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Nagesh

Nagesh

Actor · Died January 31, 2009, aged 75 · Tirupur, Tamil Nadu, India

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.

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Born
September 27, 1933
Died
January 31, 2009 (aged 75)
From
Tirupur, Tamil Nadu, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
27 on MovieCove · 309 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 41% in 30 days

What are Nagesh's films like?

Across their 23 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Drama12 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 46th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 95th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 43rd percentile
: browse their Action movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
37%
Morality
27%
Self
13%
Survival
8%
Society
7%
Power
7%
Family bonds9 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love5 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice5 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFaith3 titles, browse their movies with this themeClass3 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 23 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 11 · Stylized 11 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 3 · Charged 17 · Intense 3

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 14 · Shifting 8 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 12 · Some laughs 6 · Funny 5

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 8 · Even-paced 15 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 12 · Engaged 9 · Full focus 2

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 9 · Affecting 12 · Heavy 2

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 21 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

8 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 3 of 8 analyzed roles.

Ally
3 of 8
Trickster
2 of 8
Hero
1 of 8
Shapeshifter
1 of 8
Mentor
1 of 8
Show the 8 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
13
Joyful
6
Melancholic
7
Thrilling
6
Warm
5
Other
16

How their films linger

Feel-good10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 4 with a twist

  • Happy11
  • Bittersweet9
  • Ambiguous3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Nagesh's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 16 of their 27 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

  • Eros Now16 titles

Subscription and free streaming for Nagesh's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

309 credits, 27 with a MovieCove page.

  • Dasavatharam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Sheikh Mukhtaar

  • Pori(2007)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Raja Mokkaiyappar

  • Saravana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Saravana's grandfather

  • Bose (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Bose's Grandfather

  • Vasoolraja M.B.B.S(2004)

    as Sriman Venkatraman

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Kadhal Konden (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Church Father Rozario

  • Bala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Annachi

  • Panchatanthiram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Parthasarathy

  • Poovellam Un Vasam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Maa Pelliki Randi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Minnale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Subramanyam 'Subbuni'

  • Rhythm (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Karthik's father

  • Desiya Geetham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Tholi Prema (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Balu's elder uncle

  • Kadhala Kadhala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Chokkalingam

  • Poochudava (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Thadayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Themmangu Paattukaaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Pagaivan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Raasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Subhakankshalu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Stephen

  • Ee Hrudaya Ninagagi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Avvai Shanmugi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Joseph

  • Poove Unakkaga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Stephen

  • Meendum Savithri(1996)

    as Ramamurthy

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Ayudha Poojai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Police Officer

  • Pullakuttikaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Nammavar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Prabhakar Rao

  • Gandeevam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Idea Appa Rao

  • Sukham Sukhakaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Magalir Mattum(1994)

    as Dead body

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Brahmachari Mogudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Retired Army Colonel

  • Madam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Kattabomman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Kattabomman's grandfather

  • O' Faby (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Lawyer

  • Amma Ponnu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Vathiyar

  • Enga Thambi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Muthu

  • Gadibidi Ganda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Allari Mogudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Thambi Pondatti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Venugopal

  • Rickshaw Mama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Minister Duraisamy

  • Brindavanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Perumallu

  • Putham Pudhu Payanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Thalapathi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Panthulu

  • Kalari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Manikyam

  • Cheran Pandiyan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Maniyam

  • Gopura Vasalile (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Engal Swamy Ayyappan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Salim Bhai

  • Raja Kaiya Vacha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Vijaya's Father

  • Athisaya Piravi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Mounam Sammadham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Paramasivam

  • Michael Madana Kama Rajan(1990)

    as Avinashi

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Indrudu Chandrudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Minister

  • Raaja Raajathan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Thyagi Sathyamoorthy

  • Apoorva Sagodharargal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Dharmaraj

  • Ivargal Varungala Thoongal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Coolikkaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Thrimoorthulu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Makkal En Pakkam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Maaveeran(1986)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Padikkadavan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Rahim

  • Illale Devatha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Manager

  • Paadum Vaanampadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Muthu (Guest Role)

  • Kanchu Kaagada (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Sahasame Jeevitham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Babu Rao

  • Sanga Natham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Magudi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Priyamudan Prabhu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Aayiram Nilavae Vaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Oorantha Sankranthi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Tippanna

  • Ezham Rathri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Vaa Kanna Vaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Daiviyin Thiruvilaiyadal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Justice Chowdhary (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Anthony

  • Pedda Gedda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Kondaveeti Simham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Sitapati

  • Saadhikkoru Needhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Kadal Meengal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Valarthumrugangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Kalthoon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Thillu Mullu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Nagesh

  • Amarakaaviyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Mohana Punnagai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Bhama Rukmani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Anbukku Naan Adimai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Natchathiram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Dhairya Lakshmi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Vetagadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Ponnu swamy

