comedian Nagesh, we would like to point out that the seed was sown much before Nagesh started trying his hand at heroism. Though comedians like NS Krishnan and Chandrababu did not star in films as heroes,
they were considered as more than just comedians. No, we are not talking about their writing or singing abilities but their hero like stature and contributions they brought in to any film they were associated with.
After Nagesh, no one could even try something similar to what he had achieved until comedians like Vadivelu and Vivek, after years of experience, began to expand their range. Can all successful comedians go on to become successful heroes?
Why not? With proper dedication and right set of skills, anyone can flaunt their heroism on the big screen, which is easier said than done.
Nagesh As mentioned earlier, Nagesh, with his incredible talent went on to dish out blockbuster movies as a hero.
K Balachander had once famously said, "If Nagesh had the right looks, no other hero could've made an impression as he would've". His movies as a hero includes Server Sundaram and Neerkumizhi and Ethir Neechal (1968 film)
Goundamani Goundamani has acted in a couple of movies as a hero at the time when he was ruling the industry as a lead comedian.
Since the movies in which he was seen as the main lead did not make much of an impression at the box office, he went back to do what he does best. His upcoming film
Vadivelu Though Nagesh made the trend famous, it was Vadivelu who started inspiring other comedians to take up the role of a hero, one might think.
The success of Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikesi, in which he played dual roles landed him another film as a hero which is Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan.
His upcoming film Eli will once again see him as a hero opposite Sadha of Anniyan fame.
