How many movies is Nagesh credited in?

283 credits sit in Nagesh's complete catalogue, spanning 1961–2025 — a body of work that places them among the most prolific in Indian cinema.

Which Nagesh entries score the best on GudVibe?

Thiruvilaiyadal (8.6), Server Sundaram (8.5) top the list. Thiruvilaiyadal (1965) sits at 8.6/10 — the catalogue's high-water mark.

In what capacities has Nagesh been credited?

Nagesh's credits split across multiple crafts: Actor (282), Director (1). The dominant role is Actor, accounting for 100% of the catalogue.

When did Nagesh last appear on screen?

Vaanaran (2025) is the most recent credit. Available on Prime Video.

What was Nagesh's first film?

The earliest credit on GudVibe is Thayilla Pillai (1961).

Where can I watch Nagesh's movies online?

149 of Nagesh's 283 films stream today across 5 platforms — Aha, Airtel Xstream Play, Apple TV+, Dailymotion, and ETV Win. Use the OTT filter on this page to browse by service.

Which ten-year stretch holds most of Nagesh's work?

The 1970s — 106 releases, about 37% of the entire catalogue.

Which film industries does Nagesh's filmography cover?

283 Tamil films make up the catalogue. The language filter on this page narrows the list to any single industry.

What was the longest gap in Nagesh's career?

14 years sit between 2008 and 2022 — the longest dry stretch in the filmography.

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Nagesh — Filmography (283 Films)

Artist · 1961–2025

Nagesh is a artist with 283 film credits between 1961 and 2025, primarily in Tamil cinema. The highest-rated film is Thiruvilaiyadal (1965) at 8.6/10. Average rating across rated films: 6.8/10.

283+Total Credits

6.8Avg Rating

1961–2025Career Span

2Roles

legendCareer Phase

283+Total Films

6.8Avg Rating

8.6Top Rating

64+Years Active

2Roles Played

The Nagesh filmography

The catalogue runs over 6 decades of Tamil cinema, from the 1960s to the 2020s. From Thayilla Pillai (1961) to Vaanaran (2025). 88 of the credits sit in the debut decade alone — the 1960s set the foundation.

1972 stood alone as the apex — 18 releases while every other year held one or two. Between 2008 and 2022, 14 years passed without a single credit.

Career Trajectory

◆ Veteran·multi-decade career·283 films · 1961–2025

1961Debut
1972Peak · 18 films
1985First Director
2008Hiatus begins (14y)

1961–1965The Breakthrough1961–1965: 30 films, the first chapter.

1970–1974The Peak1970–1974: the busiest stretch — 76 films.

1985–2025The Reinvention1985 onwards: a turn behind the camera, starting with Director.

2021–2025Recent Work2021–2025: 10 recent releases.

Top-rated Nagesh films

The five highest-rated entries in Nagesh's filmography.

Career Timeline

1961
Debut
Thayilla Pillai
1965
Breakthrough
Thiruvilaiyadal
2025
Latest
Kaantha

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All Films (283)

Activity by Decade

1960s88 films

1970s106 films

1980s19 films

1990s37 films

2000s23 films

2020s10 films

Credits by Role

Actor

282

Director