  • Annai Oru Alayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Neela Malargal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Parthasarthy

  • Mangala Vaathiyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Gnana Kuzhandhai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Namachivayam

  • Nalladhoru Kudumbam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Thaayillamal Naanillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Mannargudi Minor

  • Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Victor

  • Thai Meethu Sathiyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Oru Nadigai Nadagam Parkiral (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Punniya Boomi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Thyagam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Rudhra Thaandavam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Priest

  • Indradhanussu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Moratodu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Director · Writer · Actor

  • Aattukara Alamelu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Varadhachary

  • Naam Pirandha Mann (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Aparadhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Goldsmith Rankan

  • Meenava Nanban (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Ratnam

  • Ilaya Thalaimurai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as R. K. Viswanatha Sarma

  • Navarathinam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Ratnam

  • Deepam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Murugan Adimai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Chitra Pournami (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Uzhaikkum Karangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Sathyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Unakkaga Naan(1976)

    as Dhanarajan / Lenindasan

  • Soggadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Sanyasi Rao

  • Dr. Siva (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Babu

  • Apoorva Raagangal(1975)

    as Dr. Soori

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Mannavan Vanthaanadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Thalapathy / C.I.D. Sivanandam

  • Naalai Namadhe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Rango

  • Thiruvarul (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Ponnan, Kumara Devan's dearest friend

  • My Beloved, My Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Ramesh

  • Pattampoochi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Devi Shri Kaumariamman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Urimai Kural (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Sadhasivam

  • Akkarai Pachchai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Gumasthavin Magal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Vani Rani(1974)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Vellikizhamai Viratham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Ramu

  • Thirudi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Maanikka Thottil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Paruva Kaalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Swamy Kamalanandham

  • Baghdad Perazhagi(1973)

    as Kamar

  • Gauravam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Rajinikanth's Assistant

  • Kattilla Thottilla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Komatha En Kulamatha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Engal Thanga Raja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Ulagam Sutrum Valiban (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Maru Piravi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Mappillai Azhaippu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Deivam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Papam Pasivadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Vasantha Maligai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as the servant

  • Velli Vizha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Kannamma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Thangappal Rangappan

  • Avasara Kalyanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Raghu

  • Pillaiyo Pillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Naan Yen Pirandhen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Sabhabadhi

  • Nawab Narkali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Subbu

  • Raman Thediya Seethai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Krishnan

  • Appa Tata (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Nalla Neram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Dhikku Theriyadha Kaattil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Story · as Constable 1

  • Ganga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Ganga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Agathiyar(1972)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Kanna Nalama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Thenkinnam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Punnagai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Babu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Annai Velankanni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Kannaiah

  • Moondru Dheivangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Savale Samali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Chinna Pannai Singaram

  • Veguli Penn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Mohan

  • Meendum Vazhven (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as O Chidambaram

  • Sabadham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Shanmugam

  • Sumathi En Sundari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Mannangatti Sundaram

  • Kulama Gunama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Kalimann

  • Nootrukku Nooru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Ramesh

  • Nangu Suvargal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Iru Thuruvam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Ayyasamy/Mama

  • Kettikaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Thenum Paalum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Balu

  • Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Raju

  • Engirundho Vandhaal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Sorgam(1970)

    as Gajendran / Gajini

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Kaalam Vellum(1970)

    as Paavadai

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Navagraham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Baalu

  • Maanavan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Ethiroli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Veettuku Veedu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Kaadhal Jyothi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Patham Pasali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Vietnam Veedu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Anadhai Anandhan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Penn Daivam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Yaen? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Sangamam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Jambu

  • Sivandha Mann (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Dickie

  • Nam Naadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Thirudan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Ranga

  • Iru Kodugal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Babu

  • Deiva Magan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Boopathy

  • Pennai Vazha Vidungal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Natarajan

  • Thunaivan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Anjal Petti 520 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Stiphen Chandru

  • Kulavilakku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Shanti Nilayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Kaval Daivam(1969)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Poova Thalaiya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Nagesh

  • Akka Thangai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Anbalippu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Shanmugam

  • Nil Gavani Kadhali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Seetharaman

  • Enga Oor Raja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Chakravarthi

  • Kadhal Vaaganam(1968)

    as Chellappin

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Muthu Chippi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Sathiyam

  • Thillana Mohanambal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as "Savadal" Vaithi

  • Thamarai Nenjam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Narayanan

  • Ethir Neechal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Madhu

  • Galatta Kalyanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Chandran, Madhan's friend

  • Soappu Seeppu Kannadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Madhusudhanan

  • Kudiyirundha Koyil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Actor

  • Panama Pasama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Actor

  • Andru Kanda Mugam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Subbusami

  • Ragasiya Police 115 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Balakrishnan

  • Anbu Vazhi(1968)

