
Acting
Nagesh
Born — Died
1933-09-27 — 2009-01-31
Place of birth
Tirupur, Tamil Nadu, India
Known for
Acting
Credits
62 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.
Known for
NRNirmala saves Bhaskar from committing suicide and shows him the positive side of life. Both get married, but soon she realises he is a mere puppet in the hands of a man who claims to be his father.
Thenmazhai
1966
NRPrema, an amnesiac, marries Prakash, a jobless young man, and they live with his friend. However, she meets with another accident and loses memories of her marriage.
Ninaivil Nindraval
1967
6.7Bio-technologist Govind K Somaiyya sets about on a precarious journey to India to retrieve a vial containing a deadly virus and prevent it from reaching the wrong hands of an ex-CIA agent and deadly assassins.
Dasavatharam
2008
NRKodimalar is a 1966 Indian Tamil language film, directed by C. V. Sridhar and produced by S. L. Nahaatha and A. K. Balasubramanian. The film stars R. Muthuraman, C. R. Vijayakumari, A. V. M. Rajan, Kanchana and Nagesh in lead roles. The film had musical score by MS Viswanathan.
Kodimalar
1966
7.5When a dancer makes a king realise the insignificance of the worldly pleasures, he decides to devote his life to the Almighty and starts reciting tales and songs of His greatness.
Thiruvarutchelvar
1967
6.8A goon, Rajaraman, enrols himself in a medical college to fulfil his father's dream. He defies the college rules and creates problems for Dr Vishwanathan.
Vasool Raja MBBS
2004
Film credits
2000s · 3 titles
6.7Bio-technologist Govind K Somaiyya sets about on a precarious journey to India to retrieve a vial containing a deadly virus and prevent it from reaching the wrong hands of an ex-CIA agent and deadly assassins.
Dasavatharam
2008
6.8A goon, Rajaraman, enrols himself in a medical college to fulfil his father's dream. He defies the college rules and creates problems for Dr Vishwanathan.
Vasool Raja MBBS
2004
7.6Set in the late 18th century during the early stages of the British Raj, the film tells the story of twin brothers separated at birth. Pulikesi XXIII, the foolish elder brother, becomes a puppet of his uncle, the Chief Minister, while Ukraputhan, the wise younger brother, becomes a patriot intent on saving his land and his brother.
Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei
2006
1990s · 9 titles
7.1In a male-dominated world, three women from different walks of life unite against their predatory manager, challenging his atrocities and pushing back with a bold feminist agenda.
Magalir Mattum
1994
Fate brings Kulothungan, a petty thief, and Radhika, a wealthy heiress, into marriage in an unexpected circumstance. Later, Kulothungan has to fight many enemies to protect his wife.
Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan
1993
NRManju is an outspoken woman. She lives with her father, who tries to socially reform people. Belonging to a middle class family, she cannot provide a dowry for potential grooms. One day, Manju comes across an innovative advertisement where a groom is looking for a bride without any dowry. His family shocks Manju's father, but she is determined to make a life with them. Will she succeed?
Meendum Savithri
1996
7.1Kalicharan is killed by goons. In heaven, he opposes and gets sent back in the body of Balwant, who has enemies in the form of greedy relatives. Now, he has to fix Balwant's life as well as his own.
Athisaya Piravi
1990
8.0Surya, a courageous man who was raised in the slums, fights for the rights of the poor and befriends Deva, who hires him as his commander and changes his life completely.
Thalapathi
1991
6.8The tale of two lovers from feuding families- whether they unite or not forms the crux of the story.
Subhakankshalu
1997
7.2A wicked man separates a set of quadruplets after their birth and one of them ends up with their biological father, while the other three find new homes. Things take a turn after they meet each other.
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
1990
7.6Raja learns that the girl he loves is in love with another man. When he comes to know about the long-standing dispute between both their families, he goes to their village to unite them.
Poove Unakkaga
1996
6.5Bhuvana, A lonely girl who is parentless longs for a true love and parental care. Though Bhuvana is a grand daughter of rich businessman he has no time to spend time with the child. The child wants to travel in the Rickshaw along with other children and she wants to be with Rickshaw Mama (Rickshaw uncle) aka Raja who takes of care of kids with love. The Bhuvana is attempted to kidnap and Raja saves her. Bhuvana is very adamant to go to school in the Rickshaw and her care taker appoints the Bhuvana to drop in and pick up from school. Initially Rickshaw Man wonders why he is appointed for pick-up and drop when the child itself is rich enough but finds the girl is longing for love and affection. He takes care of the Bhuvana with full affection and care and looks after her like a father. Since Bhuvana is under his care the kidnappers are not able to take that girl.
