Cast & creator

Jagathy Sreekumar

1951-01-05 (age 75) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Thiru-KochiIMDb

Best known for British Market, Prabhatham Chuvanna Theruvil, Swapna Sanchari

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.

Also known as: Jagathi Sreekumar, Jagathi, Sreekumar Achary, ജഗതി ശ്രീകുമാർ, ജഗതി എൻ.കെ. ആചാരി

Movies

698

film credits

Series

television credits

Career

693

1957–2022 · acting roles

Credit score

6.7

average across scored titles

Signature credits

Known for

Ordered by popularity

★ 9.0

British Market

Acting · 1998

Prabhatham Chuvanna Theruvil

Acting · 1989

★ 5.5

Swapna Sanchari

Swami · 2011

★ 6.8

Anuragakottaram

Shobaraj · 1998

Vidaparayan Mathram

Acting · 1988

Across film & television

Filmography (698)

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Jagathy Sreekumar

Known for

British Market

Prabhatham Chuvanna Theruvil

Swapna Sanchari

Anuragakottaram

Vidaparayan Mathram

Filmography (698)

British Market

Prabhatham Chuvanna Theruvil

Swapna Sanchari

Anuragakottaram

Vidaparayan Mathram

Kireedam

Sooryavanam

Fiddle

Onningu Vannengil

C.I.D. Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed

Apaaratha

Changatham

Kalpana House

Aa Divasam

No. 20 Madras Mail

Karthavyam

Gramapanchayath

24 Hrs

Twenty 20

Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja

Singaari Bolona

China Town

China Town

Agnipravesham

Yavanika

CBI 5: The Brain

Vellathooval

Nottam

Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu

Boeing Boeing

Udayon

Oru Sandesam Koodi

January Oru Orma

Udayananu Tharam

Sammelanam

Ponnum Kudathinum Pottu

Players

Vettam

Narasimham

Rasathanthram

Niramulla Ravukal

Pingami

Thoovanathumbikal

Thavalam

Paradise

Vasantha Sena

Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded

Kaliyoonjal

Ulsavapittennu

Ezhunnallathu

Dhanya

Loudspeaker

Hello Darling

Kurukkante Kalyanam

Siamese Irattakal

Oru CBI Diary Kurippu

Wanted

IG: Inspector General

Yoddha

Dreams

T.D. Dasan Std. VI B

Adimakal Udamakal

Swanthamevide Bandhamevide

Sanchari

Sethurama Iyer CBI

Revathikkoru Pavakkutty

Achan Kombath Amma Varambath

Thandavam

Aparichithan

Khaki

Chekavar

Kudumba Vaarthakal