
Acting
Jagathy Sreekumar
Born 1951-01-05 · Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Thiru-Kochi
Jagathy Sreekumar (born Sreekumar Achary, January 5, 1951) is one of the greatest comic actors in Indian cinema and a true legend of Malayalam films. Nicknamed Nataka Nayakan and often called the “King of Comedy” in Kerala, he has acted in more than 1,500 films, making him one of the most prolific actors in the world. Beginning his career in the 1970s, Jagathy quickly became indispensable for his impeccable timing, improvisational genius, and ability to steal scenes. He was equally at ease in slapstick, satire, drama, and villainous roles. His iconic films include Kilukkam (1991), In Harihar Nagar (1990), Yodha (1992), Mimics Parade (1991), Kalyanaraman (2002), Meesa Madhavan (2002), CID Moosa (2003), Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu (1986), Udayananu Tharam (2005), and Katha Parayumbol (2007). Many of his one liners and characters remain etched in Malayalam pop culture. Over his five decade long career, Jagathy won numerous accolades, including five Kerala State Film Awards for Supporting Actor and Comedy roles, and is widely regarded as the benchmark for comedy acting in Malayalam cinema. Though his career was cut short by a tragic car accident in 2012, his legacy as Malayalam cinema’s most beloved comedian lives on, with an unparalleled body of work that continues to entertain new generations.
Acting credits
7.0When Urmila gets a job, her father persuades her to move to Rajakrishnan's house. However, her past with him creates complications in Rajakrishnan's marital life.
Thakilu Kottampuram
1981
7.1Benny, Venu, Keshu and Krishnankutty are four patients in a mental asylum. However, when they learn about Amitabh Bachchan's visit to Ernakulam, they plan an escape driven by their desires to see him.
Mookkilla Rajyathu
1991
5.7Independence is a 1999 Malayalam fantasy film directed by Vinayan and starring Vani Viswanath, Kushboo Sundar, Kalabhavan Mani and Indraja in the lead roles.
Independence
1999
Magic Lamp is a 2008 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. K. Haridas and produced by Cherupuzha Jose. The film stars Jayaram, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Kottayam Nazeer and Meena in lead roles. The film had musical score by Ouseppachan.
Magic Lamp
2008
5.3Vijayalakshmi, a pauper, struggles for a living with her two brothers, who are visually impaired. However, her life changes when she finds out that she is actually a princess.
Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram
2000
3.5Mithun Madhavan (Mohanlal) appears as a Mumbai-based Information Technology industrialist but a psychologist in reality. Priyan (Indrajith) is a software engineer working under Mithun. Priyan is in love with his uncle's daughter Dhwani (Parvathi) who was born and brought up in Chennai. The rest of the story deals with the disturbing events in Dhwani's life and how Mithun helps her overcome those.
Flash
2007
6.3Bobby leads a carefree life until his former lover arrives at his place with a baby girl claiming she is his daughter. However, Bobby must find the truth behind her claims.
Minnaram
1994
8.0Lazy Viswanathan and his gang of friends decide to contest the elections to become rich and powerful overnight.
Kaazhchakkappuram
1992
Varsha Menon (Charulatha) is a college lecturer who has a dark past. While a student she was molested by her professor. This still has an impact on her, and she deals with the trauma by get involved in painting. Her beauty continues others to attract people towards her.
Mazhanool Kanavu
2003
Newspaper Boy is a 1997 Malayalam-language Indian feature film directed by Nissar, starring Mukesh, Jagathy Sreekumar in lead roles.
Newspaper Boy
1997
7.5Shradha movie tells the story of Ganga Prasad IPS (Mohanlal) who is a daring officer of the Anti Terrorist Wing of the State Police. Into his small world consisting of wife, Suma (Shobana) and son Abi, enters Swapna (Abhirami), who sees her dream man and falls head over heels in love with him, even overlooking the fact that he is married.In the meantime, a group of hard-core terrorists led by Lucifer Munna (Arun Pandiyan) and Janisha (Rasika) wreak havoc at various places.
Sradha
2000
4.8Pavithran (Jayasurya) is a story writer for the stage plays of Jayabharathy Theaters. Pavithran is also known as 'Shakespeare' because he of his writing abilities. Kottayam Gopalan (Kalabhavan Mani), who runs Jayabharathy Theaters, likes him because all his scripts are super hit and always earn him awards. Once Gopalan makes Pavithran go to a remote village to write a play based on the life of the villagers there. Pavithran comes across Alli, a young country girl who is having a debtful life. Alli impresses him as a character and he sets out seeking to know her story.
Shakespeare M.A. Malayalam
2008
7.5Udayabhanu is an assistant director and scriptwriter, who dreams of making it big in the film industry. His attempt is thwarted by his roommate, a junior artiste, Rajappan Thengamoodu who steals his script to become superstar Saroj Kumar
Udayananu Tharam
2005
Four boys play a prank on their school teacher that results in a tragic incident. This leads to a series of unfortunate events changing their lives upside down.
Nakshthrakoodaram
1992
4.5Annie, a typist, unknowingly attracts the affections of Daniel, her employer. However, things go terribly wrong when she marries a wealthy businessman named Tony.
Changatham
1983
10.0Air Hostess is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P Chandrakumar and produced by Issac Jacob. The film stars Prem Nazir, Rajani Sharma, Jagathy Sreekumar and Jose Prakash in lead roles. The film had musical score by Salil Chowdhary. Watch the full movie, Air Hostess, only on Eros Now.
Air Hostess
1980
Story of two college mates who fell apart. They later end up as a senior and junior in the police force.
Kinnam Katta Kallan
1996
The film is a socio-centric story of education system that existed in the period 80's - 90's in Kerala. Divakaran, in search of a good job acquires fake certificates from Mysore TTC and becomes a teacher in a government aided lower primary school run by a corrupt manager.
Doore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam
1986
5.1Sagar, known as Jackie, among the criminal underworld, is called by his friend Indu to rescue her husband Manu from the Rozario gang, who kidnapped him. Jackie rescues Manu with ease, but it ensues a gang war.
Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded
2009
7.5Swastham Grihabharanam is a 1999 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Ali Akbar and produced by Kamaruddin. The film stars Mukesh, Jagathy Sreekumar, Sukanya and Jagadish in lead roles. The film had musical score by Berny-Ignatius.
Swastham Grihabharanam
1999
9.0Rachana is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Mohan and produced by Sivan Kunnampilly. The film stars Srividya, Nedumudi Venu, Bharath Gopi and Mammootty in lead roles. The film had musical score by MB Sreenivasan.Bharath Gopi won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor for his performance in the film.
Rachana
1983
7.4Jayaprakash, a real estate agent aspiring for success in his field, experiences a paradigm shift in his outlook on life and work upon meeting Achutha Menon.
Indian Rupee
2011
8.0Aa Divasam is an action film where lead players hunger for revenge.
Aa Divasam
1982
NRAn innocent man gets mistaken to be the killer of a mafia don's brother. The don orders the man dead in 24 hours.
24 Hrs
2010
Behind the camera
10.0Two bachelors, since they are unemployed, struggle to make a living for themselves. However, their lives take a turn when they meet an evil businessman.
Kalyana Unnikal
1997
7.3Annakutty, a village girl, is lured to be a movie star by a script-writer who is in the village to write a script.
Annakutty Kodambakkam Vilikkunnu
1989