Jagathy Sreekumar
- Acting
- January 5, 1951 · Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Thiru-Kochi
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.
Known for
Filmography
- CBI 5: The Brain · Vikram
- 100 Years of Chrysostom
- Daivathinte Kaiyoppu
- 3 Wicketinu 365 Runs · CI Mansingh / Marthandan / Bhairavan / Fr. Thankachan / Padmadalakshan
- The Reporter
- Track
- Players
- Cowboy
- Thanichalla Njan
- Aakasmikam
- Vaidooryam
- Oru Kudumba Chithram
- Paradise
- Ivan Megharoopan
- No. 66 Madhura Bus · Bus Conductor
- Thiruvambadi Thamban · Thiruvambadi Mathan Tharakan
- Ezham Suryan · Chakrapaani
- Grihanathan · Reghuettan
- Lekshmi Vilasom Renuka Makan Reghuraman · Judge
- Grandmaster · Rashid
- Doctor Innocentanu · Dravyan
- Cobra · Grandfather of Isaac
- Masters · Devasi
- The King & The Commissioner
- Orange
- Ee Adutha Kaalathu · Bonacaud Ramachandran
- Father's Day
- Njanum Ente Familyum · Dr. Easwaramoorthy
- Casanovva · Luka
- Padmasree Bharat Dr. Saroj Kumar · Pachalam Bhasi
- Venicile Vyapari · Kaladi Govindan
- Happy Durbar · S.I. Chacko
- Killadi Raman · Kuriakose
- Today is that Wedding · kunjumon's father
- Swapna Sanchari · Swami
- Naayika · Rangapani
- The Metro · Achayan
- Pachuvum Kovalanum · Esthappan
- Indian Rupee · Gold Pappan
- Christian Brothers · Kochuthomma
- Utsava Kanavu
- Makaramanju · Govardhandas Makhanji
- Sarkar Colony · Pu. Pu. Papi
- Teja Bhai and Family · Vasudevan Nair
- Priyappetta Nattukare
- Black Truth
- Orma Mathram · Appu Warrier
- Manushya Mrugam · Fr. Isaac Chacko
- Three Kings · Dinakaran
- Uppukandam Brothers Back In Action · Kunjeesho
- Shankaranum Mohananum · Lazar
- The Train · Joseph
- Janapriyan · Achayan
- Seniors · Adiyodi
- Manikyakallu · Karunan Karikalkuzhi
- Lucky Jokers · Krishanvarma Thampuran
- Mohabbath
- China Town · Jaggubhai, Jaggu Bhai
- Urumi · Chenichery Kurup / Kerala Minister
- August 15 · The Aide
- Nadakame Ulakam · Lambodaran Pillai
- Race · Eldo
- Makeup Man · Vareeth Mappilai
- Ithu Nammude Katha · Sarkar Pillai
- Arjunan Saakshi · Dr. Ibrahim Moopan
- Kudumbasree Travels · Kunjambu
- Note Out · S. I. Eerally
- Marykkundoru Kunjaadu · Kundukuzhy Achan
- Sahasram · Raghupathy
- College Days · Philip Pothen
- Kanyakumari Express · C.M Keshavan Nambiar
- Best of Luck · Adv. Uthaman
- Pathinonnil Vyazham · Nakulan
- Sadgamaya · Unni Nedungadi
- Chekavar · Nari Bahuleyan
- Pranchiyettan & The Saint · Pandit Deena Dayal
- Shikkar · Pilla (Mathaayi)
- Elsamma Enna Aankutty · Member Ramanan
- Nirakazhcha · Marthandan
- Fiddle