadal

Daiviyin Thiruvilaiyadal (1982)

Anthony

Justice Chowdhary

Justice Chowdhary (1982)

Sitapati

Kondaveeti Simham

Kondaveeti Simham (1981)

Saadhikkoru Needhi

Saadhikkoru Needhi (1981)

Actor

Madi Veetu Ezhai

Madi Veetu Ezhai (1981)

Kadal Meengal

Kadal Meengal (1981)

Valarthumrugangal

Valarthumrugangal (1981)

Nagesh

Thillu Mullu

Thillu Mullu (1981)

Kalthoon

Kalthoon (1981)

Amarakaaviyam

Amarakaaviyam (1981)

Mohana Punnagai

Mohana Punnagai (1981)

Actor

Sono Un Fenomeno Paranormale / Babasciò

Sono Un Fenomeno Paranormale / Babasciò (1981)

Bhama Rukmani

Bhama Rukmani (1980)

Anbukku Naan Adimai

Anbukku Naan Adimai (1980)

Natchathiram

Natchathiram (1980)

Ponnu swamy

Vetagadu

Vetagadu (1979)

Parthasarthy

Neela Malargal

Neela Malargal (1979)

Annai Oru Alayam

Annai Oru Alayam (1979)

Mangala Vaathiyam

Mangala Vaathiyam (1979)

Namachivayam, Astrologer

Gnana Kuzhandhai

Gnana Kuzhandhai (1979)

Nalladhoru Kudumbam

Nalladhoru Kudumbam (1979)

Mannargudi Minor

Thaayillamal Naanillai

Thaayillamal Naanillai (1979)

Victor

Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren

Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren (1979)

Thai Meethu Sathiyam

Thai Meethu Sathiyam (1978)

Oru Nadigai Nadagam Parkiral

Oru Nadigai Nadagam Parkiral (1978)

Punniya Boomi

Punniya Boomi (1978)

Thyagam

Thyagam (1978)

Priest

Rudhra Thaandavam

Rudhra Thaandavam (1978)

Director / Writer

Moratodu

Moratodu (1977)

Aattukara Alamelu

Aattukara Alamelu (1977)

Naam Pirandha Mann

Naam Pirandha Mann (1977)

Goldsmith Rankan

Aparadhi

Aparadhi (1977)

Ratnam

Meenava Nanban

Meenava Nanban (1977)

Ilaya Thalaimurai

Ilaya Thalaimurai (1977)

Ratnam

Navarathinam

Navarathinam (1977)

Actor

Aasheervaadam

Aasheervaadam (1977)

Deepam

Deepam (1977)

Murugan Adimai

Murugan Adimai (1977)

Indradhanusu

Indradhanusu (1977)

Chitra Pournami

Chitra Pournami (1976)

Uzhaikkum Karangal

Uzhaikkum Karangal (1976)

Sathyam

Sathyam (1976)

Actor

Uthaman

Uthaman (1976)

Ganapathi

Manushulanta Okkate

Manushulanta Okkate (1976)

Dr. Siva

Dr. Siva (1975)

Dr. Soori

Apoorva Raagangal

Apoorva Raagangal (1975)

Rango

Naalai Namadhe

Naalai Namadhe (1975)

Ponnan, Kumara Devan's dearest friend

Thiruvarul

Thiruvarul (1975)

R. K. Viswanatha Sarma

Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal

Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal (1975)

Anbe Aaruyire

Anbe Aaruyire (1975)

Pattampoochi

Pattampoochi (1975)

Devi Shri Kaumariamman

Devi Shri Kaumariamman (1974)

Sadhasivam

Urimai Kural

Urimai Kural (1974)

Gumasthavin Magal

Gumasthavin Magal (1974)

Vani Rani

Vani Rani (1974)

Ramu

Vellikizhamai Viratham

Vellikizhamai Viratham (1974)

Manicka Thottil

Manicka Thottil (1974)

Swamy Kamalanandham

Paruva kaalam

Paruva kaalam (1974)

