
Jagathy Sreekumar
ActingAlso Known As
Jagathi Sreekumar, Jagathi, Sreekumar Achary, ജഗതി ശ്രീകുമാർ, ജഗതി എൻ.കെ. ആചാരി
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.
Movies
(675 total)
Kireedam
as Remanan

Kilukkam
as Nischal

Yoddha
as Arassumoottil Appukuttan Menon

Classmates
as Fr. Esthappaan

Pranchiyettan & The Saint
as Pandit Deena Dayal

Grandmaster
as Rashid

Narasimham
as Poovalli Chandrabhanu

Thanmathra
as Joseph

Urumi
as Chenichery Kurup / Kerala Minister

Indian Rupee
as Gold Pappan

Oru CBI Diary Kurippu
as Vikram

Twenty 20
as Sankarettan

C.I.D. Moosa
as S.I. Peethambaran

Thoovanathumbikal
as Ravunni

Udayananu Tharam
as Pachalam Bhasi

Meesa Madhavan
as Krishnavilasom Bhageerathan Pillai

Chotta Mumbai
as Paddakam Basheer

Naran
as Member Kuruppu

Ravanaprabhu
as Sakthivel Gounder

Marykkundoru Kunjaadu
as Kundukuzhy Achan