Nedumudi Venu

Actor, Screenwriter

Indian Nedumudi, Kingdom of Travancore, Dominion of India (now in Alappuzha, Kerala, India)

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Screenwriter
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth22/05/1948
Age73 years (died on 11, Oct, 2021)
BirthplaceNedumudi, Kingdom of Travancore, Dominion of India (now in Alappuzha, Kerala, India)
Date of Death11/10/2021

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameKesavan Venugopal
NicknameVenu

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 6"
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt and pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

School
  • NSS Higher Secondary School, Nedumudi
  • St. Mary's Higher Secondary School, Champakulam
College/UniversityS. D. College, Alappuzha, Kerala
Education QualificationBA in Malayalam

Personal Life

Marital StatusMarried
Place of DeathThiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Death CausePost COVID-19 complications

Relationships & More

Wife/SpouseTR Susheela
Children
  • Unni Gopal
  • Kannan Gopal
Parents
FatherP. K. Kesavan Nair (School Teacher)
MotherP. Kunjikkuttiyamma
SiblingsHe had four elder brothers.

Family

FatherP. K. Kesavan Nair (school teacher)
MotherP. Kunjikkuttiyamma
SiblingsHe had four elder brothers.
SpouseTR Susheela
Children
  • Unni Gopal
  • Kannan Gopal

Career

Debut
Malayalam Film (Actor)Thampu (1978) directed by G. Aravindan
Malayalam Film (Screenplay & Dialogue)Aarohanam (1980)
Malayalam TV (Acting & Directing)Kairali Vilasam Lodge (1988)
Malayalam Film (Director)Pooram (1989)
Tamil Film (Actor)Mogamul (1995) as Ranganna
English Film (Actor)Chaurahen (2007) as Mr. Nair
Sanskrit Film (Actor)Ishti (2016) as Ramavikraman Namboothiri
Last Film
Malayalam Film (Actor)Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea (2021) as Samoothiri
Tamil Film (Actor)Indian 2 (2022) as Muthu Krishnaswamy
Malayalam Film (Screenplay)Rasam (2015)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
National Film Awards
  • Best Supporting Actor for the Malayalam film 'His Highness Abdullah' (1990)
  • Special Jury Award for the Malayalam film 'Margam' (2003)
  • National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film Narration/Voice Over for the Malayalam film 'Minukku' (2006)
Kerala State Film Awards
  • Second Best Actor for 'Chamaram' (1980)
  • Best Actor for 'Vidyaparayum Munpe' (1981)
  • Best Actor for 'Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam' (1987)
  • Special Jury Award for 'Bharatham' (1991) and 'Santhwanam' (1990)
  • Second Best Actor for 'Thenmavin Kombath' (1994)
  • Best Actor for 'Margam' (2003)
Asianet Film Awards
  • Best Supporting Actor Award for 'Thanmatra' (2005)
  • Best Script Writer Award for 'Thaniye' (2007)
  • Best Supporting Actor for 'Elsamma Enna Aankutty' (2011)
  • Best Character Actor for 'North 24 Kaatham' (2013)
  • Best Villain for O'ru Second Class Yathra' (2015) and 'Rudra Simhasanam' (2015)
  • Asianet Film Award for Lifetime Achievement (2017)
  • Best Villain for 'Oru Second Class Yathra' (2015) and 'Rudra Simhasanam' (2015)
Filmfare Awards
  • Filmfare Award for Best Actor for 'Vida Parayum Munpe' (1981)
  • Filmfare Award for Best Actor for 'Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam' (1987)
  • Lifetime Achievement Award (1997)
Early CareerWorked 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 OverviewActed 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.
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