Nagesh
{{Short description|Indian actor and comedian (1933–2009)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Nagesh
| image = Nagesh2005.jpg
| caption = Nagesh in 2005
| birth_name = Cheyur Krishna Nageshwaran
| birth_date = {{Birth date |1933|09|27|df=yes}}{{cite web | url=http://madrasmusings.com/Vol%2018%20No%2022/he-made-you-weep-while-you-laughed.html | title=He made you weep while you laughed | work=Madras Musings | date=1–15 March 2009 | access-date=28 June 2016 | author=Mohan Raman | author-link=Mohan Raman | archive-url=https://archive.today/20161121154914/http://madrasmusings.com/Vol%2018%20No%2022/he-made-you-weep-while-you-laughed.html | archive-date=21 November 2016 | url-status=live }}
| birth_place = Dharapuram, Coimbatore District, British India (now Tiruppur District
| death_date = {{Death date|df=yes|2009|1|31}}
(aged 75)
| death_place = Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
| occupation = Actor
| yearsactive = 1958– 2008
| spouse = {{marriage|Regina|1957|2002|reason=died}}{{cite web|url=https://www.dinamalar.com/fpnnews.asp?News_id=2901|title=Dinamalar|access-date=28 June 2016|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090204134820/http://dinamalar.com/fpnnews.asp?News_id=2901|archive-date=4 February 2009}}
| children = Anand Babu
| awards =
}}
Nageshwaran Rao (born Cheyur Krishnarao Nageshwaran; (27 September 1933 – 31 January 2009){{cite journal|url=http://www.frontlineonnet.com/fl2604/stories/20090227260413300.htm |title=Tragic comedian |date=14–27 February 2009 |access-date=20 October 2012 |last=S.Theodore Bhaskaran |journal=Frontline Magazine |volume=26 |issue=4 |url-status=unfit |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110307101513/http://www.frontlineonnet.com/fl2604/stories/20090227260413300.htm |archive-date=7 March 2011 }} was an Indian actor and comedian mostly remembered for his comic roles in Tamil films 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, 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".{{Cite web|date=September 27, 2016|last=Srivatsan|title=Happy Birthday Nagesh: Remembering the legendary comedian on his 83rd birthday|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/happy-birthday-nagesh-best-comedy-films-343417-2016-09-27|access-date=2021-09-06|website=India Today|language=en}} He was also nicknamed as the King of Comedy due to his impeccable comedy timing and body language.{{Cite web|title=Uncrowned monarch of humorous actors in Tamil movies {{!}} Daily FT|url=https://www.ft.lk/columns/uncrowned-monarch-of-humorous-actors-in-tamil-movies/4-510529|access-date=2021-09-06|website=www.ft.lk|language=English}}{{Cite web|title=Nagesh birth anniversary: Check out some rare snaps of Kollywood's undisputed comedy king|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/galleries/entertainment/2019/sep/27/nagesh-birth-anniversary-check-out-some-rare-snaps-of--kollywoods-undisputed-comedy-king-102553.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190927084111/http://www.newindianexpress.com/galleries/entertainment/2019/sep/27/nagesh-birth-anniversary-check-out-some-rare-snaps-of--kollywoods-undisputed-comedy-king-102553.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=27 September 2019|access-date=2021-09-06|website=The New Indian Express}} 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.{{Cite web|title=Jayalalithaa, Nagesh, Sivaji Ganesan and more: Celebrities whose lives deserve biopics|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/may/29/jayalalithaa-nagesh-sivaji-ganesan-and-more-celebrities-whose-lives-deserve-biopics-1821119.html|access-date=2021-09-06|website=The New Indian Express|date=3 December 2018 }}
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 1960s; Kamal Haasan and Rajnikanth in the 1980s: Vijay and Ajith before his death.{{Cite web|title=CK Nagesh, RIP|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/ck-nagesh-rip/653267|access-date=2021-09-06|website=}}
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.{{cite news|title=CK Nagesh, RIP|url=https://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/ck-nagesh-rip/653267|publisher=Outlook India|date=31 January 2009|access-date=5 September 2020|archive-date=31 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731000517/https://www.outlookindia.com/newswire/story/ck-nagesh-rip/653267|url-status=live}} 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.{{cite book|url=https://archive.org/details/dli.bengal.10689.12064/page/n55/mode/2up?q=film|pages=56|work=Sport and Pastime|title=Comedy king of south|year=1965 }}
