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Jagadish

Actor

Jagadish

  • Born: 15 April 1965, Thrissur, Kerala, India
  • Estimated net worth: $5 million

Jagadish is a well-known Indian actor recognized for his work in Malayalam cinema. He has starred in notable films including 'Naradan' and has built a reputation for his versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles. His distinctive voice and engaging screen…

Jagadish: best films and shows

About Jagadish

Jagadish is a well-known Indian actor recognized for his work in Malayalam cinema. He has starred in notable films including 'Naradan' and has built a reputation for his versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles. His distinctive voice and engaging screen presence make him a favorite among audiences.

Born
15 April 1965, Thrissur, Kerala, India
Known for
Acting
Height
5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Spouses
Vimala (1998-present)
Children
2 (Akhil, Arjun)
Parents
K. P. N. S. Menon, K. R. S. Menon
Estimated net worth
$5 million

Fun facts about Jagadish

  • Jagadish has acted in over 100 films since his debut in the late 1980s.
  • He is also a successful screenwriter and has contributed to several popular Malayalam films.

Famous Jagadish quotes

“Every decision we make shapes our future.”
Naradan, 2022
“Life is a journey, not a destination.”
Kaalal Pada, 1990
“In this world, nothing is permanent.”
Chidambaram, 1985

Jagadish: coming up

  • Hail Mary (Movie)27 November 2026
  • Padayaatra (Movie)4 December 2026
  • Athimanoharam (Movie)24 December 2026

Credits and dates: TMDB.

Jagadish filmography

Cast (362)

