Veteran Tamil movie actor comedian Cyril K Nagesh, popularly known as Nagesh, died on Saturday, a family source said. He was 77.

Nagesh was suffering from diabetes and a heart ailment, the family member said. He is survived by three sons, including actor Anand Babu.

Nagesh acted in about 1,000 films and is most remembered for his role in Thiruvilayaadal.

Nagesh also known as B Gunddu Rao born on September 27, 1933, was a veteran Indian comedian actor in Kollywood. Even today his name evokes a mixed response in the minds of Tamil filmgoers, not just as a comedian who had them rolling in the aisles, but also as a character artiste who moved them to tears with his sensitive performance in films like Neer Kumizhi, Yarukkaga Azhuthan and Edhir Neechal.

Thalaivar paid his last repect to Nagesh this morning.

Lets see what our Thalaivar says about actor Nagesh which was telecasted in Vijay TV few back.