Rickshaw Mama
1992
1980s · 6 titles
5.7Two brothers get separated during their childhood; one grows up to become a police officer while the other turns into a gangster. Problems arise when the gangster takes the place of his brother.
Anbukku Naan Adimai
1980
Raghava, an engineer, realises his lifelong dream when he buys a refurbished foreign car. However, the spirit of the car's previous owner controls the vehicle, leading to some unexpected incidents.
Karu Diddina Kapuram
1986
An honest police officer and a professor rehabilitate a bunch of students, who are addicted to drugs, and start a revolution against corrupt politicians.
Ivargal Varungala Thoongal
1987
7.6An honest police officer pays a heavy price after he gets involved with a group of criminals. Years later, his son goes on a vengeance spree but his twin is mistaken as the culprit.
Apoorva Sagodharargal
1989
Three young college students lead a carefree life filled with shenanigans and disruptive behaviours. Later, a new lecturer influences them and changes their outlook.
Sanga Natham
1984
Raja has a conflict with the powerful Dhamalingam, who in turn ruins his sister's life. To atone for the sins of her father, Dhamalingam's daughter marries Raja.
Raaja Raajathan
1989
1970s · 15 titles
In an adventurous journey of spreading goodness on earth and by contributing to Tamil literature, Sage Agathiyar faces challenges at various phases of his journey.
Agathiyar
1972
6.0Sankar is an ambitious man who wants to make it big through fair means. However, the friend he works under, Sampath, begins to use corrupt measures to make them rich.
Sorgam
1970
NRIdentical twins Vani and Rani are separated at birth. One is tortured by her abusive aunt while the other grows up as a street performer. However, their lives change forever when they swap places. A remake of 1972 Hindi film Seeta Aur Geeta.
Vani Rani
1974
When Punyakodi, a rich haughty man who is also an anti-labour, kills a union leader, one of his staff members, Latha, witnesses the murder. She exposes his crime with the help of Dharmadurai.
Mannavan Vanthaanadi
1975
A child becomes lost in a forest where different types of people enter, with each group having its own unique purpose for being there.
Dhikku Theriyadha Kaattil
1972
A girl and her brother run away from home after their stepmother tortures them. Later, the girl steals for her brother but gets separated from him.
Thirudi
1974
NROwing to the exploitations of a vicious landlord, Velu, a meagre farmer, loses his sister. To avenge her death, Velu murders the landlord's brother and joins a gang of bandits.
Kalam Vellum
1970
Kannamma, a sensible girl from a poor neighbourhood loves mechanic Durai. When she gets adopted by a rich older man due to a strange twist of fate, Kannamma finds herself in a golden cage, unable to see her beloved. Does she rebel or accept her fate?
Kannamma
1972
After realising his nephew's evil intentions, a man sends his heir to a boarding school in order to protect him. However, things soon take a turn for the worse.
Meendum Vazhven
1971
Raghu and Shekhar come to the big city to make a life for themselves, but they get robbed. Raghhu sets his sights on an heiress but decides to marry her dishonestly. Will Shekhar stand by or attempt to intervene?
Avasara Kalyanam
1972
NRGnana Sambanthan, a young child, has a divine intervention while visiting Lord Shiva's temple with his parents. Later, he starts composing hymns.
Gnana Kuzhandhai
1979
NRWhen Prince Abdullah returns home after completing his higher education, he learns that his mother and sister have gone missing. He decides to search for them while his father falls for a dancer.
Baghdad Perazhagi
1973
No synopsis available yet.
Yaen?
1970
NRPattampoochi is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by A. S. Pragasam, starring Kamal Haasan and Jayachitra. The film was a box office success. The film was later dubbed in Telugu-language as Prema leelalu and released on 11 December 1976.
Pattampoochi
1975
NRLawyers Sattanathan and Ramaswamy, once best friends, now share a bitter rivalry. The two are left aghast when Saravanan, Sattanathan's son, falls in love with Devi, Ramaswamy's daughter
My Beloved, My Life
1975
1960s · 25 titles
NRNirmala saves Bhaskar from committing suicide and shows him the positive side of life. Both get married, but soon she realises he is a mere puppet in the hands of a man who claims to be his father.
Thenmazhai
1966
NRPrema, an amnesiac, marries Prakash, a jobless young man, and they live with his friend. However, she meets with another accident and loses memories of her marriage.
