Kilukkam, Urumi, Indian Rupee: Jagathy Sreekumar, the Actor Who Gave Malayalam Cinema Some Unforgettable Moments

Veteran actor Jagathy Sreekumar is widely known for performing hilarious roles onscreen. His films with actors such as Mammootty, Sreenivasan, Mohanlal, Dileep, and many other stars are unforgettable. He has amazed Malayalam cinema lovers by not just doing comedy roles, but he has also impressed everyone by taking up negative roles as well. Jagathy has worked in more than 500 Malayalam movies. Apart from acting, the superstar directed and has written for two films and sung in almost ten films. Malayalam Actor Jagathy Sreekumar All Set to Make a Comeback to Films After a Gap of 7 Years!

In 2012 Jagathy Sreekumar met with a car accident and he had been hospitalised for almost a year. It has been seven years now since we haven’t seen him on the big screens. But as per a recent report in Manorama Online very soon the veteran actor will resume to acting. Let’s take a look at some of Jagathy’s popular roles in Malayalam cinema.

Priyadarshan’s film Kilukkam released in 1991

The Priyadarshan film Kilukkam will definitely be cherished for Mohanlal, Revathy and Jagathy’s hilarious scenes and dialogue exchange. Be it the fried chicken and porotta scene or the part where Jagathy is trying to speak broken Hindi. Jagathy as Nischal undoubtedly put forth a heart-winning performance in Kilukkam. Akshay Kumar Refuses Role in Mohanlal-Priyadarshan's Big-Budget Kunjali Marakkar Biopic?

Priyadarshan’s film Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu released in 1986

Jagathy essayed the role of Sardar Krishna Kurup, a rich businessman. His loud gestures, speaking English with a Malayali accent, trying to get his daughter married to someone who is filthy rich, his epic dialogue - Get Out House, Jagathy's performance took this film to another level.

P Padmarajan’s film Thoovanathumbikal released in 1987

Jagathi Sreekumar’s role in Thoovanathumbikal as Ravunni/Ramanunni Nair will remind you of his typical Thrissur style of communication. Jagathy shared screen space with Mohanlal in the film. Be it the characters or the dialogues, Thoovanathumbikal was a box office hit for all the right reasons.

Siddique-Lal film Kabooliwala released in 1993

It was the first time Jagathy fans were seeing him in a totally different avatar. Kadalasu, a mentally challenged person, a street boy, but yet Jagathy managed to win hearts with his outstanding acting in the film.

Lal Jose film Meesha Madhavan released in 2002

When we talk of Meesha Madhavan, the first person who comes to our mind is none other than Krishnavilasom Bhageerathan Pillai played by Jagathy. Director Lal Jose had revealed that some of the dialogues during the shoot were on the spot by this superstar. Jagathy's villainous avatar tickled our funny bones as always.

Ranjith Balakrishnan film Indian Rupee released in 2011

Indian Rupee received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam. Jagathy's character Golden Pappan was not just villainous but it was also funny. A man who will not compromise when it comes to monetary. His sarcastic dialogues in the film is something you’ll enjoy the most.

Santosh Sivan film Urumi released in 2011

Urumi opened to positive response and was also a huge hit at the box office. Chenichery Kurup, who essayed a negative shade in the film but still maintained a humorous side effortlessly. Prithviraj Sukumaran Makes a Clear-Cut Comment on the Sabarimala Row.

Jagathy Sreekumar has given Malayalam cinema so many films that one can’t get tired of watching. His impeccable performance will make one want to watch his films over and over again. So these are the seven films that you must watch before Jagathy makes a comeback.

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