Nedumudi Venu
Biography
Kesavan Venu Gopal, known popularly by his stage name Nedumudi Venu, was an Indian actor, writer and director. He was widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in Indian cinema. Venu was born as Venugopal to P. K. Kesavan Nair-a school master- and P. Kunjikkuttiyamma in Nedumudi, Alappuzha as the youngest of their five children. He has four elder brothers. He had his primary education from N S S Higher Secondary School, Nedumudi, and St. Mary's Higher Secondary School,Champakulam. He was involved in art and music since his academic period. After graduating from Sanatana Dharma College, Alappuzha, he worked as a journalist in Kalakaumudi and as a teacher in a tutorial institute. Venu was living in Thiruvananthapuram when he made friends with the likes of Aravindan, Padmarajan, and Bharath Gopi. This ultimately paved way for his film career. He is a talented Mridangam player. Venu started his career in theater and went on to act in films. He was a member of Kavalam Narayana Panicker's dramas. He debuted in the film Thambu (1978) by director G. Aravindan. His acting skills were showcased in the Bharathan film Aaravam. Padmarajan's Oridathoru Phayalwan and Kallan Pavithran set a milestone for him. It marked his start in karanavar (head of the family) roles, which included most of his memorable performances. Venu also wrote scripts for movies. He wrote the stories for the films Kattathe Kilikkoodu, Theertham, Sruthi, Ambada Njane, Oru Katha Oru Nunnakkatha, Savidham, and Angane Oru Avadhikkalathu. He also tried his hand in direction with Pooram. He has also acted in a few Tamil films with director Shankar, such as Kamal Hasan's Indian and Vikram's Anniyan. Venu has also acted in some television serials. He acted in NFDC film Parinamam (The Change), directed by P. Venu that won the best screenplay award at the Ashdod International Film Festival held in Israel. He won the Best Actor award for his role in Saira at the Zimbabwe International Film Festival which concluded in September 2007; Saira was the only film from India to be included in the festival. The committee mentioned that he acted compellingly and convincingly in his portrayal of a man caught between secularism and fundamentalism.
Movies (373)
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance
2024
Centimeter
2022
Jack N Jill
2022
Puzhu
2022
Bheeshma Parvam
2022
Aaraattu
2022
Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea
2021
Aanum Pennum
2021
Yuvam
2021
Thakkol
2019
Thelivu
2019
Chila NewGen Nattuvisheshangal
2019
A for Apple
2019
Shubharathri
2019
Kanchana 3
2019
Madura Raja
2019
Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam
2019
Sarvam Thaala Mayam
2019
Panthu
2019
Thattumpurath Achuthan
2018
Joseph
2018
Oru Kuprasidha Payyan
2018
Johny Johny Yes Appa
2018
Oru Kuttanadan Blog
2018
Kammara Sambhavam
2018
Khaleefa
2018
Carbon
2018
Daivame Kaithozham K.Kumar Akanam
2018
DiwanjiMoola Grand Prix
2018
Udaharanam Sujatha
2017
Pokkiri Simon
2017
Pokkiri Simon
2017
Oru Visheshapetta Biriyani Kissa
2017
Avarude Raavukal
2017
Buddhanum Chaplinum Chirikkunnu
2016
Ishti
2016
Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho
2016
Oppam
2016
Once Again
2016
Kadhantharam
2016
Pavada
2016
Charlie
2015
Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal
2015
Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi
2015
Names Unknown
2015
Rudra Simhasanam
2015
Nirnayakam
2015
Oru Second Class Yathra
2015
Alif
2015
Rasam
2015
Aamayum Muyalum
2014
Lal Bahadur Shastri
2014
Ottamandaram
2014
Homely Meals
2014
Villali Veeran
2014
Sapthamashree Thaskaraha
2014
Munnariyippu
2014
Law Point
2014
To Noora with Love
2014
Mosayile Kuthira Meenukal
2014
Gamer
2014
Nadodimannan
2013
North 24 Kaatham
2013
Sringaravelan
2013
Memories
2013
Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty
2013
Tourist Home
2013
Money Back Policy
2013
Sound Thoma
2013
Immanuel
2013
Celluloid
2013
Isaac Newton S/O Philipose
2013
Puthiya Theerangal
2012
Bhoopadathil Illatha Oridam
2012
Friday
2012
Mr. Marumakan
2012
Graamam
2012
Akashathinte Niram
2012
Vadhiyar
2012
Thiruvambadi Thamban
2012
Hero
2012
Mayamohini
2012
The King & The Commissioner
2012
Achante Aanmakkal
2012
Unnam
2012
