Jagathy Sreekumar

About

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...

Known for

KilukkamMovie • 1991Kerala CafeMovie • 2009Meesa MadhavanMovie • 2002GrandmasterMovie • 2012ThanmathraMovie • 2005C.I.D. MoosaMovie • 2003YoddhaMovie • 1992ClassmatesMovie • 2006KireedamMovie • 1989Twenty 20Movie • 2008UrumiMovie • 2011No. 20 Madras MailMovie • 1990VettamMovie • 2004Ee Adutha KaalathuMovie • 2012Boeing BoeingMovie • 1985Udayananu TharamMovie • 2005Puthiya MughamMovie • 2009RavanaprabhuMovie • 2001Sethurama Iyer CBIMovie • 2004Indian RupeeMovie • 2011Pranchiyettan & The SaintMovie • 2010ArabikkathaMovie • 2007ThoovanathumbikalMovie • 1987Evidam SwargamanuMovie • 2009