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Nagesh
Nagesh 2013 stamp of India.jpg
Nagesh on a 2013 stamp of India
Born
Cheyur Krishna Nageshwaran

(1933-09-27)27 September 1933[1]
Died(2009-01-31)31 January 2009
(aged 75)
Other namesThai Nagesh
OccupationFilm actor
Years active1958– 2008
Spouse(s)
Regina
(
m. 1957; died 2002)
[2]
ChildrenRamesh Babu (b.1959)
Rajesh Babu (b.1961)
Anand Babu (b.1963)
Awards

Nagesh (born Cheyur Krishnarao Nageshwaran; (27 September 1933 – 31 January 2009)[1][3] was an Indian actor, mostly remembered for his roles as a comedian during the 1960s. Nagesh Was Born in Dharapuram. He acted in over 1,000 films from 1958 to 2008, performing in a variety of roles as comedian, lead roles, supporting actor and antagonist. He has also acted in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Hindi and Kannada films. Nagesh's style of comedy was largely inspired by Hollywood actor Jerry Lewis. Similarities between Nagesh and Lewis earned Nagesh the sobriquet the "Jerry Lewis of India". He was also a fantastic dancer. The song "Kanni Nathiyoram" in the movie Neerkumizhi shows some of his comic dance skills.

Early life[edit]

Nagesh was born as Cheyur Krishna Nageshwaran to Kannada Madhwa Brahmin parents.[4] His parents were Krishnan Rao and Rukmani Ammal. Nagesh Was Born In Dharapuram. He Completed his schooling in Dharapuram. He left Dharapuram at an early age and moved to Madras city in search of a career. His roommates, the writer Vaali and actor Srikanth, later established themselves as prominent personalities in the Tamil cinema field. He worked as a clerk in the Indian Railways.[5]

Film career[edit]

Early career[edit]

Early in his life, he saw the Tamil play Kamba Ramayanam, enacted by his colleagues, and felt that he could do a good job. He persuaded the secretary of the railway's cultural association to give him the role of a man suffering from stomach pain. MGR, then chief guest, seeing this play, in his speech praised Nagesh for his performance. From then onwards, Nagesh played small roles in various drama troupes.[6]

In 1958, producer Balaji spotted Nagesh and gave him his first break in a film called Manamulla Marudhaaram. The film did not do well at the box office.[5] Moreover, Nagesh had only a small role to play in the movie. In 1960, Nagesh made his debut in Kannada with Makkala Rajya.[7]

Nagesh won critical acclaim for his performance in the 1961 movie Thayilla Pillai. But it was his 1962 hit Nenjil Or Aalayam which launched his career in the Tamil film industry. Nagesh was seen playing the lead role in Server Sundaram (1964), directed by Krishnan–Panju, adapted from a 1963 play of the same name written by the legend K. Balachander. The movie was a remarkable hit and proved to be a great turning point in his career.

The song from this film "Avalukenna... Azhagiya Mugam...", written by Vaali was a big hit.

Rise to stardom[edit]

Server Sundaram marked Nagesh's rise to prominence. The film was about a restaurant waiter, "server" Sundaram, who struggles to make ends meet. He is in love with Radha (K. R. Vijaya), the daughter of the owner of the hotel in which he is working. The film is about how with the aid of his rich friend Raghavan (R. Muthuraman), server Sundaram gets a chance to act in movies and eventually, emerges as a rich and prominent actor. However, he is heartbroken when he learns that Radha is actually in love with Raghavan. While Nagesh drove viewers to laughter with his comical antics in the early scenes, his sensitive portrayal of a failed lover in the second half of the movie too earned widespread appreciation. The rags-to-riches story in the movie was actually based on Nagesh's own life. With Server Sundaram, Nagesh earned critical acclaim for versatility.[8]