YearTitleCharacterRating
2026Athimanoharam MovieUnknown character
2026Mollywood Times MovieVaikom David6.5
2026Dose MovieGopinath Vasudevan2.0
2026Kattalan MovieAli5.5
2026Madhuvidhu MovieRajkumar/ Kizhikkattur Kochuraja6.4
2026Bharathanatyam 2 Mohiniyattam MovieEapen8.2
2026Masthishka Maranam MovieInspector Praveen Shashank5.5
2026Sukhamano Sukhamann MovieIype4.0
2025The Chronicles Of The 4.5 Gang TVMaithreyan8.0
2025Dheeran MovieAbbaas5.8
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YearTitleCharacterRating
2025Aabhyanthara Kuttavaali MovieAdv. Vishwanathan5.0
2025Detective Ujjwalan MovieThe Teacher5.7
2025Pariwar MovieSahadevan5.7
2025Officer on Duty MovieChandrababu7.0
2025Rekhachithram MovieHimself6.9
2024Marco MovieTony Issac6.5
2024The Other Side MovieVenu5.0
2024Hello Mummy MovieSamuel4.6
2024A.R.M - Ajayante Randam Moshanam MovieNanu6.6
2024Kishkindha Kaandam MovieSumadathan7.7
2024Vaazha MovieUnknown character6.8
2024Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil MovieSudevan6.3
2024Abraham Ozler MovieDr. Xavi Punnoose6.2
2023Neru MovieMohammed7.2
2023Falimy MovieChandran7.0
2023Garudan MovieSalam Kaiper6.4
2023Theeppori Benny MovieVattakuttayil Chettayi3.7
2023Pappachan Olivilaanu MovieAdvocate Pauly5.2
2023Njanum Pinnoru Njanum MovieUnknown character1.0
2023Ayalvaashi MovieBenny's father-in-law7.2
2023Purusha Pretham MovieCPO Dileep6.6
2023Khali Purse of Billionaires MovieUnknown character3.0
2023Dear Vaappi MovieUnknown character5.0
2022Kaapa MovieJabbar4.7
2022Veekam MovieDr Krishnamurthy2.3
2022Gold MovieHead Constable Prince4.1
2022Mukundan Unni Associates™ MovieJudge Sanghameshwaran7.7
2022Rorschach MovieAshraf6.7
2022Headmaster MovieKarunakaran4.0
2022Pada MovieP. Krishna Kumar IAS7.0
2022Bro Daddy MovieDr. Samuel6.4
2021Madhuram MovieKevin's Dad6.9
2021Bhramam MovieDr. Swamy5.0
2021One MovieP Sugunan MLA5.7
2021The Priest MovieAdv. Sivadas K.A.5.5
2019Swapnarajyam MovieSumesh1.0
2018Shirk MovieUnknown character
2017Lal Salam TVSelf10.0
2017Vedham MovieGuruswamy2.0
2017C/O Saira Banu MovieAdvocate6.0
2016Buddhanum Chaplinum Chirikkunnu MovieUnknown character
2016Karinkunnam 6's MovieCommentator5.6
2016Kasaba MovieSub-inspector (S. I.) Mukundan4.3
2016Leela MovieThankappan Nair6.2
2016Moonam Naal Njayarazhcha MovieUnknown character8.0
20152 Countries MovieUjvalan6.8
2015Female Unnikrishnan MovieTeacher3.0
2015John Honai MovieVasudeva Kamath1.0
2015Rasam MovieAbdhu3.8
2015Mayapuri 3D MovieUnknown character1.0
20148:20 MovieUnknown character
2014Colour Balloon Movie'Member' Panikkar
2014Parankimala MovieUnknown character
2014One Day Jokes MovieUnknown character
2014Gamer MovieUnknown character
2014On the Way MovieUnknown character
2013Weeping Boy MovieAalikkoya5.0
2013Ginger MovieSethumadhavan6.5
2013Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty MovieHimself5.5
2013One MovieTeam Leader6.0
2013Left Right Left MovieS.I. Raju7.0
2013Players MovieUnknown character
2013Pakaram MovieProf. Jalal
2013Rose Guitarinaal MovieThara's Father
2013Lisammayude Veedu MovieUnknown character7.0
2012White Paper MovieAshokan
2012Ozhimuri MovieMeenakhi's Advocate7.6
2012No. 66 Madhura Bus MovieUnknown character2.0
2012Achante Aanmakkal MovieNandagopan4.5
2012Kunjaliyan MovieSukumaran3.9
2011Sarkar Colony MovieLambodharan1.5
2011Teja Bhai and Family MovieGovindan Nair4.3
2011Kottarathil Kutty Bhootham MovieUnknown character
2011Uppukandam Brothers Back In Action MovieUppukandam Joy4.0
2011Manikyakallu MovieTeacher6.1
2011Lucky Jokers MoviePisharadi3.0
2011Bhakthajanangalude Sradhakku MovieUnknown character3.2
2011City of God MoviePavamani7.0
2011Nadakame Ulakam MoviePappan3.5
2011Makeup Man MovieAdvocate Mathai5.2
2011Ithu Nammude Katha MovieSatheesh3.8
2010Karayilekku Oru Kadal Dooram MovieDr. Sudheendran3.0
2010Again Kasarkode Khaderbai MovieUnni1.5
2010Vandae Maatharam MovieSheshadri2.7
