Nagesh
ActingAbout 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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Nagesh reveals a career defined by exceptional commercial consistency. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Nagesh's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 100% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Nagesh remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Thunaivan, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Nagesh Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Nagesh's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Nagesh.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi | Raja Mokkaiyappar | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Vasool Raja MBBS | Sriman Venkatraman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | Kadhal Konden | Church Father Rozario | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Panchatanthiram | Parthasarathy | Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Maa Pelliki Randi | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2001 | Minnale | Subramanyam 'Subbuni' | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Rhythm | Karthik's father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Kadhala Kadhala | Chokkalingam | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Avvai Shanmugi | Joseph | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Poove Unakkaga | Stephen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Nammavar | Prabhakar Rao | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Magalir Mattum | Dead body | Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Madam | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | Brahmachari Mogudu | Retired Army Colonel | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Thalapathi | Panthulu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Mounam Sammadham | Paramasivam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Extraordinary Being | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Michael Madana Kama Rajan | Avinashi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Apoorva Sagodharargal | Dharmaraj | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Padikkadavan | Rahim | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Kondaveeti Simham | Sitapati | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Thillu Mullu | Nagesh | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Apoorva Raagangal | Dr. Soori | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal | R. K. Viswanatha Sarma | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Engal Thanga Raja | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | Deivam | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Babu | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Sumathi En Sundari | Mannangatti Sundaram | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | Vietnam Veedu | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Deiva Magan | Boopathy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Thunaivan | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Poova Thalaiya | Nagesh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Thillana Mohanambal | "Savadal" Vaithi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | Ethir Neechal | Madhu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Thiruvarutchelvar | Ponnan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Athey Kangal | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Pattanathil Bhootham | Seenu | Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | Bama Vijayam | Krishna | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Nadodi | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Anbe Vaa | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Thiruvilayadal | Tharumi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Neerkumizhi | Sethu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Panam Padaithavan | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Enga Veettu Pillai | Govindhan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Server Sundaram | Sundaram | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Navarathiri | Priest | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Padagotti | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1964 | Puthiya Paravai | Sanjeev | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Nenjam Marappathillai | Veeraiyaa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Sumaithaangi | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
Nagesh - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Nagesh?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Nagesh is "Thunaivan" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Nagesh acted in?
Nagesh has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Nagesh?
Other notable films include "Neerkumizhi", "Deivam", and "Bama Vijayam".