The success of Server Sundaram ensured that Nagesh was one of the most sought-after actors in the 1960s. At the height of his career, he acted in as much as 35 movies in a single calendar year, at one time shooting six movies simultaneously. He appeared in a cameo in the 1965 mythological Thiruvilayadal, in which he portrayed the poor, simpleton temple priest Dharumi. The soliloquy which Dharmi indulges in, within the temple precincts, is regarded as one of the unforgettable scenes of Tamil cinema.[9] He followed the success with supporting roles in films such as Kaadhalikka Neramillai, where he wants to direct a film under his own production house, Oho Productions (but until the climax he does not make a film), Anbe Vaa, Shanthi Nilayam, Pattanathil Bhootham and Vietnam Veedu. He played Mohan in Major Chandrakanth, which was a popular hit and won for its lead actor Sundararajan the nickname "Major" Sundararajan. His portrayal of the detestable pimp Vaidhy in Thillana Mohanambal was noted for the way in which Nagesh blended humour with villainy. In most of his comic films, Nagesh paired with the actress Manorama. In 1967, Nagesh acted in his first Hindi movie, Farz.

Apart from performing in supporting roles, Nagesh also acted as the main protagonist in a number of movies. Server Sundaram is one of them. Another performance which is well-remembered is his role as the poor struggling orphan Maadhu in Ethir Neechal. His sensitive and sympathetic portrayal of Maadhu evoked comparisons with top character actors of the day. Jayakanthan chose Nagesh to play the lead in the 1966 film Yaarukkaha Azhudhan, overlooking Sivaji Ganesan.

Manorama was paired with Nagesh regularly in films with M.G. Ramachandran as lead between 1960 and 1970 such as Thaali Bagyam, Vettaikaran, En Kadamai, Kanni Thai, Thayin Madiyil, Kadhal Vaganam, Chandrodhyam, Anbe Vaa, Padagotti, Panathotaam, Kaavalkaran, Kadhal Vagahnam, Vivasaaye, Thaikku Thalaimagan, Ther Thiruvizha, Thanipiravi, Thazhampoo and Thozhilali. Other directors cast the Nagesh-Manorama pair in memorable films beginning from 1962, such as Nenjil Or Aalayam, Kungumam, Rakta Thilagam, Panjavarnakilli, Navarathiri, Puthiya Paravai, Anbu Karangal, Anubhavi Raja Anubhavi, Saraswathi Sabadham, Gowri Kalyanam, Galatta Kalyanam, Ner Vazhi, Ninaivin Nindraval, Poojaikku Vandamalar, Deiva Thirumagal, Deivathin Deivam, Shanti, Thenmazhai, Aannavin Asai, Andru Kanda Mugam, Seetha, Mani Makutam, Nagamali Azhagi, Kandan Karunai, Saadu Mirandal, Thaimel Aanai, Kaalam Vellum, Annai Abirami, Thiruvarutchelvar, Karunthel Kannayiram, Kalangarai Vilakkam and Annamitta Kai. Few films where they were not paired together include Server Sundaram, Madras to Pondicherry, Thillana Mohanambaal, Thiruvarul, Bommalattam and Nanbargal. He played a negative character in Iru Thuruvam in 1971. He has a double role in Kai Naraya Kaasu, wherein one character was evil and the other one innocent.

Cho acted alongside Nagesh in Thenmazhai, Ninaivil Nindraval, Ulagam Ivvalavudhaan and Bommalattam and each of them were box office hits. His critically acclaimed memorable performances were in films such as Anubhavi Raja Anubhavi, Server Sundaram, Ninivail Nindraval, Thenmazhai, Rudra Thandavam, Chinnan Jiru Ulagam, Vairagiyam, Punnagai, Engal Vaadhiyar, Enna Mudhalali Sowkiyamma, Kai Naraya Kaasu, Soap Seepu Kannadi, Then Kinnam, Kalyana Oorvalam, Neerkumizhi, Major Chandrakanth and Kalahala Kapuram. He was paired with Rama Prabha in Pudhiya Bhoomi, Shanti Nilayam and also in another 12 films in Telugu. He was paired with Geethanjali in Panam Padaithavan and Sanagamam. He was paired with Ammakutti Pushpamala in Ragasiya Police 115. He was paired with K.R. Vijaya in many films such as Server Sundaram, Kalyana Oorvalam and Dasavatharam.

