Nagesh
Acting
272 titles
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
Dasavatharam
2008
Pori
2007
Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei
2006
Saravana
2006
Bose
2004
Vasool Raja MBBS
2004
Kadhal Konden
2003
Bala
2002
Panchatanthiram
2002
Poovellam Un Vasam
2001
Maa Pelliki Randi
2001
Minnale
2001
Rhythm
2000
Desiya Geetham
1998
Tholi Prema
1998
Kadhala Kadhala
1998
Poochudava
1997
Thadayam
1997
Pagaivan
1997
Raasi
1997
Subhakankshalu
1997
Ee Hrudaya Ninagagi
1997
Avvai Shanmugi
1996
Poove Unakkaga
1996
Meendum Savithri
1996
Ayudha Poojai
1995
Nammavar
1994
Gandeevam
1994
Sukham Sukhakaram
1994
Magalir Mattum
1994
Brahmachari Mogudu
1994
Madam
1994
Kattabomman
1993
O' Faby
1993
Amma Ponnu
1993
Gadibidi Ganda
1993
Allari Mogudu
1992
Brindavanam
1992
Putham Pudhu Payanam
1991
Thalapathi
1991
Kalari
1991
Cheran Pandiyan
1991
Engal Swamy Ayyappan
1990
Raja Kaiya Vacha
1990
Athisaya Piravi
1990
Mounam Sammadham
1990
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
1990
Indrudu Chandrudu
1989
Apoorva Sagodharargal
1989
Coolikkaran
1987
Thrimoorthulu
1987
Makkal En Pakkam
1987
Maaveeran
1986
Padikkadavan
1985
Illale Devatha
1985
Paadum Vaanampadi
1985
Kanchu Kaagada
1984
Magudi
1984
Priyamudan Prabhu
1984
Aayiram Nilavae Vaa
1983
Oorantha Sankranthi
1983
Ezham Rathri
1982
Vaa Kanna Vaa
1982
Daiviyin Thiruvilaiyadal
1982
Justice Chowdhary
1982
Pedda Gedda
1982
Kondaveeti Simham
1981
Saadhikkoru Needhi
1981
Kadal Meengal
1981
Valarthumrugangal
1981
Thillu Mullu
1981
Kalthoon
1981
Amarakaaviyam
1981
Mohana Punnagai
1981
Bhama Rukmani
1980
Anbukku Naan Adimai
1980
Natchathiram
1980
Dhairya Lakshmi
1980
Vetagadu
1979
Annai Oru Alayam
1979
Neela Malargal
1979
Mangala Vaathiyam
1979
Gnana Kuzhandhai
1979
Nalladhoru Kudumbam
1979
Thaayillamal Naanillai
1979
Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren
1979
Thai Meethu Sathiyam
1978
Oru Nadigai Nadagam Parkiral
1978
Punniya Boomi
1978
Thyagam
1978
Rudhra Thaandavam
1978
Indradhanussu
1978
Moratodu
1977
Aattukara Alamelu
1977
Naam Pirandha Mann
1977
Aparadhi
1977
Meenava Nanban
1977
Ilaya Thalaimurai
1977
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal
1977
Navarathinam
1977
Deepam
1977
Murugan Adimai
1977
Chitra Pournami
1976
Uzhaikkum Karangal
1976
Sathyam
1976
Unakkaga Naan
1976
Dr. Siva
1975
Apoorva Raagangal
1975
Naalai Namadhe
1975
Thiruvarul
1975
Anbe Aaruyire
1975
Pattampoochi
1975
Devi Shri Kaumariamman
1974
Urimai Kural
1974
Gumasthavin Magal
1974
Vellikizhamai Viratham
1974
Vani Rani
1974
Maanikka Thottil
1974
Paruva kaalam
1974
Akkarai Pachchai
1974
Gauravam
1973
Kattilla Thottilla
1973
Komatha En Kulamatha
1973
Engal Thanga Raja
1973
Ulagam Sutrum Valiban
1973
Maru Piravi
1973
Mappillai Azhaippu
1972
Deivam
1972
Vasantha Maligai
1972