Akkarai Pachchai

Akkarai Pachchai (1974)

Rajinikanth's Assistant

Gauravam

Gauravam (1973)

Kattilla Thottilla

Kattilla Thottilla (1973)

Actor

Veettukku Vandha Marumagal

Veettukku Vandha Marumagal (1973)

Komatha En Kulamatha

Komatha En Kulamatha (1973)

Engal Thanga Raja

Engal Thanga Raja (1973)

Ulagam Sutrum Valiban

Ulagam Sutrum Valiban (1973)

Maru Piravi

Maru Piravi (1973)

Deivam

Deivam (1972)

the servant

Vasantha Maligai

Vasantha Maligai (1972)

Papam Pasivadu

Papam Pasivadu (1972)

Actor

Kanmalar

Kanmalar (1972)

Velli Vizha

Velli Vizha (1972)

Pillaiyo Pillai

Pillaiyo Pillai (1972)

Sabhabadhi

Naan Yen Pirandhen

Naan Yen Pirandhen (1972)

Subbu

Nawab Narkali

Nawab Narkali (1972)

Krishnan

Raman Thediya Seethai

Raman Thediya Seethai (1972)

Appa Tata

Appa Tata (1972)

Nalla Neram

Nalla Neram (1972)

Kanna Nalama

Kanna Nalama (1972)

Agathiyar

Agathiyar (1972)

Thenkinnam

Thenkinnam (1971)

Punnagai

Punnagai (1971)

Babu

Babu (1971)

Kannaiah

Annai Velankanni

Annai Velankanni (1971)

Moondru Dheivangal

Moondru Dheivangal (1971)

Chinna Pannai Singaram

Savale Samali

Savale Samali (1971)

Veguli Penn

Veguli Penn (1971)

Shanmugam

Sabadham

Sabadham (1971)

Sumadhi En Sundhari

Sumadhi En Sundhari (1971)

Actor

Kulama Gunama

Kulama Gunama (1971)

Ramesh

Nootrukku Nooru

Nootrukku Nooru (1971)

Actor

Thangaikkaaga

Thangaikkaaga (1971)

Nangu Suvargal

Nangu Suvargal (1971)

Ayyasamy/Mama

Iru Thuruvam

Iru Thuruvam (1971)

Kettikaran

Kettikaran (1971)

Actor

Praptham

Praptham (1971)

Actor

Sumathi Yen Sundari

Sumathi Yen Sundari (1971)

Raju

Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa

Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa (1971)

Engirundho Vandhaal

Engirundho Vandhaal (1970)

Gajendran / Gajini

Sorgam

Sorgam (1970)

Baalu

Navagraham

Navagraham (1970)

Maanavan

Maanavan (1970)

Ethiroli

Ethiroli (1970)

Veettuku Veedu

Veettuku Veedu (1970)

Vietnam Veedu

Vietnam Veedu (1970)

Anathai Ananthan

Anathai Ananthan (1970)

Actor

Ethirkalam

Ethirkalam (1970)

Penn Daivam

Penn Daivam (1970)

Actor

Kaalam Vellum

Kaalam Vellum (1970)

Patham Pasali

Patham Pasali (1970)

Sainyasi

Vijayam Manade

Vijayam Manade (1970)

Bar owner, an ally of Bharath

Sivandha Mann

Sivandha Mann (1969)

Nam Nadu

Nam Nadu (1969)

Babu

Iru Kodugal

Iru Kodugal (1969)

Boopathy

Deiva Magan

Deiva Magan (1969)

Thunaivan

Thunaivan (1969)

Stiphen Chandru

Anjal Petti 520

Anjal Petti 520 (1969)

Kulavilakku

Kulavilakku (1969)

Shanti Nilayam

Shanti Nilayam (1969)

Nagesh

Poova Thalaiya

Poova Thalaiya (1969)

Kaaval Dheivam

Kaaval Dheivam (1969)

Mani who is a friend C. B. I Officer Rajan (Shivaji)