Actress Sachu was paired with Nagesh in films such as Kadhalikka Neram Illai, Kettikaran, Penn Deivam, Thunaivan, Patham Pasali, Sorgam, Athhaiya Mamiya and Vandha Marumagal. Actress Madhavi Krishnan was paired opposite Nagesh in Pannakara Kudumbam, Periya Edathu Penn, Aayirathil Oruvan, Arasa Kattalai, Enga Veettu Pillai, Naan and Adhey Kangal. His comedy was appreciated in films such as Parisu, Dheiva Thai, Kudiyirudha Koyil, Nawab Narkali, Veetuku Vandha Marumagal, Selva Magal, Nadodi, Aayiram Roobai and Naan Annaiyittal.

In the 1970 movie Navakiragam, K. Balachandar wanted to have Nagesh along with Manorama as his sidekick, but Nagesh refused, preferring to act without Manorama. Manorama was offended by this decision and has refused to act with Nagesh ever since. MGR did bring them together as the pair for one last time in Annamitta Kai in 1972. In the movies Raman Thediya Seethai, Kann Malar, Gomatha En Kulamatha, Anbe Aayure, Thygaam, Dheepam, Rudra Thandavam and Baghdad Perazhagi in the 1970s, there were scenes where they both were together, but there was no dialogue exchange between the two. However, with time, the relations between the two became normal by 1985 and the two acted in Micheal Madana Kamarajan in 1990 and Imisai Arasan23am Pulikesi.

Financial stress and decline in offers (1973–1977)[edit]

After ruining the chance of Manorama to be in K. Balachandar's movie Navagragam in 1970, and due to rumours of decline of his friendship with MGR, certain sections of people started avoiding giving him roles. His financial problems evolved and his acting chances declined, as the producers feared to offer him parts in their movies as he had turned to drinking. He was plagued by personal problems. His marriage to a Christian woman named Regina had fractured his relationship with his mother and other relatives. From the relationship, he had three sons, Anand Babu, Ramesh Babu and Rajesh Babu, the first son going on to be an actor plagued by personal problems in his career. In 1973, his mother died causing him irreparable grief. The Nagesh theatre he owned in Chennai was on the verge of being seized for non-payment of dues. After Nagesh cleared the misunderstanding with MGR in 1972, he received offers from MGR to act again in his movies, in comedy roles, with the condition that he would not repeat his earlier mistakes. That's how Nagesh's career revived with films of MGR such as Ulagam Sutrum Valiban, Nalla Neram, Nalai Namadhe, Naan Yen Pirandhen, Uzhaikkum Karangale, Meenava Nanban and Urimai Kural. But after MGR became Chief Minister, the producers again started ignoring Nagesh.

Nagesh acted in a few movies during this period, however as his talent was still the same, most of them were hits – Kalyanan Oorvalam, Anbe Aayure, Engalukkum Kadhal Varum, Thiruvarul, Pattampoochi, Payanam, Maharasi Vazhga, Dr. Siva, Dheepam, Ilaya Thalaimurai, Murugan Adimai and Nee Vazha Vendum. One of his notable roles was a drunkard in the 1974 Kamal Hassan-starrer Apoorva Raagangal, where he talks to his own shadow and hurls the empty glass upon it while saying "Cheers". In the theatres where the film was shown the audience imitated him and threw cups on the wall of the lobby during interval. He played writer Jayakanthan in the 1977 movie Sila Nerangalil Sila Manitharkal.

Resurgence[edit]

Nagesh's career enjoyed a resurgence from 1978 onwards when he acted in a number of movies. Nagesh appeared as himself in Thillu Mullu, which was remake of Gol Maal (1979), a Hindi film. From 1978 onwards, his performances in films such as Varuvan Vadivelan, Adhirstakaran, Nizhal Nijamagiradhu, Oru Nadigai Nadagam Paarkiral, Gnana Kuzhandhai, Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren, Bhama Rukmani, Amara Kaviyam, Vaa Kanna Vaa, Aayiram Nilave Vaa, Kalthoon, Kadal Meengal, Mohana Punnagai, Then Koodu, Paartha Gnabagam Illayo, Padikkadavan, Maaveeran, Cooliekkaran, Ivargal Varungala Thoongal and Makkal En Pakkam were appreciated. Right from the start of his career, he was known for doing clean comedy acts. He wanted to do only clean comedy roles even in the period between 1980 and 1988, when many other comedians were doing slapstick low quality comedy characters in the films and hence he chose to accept very few roles in this period. He was in the lead roles again with Rudra Thandavam and Engal Vadhiyar. He started accepting roles of elderly people as well. He also directed the film Paartha Gnabagam Illayo in 1985. It was then when Kamal Haasan gave him a break with his project Apoorva Sagodharargal. This movie was a massive hit. Nagesh's villainous role was much appreciated. Nobody ever thought that Kamal Haasan could design a villainous role for an actor like Nagesh, that too after Nagesh had crossed the age of 55 in 1988. The movie was later dubbed into Hindi as Appu Raja. He also played the villain in the Rajinikanth films Athisaya Piravi and Mounam Sammadham. His negative roles included sadistic schemers, than muscular giants.

