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.
Filmography · 179
Rickshaw Mama
1992 · Minister Duraisamy
Minnale
2001 · Subramanyam 'Subbuni'
Madras to Pondicherry
1966 · Bus Conductor
Annai
1962
Engirundho Vandhaal
1970
Magudi
1984
Babu
1971
Maanavan
1970
Kaavalkaaran
1967
Kadhalikka Neramillai
1964 · Chellappa
Savale Samali
1971 · Chinna Pannai Singaram
Magalir Mattum
1994 · Dead body
Paadum Vaanampadi
1985 · Muthu (Guest Role)
Cheran Pandiyan
1991 · Maniyam
Kalam Vellum
1970 · Paavadai
Raasi
1997
Ulagam Sutrum Valiban
1973
Thrimoorthulu
1987
Moratodu
1977
Urimai Kural
1974 · Sadhasivam
Kanchu Kaagada
1984
Ooty Varai Uravu
1967 · Dr. Thirupathy
Subhakankshalu
1997 · Stephen
Mounam Sammadham
1990 · Paramasivam
Kadhala Kadhala
1998 · Chokkalingam
Thenmazhai
1966 · Venu
Nammavar
1994 · Prabhakar Rao
Bose
2004 · Bose's Grandfather
Thiruvarutchelvar
1967 · Ponnan
Gauravam
1973 · Rajinikanth's Assistan...
Kadal Meengal
1981
Paruva Kaalam
1974 · Swamy Kamalanandham
Anbukku Naan Adimai
1980
Panchatanthiram
2002 · Parthasarathy
Vasool Raja MBBS
2004 · Sriman Venkatraman
Bama Vijayam
1967 · Krishna
Apoorva Raagangal
1975 · Dr. Soori
Poove Unakkaga
1996 · Stephen
Tholi Prema
1998 · Balu's elder uncle
Vietnam Veedu
1970
Thalapathi
1991 · Panthulu
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
1990 · Avinashi
Dasavatharam
2008 · Sheikh Mukhtaar
Thaayillamal Naanillai
1979 · Mannargudi Minor
Thai Meethu Sathiyam
1978
Major Chandrakanth
1966 · Mohan
Rhythm
2000 · Karthik's father
Aayirathil Oruvan
1965 · Azhaga
Iru Thuruvam
1971 · Ayyasamy/Mama
Apoorva Sagodharargal
1989 · Dharmaraj
Poovellam Un Vasam
2001
Athisaya Piravi
1990
Sadhu Mirandal
1966
Maaveeran
1986
Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei
2006 · Raja Mokkaiyappar
Meendum Savithri
1996 · Ramamurthy
Kodimalar
1966 · Annamalai
Gnana Kuzhandhai
1979 · Namachivayam
Saravana
2006 · Saravana's grandfather
Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum
1965 · Sundaram (Sekar Friend...
Jewel Thief
1967 · Goon
Kadhal Konden
2003 · Church Father Rozario
Server Sundaram
1964 · Sundaram
Unakkaga Naan
1976 · Dhanarajan / Lenindasa...
Pori
2007
Coolikkaran
1987
Nil Gavani Kadhali
1969 · Seetharaman
Dhairya Lakshmi
1980
Brahmachari Mogudu
1994 · Retired Army Colonel
Anjal Petti 520
1969 · Stiphen Chandru
Pachai Vilakku
1964
Kaakum Karangal
1965 · Somasundaram
Padikkadavan
1985 · Rahim
Enga Veettu Pillai
1965 · Govindhan
Farz
1967
Sathyam
1976
Thillu Mullu
1981 · Nagesh
O' Faby
1993
Saraswathi Sabatham
1966 · Prison warden
Ethir Neechal
1968 · Madhu
Shanti Nilayam
1969
Vetagadu
1979 · Ponnu swamy
Vasantha Maligai
1972 · the servant
Anubavi Raja Anubavi
1967 · Thangamuthu and Manikk...
Anbe Vaa
1966
Panchavarna Kili
1965
Indrudu Chandrudu
1989 · Minister
Gandeevam
1994 · Idea Appa Rao
Pedda Gedda
1982
Avvai Shanmugi
1996 · Joseph
Poova Thalaiya
1969 · Nagesh
Nenjam Marappathillai
1963 · Veeraiyaa
Kaadhal Jyothi
1970
Ayudha Poojai
1995 · Police Officer
Desiya Geetham
1998
Thillana Mohanambal
1968 · "Savadal" Vaithi
Velli Vizha
1972
Thenum Paalum
1971 · Balu
Ee Hrudaya Ninagagi
1997
Allari Mogudu
1992
Pagaivan
1997
Ratha Thilagam
1963 · Madurai
Nawab Narkali
1972 · Subbu
Engal Swamy Ayyappan
1990 · Salim Bhai
Galatta Kalyanam
1968 · Chandran, Madhan's fri...
Athey Kangal
1967
Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa
1971 · Raju
Soappu Seeppu Kannadi
1968 · Madhusudhanan
Nalla Neram
1972
Thozhilali
1964 · Kithan
Policekaran Magal
1962 · Prabhu's House Servant
Brindavanam
1992 · Perumallu
Mahakavi Kalidas
1966 · Oviyar
Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren
1979 · Victor
Gumasthavin Magal
1974
Penn Daivam
1970
Annai Velankanni
1971 · Kannaiah
Sivandha Mann
1969 · Dickie
Engal Thanga Raja
1973
Pazhani
1965 · Sandhanam (Chokkalinga...
Madam
1994
Dr. Siva
1975 · Babu
Puthiya Paravai
1964 · Sanjeev
Kulavilakku
1969
Bala
2002 · Annachi
Navarathiri
1964 · Priest
Makkal En Pakkam
1987
Priyamudan Prabhu
1984
Kalari
1991 · Manikyam
Kaaval Dheivam
1969
Mohana Punnagai
1981
Mangala Vaathiyam
1979
Deivam
1972
Justice Chowdhary
1982 · Anthony
Vani Rani
1974
Ramu
1966
Thiruvilayadal
1965 · Tharumi
Daiviyin Thiruvilaiyadal
1982
Valarthumrugangal
1981
Kadhal Vaaganam
1968 · Chellappin
Neela Malargal
1979 · Parthasarthy
Thunaivan
1969
Deiva Magan
1969 · Boopathy
Pattampoochi
1975
Kalai Kovil
1964
Lighthouse
1965
Illale Devatha
1985 · Manager
Padagotti
1964
Maa Pelliki Randi
2001
Naam Pirandha Mann
1977
Gadibidi Ganda
1993
Shanthi
1965
Veettuku Veedu
1970
Vivasaayi
1967
Uzhaikkum Karangal
1976
Nam Naadu
1969
Sorgam
1970 · Gajendran / Gajini
Iru Malargal
1967
Papam Pasivadu
1972
Putham Pudhu Payanam
1991
Indradhanussu
1978
Natchathiram
1980
Moondru Dheivangal
1971
Kudiyirundha Koyil
1968
Ezham Rathri
1982
Iru Kodugal
1969 · Babu
Nam Nadu
1969
Sumaithaangi
1962
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal
1977 · R. K. Viswanatha Sarma
Thiruvarul
1975 · Ponnan, Kumara Devan's...
Komatha En Kulamatha
1973
Deepam
1977
Aalayam
1967
Poompuhar
1964 · Ganasabai
Annai Oru Alayam
1979
Vazhkai Padagu
1965
Akka Thangai
1969
Sumathi En Sundari
1971 · Mannangatti Sundaram
Nalladhoru Kudumbam
1979