Bijesh Nagesh is an Indian actor and writer working primarily in Tamil cinema. The grandson of renowned comedian Nagesh and son of actor Anand Babu, he has established a career in both literature and films.[1][2]

Early life

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Bijesh was born and brought up in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, into an established film family.[1] He is the grandson of legendary comedian Nagesh, and the son of actor Anand Babu. Media profiles, such as that by Indulge Express, detailed his childhood, family influences, and interest in both literature and performance.[1]

Career

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Writing

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Bijesh’s creative career began as a novelist. He has written speculative and fantasy fiction under his own name and the pseudonym Joshua Mercott. Among his known works is the novel Long Live Death: Welcome to the Afterlife.[1] His original fiction and content work have been mentioned in profiles by Indulge Express and covered in interviews about his transition from writing to film.

Acting

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Bijesh Nagesh entered Tamil cinema with a supporting role in Server Sundaram (unreleased). He later appeared in Pon Manickavel (2020) and Ellaam Mela Irukuravan Paathuppan (2023).[2]

In 2025, he acted in the period drama Kaantha alongside Dulquer Salmaan, Bhagyashree Borse, and others. His performance received positive notes from national outlets, with several reports observing that supporting roles, including Bijesh’s, contributed significantly despite limited screen time.[3][4][5]

Bijesh will play the lead role in Vaanaran. The film’s first-look was released by K. Bhagyaraj in April 2024 and covered by Cinema Express and Asianet News Tamil.[6][2]

Reception

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Financial Express and OneIndia Tamil have noted Bijesh’s ability to stand out in supporting roles.[3][5] Social media coverage and audience feedback, as curated by Cinema Vikatan, has drawn comparisons between Bijesh and his grandfather, particularly in mannerisms and screen presence.[4]

Filmography

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  • Server Sundaram (unreleased)
  • Pon Manickavel (2020)
  • Ellaam Mela Irukuravan Paathuppan (2023)
  • Kaantha (2025)
  • Vaanaran (upcoming)

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "All in the genes: Bijesh Nagesh is all set for his debut". Indulge Express. 4 August 2017. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  2. ^ a b c "நாகேஷின் பேரன் பிஜேஷ் நாகேஷ் புதிய படம் வானரன்". Asianet News Tamil. April 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  3. ^ a b "Kaantha Day 3 Box Office: After Rs 4.35 cr start, Dulquer Salmaan's Tamil film slows down". Financial Express. 16 November 2025. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  4. ^ a b "நான் நாகேஷ் பேரன்னு தெரியாமல் பலரும் என் நடிப்பைப் பார்த்து…". Cinema Vikatan Instagram. 16 November 2025. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  5. ^ a b "நாகேஷ் பேரன் - காந்தா பட வெற்றியில் பிஜேஷ் உருக்கம்!". OneIndia Tamil. 17 November 2025. Retrieved 18 November 2025.
  6. ^ "Bhagyaraj reveals first look poster of Nagesh's grandson's film titled Vaanaran". Cinema Express. 9 April 2024. Retrieved 18 November 2025.