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Indian actor and comedian (–)

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Nagesh (born Cheyur Krishnarao Nageshwaran; (27 September – 31 January )^[1][3] was an Indian actor and comedian mostly remembered for his comic roles in Tamil films during the s.

Nagesh (born Cheyur Krishnarao Nageshwaran; (27 September – 31 January ) [1][3] was an Indian actor and comedian mostly remembered for his comic roles in Tamil films during the s. Nagesh was born in Dharapuram.

Nagesh was born in Dharapuram. He acted in over 1, films from to , performing in a variety of roles as comedian, lead roles, supporting actor and antagonist. He has also acted in Telugu, 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".^[4] He was also nicknamed as the King of Comedy due to his impeccable comedy timing and body language.^[5][6] He featured regularly in the film projects of M.

G. Ramachandran and Sivaji Ganesan even at a time when there was a massive rift between the two leading actors in Tamil cinema at that time.^[7]

He has a unique distinction of sharing screen with lead actors belonging to three generations of Tamil film industry, starring with MGR and Sivaji Ganesan in the s; Kamal Haasan and Rajnikanth in the s: Vijay and Ajith before his death.^[8]

He was also a dancer.

The song "Kanni Nathiyoram" in the movie Neerkumizhi shows some of his dance skills.

Early life

Nagesh was born as Cheyur Krishna Nageshwaran to Kannadiga Hindu parents.^[9] 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.^[10]

Film career

Early career

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.^[11]

In , 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.^[10] Moreover, Nagesh had only a small role to play in the movie.^[12]

Nagesh won critical acclaim for his performance in the movie Thayilla Pillai. But it was his hit Nenjil Or Aalayam which launched his career in the Tamil film industry.^[13] Nagesh was seen playing the lead role in Server Sundaram (), directed by Krishnan–Panju, adapted from a 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 prominence

Server Sundaram marked Nagesh's rise to prominence. The film was about a restaurant waiter, "server" Sundaram, who struggles to make ends meet.^[14]

The success of Server Sundaram ensured that Nagesh was one of the most sought-after actors in the s.

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 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.^[15] 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 , Nagesh acted in his first Hindi movie, Farz.

Manorama was paired with Nagesh regularly in films with M.G. Ramachandran as lead between and 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.^[16] Other directors cast the Nagesh-Manorama pair in memorable films beginning from , 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.^[17] Few films where they were not paired together include Server Sundaram, Madras to Pondicherry, Thillana Mohanambaal, Thiruvarul, Bommalattam and Nanbargal.

Tamil actor nagesh biography C. Krishna Rao Gundu Rao (September 27, – January 31, ), better known by his screen name Nagesh, was a Tamil film actor, mostly remembered for his roles as a comedian during the.

Nagesh rose to prominence through Server Sundaram () for which he received praise for his evergreen comedy performances as a server in a hotel.^[18] The film was helmed by director duo Krishnan-Panchu and the screenplay had been written by K. Balachander. It also marked the first collaboration between Nagesh and K.

Balachander. Since then it led to many successful collaborations between the two.^[19]

Resurgence

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.

During the shooting of Michael Madana Kama Rajan, Nagesh felt disappointed and unhappy over his role as Avinashi and had also argued with Kamal Haasan.^[20][21]

Nagesh had a good relationship with Kamal Haasan, with whom he had co-starred in a variety of movies between and the s. Kamal Haasan cast Nagesh in most of his self-productions regularly.^[22]

Later years

Nagesh had a series of supporting roles in the s.

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, 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.

Comedy actor nagesh biography of donald Nagesh (born Cheyur Krishnarao Nageshwaran; (27 September – 31 January ) [1][3] was an Indian actor and comedian mostly remembered for his comic roles in Tamil films during the s. Nagesh was born in Dharapuram.

Nagesh acted in Tamil films till a few months before his death in Notable among some of his later movies were Panchathanthiram, Vasool Raja MBBS, Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi and his last appearance, Dasavathaaram.^[23][24] However, an animated version of him was seen in the performance capture film Kochadaiiyaan.^[25][26][27]

Awards

Death

Nagesh was a chain smoker and a heavy drinker.

However, he gradually gave up these habits when he was dangerously ill during the period – His health began to decline in late due to progressive heart ailments. In November , his health conditions further deteriorated when he slipped and fell down at his home which also resulted in a severe head injury.^[31] He died on 31 January at the age of 75 due to diabetes and a heart ailment.^{[2][32][33][24]}

Partial filmography

Tamil films

Telugu films

Malayalam films

Other language films

Director

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