Thanga Surangam

Thanga Surangam (1969)

Akka Thangai

Akka Thangai (1969)

Nam Naadu

Nam Naadu (1969)

Seetharaman

Nil Gavani Kadhali

Nil Gavani Kadhali (1969)

Chellappin

Kadhal Vaaganam

Kadhal Vaaganam (1968)

Enga Oor Raja

Enga Oor Raja (1968)

'Savadal' Vaithi

Thillana Mohanambal

Thillana Mohanambal (1968)

Actor

Pudhiya Boomi

Pudhiya Boomi (1968)

Sabapathy who is Kannan's chauffer

En Thambi

En Thambi (1968)

Narayanan

Thamarai Nenjam

Thamarai Nenjam (1968)

Madhu

Ethir Neechal

Ethir Neechal (1968)

Chandran, Madhan's friend

Galatta Kalyanam

Galatta Kalyanam (1968)

Madhusudhanan

Soappu Seeppu Kannadi

Soappu Seeppu Kannadi (1968)

Kudiyirundha Koyil

Kudiyirundha Koyil (1968)

Vel, a producer

Thaer Thiruvizha

Thaer Thiruvizha (1968)

Raman

Thirumaal Perumai

Thirumaal Perumai (1968)

Panama Pasama

Panama Pasama (1968)

Ragasiya Police 115

Ragasiya Police 115 (1968)

Actor

Thulabharam

Thulabharam (1968)

Actor

Moondrezhuthu

Moondrezhuthu (1968)

Durai

Bommalaattam

Bommalaattam (1968)

Vivasaayi

Vivasaayi (1967)

Dr. Thirupathy

Ooty Varai Uravu

Ooty Varai Uravu (1967)

Iru Malargal

Iru Malargal (1967)

Goon

Jewel Thief

Jewel Thief (1967)

Kaavalkaaran

Kaavalkaaran (1967)

Aalayam

Aalayam (1967)

Ponnan

Thiruvarutchelvar

Thiruvarutchelvar (1967)

Naan

Naan (1967)

Athey Kangal

Athey Kangal (1967)

Actor

Thangai

Thangai (1967)

Arasa Kattalai

Arasa Kattalai (1967)

Seenu

Pattanathil Bhootham

Pattanathil Bhootham (1967)

Krishna

Bama Vijayam

Bama Vijayam (1967)

Actor

Pattathu Rani

Pattathu Rani (1967)

Thaaiku Thalaimagan

Thaaiku Thalaimagan (1967)

Thangamuthu and Manikkam

Anubavi Raja Anubavi

Anubavi Raja Anubavi (1967)

Farz

Farz (1967)

Bus Conductor

Madras to Pondicherry

Madras to Pondicherry (1966)

Actor

Selvam

Selvam (1966)

Mohan

Major Chandrakanth

Major Chandrakanth (1966)

Venu

Thenmazhai

Thenmazhai (1966)

Chowry

Thanippiravi

Thanippiravi (1966)

Prison warden

Saraswathi Sabatham

Saraswathi Sabatham (1966)

Chinnachiru Ulagam

Chinnachiru Ulagam (1966)

Thaali Bhagyam

Thaali Bhagyam (1966)

Neelu

Thaaye Unakkaga

Thaaye Unakkaga (1966)

Mahakavi Kalidas

Mahakavi Kalidas (1966)

Actor

Mugaraasi

Mugaraasi (1966)

Ramu

Ramu (1966)

Alwar

Chandhrodhayam

Chandhrodhayam (1966)

Yaarukkaga Azhudhaan

Yaarukkaga Azhudhaan (1966)

Nadodi

Nadodi (1966)

Annamalai

Kodimalar

Kodimalar (1966)

Actor

Naan Aanaiyittal

Naan Aanaiyittal (1966)

Motor Sundaram Pillai

Motor Sundaram Pillai (1966)

Anbe Vaa

Anbe Vaa (1966)

Pattabi Raman

Naanal

Naanal (1965)

