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Nagesh

Nagesh

Birthday: 1933-09-27 | Place of Birth: Tirupur, Tamil Nadu, India

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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2006
Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi

as    Raja Mokkaiyappar

2003
Kadhal Konden

as    Church Father Rozario

2000
Rhythm

as    Karthik's father

1996
Poove Unakkaga

as    Stephen

1991
Cheran Pandiyan

as    Maniyam

1991
Thalapathi

as    Panthulu

1990
Michael Madana Kama Rajan

as    Avinashi

1985
Padikkadavan

as    Rahim

1979
Thaayillamal Naanillai

as    Mannargudi Minor

1969
Sivandha Mann

as    Bar owner, an ally of Bharath

1965
Poojaikku Vantha Malar

as    Insurance Agent

1965
Thiruvilayadal

as    Tharumi