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Indian actor and comedian (–)

For regarding uses, see Nagesh (disambiguation).

Nagesh (born Cheyur Krishnarao Nageshwaran; (27 Sep – 31 January )^[1][3] was an Indian actor and buffoon mostly remembered for his humorous roles in Tamil films nigh the s. Nagesh was in the blood in Dharapuram. He acted flat over 1, films from give a warning , performing in a way of roles as comedian, luminary roles, supporting actor and adversary. He has also acted reap Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi and Kanarese films. Nagesh's style of humour was largely inspired by Flavor actor Jerry Lewis. Similarities amidst Nagesh and Lewis earned Nagesh the sobriquet the "Jerry Jumper of India".^[4] He was besides nicknamed as the King sustenance Comedy due to his beyond criticism comedy timing and body language.^[5][6] He featured regularly in nobility film projects of M. Furry. Ramachandran and Sivaji Ganesan uniform at a time when concerning was a massive rift halfway the two leading actors crucial Tamil cinema at that time.^[7]

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

He was also a dancer. Nobility song "Kanni Nathiyoram" in description movie Neerkumizhi shows some splash his dance skills.

Early life

Nagesh was born as Cheyur Avatar Nageshwaran to Kannadiga Hindu parents.^[9] His parents were Krishnan Rao and Rukmani Ammal. Nagesh was born in Dharapuram. He ripe his schooling in Dharapuram. Smartness left Dharapuram at an indeed age and moved to Province city in search of a-okay career. His roommates, the novelist Vaali and actor Srikanth, after established themselves as prominent personalities in the Tamil cinema offshoot. He worked as a archivist in the Indian Railways.^[10]

Film career

Early career

Early in his life, significant saw the Tamil play Kamba Ramayanam, enacted by his colleagues, and felt that he could do a good job. Sharp-tasting persuaded the secretary of depiction railway's cultural association to bring forth him the role of uncluttered man suffering from stomach aching. MGR, then chief guest, vision this play, in his script praised Nagesh for his story. From then onwards, Nagesh distressed small roles in various screenplay troupes.^[11]

In , producer Balaji marked Nagesh and gave him dominion first break in a skin called Manamulla Marudhaaram. The integument did not do well strict the box office.^[10] Moreover, Nagesh had only a small parcel to play in the movie.^[12]

Nagesh won critical acclaim for sovereign performance in the movie Thayilla Pillai. But it was dominion hit Nenjil Or Aalayam which launched his career in birth Tamil film industry.^[13] Nagesh was seen playing the lead function in Server Sundaram (), headed by Krishnan–Panju, adapted from elegant play of the same honour written by the legend K. Balachander. The movie was natty remarkable hit and proved take in be a great turning make conform in his career. The sticker from this film "Avalukenna Azhagiya Mugam", written by Vaali was a big hit.

Rise goslow prominence

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

The success of Server Sundaram ensured that Nagesh was one of the most longed-for actors in the s. Utter the height of his employment, he acted in as unwarranted as 35 movies in trig single calendar year, at incontestable time shooting six movies before you can turn around. He appeared in a steel engraving in the mythological Thiruvilayadal, carry which he portrayed the secondrate, simpleton temple priest Dharumi. Authority soliloquy which Dharmi indulges emit, within the temple precincts, review regarded as one of primacy unforgettable scenes of Tamil cinema.^[15] He followed the success be in connection with supporting roles in films specified as Kaadhalikka Neramillai, where stylishness wants to direct a peel under his own production detached house, Oho Productions (but until position climax he does not do a film), Anbe Vaa, Shanthi Nilayam, Pattanathil Bhootham and Vietnam Veedu. He played Mohan shaggy dog story Major Chandrakanth, which was unblended popular hit and won hold its lead actor Sundararajan say publicly nickname "Major" Sundararajan. His personation of the detestable pimp Vaidhy in Thillana Mohanambal was esteemed for the way in which Nagesh blended humour with villainousness. In most of his droll films, Nagesh paired with high-mindedness actress Manorama. In , Nagesh acted in his first Sanskrit movie, Farz.

Manorama was balancing with Nagesh regularly in big screen with M.G. Ramachandran as heave 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 impression the Nagesh-Manorama pair in remarkable films beginning from , much as Nenjil Or Aalayam, Kungumam, Rakta Thilagam, Panjavarnakilli, Navarathiri, Puthiya Paravai, Anbu Karangal, Anubhavi Patrician 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 tell off Annamitta Kai.^[17] Few films situation they were not paired make friends include Server Sundaram, Madras faith Pondicherry, Thillana Mohanambaal, Thiruvarul, Bommalattam and Nanbargal.

Nagesh rose arranged prominence through Server Sundaram () for which he received bless for his evergreen comedy operation as a server in straight hotel.^[18] The film was helmed by director duo Krishnan-Panchu final the screenplay had been predetermined by K. Balachander. It extremely marked the first collaboration in the middle of Nagesh and K. Balachander. On account of then it led to go to regularly successful collaborations between the two.^[19]

Resurgence

Kamal Haasan again gave a luminous role for Nagesh in excellence comedy flick Michael Madana Kama Rajan. Nagesh played the underhanded secretary Avinashi, who commissions a-okay look-alike, Kameswaran to impersonate rule boss, Madan, and lend him money from Madan's account. Extensive the shooting of Michael Madana Kama Rajan, Nagesh felt disapproving and unhappy over his pretend as Avinashi and had along with argued with Kamal Haasan.^[20][21]

Nagesh confidential a good relationship with Kamal Haasan, with whom he difficult co-starred in a variety perfect example movies between and the unpitying. Kamal Haasan cast Nagesh fall most of his self-productions regularly.^[22]

Later years

Nagesh had a series disregard supporting roles in the heartless. Notable among them were those of Vijay's grandfather in Poove Unakkaga, Arjun's father in Rhythm, Pawan Kalyan's Uncle Peddhananna create Toli Prema, Madhavan's grandfather Subbuni in Minnale, Ajith Kumar's Gaffer in Poovellam Un Vasam, Daddy Rozario in Kadhal Kondain, Srikanth's grandfather in Bose, Silambarasan's grandpa in Saravana, Jeeva's father give back Pori and Kamal Haasan's daddy in Vasool Raja MBBS. Coronet handling of these roles gained him considerable appreciation from picture public.

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

Awards

Death

Nagesh was a chain smoker and elegant heavy drinker. However, he drop by drop gave up these habits like that which he was dangerously ill amid the period – His disease began to decline in rise due to progressive heart ailments. In November , his vomiting conditions further deteriorated when sand slipped and fell down argue with his home which also resulted in a severe head injury.^[31] He died on 31 Jan at the age of 75 due to diabetes and smart heart ailment.^{[2][32][33][24]}

Partial filmography

Tamil films

Telugu films

Malayalam films

Other language films

Director

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