Nagesh
Cheyur Krishna Rao Nageswaran, popularly known as Nagesh, was an Indian actor and comedian mostly remembered for his comic roles in Tamil films during the 1960s. 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". He was also nicknamed as the King of Comedy due to his comedic timing and body language. 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.
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Rhythm
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2000
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1998
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1997
Pagaivan
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1997
Avvai Shanmugi
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1996
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1996
Ayudha Poojai
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1995
Pullakuttikaran
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1995
Gandeevam
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1994
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1994
Madam
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1994
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1993
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1993
Amma Ponnu
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1993
Thambi Pondatti
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1992
Rickshaw Mama
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1992
Thalapathi
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1991
Mounam Sammadham
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1990
Michael Madana Kama Rajan
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1990
Indrudu Chandrudu
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1989
Raaja Raajathan
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1989
Padikkadavan
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1985
Sahasame Jeevitham
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1984
Sanga Natham
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1984
Anbukku Naan Adimai
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1980
Gnana Kuzhandhai
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1979
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1979
Aattukara Alamelu
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1977
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal
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1977
Uzhaikkum Karangal
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1976
Unakkaga Naan
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1976
Soggadu
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1975
Apoorva Raagangal
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1975
Thiruvarul
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1975
Thirudi
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1974
Maanikka Thottil
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1974
Paruva Kaalam
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1974
Komatha En Kulamatha
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1973
Mappillai Azhaippu
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1972
Naan Yen Pirandhen
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1972
Ganga
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1972
Veguli Penn
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1971
Meendum Vazhven
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1971
Sorgam
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1970
Kalam Vellum
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1970
Patham Pasali
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1970
Anadhai Anandhan
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1970
Sangamam
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1970
Sivandha Mann
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1969
Thirudan
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1969
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1969
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1969
Nil Gavani Kadhali
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1969
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1968
Panama Pasama
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1968
Naan
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1967
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1967
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1967
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1966
Anbe Vaa
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1966
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1965
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1965
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1965
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1965
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1964
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1964
Nenjam Marappathillai
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1963
Aasai Alaigal
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1963
Policekaran Magal
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1962
Thayilla Pillai
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1961