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.{{cite news | url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/02/01/stories/2009020157350100.htm | location=Chennai, India | title=Actor Nagesh is no more | date=1 February 2009 | access-date=1 February 2009 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140316060518/http://www.hindu.com/2009/02/01/stories/2009020157350100.htm | archive-date=16 March 2014 | work=The Hindu | url-status=dead }}
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. Moreover, Nagesh had only a small role to play in the movie.{{cite web|url=http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2012/05/08195658/nagesh-entre-tamil-film-for-th.html|title=Tamil Cinema news – Tamil Movies – Cinema seithigal|access-date=28 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402134526/http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2012/05/08195658/nagesh-entre-tamil-film-for-th.html|archive-date=2 April 2015|url-status=live}}
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.{{Cite news|last=Kesavan|first=N.|date=2016-06-07|title=Into the world of Tamil film comedians|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/Into-the-world-of-Tamil-film-comedians/article14390069.ece|access-date=2021-09-06|issn=0971-751X}} 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 prominence =
Server Sundaram marked Nagesh's rise to prominence. The film was about a restaurant waiter, "server" Sundaram, who struggles to make ends meet.{{cite web|url=http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2012/05/09203224/actor-nagesh-Server-Sundaram-c.html|title=Tamil Cinema news – Tamil Movies – Cinema seithigal|access-date=28 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150428080857/http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2012/05/09203224/actor-nagesh-Server-Sundaram-c.html|archive-date=28 April 2015|url-status=live}}
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.{{cite web|url=http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2012/05/10180443/thiruvilaiyaal-film-nagesh-act.html|title=Tamil Cinema news – Tamil Movies – Cinema seithigal|access-date=28 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303230733/http://cinema.maalaimalar.com/2012/05/10180443/thiruvilaiyaal-film-nagesh-act.html|archive-date=3 March 2016|url-status=live}} 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.
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.{{Cite news|last=Kesavan|first=N.|date=2016-06-26|title=Comediennes who made Tamil cinema bright|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/Comediennes-who-made-Tamil-cinema-bright/article14404869.ece|access-date=2021-09-06|issn=0971-751X}} 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.{{Cite news|last=Desk|first=Internet|date=2015-10-11|title=Six decades of Manorama|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/specials/in-depth/six-decades-of-manorama/article7749771.ece|access-date=2021-09-06|issn=0971-751X}} Few films where they were not paired together include Server Sundaram, Madras to Pondicherry, Thillana Mohanambaal, Thiruvarul, Bommalattam and Nanbargal.
Nagesh rose to prominence through Server Sundaram (1964) for which he received praise for his evergreen comedy performances as a server in a hotel.{{Cite news|title=Vivekh remembers the legend Nagesh on his birth anniversary|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vivekh-remembers-the-legend-nagesh-on-his-birth-anniversary/articleshow/78345678.cms|access-date=2021-09-06|website=The Times of India|language=en}} 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.{{Cite web|date=2020-10-24|title='Server Sundaram': Revisiting Nagesh's evergreen Tamil comedy|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/server-sundaram-revisiting-nageshs-evergreen-tamil-comedy-136042|access-date=2021-09-06|website=The News Minute|language=en}}
