Jagathy Sreekumar
Actor
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.
As Director
Filmography
Kireedam
as Remanan 1989
Kilukkam
as Nischal 1991
Yoddha
as Arassumoottil Appukuttan Menon 1992
Classmates
as Fr. Esthappaan 2006
Grandmaster
as Rashid 2012
Pranchiyettan & The Saint
as Pandit Deena Dayal 2010
Narasimham
as Poovalli Chandrabhanu 2000
Thanmathra
as Joseph 2005
Urumi
as Chenichery Kurup / Kerala Minister 2011
Indian Rupee
as Gold Pappan 2011
Oru CBI Diary Kurippu
as Vikram 1988
Twenty 20
as Sankarettan 2008
C.I.D. Moosa
as S.I. Peethambaran 2003
Thoovanathumbikal
as Ravunni 1987
Udayananu Tharam
as Pachalam Bhasi 2005
Meesa Madhavan
as Krishnavilasom Bhageerathan Pillai 2002
Chotta Mumbai
as Paddakam Basheer 2007