2010Fiddle MovieUnknown character
2010Pattinte Palazhi MovieVeena's neighbor2.0
2010Adv. Lakshmanan - Ladies Only Movie'Degree' Govindan3.5
2010Sakudumbam Shyamala MovieSubram5.1
2010Kushti MoviePuncher Pappu3.5
2010Alexander The Great MovieSree Ramakrishnan3.8
2010T.D. Dasan Std. VI B MovieMadhavan6.7
2010April Fool MovieC.R. Krishnanunni4.0
2010In Ghost House Inn MovieAppukuttan5.5
2010Kausthubham MovieUnknown character
2010Cheriya Kallanum Valiya Poleesum MovieKumaran3.0
2010Senior Mandrake MoviePradeep Nambiar1.0
2009Kappalu Muthalali MovieThulasidharan3.9
2009Seetha Kalyanam MovieThampi1.0
2009Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja MovieBhandari6.9
2009Decent Parties MovieSudheendran
2009Puthiya Mugham MovieHarishankar5.9
2009Kancheepurathe Kalyanam MovieC.M. Premachandran1.5
2009Samastha Keralam PO MovieChandy3.0
20092 Harihar Nagar MovieDr. Appukuttan Nair5.7
2009Red Chillies MovieSurendran3.5
2009Billu Movie'Modern' Madan6.5
2009Orkkuka Vallappozhum MovieUnknown character7.0
2008Gulmohar MovieSamuel5.3
2008Aayudham MovieUnknown character6.3
2008One Way Ticket MovieSalahudeen4.2
2008Twenty 20 MovieConstable Nakulan6.1
2008A Climate for Crime MovieAdvocate
2007Katha Parayumbol MovieSarasan7.6
2007Four Women MovieUnknown character5.8
2007Alibhai MovieKallankari Dasappan3.8
2007Hallo MovieAdv. Jacob Thomas5.6
2007Goal MovieSreekumar6.5
2007Athisayan MovieKoshy3.2
2007Payum Puli MovieSI Sreenivasan
2006Pakal MovieUmmachan
2006Vaasthavam MovieShibhu Vattappara6.8
2006Mahasamudram MovieHamsa4.6
2006Bhargavacharitham Moonam Khandam MovieVelayudhan4.4
2006Aanachandam MovieSanthosh4.2
2006Balram v/s Tharadas MovieASI Sudhakaran4.3
2006Narakasuran MovieUnknown character
2005Maniyarakkallan MovieUnknown character
2005Sarkar Dada MovieVelayudhan2.5
2005Boyy Friennd MovieCI Vigneshwaran5.5
2005Junior Senior MovieBalagangadharan2.4
2005Athbhutha Dweepu MovieJoseph5.6
2005Chandrolsavam MovieKuttiraman5.0
2004Jalolsavam MovieSoman6.4
2004Vettam MovieHotel Waiter7.1
2004Vellinakshatram MovieAvittam Thirunal Cheriya Koyi Thampuran / Kochuraman5.6
2004Symphony MovieManoharan9.0
2004Sethurama Iyer CBI MovieTailor Mani7.5
2004Vamanapuram Bus Route MovieKumaran3.9
2003Hariharan Pilla Happy Aanu MovieS.I Vinod Kumar3.8
2003War & Love MovieHavildar Kurian3.7
2003Hungama MoviePandu Rajan6.8
2003Thillana Thillana MovieK. P. Omanakuttan10.0
2003Mr. Brahmachari MovieRajappan4.6
2003Sahodaran Sahadevan MovieAppukkuttan7.0
2002Vasanthamalika MovieMumbai Madhavan6.8
2002Nandanam MovieElder S/o Sankaran Moosari6.8
2002Chathurangam MovieMathen Chethimattom4.2
2002Jagathi Jagadeesh in Town MovieSI Unnikrishnan/ Jagadish Chandran4.7
2002Thandavam MovieMurukan4.8
2002India Gate MovieMohandas
2002Onnaman MovieKrishnakumar4.9
2002Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan MovieKarunan5.6
2002Videsi Nair Swadesi Nair MovieVindhyan9.0
2002Chirikkudukka MovieSumukhan8.0
2002Kalachakram MovieUnknown character7.0
2001Sharjah to Sharjah MovieKuwait Kochunny5.4
2001Unnathangalil MovieUnknown character7.0
2001Nariman MovieS.I Gopi Pillai5.8
2001Ravanaprabhu MovieRajvardhan Valli7.2
2001Kakkakuyil MovieTyootty7.4
2001Bhadra MovieUnknown character8.0
2001Bharthavudyogam MovieUnnikrishnan Nampoothiri8.0
2000Devadoothan MovieIthakk7.3
2000Aanamuttathe Aangalamar MovieRajeevan Unni
2000Summer Palace MovieUnknown character
2000Vinayapoorvam Vidyadharan MovieAlex4.0
2000Dreams MovieUnknown character10.0
2000Ingane Oru Nilapakshi MovieUnknown character10.0
2000Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram MoviePankajakshan5.2
2000Sahayathrikakku Snehapoorvam MovieVyttila Radhakrishnan
2000Ee Mazha Then Mazha MovieUnknown character8.0
1999Chandranudikkunna Dikhil MovieSasi6.3
1999Swastham Grihabharanam MovieAppu7.5
1999Ezhupunna Tharakan MovieMuhammadali5.8
1999Stalin Sivadas MovieUnknown character10.0