= 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.{{Cite news|title=Nagesh fought with Kamal Haasan over Avinashi role in Michael Madana Kama Rajan|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/nagesh-fought-with-kamal-haasan-over-avinashi-role-in-michael-madana-kama-rajan/articleshow/77026185.cms|access-date=2021-09-06|website=The Times of India|language=en}}{{Cite web|date=September 27, 2020|title=Kamal Haasan remembers Nagesh on his birthday: He was my guru in disguise of a friend|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kamal-haasan-remembers-nagesh-on-his-birthday-he-was-my-guru-in-disguise-of-a-friend-1725864-2020-09-27|access-date=2021-09-06|website=India Today|language=en}}
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.{{cite news | url=http://www.hindu.com/2009/02/01/stories/2009020159431000.htm | location=Chennai, India | title=Nagesh – actor nonpareil | date=1 February 2009 | access-date=1 February 2009 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090202144326/http://www.hindu.com/2009/02/01/stories/2009020159431000.htm | archive-date=2 February 2009 | work=The Hindu | url-status=dead }}
= Later years =
File:Nagesh 2013 stamp of India.jpg
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, 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.{{Cite web|date=2021-06-14|title=13 years of 'Dasavatharam': Kamal Haasan reminisces about the making of the movie|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/13-years-dasavatharam-kamal-haasan-reminisces-about-making-movie-150633|access-date=2021-09-06|website=The News Minute|language=en}}{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/veteran-comedian-nagesh-dead/articleshow/4058542.cms|title=Veteran comedian Nagesh dead|website=The Times of India |date=February 2009 }}
However, an animated version of him was seen in the 2014 performance capture film Kochadaiiyaan.{{cite news|title=Nagesh in Kochadaiyaan|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Nagesh-in-Kochadaiyaan/articleshow/12069031.cms|access-date=7 March 2012|date=5 March 2012|author=V Lakshmi|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130914151755/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-02-29/news-interviews/31108280_1_nagesh-rajinikanth-dual-role|archive-date=14 September 2013|newspaper=The Times of India|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/Movie-review-Kochadaiiyaan/articleshow/35525074.cms|title=Movie review: Kochadaiiyaan – Bangalore Mirror|access-date=28 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160619223237/http://www.bangaloremirror.com/entertainment/reviews/Movie-review-Kochadaiiyaan/articleshow/35525074.cms|archive-date=19 June 2016|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=2013-09-10|title=Late comedian Nagesh will come alive in Rajinikanth's Kochadaiiyaan|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/late-comedian-nagesh-will-come-alive-in-rajinikanth-s-kochadaiiyaan/story-4lEr4Lypw7mT5bZT1lxFWN.html|access-date=2021-09-06|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}
Awards
- 1974 — Kalaimamani
- 1994 — National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Nammavar{{cite web|url=http://dff.nic.in/2011/42nd_nff_1995.pdf|title=42nd National Film Awards|publisher=Directorate of Film Festivals|access-date=3 November 2023|pages=28–29|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107015003/http://dff.nic.in/2011/42nd_nff_1995.pdf|archive-date=7 November 2017|df=dmy-all}}
- 1994 — Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize for Nammavar{{Cite web |last=Sitaraman |first=Sandya |date=22 October 1996 |title=Virudhugal & Vizhaakkal |url=https://groups.google.com/forum/m/#!topic/soc.culture.tamil/BCnIDKAkH6Y/discussion |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20190314091543/https://groups.google.com/forum/m/%23!topic/soc.culture.tamil/BCnIDKAkH6Y/discussion |archive-date=14 March 2019 |access-date=3 November 2023 |website=Tamil Movie News}}
- 1995 — Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South{{cite web|url=http://www.filmfare.com/site/nov96/update2.htm |archive-url=https://archive.today/19970428122419/http://www.filmfare.com/site/nov96/update2.htm |archive-date=28 April 1997 |title=Special Updates |date=1997-04-28 |access-date=2023-11-03 |url-status=dead }}