Neela Vanam

Neela Vanam (1965)

Actor

Aasai Mugam

Aasai Mugam (1965)

Sundaram (Sekar Friend)

Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum

Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum (1965)

Actor

Thazhampoo

Thazhampoo (1965)

Lighthouse

Lighthouse (1965)

Tharumi

Thiruvilayadal

Thiruvilayadal (1965)

Azhaga

Aayirathil Oruvan

Aayirathil Oruvan (1965)

Shanthi

Shanthi (1965)

Sethu

Neerkumizhi

Neerkumizhi (1965)

Panam Padaithavan

Panam Padaithavan (1965)

Vazhkai Padagu

Vazhkai Padagu (1965)

Insurance Agent

Poojaikku Vantha Malar

Poojaikku Vantha Malar (1965)

Anbu Karangal

Anbu Karangal (1965)

Govindhan

Enga Veettu Pillai

Enga Veettu Pillai (1965)

Sandhanam (Chokkalingam Accountant)

Pazhani

Pazhani (1965)

Panchavarna Kili

Panchavarna Kili (1965)

Somasundaram

Kaakum Karangal

Kaakum Karangal (1965)

Sundaram

Server Sundaram

Server Sundaram (1964)

Actor

Thaayin Madiyil

Thaayin Madiyil (1964)

Ayiram Roopai

Ayiram Roopai (1964)

Priest

Navarathiri

Navarathiri (1964)

Padagotti

Padagotti (1964)

Kithan

Thozhilali

Thozhilali (1964)

Ganasabai

Poompuhar

Poompuhar (1964)

Sanjeev

Puthiya Paravai

Puthiya Paravai (1964)

Kalai Kovil

Kalai Kovil (1964)

Vidwan Sargunam

Dheiva Thaai

Dheiva Thaai (1964)

Actor

Panakkara Kudumbam

Panakkara Kudumbam (1964)

Pachai Vilakku

Pachai Vilakku (1964)

Thrilokam

En Kadamai

En Kadamai (1964)

Chellappa

Kadhalikka Neramillai

Kadhalikka Neramillai (1964)

Vettaikaaran

Vettaikaaran (1964)

Actor

Ezhai Pangalan

Ezhai Pangalan (1963)

Actor

Parisu

Parisu (1963)

Annai Illam

Annai Illam (1963)

Madurai

Ratha Thilagam

Ratha Thilagam (1963)

Veeraiyaa

Nenjam Marappathillai

Nenjam Marappathillai (1963)

Kungumam

Kungumam (1963)

Actor

Idayathil Nee

Idayathil Nee (1963)

Actor

Naanum Oru Penn

Naanum Oru Penn (1963)

Periya Idathu Pen

Periya Idathu Pen (1963)

Actor

Naan Vanangum Deivam

Naan Vanangum Deivam (1963)

Actor

Panathottam

Panathottam (1963)

Annai

Annai (1962)

Sumaithaangi

Sumaithaangi (1962)

Prabhu's House Servant

Policekaran Magal

Policekaran Magal (1962)

Maadappura

Maadappura (1962)

Peter

Nenjil Oor Aalayam

Nenjil Oor Aalayam (1962)

Panithirai

Panithirai (1961)

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Nagesh

Nagesh

Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1933-09-27

Deathday
2009-01-31 (75 years old)

Birth Name
நாகேஸ்வரன்

Birth Place
Dharapuram, India

Religion
Madhwas

Children
Anand Babu

Citizenships
Dominion of India, British Raj, India

Also Known As
நாகேஷ், Cheyur Krishna Rao Nageshwaran, Cheyur Krishnarao Nageshwaran, ناگش

Awards
Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South, National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor

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Last updated: 2025-02-23

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37 Movies

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33 Movies

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32 Movies

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29 Movies

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28 Movies

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Kamal Haasan worked together with Nagesh in:

28 Movies

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Ilaiyaraaja worked together with Nagesh in:

27 Movies

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R. S. Manohar worked together with Nagesh in:

26 Movies

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