Kamal Haasan again gave a brilliant role for Nagesh in the comedy flick Michael Madana Kama Rajan. Nagesh played the dishonest secretary Avinashi, who commissions a look-alike, Kameswaran to impersonate his boss, Madan, and lend him money from Madan's account. He even played a cadaver in Kamal Haasan's 1994 film Magalir Mattum. His journey with Kamal Haasan continued. Director Priyadarshan gave Nagesh a good role in Gopura Vasalile. Nagesh was very selective of the projects he did from 1990s. His performances in Indrudu Chandrudu, Pudhu Pudhu Ragangal, Raja Kaiya Vacha, Cheran Pandiyan, Thalapathi, Putham Pudhu Payanam, Purushan Enakku Arasan, Rickshaw Mama, Amma Ponnu, Nammavar, Marumagan, Gandeevam, Poove Unakkaga, Pagaivan, Thadayam, Ayudha Poojai, Poove Unakkagaand Desiya Geetham were appreciated in the 1990s.

Nagesh had a good relationship with Kamal Haasan, with whom he had co-starred in a variety of movies between 1975 and the 2000s. Kamal Haasan cast Nagesh in most of his self-productions regularly.[10] He also won the National Award for his supporting role as the principal of a college troubled by rowdies, in the movie "Nammavar". Kamal Haasan plays a professor in this movie. His role as the make-up artist Joseph in the Kamal Haasan starrer Avvai Shanmugi, in which he featured alongside another veteran, Gemini Ganesan, was also appreciated. Cho and Nagesh again appeared together in Adhisiya Peravi and Kadhala Kadhala.

Later years[edit]

Nagesh had a series of supporting roles in the 2000s. Notable among them were those of Vijay's grandfather in Poove Unakkaga, Arjun's father in Rhythm, Pawan Kalyan's Uncle Peddhananna in Toli Prema, Madhavan's grandfather Subbuni in Minnale, Ajith Kumar's Grandfather in Poovellam Un Vasam, Father Rozario in Kadhal Kondain, Srikanth's grandfather in Bose (film), Silambarasan's grandfather in Saravana, Jeeva's father in Pori and Kamal Haasan's father in Vasool Raja MBBS. His handling of these roles gained him considerable appreciation from the public.

Nagesh acted in Tamil films till a few months before his death in 2009. Notable among some of his later movies were Panchathanthiram, Vasool Raja MBBS, Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi and his last appearance, Dasavathaaram. However, an animated version of him was seen in the 2014 performance capture film Kochadaiiyaan.[11][12]

Awards[edit]

Death[edit]

Nagesh was a chain smoker and a heavy drinker. However, he gradually gave up these habits when he was dangerously ill during the period 1978–1982. His health began to decline in late 2008 due to progressive heart ailments. He died on 31 January 2009 at the age of 75 due to diabetes and a heart ailment.[2]

Partial filmography[edit]

1950s[edit]

Year Film Role Appeared Notes
1959 Thamarai Kulam Supporting role
1959 Uthami Petra Rathinam Supporting role

1960s[edit]

Year Film Role Appeared Notes
1960 Makkala Rajya Supporting role Kannada film
1961 Thayilla Pillai Supporting role
1962 Nenjil Or Aalayam Ward boy Supporting role
Annai Cameo
Deivathin Deivam Supporting role
1963 Panathottam Supporting role
Periya Idathu Penn Arulappan alias Pitamdhi Supporting role
Naanum Oru Penn Supporting role
Nenjam Marappathillai Supporting role