Papam Pasivadu
1972
Velli Vizha
1972
Avasara Kalyanam
1972
Pillaiyo Pillai
1972
Nawab Narkali
1972
Raman Thediya Seethai
1972
Appa Tata
1972
Nalla Neram
1972
Ganga
1972
Kanna Nalama
1972
Agathiyar
1972
Kannamma
1972
Thenkinnam
1971
Punnagai
1971
Babu
1971
Annai Velankanni
1971
Moondru Dheivangal
1971
Savale Samali
1971
Veguli Penn
1971
Meendum Vazhven
1971
Sabadham
1971
Sumathi En Sundari
1971
Nootrukku Nooru
1971
Nangu Suvargal
1971
Iru Thuruvam
1971
Kettikaran
1971
Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa
1971
Thenum Paalum
1971
Engirundho Vandhaal
1970
Sorgam
1970
Kalam Vellum
1970
Navagraham
1970
Maanavan
1970
Ethiroli
1970
Veettuku Veedu
1970
Kaadhal Jyothi
1970
Patham Pasali
1970
Vietnam Veedu
1970
Anadhai Anandhan
1970
Penn Daivam
1970
Sangamam
1970
Sivandha Mann
1969
Nam Nadu
1969
Thirudan
1969
Iru Kodugal
1969
Deiva Magan
1969
Thunaivan
1969
Anjal Petti 520
1969
Kulavilakku
1969
Shanti Nilayam
1969
Kaaval Dheivam
1969
Poova Thalaiya
1969
Akka Thangai
1969
Nam Naadu
1969
Nil Gavani Kadhali
1969
Anbalippu
1969
Enga Oor Raja
1968
Kadhal Vaaganam
1968
Thillana Mohanambal
1968
Thamarai Nenjam
1968
Ethir Neechal
1968
Galatta Kalyanam
1968
Soappu Seeppu Kannadi
1968
Kudiyirundha Koyil
1968
Panama Pasama
1968
Ragasiya Police 115
1968
Bommalaattam
1968
Ooty Varai Uravu
1967
Vivasaayi
1967
Naan
1967
Iru Malargal
1967
Jewel Thief
1967
Kaavalkaaran
1967
Aalayam
1967
Thiruvarutchelvar
1967
Athey Kangal
1967
Arasa Kattalai
1967
Pattanathil Bhootham
1967
Bama Vijayam
1967
Thaaiku Thalaimagan
1967
Anubavi Raja Anubavi
1967
Farz
1967
Uyir Mel Aasai
1967
Madras to Pondicherry
1966
Major Chandrakanth
1966
Thenmazhai
1966
Thanippiravi
1966
Saraswathi Sabatham
1966
Chinnachiru Ulagam
1966
Thaali Bhagyam
1966
Thaaye Unakkaga
1966
Mahakavi Kalidas
1966
Ramu
1966
Chandhrodhayam
1966
Sadhu Mirandal
1966
Yaarukkaga Azhudhaan
1966
Nadodi
1966
Kodimalar
1966
Motor Sundaram Pillai
1966
Anbe Vaa
1966
Naanal
1965
Neela Vanam
1965
Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum
1965
Lighthouse
1965
Nee!
1965
Thiruvilayadal
1965
Aayirathil Oruvan
1965
Shanthi
1965
Neerkumizhi
1965
Panam Padaithavan
1965
Vazhkai Padagu
1965
Poojaikku Vantha Malar
1965
Anbu Karangal
1965
Enga Veettu Pillai
1965
Pazhani
1965
Kaakum Karangal
1965
Panchavarna Kili
1965
Server Sundaram
1964
Ayiram Roopai
1964
Navarathiri
1964
Padagotti
1964
Thozhilali
1964
Poompuhar
1964
Puthiya Paravai
1964
Kalai Kovil
1964
Dheiva Thaai
1964
Pachai Vilakku
1964
Kadhalikka Neramillai
1964
Vettaikaaran
1964
Annai Illam
1963
Ratha Thilagam
1963
Nenjam Marappathillai
1963
Kungumam
1963
Aasai Alaigal
1963
Periya Idathu Pen
1963
Annai
1962
Sumaithaangi
1962
Policekaran Magal
1962
Maadappura
1962
Nenjil Oor Aalayam
1962
Panithirai
1961
Thayilla Pillai
1961
Manamulla Maruthaaram
1958