Sreekumar Achary, better known by his stage name Jagathy Sreekumar or simply Jagathy, is an Indian actor, director and playback singer, who has appeared in over 1500 Malayalam films in a career spanning almost four decades. Widely regarded as the greatest comedian in the history of Malayalam cinema, he is also known for his highly nuanced character roles. He is the son of acclaimed dramaturge and writer, the late Jagathy N. K. Achary.
Thilakkam (transl. Glitter) is a 2003 Indian Malayalam-language comedy thriller film directed by Jayaraj and written by Rafi Mecartin. Dileep, Kavya Madhavan, and Thiagarajan play the lead roles. The rest of the cast includes Nedumudi Venu, K. P. A. C. Lalitha, Nishanth Sagar, Jagathy Sreekumar, Cochin Haneefa, Harisree Ashokan, Salim Kumar, and Bindu Panicker. It was remade in Kannada as Nandeesha in 2012, starring Komal.
Mayookham is a 2005 Malayalam film directed by T. Hariharan. It stars Saiju Kurup and Mamta Mohandas in the lead roles. It was their debut movie and also the last Malayalam film for late Sujatha Menon.
Kochi Rajavu is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language action film directed by Johny Antony and written by the Udayakrishna-Siby K. Thomas duo. It stars Dileep in the lead role with Kavya Madhavan, Rambha, Harisree Ashokan, Murali and Jagathy Sreekumar in supporting roles.
Mahasamudram is a 2006 Indian Malayalam-language action drama written and directed by S. Janardanan and produced by G. Suresh Kumar through Revathy Kalamandhir. It stars Mohanlal, Laila Mehdin, Jagathy Sreekumar, Innocent and Rahman. The film features songs composed by M. Jayachandran and background score by Kannan Sooraj Balan. Mahasamudram was released on the occasion of Onam in 2006.
Meesai Madhavan is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by S. Ramu. The film stars debutant Ramana, Kutty Radhika of Iyarkai fame, Ilavarasu and S. V. Thangaraj. The film is produced by S. V. Thangaraj of Uvasree creations, which earlier produced Sundara Travels (2002). The film was a remake of the Malayalam film Kabooliwala.
Pingami is a 1994 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Reghunath Paleri based on his own short story Kumarettan Parayaatha Kadha. It was produced by Mohanlal through the company Pranavam Arts, and stars himself along with Puneet Issar, Jagathy Sreekumar, Thilakan, Innocent, Kanaka, Sukumaran, Janardhanan and Oduvil Unnikrishnan in supporting roles. The film follows Captain Vijay, who forms a close bond with Kumaran, a severely injured man. However, when he dies, Vijay decides to investigate the cause of his death.
Passenger is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language conspiracy thriller film written and directed by debutant Ranjith Sankar and starring Sreenivasan, Dileep, Mamta Mohandas, Jagathy Sreekumar and Nedumudi Venu in major roles. It was a path breaker in Malayalam cinema in terms of its story telling and started the Malayalam new cinema wave. Owing to its critical and commercial success, Passenger was to be remade into Tamil as Muriyadi by Selva.
Oru Mukham Pala Mukham is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language action film directed by P. K. Joseph, starring Ratheesh, Srividya, Mohanlal, and Mammootty. Ratheesh plays Raveendran Thampi, who takes vengeance against Subhadramma Thankachi (Srividya), for killing his family and adopting him. Mohanlal plays the real son of Subhadramma Thankachi, while Mammootty plays Raveendran Thampi's real father.
Mizhi Randilum is a 2003 Malayalam film written and directed by Ranjith, starring Kavya Madhavan, Indrajith Sukumaran, Jagathy Sreekumar, Sukumari, Dileep, and Revathi. The movie was actor Narendra Prasad's last film.
Oru Abhibhashakante Case Diary is a 1995 Indian Malayalam-language mystery legal drama film directed by K. Madhu and written by S. N. Swamy.The film stars Mammootty, Heera Rajagopal, Jagathy Sreekumar, Vijayaraghavan, Rajan P. Dev and Narendra Prasad. The plot is about a lawyer, seeking justice for an innocent man accused of raping and murdering a teenage girl. The film has soundtrack composed by Raveendran while the background music is scored by Rajamani.
Changathipoocha The Cat Friend is a 2007 Malayalam language romantic comedy film directed by debutant S. P. Mahesh, stars Jayasurya and Radhika in the lead roles.
Three Kings is a 2011 Indian Malayalam-language slapstick comedy caper film directed by V. K. Prakash and starring Jayasurya, Kunchacko Boban and Indrajith Sukumaran in lead title roles, alongside Samvrutha Sunil, Sandhya, Ann Augustine, Jagathy Sreekumar, Suraj Venjaramoodu and Salim Kumar in supporting roles. In the film, three estranged brothers, who are also princes in a royal family, set out on a journey in search of a treasure. However, a mysterious revelation sorts out all the conflict between them.
Kudumbasree Travels is a 2011 Malayalam comedy film directed by Kiran starring Jayaram and Bhavana in the lead roles. It is about Aravindan, a bus service owner. Kudumbasree Travels marks the debut of Kiran. Thomas Thoppikodi is the writer. The film also stars P. Sreekumar, Kottayam Nazeer, Jagathy Sreekumar, Janardhanan, Mamukkoya, Maniyanpilla Raju, K. P. A. C. Lalitha and Kalpana in other pivotal roles. The film started its shooting in September 2010 and major parts were filmed from Ottappalam. It released on 21 January 2011 in 54 centres. It received mostly negative reviews and was a commercial flop.
Varnakkazchchakal is a 2000 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film directed by Sundar Das. The film stars Dileep, Poornima Indrajith, and Jagathy Sreekumar in lead roles. It has a musical score by Mohan Sithara.
Kottaram Veetile Apputtan is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy-drama film directed by Rajasenan, starring Jayaram,Shruti, Kalabhavan Mani and Jagathy Sreekumar in the lead Roles. The film was dubbed into Tamil as Aranmanaikaran and later remade in Telugu as Manasunna Maaraju and in Tamil as Sound Party.
Vicharana (Trial) is a 1988 Malayalam film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil. The film stars Mammootty, Sobhana, Nedumudi Venu, Seema, Mukesh, Jagathy Sreekumar and Prathapachandran.
Jaathakam is a 1989 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Suresh Unnithan and written by Lohithadas.The film stars Jayaram, Sithara, Shari, Thilakan, Madhu, Sukumaran, Innocent, Jagathy sreekumar and Kaviyoor ponnamma in the lead roles. The film has musical score by R. Somashekharan.
Manthrikumaran is a 1998 Indian Malayalam language film directed by Thulasidas, starring Mukesh and Sangita in the lead roles.
Lion is a 2006 Indian Malayalam-language political thriller film written by Udaykrishna-Sibi K. Thomas and directed by Joshiy. The film stars Dileep, Kalasala Babu, Kavya Madhavan and Vijayaraghavan alongside a supporting cast that include Jagathy Sreekumar, Innocent, Sai Kumar, Shammi Thilakan, Riyaz Khan and Karthika. The film was produced by Noushad and distributed by Shan Entertainment. The film received positive reviews and was a blockbuster at the box office. It was remade in Tamil as Nam Naadu and in Telugu as Evadaithe Nakenti.