Naan Vanangum Deivam Supporting role

1964 Vettaikkaran Supporting role
Kaadhalikka Neramillai Chellappa Supporting role
Pachai Vilakku Supporting role
Panakkara Kudumbam Raman Supporting role
Dheiva Thaai Supporting role
Padagotti Supporting role
Navarathri Supporting role
Server Sundaram Sundaram Lead role
1965 Aayirathil Oruvan Alagan Supporting role
Aasaimugam
Anandi Thambi Durai Supporting role
Enga Veettu Pillai Supporting role
Kakkum Karangal Soma Sundaram Supporting role
Kalangarai Vilakkam Vasu Supporting role
Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum Sundaram Supporting role
Neerkumizhi Sethu Lead role
Thaayum Magalum Supporting role
Poojaikku Vandha Malar Panju
Thiruvilayadal Dharumi Supporting role
Vaazhkai Padagu Supporting role
1966 Anbe Vaa Ramaiah Supporting role
Chitthi Widower's son Supporting role
Naam Moovar Supporting role
Madras to Pondicherry Conductor Supporting role
Major Chandrakanth Mohan Lead role
Motor Sundaram Pillai Saambu Supporting role
Nadodi
Naan Aanaiyital
Sadhu Mirandal Kabali, Taxi driver Lead role
Saraswati Sabatham Supporting role
Thenmazhai Venu Supporting role
Yaarukkukaha Azhudhan Joseph
1967 Aalayam Supporting role
Adhey Kangal Supporting role
Anubavi Raja Anubavi Thangamuthu and Mãnikkam Lead role Dual role
Bama Vijayam Krishnan Supporting role
Bhavani
Engalukkum Kaalam Varum
Farz Supporting role Hindi
Iru Malargal Principal Supporting role
Jewel Thief Hindi
Kaavalkaran Supporting role
Ninaivil Nindraval Dr. Thirupathy Supporting role
Ooty Varai Uravu Balu Supporting role
Madi Veettu Mapillai Sankaran Supporting Role
Pattanathil Bhootham cheenu Supporting role
Vivasayee Chokkan Supporting role
1968 Andru Kanda Mugam Subbusamy Supporting role
Ethir Neechal Maadhu Lead role
Galatta Kalyanam Chandran Supporting role
Jeevanaamsam Advocate Ramanujam Supporting role
Kudiyiruntha Kovil Supporting role
Panakkara Pillai Mani Supporting Role
Pudhiya Boomi Supporting role
Ragasiya Police 115 Supporting role
Soaappu Seeppu Kannadi Madhusudhanan a.k.a. Madhu Lead role
Thamarai Nenjam Narayanan Supporting role
Thillana Mohanambal Vaithi Supporting role
Kadhal Vaaganam Supporting role
En Thambi Sabapathy Supporting role
1969 Thanga Surangam Mani Supporting role
Poova Thalaiya Supporting role
Deiva Magan Supporting role
Nam Naadu Govindha Supporting role
Shanti Nilayam Supporting role
Ther Thiruvizha

1970s[edit]

Year Film Role Notes
1970 Vietnam Veedu
Enga Mama
Ethiroli
Maanavan Ramu
Veetukku Veedu
1971 Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa
Nootrukku Nooru
Irulum Oliyum
Annai Velankanni Kannaiah
Sabatham Shanmugam
Thirumagal Subbusamy
Then Kinnam Mohan
1972 Papam Pasivadu Pilot Telugu
Pillaiyo Pillai
Punnagai
Vasantha Maligai
Raman Thediya Seethai
1973 Ulagam Sutrum Valiban
Manchi Vallaki Manchivadu Obaiaha Telugu film
Komatha En Kulamatha
1974 Paruva Kaalam
Gumasthavin Magal
1975 Pattampoochi Vadivelu
Apoorva Raagangal Suri / Hari
Soggadu Sanyasi Rao
1976 Manushulanta Okkate Ganapathi
Vaanga Sambandhi Vaanga
Uzhaikkum Karangal
Unakkaga Naan
Aattukara Alamelu
Thaayilla Kuzhandhai
Naalai Namadhe
1977 Indradhanusu
Aasai Manaivi
Sri Krishna Leela Kuselan
Meenava Nanban
Ilaya Thalaimurai Sharma
Swargam Naragam
Dheepam
Aparadhi Malayalam
Savasagallu[13] Telugu
1978 Oru Nadigai Natakam Parkiral
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal
Shri Kanchi Kamakshi Villager
Thripurasundari
Rudhra Thaandavam Ponnambalam
Thaayagam
Varuvaan Vadivelan
Raadhaiketha Kannan
1979 Allari Vayasu Gopi Telugu Film
Vetagadu Ponnusãmy Telugu Film
Dhairiyalakshmi
Velliratham
Neela Malargal
Annai Oru Aalayam