Ninaivil Nindraval
1967
NRKodimalar is a 1966 Indian Tamil language film, directed by C. V. Sridhar and produced by S. L. Nahaatha and A. K. Balasubramanian. The film stars R. Muthuraman, C. R. Vijayakumari, A. V. M. Rajan, Kanchana and Nagesh in lead roles. The film had musical score by MS Viswanathan.
Kodimalar
1966
7.5When a dancer makes a king realise the insignificance of the worldly pleasures, he decides to devote his life to the Almighty and starts reciting tales and songs of His greatness.
Thiruvarutchelvar
1967
No synopsis available yet.
Deiva Thirumagal
1964
After Sundaram resigns from the hospital, he goes to serve in a village but faces opposition from those practising traditional medicine. He finds himself in trouble when Meena gets pregnant.
Pesum Deivam
1967
6.0The philanthropists and pillars of society, a doctor, a builder, and a merchant, led by the rich Dharmalingam, are in fact villains dealing in crime and black market. The protagonist 'Durai' is set out on a quest to vanquish these enemies of the nation
Nam Naadu
1969
No synopsis available yet.
Thaayum Magalum
1965
NRKalai Kovil (Temple of Art) is a 1964 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by C. V. Sridhar and produced by Visu and Ganga. The film stars S. V. Subbaiah, Chandrakantha, R. Muthuraman and Rajasree in lead roles. The film had musical score by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy. The film was released on 25 September 1964.
Kalai Kovil
1964
Aathmanathan, an unbeatable lawyer, vows to remain a bachelor but loses his ground when Kanjana joins as his junior. He falls for her; however, she is in love with his brother.
Andru Kanda Mugam
1968
7.0Sadanand, a successful businessman, has two business partners, Nithyanand and Murthy. Things take an unexpected turn when Murthy murders Sadanand out of greed.
Anbu Vazhi
1968
A callous husband does not pay attention to his wife and cheats on her with impunity. However, he begins to change his ways when she fights for the rights of his mistress.
Pennai Vazha Vidungal
1969
Murugappa is a small time farm labourer living in a village with his widowed sister, Gangamma. He often questions the landlord's authority which results in frequent clashes with him and his family.
Periya Idathu Pen
1963
Janaki and Sekar are in love with each other. However, when Janaki learns that she is incapable of giving birth to a child, she plans to get her sister married to Sekar.
Paaladai
1967
Gopalsamy and Kanagam are a married couple, who get separated as Kanagam's father is falsely accused of murdering Gopalsamy's father. However, years later the couple's son sets out to reunite them.
Idhu Sathiyam
1963
A scheming landlord tricks a kind-hearted Sethupathi into losing everything he owns. He then swears to become wealthy and reclaim his ancestral mansion at any cost.
Enga Oor Raja
1968
No synopsis available yet.
Penne Nee Vaazhga
1967
Poverty-stricken Santhanam struggles to take care of his visually impaired brother. However, his life takes a turn after he comes across two women from different social backgrounds.
Aayiram Roobai
1964
6.3When Criminal Investigating Officer, Amarnath is murdered during the line of duty; Intelligence suspect it is the handiwork of foreign criminals who wants to destroy India with the help of some Indian traitors thus secret agent, Gopal is sent down to investigate. He meets and fall in love with Sunita who then introduces him to her dad, Damodar. Gopal also find out that Damodar is a mere pawn in the hands of the same criminals he is looking for and must continue his investigation to reach the mastermind.
Farz
1967
Manikavasagam Pillai tries to commit suicide by jumping in front of Deivasigamani's car. Problems arise when Deivasigamani starts doing illegal business using Manikavasagam's name.
Ezhai Pangalan
1963
9.0When Vimala’s wayward lover Rajnikant is killed by her brother Mohan, the brother is sheltered from the police by the victim’s blind father, Major Chandrakanth. The major’s elder son, the zealous cop Srikanth, is in charge of finding Mohan, whom he finally arrests in his own house. Realising that his father knowingly sheltered a murder suspect, Srikanth arrests the blind old man as well.
Major Chandrakanth
1966
Babu, an estate owner and hunter, falls for Latha and marries her. However, a plunderer named Mayavan lusts after her and decides to ruin Babu's life.
Vettaikaaran
1964
No synopsis available yet.
Thangarathinam
1960
4.0Despite being his daughter, Rani is not allowed to acknowledge Muthiah as her father. She works in his office and falls in love with a co-worker, but Muthiah opposes their relationship.
Panakkara Kudumbam
1964
After being forced into prostitution, Geetha meets Prabhakar, her childhood friend. After Prabhakar persuades her to marry him, they face severe rejections from society.
Muthu Chippi
1968

