Nagesh has worked with 111 actors and 37 directors across their film career. The most frequent co-actor is Jaishankar (49 films together). The most frequent director is K. Balachander (13 films).
Nagesh, born Nageswaran C. Krishna Gundu Rao, is a towering figure in the history of Tamil cinema, celebrated as one of its most prolific and influential comedians. His career, which began in the late 1950s and spanned over five decades, redefined the role of comedy in Indian films. While he is most fondly remembered for his uproarious performances in the 1960s, his true legacy lies in his ability…
Nagesh's top co-actors are Jaishankar (49 films), R. Muthuraman (36 films), K. R. Vijaya (32 films), Sivaji Ganesan (32 films), Ravichandran (29 films). Each has appeared in multiple films alongside Nagesh, making them the most recognised faces in the Nagesh filmography.
Nagesh has worked repeatedly with 162 different professionals across various roles — including co-actors, directors, and music directors — in their Indian cinema career.
Nagesh's most frequent collaborators include M. S. Viswanathan (Music Composer, 90 films), Jaishankar (Actor, 49 films), R. Muthuraman (Actor, 36 films). Nagesh has worked with M. S. Viswanathan on 90 different films, showcasing a strong professional bond.
This page showcases Nagesh's repeated partnerships across different roles: 37 Frequent Directors, 111 Frequent Co-Stars, 14 Frequent Music Directors. Each collaboration represents working together on at least 2 films.
This page lists everyone who has worked with Nagesh on at least 2 or more films. These repeated on-screen partnerships are the strongest indicator of creative chemistry and professional trust in Indian cinema.
Frequent collaborations often indicate strong professional chemistry and mutual understanding. When a actor works repeatedly with the same directors, actors, or crew members, they develop a shorthand that can enhance the creative process and final product.
Nagesh has worked with 37 different directors on multiple films. For example, K. Balachander and Nagesh have collaborated on 13 films. These repeated partnerships help actors and directors develop a creative shorthand, resulting in better performances and more efficient productions.
Nagesh has formed long-term partnerships with several professionals. K. Balachander, P. Madhavan, A. C. Tirulokchandar have each worked on 5 or more films with Nagesh, demonstrating sustained creative relationships that span multiple projects and years.
Yes! Click on any collaborator's profile to see their complete filmography, including all the films they made with Nagesh. The collaboration count shown on each card indicates how many times they've worked together.
Jaishankar has worked with Nagesh the most — appearing together in 49 films. This makes them one of the most recognisable on-screen pairings in South Indian cinema.
Nagesh and Jaishankar have worked together on 49 films. You can explore their complete filmography together on GudVibe's dedicated collaboration page, with ratings, year, and detailed cast information.
The directors who worked most with Nagesh include K. Balachander (13 films), P. Madhavan (10 films), A. C. Tirulokchandar (10 films). K. Balachander has directed Nagesh in the most projects, reflecting a trusted creative relationship built over multiple films.
Nagesh's most sustained collaboration is with M. S. Viswanathan (Music Composer), having worked together on 90 films. This partnership is among the most recognized in Indian cinema and represents a strong creative bond built across multiple projects.
Counting all repeated partnerships, Nagesh has made approximately 1155 film appearances across 162 frequent collaborators. This reflects a career built on trusted, recurring creative relationships that span directors, co-actors, and crew.
M. S. Viswanathan is Nagesh's most enduring creative partner with 90 films together. Sustained partnerships of this kind are rare in Indian cinema and reflect deep mutual trust and consistent creative chemistry.
Nagesh has achieved legendary status in Indian cinema, with a body of work that has left an indelible mark on multiple generations. Their collaborative network reflects this — spanning decades and the most respected names in the industry.
Nagesh's filmography is dominated by Drama (22%), Crime (11%), Action (11%). This genre focus shapes the pool of directors and co-stars they gravitate toward — and explains why certain partnerships recur across multiple films.
Nagesh was most collaboratively active in the 1970s, forming 520 film partnerships during that decade with an average rating of 7.3/10. Key collaborators from that era include K. Balachander, P. Madhavan, A. C. Tirulokchandar.
Nagesh has a versatility score of 10.0/10 on GudVibe, reflecting their work across 8 distinct genres. Their collaboration network spans directors, co-actors, and composers across multiple languages and genres.
Nagesh, born Nageswaran C. Krishna Gundu Rao, is a towering figure in the history of Tamil cinema, celebrated as one of its most prolific and influential comedians. His career, which began in the late 1950s and spanned over five decades, redefined th…
Among Nagesh's most celebrated characters are Chellappa, Sundaram, Tharumi. These roles, often created in partnership with their frequent directors and co-stars, represent the best of their collaborative output and showcase the creative chemistry that defines their greatest partnerships.
Approximately 81% of Nagesh's films are considered successful by audience and critical metrics. This strong hit ratio reflects the quality of creative partnerships they have built over their career.
Nagesh's collaborations span Tamil (98%), Telugu (1%), Hindi (0%). This multilingual reach reflects a career that has transcended regional boundaries and built partnerships across India's major film industries.
Nagesh and director K. Balachander have collaborated on 13 films together. See their complete movies together on GudVibe's dedicated collaboration page.