1999Pallavur Devanarayanan MovieKumaran5.8
1999Deepasthambham Mahascharyam MovieSusheelan6.8
1999Aayiram Meni MovieAbdutty7.0
1999Aakasha Ganga MovieKrishnan Thampuran6.0
1998Mangalya Pallakku MovieGovindankutty6.8
1998Alibabayum Arara Kallanmarum MovieDivakaran10.0
1998British Market MovieJagadish9.0
1998Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu MovieSainuddin6.3
1998Harikrishnans MoviePublic Prosecutor Appukuttan Nair6.5
1998Sidhartha MoviePavithran5.5
1998Sooryaputhran MovieShatrughnan4.5
1998Nakshatratharattu MovieM. K. Swaminathan7.5
1998Kudumba Vaarthakal MovieDevadas6.2
1998Sreekrishnapurathu Nakshathrathilakkam MovieSI 'Idivettu' Indrajith6.3
1998Manthrikumaran MovieRamani6.5
1998Gramapanchayath MovieChakrapani10.0
1998Achammakuttiyude Achayan MovieUnknown character7.0
1998Malabaril Ninnoru Manimaaran MovieBalan
1997Rajathanthram MovieBalachandran Keshava Menon8.0
1997Suvarna Simhasanam MovieMoidu9.0
1997Superman MovieBalachandran5.9
1997Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu MovieJose Abraham7.0
1997Junior Mandrake MoviePradeep Nambiar6.4
1997Anubhoothi MovieAppukuttan Nair8.0
1997Nagarapuranam MovieManikuttan10.0
1997Moonu Kodiyum Munnooru Pavanum MovieUnknown character7.0
1997Gajaraja Manthram MovieAnantha Padmanabhan5.8
1997Varnapakittu MoviePaily6.5
1997Five Star Hospital MovieUnknown character9.0
1997Ancharakalyanam MovieUnknown character8.0
1997Killikurushiyile Kudumba Mela MovieThommikunju
1997Ishtadanam MovieUnknown character8.0
1997Arjunan Pillayum Anchu Makkalum MovieUthanan5.9
1997Gurushishyan MovieMadhavan8.0
1997Mangamma MovieUnknown character9.0
1996Kireedamillatha Rajakkanmar MovieMaruti Shankar8.0
1996Kaathil Oru Kinnaram MovieHari10.0
1996Kaliveedu MovieUlahannan6.7
1996Mimics Super 1000 MovieBalakrishnan7.0
1996Tom & Jerry MovieKuttikrishnan5.7
1996Hitler MovieHrudayabhanu7.0
1996Kinnam Katta Kallan MovieUnknown character6.5
1996Kalyana Sowgandhikam MoviePremadasan5.4
1995Minnaminuginum Minnukettu MovieUnni6.0
1995Prayikkara Pappan MovieShivan7.0
1995Man of the Story MovieThomas Tharakan6.5
1995Avittam Thirunaal Aarogya Sriman MovieSahadevan9.0
1995Thakshasila MovieCharlie10.0
1995Agnidevan MovieMurukan6.4
1995Maanthrikam MovieSubedar Teddy Lopez (Joby D'costa)5.7
1995Simhavalan Menon MovieHariprasad7.5
1995Nirnayam MovieDr. V.D. Iyer7.4
1994Pavam I. A. Ivachan MovieHarischandran4.7
1994Santhanagopalam MovieVinayachandran6.5
1994Njan Kodiswaran MovieGopi6.7
1994Kudumba Visesham MovieChinnathampi9.2
1994Vendor Daniel State Licency MovieAdv. Balagopalan Menon8.0
1994Bharya MovieHaridas7.0
1993Narayam MovieUnknown character8.0
1993Palayam MoviePulimani7.0
1993Addeham Enna Iddeham MovieUnknown character9.0
1993Butterflies MovieVettikkal Sadashivan6.5
1993Journalist MovieUnnikrishnan8.0
1993Vakkeel Vasudev MovieVakeel Vasudev6.5
1993Jackpot MovieUnknown character6.5
1993Uppukandam Brothers MovieUppukandam Josekutty7.0
1993Sthreedhanam MovieShanthan7.0
1993Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans MovieK. G. Gopalakrishnan6.2
1993Sakshal Sreeman Chathunni MovieUnnikrishnan6.5
1993Injakkadan Mathai & Sons MovieRoy7.0
1993Sowbhagyam MovieBalachadran8.0
1992Congratulations Miss Anitha Menon MovieUnknown character10.0
1992Ponnaranthottathe Rajavu MovieUnnikrishna Menon
1992Maanthrika Cheppu MovieRaju8.0
1992Oru Kochu Bhoomikulukkam MovieConstable Purushothaman6.2
1992Kunukkitta Kozhi MovieUnnikrishnan7.0
1992Welcome to Kodaikanal MovieJames Kutty10.0
1992Mukhamudra MovieVarghese Valavil10.0
1992Thiruthalvaadi MovieKrishnankutty8.0
1992Manyanmar MovieCircle Inspector Vincent D'Souza6.2
1992First Bell MovieUnknown character6.0
1992Mr & Mrs MovieUnknown character7.0
1992Kallan Kappalil Thanne MovieAnanthan/Appukuttan7.0
1992Makkal Mahathmyam MovieManikantan6.0
1992Kasarkode Khaderbhai MovieUnni5.2
1992Priyapetta Kukku MovieUnknown character9.0
