Veteran Tamil actor Nagesh dead

Chennai, Jan 31 (IANS) Veteran Tamil movie actor-comedian Cyril K. Nagesh, popularly known as Nagesh, died here 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'.