Jagathy Sreekumar
Biography
Jagathy Sreekumar (born Sreekumar Achary, January 5, 1951) is one of the greatest comic actors in Indian cinema and a true legend of Malayalam films. Nicknamed Nataka Nayakan and often called the “King of Comedy” in Kerala, he has acted in more than 1,500 films, making him one of the most prolific actors in the world. Beginning his career in the 1970s, Jagathy quickly became indispensable for his impeccable timing, improvisational genius, and ability to steal scenes. He was equally at ease in slapstick, satire, drama, and villainous roles. His iconic films include Kilukkam (1991), In Harihar Nagar (1990), Yodha (1992), Mimics Parade (1991), Kalyanaraman (2002), Meesa Madhavan (2002), CID Moosa (2003), Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu (1986), Udayananu Tharam (2005), and Katha Parayumbol (2007). Many of his one liners and characters remain etched in Malayalam pop culture. Over his five decade long career, Jagathy won numerous accolades, including five Kerala State Film Awards for Supporting Actor and Comedy roles, and is widely regarded as the benchmark for comedy acting in Malayalam cinema. Though his career was cut short by a tragic car accident in 2012, his legacy as Malayalam cinema’s most beloved comedian lives on, with an unparalleled body of work that continues to entertain new generations.
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Movies (50)
CBI 5: The Brain
as Vikram
2022
100 Years of Chrysostom
2018
Daivathinte Kaiyoppu
2016
3 Wicketinu 365 Runs
as CI Mansingh / Marthandan / Bhairavan / Fr. Thankachan / Padmadalakshan
2015
The Reporter
2015
Track
2014
Players
2013
Cowboy
2013
Thanichalla Njan
2012
Aakasmikam
2012
Vaidooryam
2012
Oru Kudumba Chithram
2012
Paradise
2012
Ivan Megharoopan
2012
No. 66 Madhura Bus
as Bus Conductor
2012
Thiruvambadi Thamban
as Thiruvambadi Mathan Tharakan
2012
Ezham Suryan
as Chakrapaani
2012
Grihanathan
as Reghuettan
2012
Lekshmi Vilasom Renuka Makan Reghuraman
as Judge
2012
Grandmaster
as Rashid
2012
Doctor Innocentanu
as Dravyan
2012
Cobra
as Grandfather of Isaac
2012
Masters
as Devasi
2012
The King & The Commissioner
2012
Orange
2012
Ee Adutha Kaalathu
as Bonacaud Ramachandran
2012
Father's Day
2012
Njanum Ente Familyum
as Dr. Easwaramoorthy
2012
Casanovva
as Luka
2012
Padmasree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumar
as Pachalam Bhasi
2012
Venicile Vyapari
as Kaladi Govindan
2011
Happy Durbar
as S.I. Chacko
2011
Killadi Raman
2011
Today is that Wedding
as kunjumon's father
2011
Swapna Sanchari
as Swami
2011
Naayika
as Ranga pani
2011
The Metro
as Achayan
2011
Pachuvum Kovalanum
as Producer
2011
Indian Rupee
as Gold Pappan
2011
Christian Brothers
as Kochuthomma
2011
Utsava Kanavu
2011
Makaramanju
as Govardhandas Makhanji
2011
Sarkar Colony
as Pu. Pu. Papi
2011
Teja Bhai and Family
as Vasudevan Nair
2011
Priyappetta Nattukare
2011
Black Truth
2011
Orma Mathram
as Appu Warrier
2011
Manushya Mrugam
as The priest
2011
The Filmstaar
2011
Three Kings
as Dinakaran
2011