Actor

Jagathy Sreekumar

Acting

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Acting credits

545

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Very extensive acting filmography.

TMDB popularity

1.2

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Movies: 546Series: 0Crew credits: 4

TMDB ID: 584793

IMDb ID: nm0415549

Known for: Acting

Born: January 5, 1951

Age: 75

Place of birth: Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Thiru-Kochi

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1957 - 2022

Years active: 66

Average TMDB rating: 6.96

Wikidata: Q6122250

Also known as

Jagathi Sreekumar • Jagathi • Sreekumar Achary • ജഗതി ശ്രീകുമാർ • ജഗതി എൻ.കെ. ആചാരി

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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.