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.
Acted in 188
2000s
- 2008
Dasavatharam
Sheikh Mukhtaar
- 2007
Pori
Movie
- 2006
Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei
Raja Mokkaiyappar
Saravana
Saravana's grandfather
- 2004
Vasool Raja MBBS
Sriman Venkatraman
- 2003
Kadhal Konden
Church Father Rozario
- 2002
Bala
Annachi
Panchatanthiram
Parthasarathy
- 2001
Poovellam Un Vasam
Movie
Maa Pelliki Randi
Movie
Minnale
Subramanyam 'Subbuni'
- 2000
Rhythm
Karthik's father
1990s
- 1998
Desiya Geetham
Movie
Tholi Prema
Balu's elder uncle
Kadhala Kadhala
Chokkalingam
- 1997
Thadayam
Movie
Pagaivan
Church Father
Ee Hrudaya Ninagagi
Movie
- 1996
Avvai Shanmugi
Joseph
Poove Unakkaga
Stephen
Meendum Savithri
Ramamurthy
- 1995
Ayudha Poojai
Police Officer
- 1994
Nammavar
Prabhakar Rao
Gandeevam
Idea Appa Rao
Magalir Mattum
Dead body
Brahmachari Mogudu
Retired Army Colonel
Madam
Movie
- 1993
O' Faby
Movie
Gadibidi Ganda
Movie
- 1992
Allari Mogudu
Movie
Rickshaw Mama
Minister Duraisamy
Brindavanam
Perumallu
- 1991
Putham Pudhu Payanam
Movie
Thalapathi
Panthulu
Kalari
Manikyam
Cheran Pandiyan
Maniyam
Gopura Vasalile
Movie
- 1990
Engal Swamy Ayyappan
Salim Bhai
Athisaya Piravi
Movie
Mounam Sammadham
Paramasivam
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
Avinashi
1980s
- 1989
Indrudu Chandrudu
Minister
Apoorva Sagodharargal
Dharmaraj
- 1987
Coolikkaran
Movie
Thrimoorthulu
Movie
Makkal En Pakkam
Chari
- 1986
Maaveeran
Movie
- 1985
Padikkadavan
Rahim
Illale Devatha
Manager
Paadum Vaanampadi
Muthu (Guest Role)
- 1984
Kanchu Kaagada
Movie
Magudi
Movie
Priyamudan Prabhu
Movie
- 1982
Ezham Rathri
Movie
Daiviyin Thiruvilaiyadal
Movie
Justice Chowdhary
Anthony
Pedda Gedda
Movie
- 1981
Kadal Meengal
Movie
Valarthumrugangal
Movie
Mohana Punnagai
Movie
- 1980
Anbukku Naan Adimai
Movie
Natchathiram
Movie
Dhairya Lakshmi
Movie
1970s
- 1979
Vetagadu
Ponnu swamy
Annai Oru Alayam
Movie
Neela Malargal
Parthasarthy
Mangala Vaathiyam
Movie
Gnana Kuzhandhai
Namachivayam
Nalladhoru Kudumbam
Movie
Thaayillamal Naanillai
Mannargudi Minor
Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren
Victor
- 1978
Thai Meethu Sathiyam
Movie
Indradhanussu
Movie
- 1977
Moratodu
Movie
Naam Pirandha Mann
Movie
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal
R. K. Viswanatha Sarma
Deepam
Movie
- 1976
Uzhaikkum Karangal
Movie
Sathyam
Movie
Unakkaga Naan
Dhanarajan / Lenindasan
- 1975
Soggadu
Sanyasi Rao
Dr. Siva
Babu
Apoorva Raagangal
Dr. Soori
Thiruvarul
Ponnan, Kumara Devan's dearest friend
My Beloved, My Life
Ramesh
Pattampoochi
Movie
- 1974
Urimai Kural
Sadhasivam
Penn Ondru Kanden
Movie
Gumasthavin Magal
Movie
Vani Rani
Movie
Paruva Kaalam
Swamy Kamalanandham
- 1973
Gauravam
Rajinikanth's Assistant
Baghdad Perazhagi
Kamar
Komatha En Kulamatha
Movie
Engal Thanga Raja
Movie
Ulagam Sutrum Valiban
Markandeyan
- 1972
Deivam
Movie
Vasantha Maligai
Panchavarnam
Papam Pasivadu
Movie
Velli Vizha
Movie
Nawab Narkali
Subbu
Nalla Neram
Movie
Ganga
Movie
- 1971
Babu
Movie
Annai Velankanni
Kannaiah
Moondru Dheivangal
Movie
Savale Samali
Chinna Pannai Singaram
Sumathi En Sundari
Mannangatti Sundaram
Kulama Gunama
Kalimann
Iru Thuruvam
Ayyasamy/Mama
Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa
Raju
Thenum Paalum
Balu
- 1970
Engirundho Vandhaal
Movie
Maanavan
Movie
Veettuku Veedu
Movie
Kaadhal Jyothi
Movie
Vietnam Veedu
Movie
Penn Daivam
Movie
1960s
- 1969
Sivandha Mann
Dickie
Nam Naadu
Movie
Iru Kodugal
Babu
Deiva Magan
Boopathy
Thunaivan
Movie
Anjal Petti 520
Stiphen Chandru
Kulavilakku
Movie
Shanti Nilayam
Movie
Kaaval Dheivam
Movie
Poova Thalaiya
Nagesh
Akka Thangai
Movie
Nil Gavani Kadhali
Seetharaman
- 1968
Kadhal Vaaganam
Chellappin
Thillana Mohanambal
"Savadal" Vaithi
Ethir Neechal
Madhu
Galatta Kalyanam
Chandran, Madhan's friend
Soappu Seeppu Kannadi
Madhusudhanan
Kudiyirundha Koyil
Movie
Anbu Vazhi
Movie
- 1967
Ooty Varai Uravu
Dr. Thirupathy
Vivasaayi
Movie
Iru Malargal
Movie
Kaavalkaaran
'Gobi' Gobinath
Ninaivil Nindraval
Balu
Aalayam
Movie
Thiruvarutchelvar
Ponnan
Athey Kangal
Movie
Bama Vijayam
Krishna
Anubavi Raja Anubavi
Thangamuthu and Manikkam
Farz
Movie
- 1966
Thenmazhai
Venu
Saraswathi Sabatham
Prison warden
Mahakavi Kalidas
Oviyar
Ramu
Movie
Sadhu Mirandal
Movie
Kodimalar
Annamalai
Anbe Vaa
Movie
- 1965
Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum
Sundaram (Sekar Friend)
Lighthouse
Movie
Thiruvilayadal
Tharumi
Aayirathil Oruvan
Azhaga
Shanthi
Movie
Vazhkai Padagu
Movie
Enga Veettu Pillai
Govindhan
Pazhani
Sandhanam (Chokkalingam Accountant)
Kaakum Karangal
Somasundaram
Panchavarna Kili
Movie
- 1964
Server Sundaram
Sundaram
Navarathiri
Priest
Padagotti
Movie
Thozhilali
Kithan
Poompuhar
Ganasabai
Puthiya Paravai
Sanjeev
Kalai Kovil
Movie
Panakkara Kudumbam
Raman / Parasuraman / Balaraman
Pachai Vilakku
Movie
Kadhalikka Neramillai
Chellappa
- 1963
Ratha Thilagam
Madurai
Nenjam Marappathillai
Veeraiyaa
- 1962
Sumaithaangi
Movie
Policekaran Magal
Prabhu's House Servant
Directed 1
1970s
- 1977
Moratodu
Director
Wrote 1
1970s
- 1977
Moratodu
Writer