1980s[edit]

Year Film Role Notes
1980 Natchathiram
Sujatha
Enga Vathiyaar
Adhirshtakaaran
Bhama Rukmani
1981 Valarthu Mrigangal Naanu Malayalam film
Thillu Mullu As himself Cameo
Sreeman Sreemathi Subbaraman Malayalam film
Gadasari Attaha Sosagara Kodalu
Arumbugal
Devudu Mamayya
Kadal Meengal
Kondaveeti Simham
1982 Justice Chowdhury
Amarakaaviyam
Kalthoon
Vaa Kanna Vaa
1983 Thookumedai
Mohana Punnagai
Sri Ranga Neethulu Dr. Sundara Murthy Telugu
1984 Magudi
Thenkoodu
1985 Padikkaadhavan
Priyamudan Prabhu
1986 Car Diddina Kapuram
Maaveeran
Paadum Vaanampaadi
1987 Kachchi Kali
Cooliekkaran Velu
Ivargal Varungala Thoongal
Rowdy Babai[14] Telugu
1989 Apoorva Sagodharargal Dharmaraj Negative Role
Indrudu Chandrudu
Raja Rajathaan
Mounam Sammadham

1990s[edit]

Year Film Role Notes
1990 Athisaya Piravi
Engal Swamy Ayyappan
Pudhu Pudhu Ragangal
Sathruvu Sambaya head constable Telugu
1991 Michael Madana Kama Rajan Avinashi
Raja Kaiya Vacha
Cheran Pandiyan
Nanbargal
Thalapathi
Gopura Vasalile
Putham Pudhu Payanam
1992 Allari Mogudu
Thambi Pondatti
Purushan Enakku Arasan
Rickshaw Mama
Brundavanam Telugu
1993 Enga Thambi Muthu
Amma Ponnu Vathiyar
Kattabomman
Gadibidi Ganda Singer Kannada
O' Faby Muthusaami Malayalam
1994 Magalir Mattum A dead body
Madam Telugu
Gandeevam
Brahmachari Mogudu
Nammavar
1995 Marumagan
Kizhakkumalai
Ayudha Poojai
1996 Poove Unakkaga Stephen
Swarnachamaram Unreleased
Kandaen Seethayae Unreleased
Avvai Shanmugi Joseph
1997 Raasi
Pagaivan
Thadayam
Poochudavaa
1998 Tholi Prema Hero's uncle Telugu
Desiya Geetham
Subhakankshalu Telugu
Kaathala Kaathala Chokkalingam

2000s[edit]

Year Film Role Notes
2000 Rhythm Arjun's father
Maa Pelliki Randi Telugu
Preethsu Thappenilla Kannada film
2001 Minnale Subramani
Poovellam Un Vasam Ajith's grandfather
2002 Panchathanthiram Parthasarathy
Bala Annachi
2003 Kadhal Kondain Church Father
Indru Mudhal
2004 Vasool Raja MBBS Sriman Venkatraman
Bose Srikanth's grandfather
2006 Saravana Saravana's grandfather
Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei Raja Mokkaiyappar Special Appearance
2007 Pori Jeeva's father
Nenjai Thodu
2008 Dasavathaaram Sheikh

2010s[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
2014 Kochadaiiyaan Uncle of Rana, Sena and Yamuna Animation – played by similar appearance person

Director[edit]

Year Title Actors Notes
1985 Paartha Gnabagam Illayo Anand Babu, Ramya Krishnan

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