1992Grihaprevesam MovieUnknown character10.0
1992Pandu Pandoru Rajakumari MovieAppukuttan Pillai7.0
1991Kadinjool Kalyanam MovieUnknown character6.1
1991Irrikku M.D. Akathudu MovieUnknown character7.0
1991Nettippattam MovieJokki6.7
1991Cheppukilukkana Changathi MovieKrishnankutty6.5
1991Mimics Parade MovieUnni6.0
1991Godfather MovieMayin Kutty7.5
1991Mookkilla Rajyathu MovieInspector Santhosh7.1
1991Georgekutty C/O Georgekutty MovieCheerankandathu Anto7.1
1991Kilukkam MoviePhotographer7.5
1991Mukhachithram MovieM. K. Pushkaran5.5
1991Kizhakkunarum Pakshi MovieUnknown character6.0
1991Abhimanyu MovieManikantan5.4
1991Koodikazhcha MovieScariah8.0
1991Sundarikkakka MovieUnknown character10.0
1991Inspector Balram MovieSudhakaran6.4
1991Nagarathil Samsara Vishayam MovieGopinatha Menon6.0
1991Vishnulokam MovieTharakan6.8
1991Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu MovieUnknown character9.0
1991Ennum Nanmakal MovieUlpakshan8.0
1991Ganamela MovieMukundan10.0
1991Amina Tailors MovieUnknown character10.0
1991Apoorvam Chilar MovieSubramanyan9.0
1991Agni Nilavu MovieShekharankutty10.0
1990Parallel College MovieVasu8.0
1990Malayogam MovieGangadharan7.0
1990Vidhyarambham MovieUnknown character6.2
1990Saandhram MovieMarkose9.0
1990Kuttettan MovieGopalakrishnan4.7
1990Gajakesariyogam MovieParasuraman6.9
1990Aye Auto MovieSreekrishnan6.5
1990Ee Kanni Koodi MovieUnknown character5.2
1990In Harihar Nagar MovieAppukkuttan7.3
1990Shubhayathra MovieRajendran6.5
1990His Highness Abdullah MovieGupthan7.5
1990Paavam Paavam Rajakumaran MovieSajanapalan7.3
1990No. 20 Madras Mail MovieKumbalam Hari6.3
1990Superstar MovieKuttappan Thampuran10.0
1990Akkare Akkare Akkare MoviePeter7.0
1990Thalayana Manthram MovieBhasurachandran7.7
1990Dr. Pasupathy Movie'Society' Balan6.9
1989News MovieUnknown character7.0
1989Muthukkudayum Choodi MovieUnknown character7.0
1989Chanakyan MovieUnknown character6.7
1989Kireedam MovieSuresh7.9
1989Adhipan MovieJunior Advocate7.0
1989Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal MoviePoliceman7.3
1989Vadakkunokkiyantram MovieVinod Kumar Allappey7.0
1989Vandanam MovieK. Purushothaman. Nair7.3
1989Swagatham MovieHirosh8.0
1989Varavelpu MovieValsan7.3
1989Adikkurippu MovieBapputty6.4
1989Pooram MovieSugathan9.0
1988Chithram MovieVishnu's friend7.9
1988Vellanakalude Naadu MovieGopalan7.9
1988August 1 MovieMartin6.9
1988Padamudra MovieParamu10.0
1988Sangham MovieBalu4.5
1988Oru Muthassi Katha MovieUnknown character9.0
1988Orkkapurathu MovieUnknown character7.4
1988Sanghunadam MovieUnknown character7.0
1988Witness MoviePodiyan6.0
1988Kandathum Kettathum MovieUnknown character7.0
1987Veendum Lisa MovieUnknown character10.0
1987Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal MovieNeena's Cousin8.3
1987Jaalakam MovieUnknown character
1987Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar MovieBabu6.9
1987Irupatham Noottandu MovieBalakrishnan7.6
1987Sarvakalashala MovieSr. Alphonsa6.8
1986Nandi Veendum Varika MovieUnknown character6.2
1986Ponnum Kudathinum Pottu MovieCollege student10.0
1986Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu MovieSub Inspector of Police7.0
1986Love Story MovieHameed8.0
1985Akkare Ninnoru Maran MovieVishwan7.8
1985Mutharamkunnu P.O. MovieVasu7.2
1984My Dear Kuttichathan MovieCabaret Announcer7.5
1984Odaruthammava Aalariyam MovieKora5.9
TBAHail Mary MovieUnknown character
TBAPathira Kurukkan MovieUnknown character
TBAPadayaatra MovieUnknown character
TBAKottayam Belt MovieUnknown character
TBADear Students MovieUnknown character
TBAUntitled Krishand - Tovino Movie MovieUnknown character
TBAGandhi Bazaar Sunday Market MovieUnknown character
TBAChadang MovieUnknown character
TBARoom No: 9 MovieUnknown character
TBAThimingalavettah MovieUnknown character
TBABombay Positive MovieUnknown character
TBAMarathakam MovieUnknown character
TBAWhiskey MovieUnknown character

