Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Screenwriter |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 22/05/1948 |
| Age | 73 years (died on 11, Oct, 2021) |
| Birthplace | Nedumudi, Kingdom of Travancore, Dominion of India (now in Alappuzha, Kerala, India) |
| Date of Death | 11/10/2021 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Kesavan Venugopal |
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| Nickname | Venu |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 6" |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt and pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | S. D. College, Alappuzha, Kerala |
| Education Qualification | BA in Malayalam |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Place of Death | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala |
| Death Cause | Post COVID-19 complications |
Relationships & More
| Wife/Spouse | TR Susheela | ||||
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| Siblings | He had four elder brothers. |
Family
| Father | P. K. Kesavan Nair (school teacher) |
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| Mother | P. Kunjikkuttiyamma |
| Siblings | He had four elder brothers. |
| Spouse | TR Susheela |
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Career
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| Early Career | Worked as a journalist with Kalakaumudi magazine in Thiruvananthapuram and was associated with avant-garde theatre productions including Daivathar and Avanavankadam with director G. Aravindan. | ||||||||||||||
| Career Overview | Acted in over 500 films across Malayalam and Tamil cinema, spanning more than four decades. Also produced and directed television serials and anchored science education and cultural programmes including Sastra Kouthukam (1993-97). |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nedumudi Venu was prominent in Malayalam cinema and appeared in Tamil movies. | |
| 2. He showcased his talent in over 500 films, displaying versatility. | |
| 3. Venu had strong connections with renowned Indian directors such as G. Aravindan, Padmarajan, and Bharath Gopi. | |
| 4. Initially a journalist and teacher, he began as a Mridangam player and later pursued acting. | |
| 5. Nedumudi Venu shifted from theatre to films, gradually earning leading roles. | |
| 6. In addition to acting, he penned scripts for different movies and contributed to television shows. | |
| 7. He was always a performer at heart who enjoyed performing and playing the performer on screen. |