
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.

Meendum Vazhven
1971 · as O Chidambaram

Major Chandrakanth
1966 · as Mohan

Avasara Kalyanam
1972 · as Raghu

Kalam Vellum
1970 · as Paavadai

Kannamma
1972 · as Thangappal Rangappan

Sangamam
1970 · as Jambu

Paadum Vaanampadi
1985 · as Muthu (Guest Role)

Dhairya Lakshmi
1980

Magalir Mattum
1994 · as Dead body

Athisaya Piravi
1990

Neerkumizhi
1965 · as Sethu

Poove Unakkaga
1996 · as Stephen

Magudi
1984

Azhage Unnai Aarathikkiren
1979 · as Victor

Kodimalar
1966 · as Annamalai

Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei
2006 · as Raja Mokkaiyappar

Madras to Pondicherry
1966 · as Bus Conductor

Kaadhal Jyothi
1970