    Actor

  • Bommalaattam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Durai

  • Naan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Sundaram

  • Ooty Varai Uravu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Dr. Thirupathy

  • Vivasaayi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Iru Malargal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Kaavalkaaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as 'Gobi' Gobinath

  • Aalayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Thiruvarutselvar(1967)

    as Ponnan

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Paaladai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Vaigundam

  • Athey Kangal(1967)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Arasa Kattalai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Pattanathil Bhootham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Seenu

  • Pesum Deivam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Murali

  • Bama Vijayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Krishna

  • Sabash Thambi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as JB

  • Penne Nee Vaazhga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Thaaiku Thalaimagan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Anubavi Raja Anubavi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Thangamuthu and Manikkam

  • Farz(1967)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Uyir Mel Aasai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Madras to Pondicherry (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Bus Conductor

  • Major Chandrakanth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Mohan

  • Thenmazhai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Venu

  • Thanippiravi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Chowry

  • Saraswathi Sabatham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Prison warden

  • Chinnachiru Ulagam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Thaali Bhagyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Thaaye Unakkaga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Neelu

  • Mahakavi Kalidas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Oviyar

  • Naam Moovar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Ramu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Chandhrodhayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Alwar

  • Kumari Penn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as R. Sattanathan

  • Sadhu Mirandal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Yaarukkaga Azhudhaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Nadodi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Kodimalar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Annamalai

  • Motor Sundaram Pillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Anbe Vaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Naanal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Pattabi Raman

  • Neela Vanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Sundaram (Sekar Friend)

  • Lighthouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Nee! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Raju

  • Thiruvilayadal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Tharumi

  • Aayirathil Oruvan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Azhaga

  • Thaayum Magalum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Shanthi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Neerkumizhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Sethu

  • Panam Padaithavan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Vazhkai Padagu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Poojaikku Vantha Malar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Insurance Agent

  • Anbu Karangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Thirupathy

  • Enga Veettu Pillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Govindhan

  • Pazhani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Sandhanam (Chokkalingam Accountant)

  • Kaakum Karangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Somasundaram

  • Panchavarna Kili (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Server Sundaram(1964)

    as Sundaram

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Aayiram Roobai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Navarathiri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Priest

  • Padagotti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Thozhilali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Kithan

  • Poompuhar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Ganasabai

  • Pudhiya Paravai(1964)

    as Sanjeev

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Kalai Kovil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Dheiva Thaai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Vidwan Sargunam

  • Deiva Thirumagal(1967)

    Actor

  • Panakkara Kudumbam(1964)

    as Raman / Parasuraman / Balaraman

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Pachai Vilakku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Kadalikka Neramillai(1964)

    as Chellappa

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Vettaikaaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Ezhai Pangalan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Annai Illam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Ratha Thilagam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Madurai

  • Idhu Sathiyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Nenjam Marappathillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Veeraiyaa

  • Kungumam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Aasai Alaigal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Peethambaram

  • Periya Idathu Penn(1963)

    as Pitamdhi / Arulappan

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Naan Vanangum Daivam(1963)

    Actor

  • Annai(1962)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Sumaithaangi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Indira En Selvam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Rayappan

  • Policekaran Magal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Prabhu's House Servant

  • Maadappura (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Nenjil Oor Aalayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Peter

  • Panithirai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Thayilla Pillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Mohan

  • Thangarathinam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Thamarai Kulam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • Manamulla Maruthaaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 87th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 308 titles from 1958 to 2008; peak year 1989.

Highest rated

Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990)

Midcredits 99th

Most popular right now

Sorgam (1970)

Film career

19582008

Peak 1989 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1989Screen debut· Apoorva Sagodharargal

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting308 of 308: 306 only acting, 2 with another role · typical Midcredits score67thDirecting1 of 308: 0 only directing, 1 with another roleWriting2 of 308: 0 only writing, 2 with another role

By decade

1950s2 · acting1960s116 · acting1970s101 · 101 acting · 2 crew1980s35 · acting1990s41 · acting2000s13 · acting

Billing

usually 5th · top billed in 0% of 8 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Nagesh's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 67th percentile, the median of the 22 of 27 with a score; across their 22 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 53rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

53rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 22

Approval · how many liked their films

62ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 22

Reach · how many have seen their films

19thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 22

Midcredits score across 22 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up11
  • 50th to 74th1
  • 25th to 49th7
  • Below 25th3

Shape of the crowd

11 of their 22 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Divisive3
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser3
  • Mixed11

Most divisive · actor

Periya Idathu Penn (1963)

96th percentile spread · 38% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990)

Midcredits 99th · 94% liked

Reviewers score the acting 85/100 in their films, across 6 reviewed titles; fans 88, detractors 40. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Nagesh work with?

People who share at least 2 of Nagesh's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Aachi Manorama shares the most, 6.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and cinematographers

Producers