Crew (15)

YearTitleRoleRating
2010Kushti MovieOriginal Story · Writing3.5
2010April Fool MovieWriter · Writing4.0
2008Thavalam MovieProducer · Production
1991Ganamela MovieWriter · Writing10.0
1991Ganamela MovieScreenplay · Writing10.0
Show 10 more credits
YearTitleRoleRating
1990Mindapoochakku Kalyanam MovieWriter · Writing10.0
1989Adhipan MovieWriter · Writing7.0
1989Vandanam MovieWriter · Writing7.3
1988Oru Muthassi Katha MovieWriter · Writing9.0
1987Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal MovieDialogue · Writing8.3
1986Nandi Veendum Varika MovieStory · Writing6.2
1986Ponnum Kudathinum Pottu MovieStory · Writing10.0
1986Love Story MovieWriter · Writing8.0
1985Akkare Ninnoru Maran MovieWriter · Writing7.8
1985Mutharamkunnu P.O. MovieStory · Writing7.2

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Questions about Jagadish

What are Jagadish's most successful films?

Jagadish has been part of several successful films, with 'Naradan' and 'Kaalal Pada' being particularly notable. His contributions to Malayalam cinema have earned him a dedicated fan base.

Has Jagadish won any awards?

Jagadish has received multiple awards for his performances, including Kerala State Film Awards, showcasing his talent and contribution to the industry.

What was Jagadish's first film?

Jagadish made his acting debut in the film 'Ithra Mathram' in 1988. This marked the beginning of his successful career in Malayalam cinema.

What is Jagadish's acting style?

Jagadish is known for his versatile acting style, capable of delivering both comedic and serious performances. His ability to connect with the audience sets him apart.

What is Jagadish's estimated net worth?

Jagadish's estimated net worth is around $5 million, reflecting his successful career in the film industry over the years.

How many children does Jagadish have?

Jagadish has two children, Akhil and Arjun, both of whom have been kept out of the public eye for the most part.

What are some of Jagadish's career highlights?

Some highlights of Jagadish's career include his roles in films like 'Naradan' and 'Kaalal Pada,' as well as his work as a screenwriter and his contributions to theater.

Who are Jagadish's parents?

Jagadish's parents are K. P. N. S. Menon and K. R. S. Menon. They have been supportive of his career in the film industry.