Jagathy Sreekumar
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.
Acting
Movie
Kireedam
as Remanan
1989
Movie
Kilukkam
as Nischal
1991
Movie
Narasimham
as Poovalli Chandrabhanu
2000
Movie
Yoddha
as Arassumoottil Appukuttan Menon
1992
Movie
Classmates
as Fr. Esthappaan
2006
Movie
Pranchiyettan & The Saint
as Pandit Deena Dayal
2010
Movie
Grandmaster
as Rashid
2012
Movie
Thanmathra
as Joseph
2005
Movie
Urumi
as Chenichery Kurup / Kerala Minister
2011
Movie
Oru CBI Diary Kurippu
as Vikram
1988
Movie
C.I.D. Moosa
as S.I. Peethambaran
2003
Movie
Indian Rupee
as Gold Pappan
2011
Movie
Twenty 20
as Sankarettan
2008
Movie
Thoovanathumbikal
as Ravunni
1987
Movie
Udayananu Tharam
as Pachalam Bhasi
2005
Movie
Meesa Madhavan
as Krishnavilasom Bhageerathan Pillai
2002
Movie
Naran
as Member Kuruppu
2005
Movie
Chotta Mumbai
as Paddakam Basheer
2007
Movie
Ravanaprabhu
as Sakthivel Gounder
2001
Movie
Marykkundoru Kunjaadu
as Kundukuzhy Achan
2010
Movie
Kerala Cafe
as JK
2009
Movie
Friends
as Chackachamparambil Lasar
1999
Movie
Ividam Swargamanu
as Bhuvanachandran
2009
Movie
Sethurama Iyer CBI
as Vikram
2004