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 1978–1982. His health began to decline in late 2008 due to progressive heart ailments. In November 2008, his health conditions further deteriorated when he slipped and fell down at his home which also resulted in a severe head injury.{{Cite web|title=Veteran comedian Nagesh dead|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2009/feb/01/veteran-comedian-nagesh-dead-22343.html|access-date=2021-09-06|website=The New Indian Express|date=15 May 2012 }} He died on 31 January 2009 at the age of 75 due to diabetes and a heart ailment.{{Cite web|title=Nagesh no more|url=https://www.sundaytimes.lk/090201/News/sundaytimesnews_22.html|access-date=2021-09-06|website=www.sundaytimes.lk}}{{Cite web|date=January 31, 2009|title=Veteran Tamil actor Nagesh dead|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/latest-headlines/story/veteran-tamil-actor-nagesh-dead-38534-2009-01-31|access-date=2021-09-06|website=India Today|language=en}}
Partial filmography
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=Tamil films=
= Telugu films =
| class="wikitable sortable" | ||
| style="background:#000;"
! Year !! Film !! Role ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{refh}} | ||
| 1966 | Mohini Bhasmasura
|Devotee of Vishnu | |
| 1972 | Papam Pasivadu | Pilot
| |
| rowspan="2"|1973 | Manchi Vallaki Manchivadu | Obaiah
| |
| Doctor Babu
|Special appearance | | ||
| 1975 | Soggadu | Sanyasi Rao
| |
| rowspan="2"|1976
|Aadavalu Apanindhalu | | | ||
| Thoorpu Padamara | Shivaranjani's family doctor | {{Cite web |date=23 October 2021 |title=45 ఏళ్ళ 'తూర్పు - పడమర' |url=https://ntvtelugu.com/thoorpu-padamara-movie-completes-45-years/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211115093334/https://ntvtelugu.com/thoorpu-padamara-movie-completes-45-years/ |archive-date=15 November 2021 |access-date=15 November 2021 |website=NTV |language=te}} |
| rowspan="2" |1977
|Savasagallu | | | ||
| Gadusu Pillodu
|Kailasam | ||
| rowspan="2"|1978 | Indradhanussu
|Chakram | |
| Pottelu Punnamma
|Varadhachari | ||
| rowspan="5" |1979 | Allari Vayasu | Gopi
| |
| Sri Rama Bantu | ||
| Vetagadu | Ponnusamy
| | |
| Oka Challani Rathri
|Dr. Rao | ||
| Urvasi Neeve Naa Preyasi | Victor
| | |
| 1980
| | | ||
| rowspan="2"|1981 | Kondaveeti Simham | Sitapati
| |
| Gadasari Attaha Sosagara Kodalu | | | |
| rowspan="3"|1982 | Justice Chowdhury | | |
| Doctor Cine Actor | | | |
| Nivuru Gappina Nippu | | | |
| rowspan="3"|1983 | Muddula Mogudu
|Simham | | |
| Amarajeevi
|Babu | | ||
| Sri Ranga Neethulu
|Dr. Sundara Murthy | | ||
| rowspan="5"|1984 | Kode Trachu
|Rambabu | |
| Koteeswarudu
|Little Boss | | ||
| Sahasame Jeevitham
|Babu Rao | | ||
| Anubandham
| Tata Rao | | ||
| Kanchu Kagada
|Jaggu | ||
| rowspan="4" |1985 | Prachanda Bhairavi
|Kodandam | |
| Pelli Meeku Akshintalu Naaku
| | | ||
| Sri Katna Leelalu
|Panganamalu | ||
| Bhale Tammudu
|Siva Rao | | ||
| 1986 | Car Diddina Kapuram | Pulla Rao
| |
| rowspan="2" |1987
|Rowdy Babai | | | ||
| Thene Manasulu
|Seshu | | ||
| 1989 | Indrudu Chandrudu | Minister
| |
| rowspan="2"|1991 | Sathruvu | Sambaya
| |
| Vidhata
|Somasundaram | ||
| rowspan="3" |1992 | Allari Mogudu | Sivasamba Deekshutulu
| |
| Pattudala
| | | ||
| Brundavanam | Perumallu
| | |
| 1993
| | | ||
| rowspan="4" |1994 | Madam | Rayudu
| |
| Gandeevam | Idea Appa Rao
| | |
| Brahmachari Mogudu | | | |
| Kishkindha Kinda
| | | ||
| rowspan="2"|1996 | Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam
| | | |
| Neti Savithri
| | | ||
| rowspan="2"|1998 | Tholi Prema | Balu's uncle
| |
| Subhakankshalu | Stephen
| | |
| rowspan="2"|2000 | Maa Pelliki Randi | | |
| Balaram
|Rao Bahadur Lakshmi Varaprasad |
=Malayalam films =
| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
| style="background:#000;"
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Notes | |||
| 1977 | Aparadhi | ||
| rowspan="2"|1981 | Valarthu Mrigangal | Naanu | |
| Sreeman Sreemathi | Subbaraman | ||
| 1993 | O' Faby | Muthusaami | |
| 1996 | Swarnachamaram | Unreleased |
= Other language films =
- Note: not to be confused with the Kannada actor of the same name.
| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
| style="background:#000;"
! Year !! Film !! Role !! Language | |||
| rowspan="2"|1967 | Farz | rowspan="3"|Hindi | |
| Jewel Thief | |||
| 1987
|Kachchi Kali | | |||
| 1993 | Gadibidi Ganda | Singer | rowspan="2"|Kannada |
| 2000 | Preethsu Thappenilla | Balu's uncle |
=Director=
| class="wikitable sortable" | ||
| style="background:#000;"
! Year !! Title !! class="unsortable" | Notes | ||
| 1985 | Paartha Gnabagam Illayo |
References
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