Arabeem Ottakom P. Madhavan Nayarum in Oru Marubhoomi Kadha
2011
Doctor Love
2011
Teja Bhai and Family
2011
Orma Mathram
2011
Collector
2011
Violin
2011
Adaminte Makan Abu
2011
Manikyakallu
2011
August 15
2011
Living Together
2011
Arjunan Saakshi
2011
Best Actor
2010
Pathinonnil Vyazham
2010
Elsamma Enna Aankutty
2010
Penpattanam
2010
Sakudumbam Shyamala
2010
Malarvaadi Arts Club
2010
Oru Naal Varum
2010
Alexander The Great
2010
Pokkiri Raja
2010
In Ghost House Inn
2010
Punyam Aham
2010
Swa Le
2009
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja
2009
Kana Kanmani
2009
Decent Parties
2009
Puthiya Mugham
2009
Passenger
2009
Bhoomi Malayalam
2009
Banaras
2009
Bhagyadevatha
2009
Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded
2009
Gulumaal: The Escape
2009
Love in Singapore
2009
Silambattam
2008
Pakal Nakshatrangal
2008
Thavalam
2008
Poi Solla Porom
2008
Mizhikal Sakshi
2008
A Climate for Crime
2008
College Kumaran
2008
Ayur Rekha
2007
Four Women
2007
Chaurahen
2007
Indrajith
2007
Nivedyam
2007
Arabikkatha
2007
Khaki
2007
Vinodayathra
2007
Kaiyoppu
2007
Changathipoocha
2007
Palunku
2006
Pothan Vava
2006
Prajapathi
2006
Rashtram
2006
Thanmathra
2005
Anandabhadram
2005
Mayookham
2005
December
2005
Anniyan
2005
Finger Print
2005
Saira
2005
Amrutham
2004
Mampazhakkalam
2004
Vettam
2004
Vismayathumbathu
2004
Manassinakkare
2003
Maargam
2003
Balettan
2003
Ente Veedu... Appuvinteyum
2003
Thilakkam
2003
Parinamam
2003
Mr. Brahmachari
2003
Arimpara
2003
Yathrakarude Sradhakku
2002
Chathurangam
2002
Shadow Kill
2002
Thandavam
2002
Phantom
2002
Kanmashi
2002
Mazhathullikkilukkam
2002
Kunjikkoonan
2002
Ishtam
2001
Randam Bhavam
2001
Uthaman
2001
Cover Story
2001
Dubai
2001
Kakkakuyil
2001
Jeevan Masai
2001
Aanamuttathe Aangalamar
2000
Susanna
2000
Mister Butler
2000
Life Is Beautiful
2000
Madhuranombarakattu
2000
Saree
1999
Pranaya Nilavu
1999
English Medium
1999
Devadasi
1999
Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal
1999
Pallavur Devanarayanan
1999
Megham
1999
Angene Oru Avadhikkalathu
1999
Sundara Killadi
1998
Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala
1998
Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu
1998
Raktha Sakshikal Zindabad
1998
Harikrishnans
1998
Sidhartha
1998
Oru Maravathoor Kanavu
1998
Daya
1998
Thattakam
1998
Superman
1997
Guru
1997
Churam
1997
Chandralekha
1997
Karunyam
1997
Manthramothiram
1997
Oru Yaatra Mozhi
1997
Rishyasringan
1997
Ishtadanam
1997
Manasam
1997
Vaachalam
1997
Udhyanapalakan
1996
Indian
1996
Kaalapani
1996
Devaraagam
1996
Ormakalundayirikkanam
1995
Thacholi Varghese Chekavar
1995
Mogamul
1995
Spadikam
1995
Alancheri Thamprakkal
1995
Nirnayam
1995
Enchantment
1994
Ilayum Mullum
1994
Parinayam
1994
Rajadhani
1994
Thenmavin Kombath
1994
Pavithram
1994
Nandini Oppol
1994
Manichitrathazhu
1993
Padheyam
1993
Bhoomi Geetham
1993
Aagneyam
1993
Oru Kadankatha Pole
1993
Midhunam
1993
Maya Mayooram
1993
Kalippattam
1993
Devasuram
1993
Kabuliwala
1993
Venkalam
1993
Samagamam
1993
Vietnam Colony
1992
Soorya Gayathri
1992
Rajashilpi
1992
Sadayam
1992
Aham
1992
Kamaladalam
1992
Poochakkaru Mani Kettum
1992
Sargam
1992
Champakkulam Thachan
1992
Malootty
1992
Pandu Pandoru Rajakumari
1992
Nettippattam
1991
Santhwanam
1991
Venal Kinavukal
1991
Uncle Bun
1991
Mukhachithram
1991
Vishnulokam
1991
Bharatham
1991
Keli
1991
Dhanam
1991
Kadavu
1991
Perumthachan
1991
Vidhyarambham
1990
Lal Salam
1990
Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu
1990
Champion Thomas
1990
Appu
1990
Pavakkoothu
1990
His Highness Abdullah
1990
Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam
1990
Akkare Akkare Akkare
1990
Dr. Pasupathy
1990
Dasharatham
1989
Chakkikotha Chankaran
1989
Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam
1989
Vadakkunokkiyantram
1989
Vandanam
1989
Njangalude Kochu Doctor
1989
Rugmini
1989
Dhwani
1988
Chithram
1988
Aranyakam
1988
Vellanakalude Naadu
1988
Vaishali
1988
Isabella
1988
Padamudra
1988
Orkkapurathu
1988
Witness
1988
Daisy
1988
Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu
1988
Swathi Thirunal
1987
Achuvettante Veedu
1987
Naradhan Keralathil
1987
Cheppu
1987
And There Was a Village...
1987
Chilambu
1987
Sarvakalasala
1987
Manja Mantharangal
1987
Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam
1987
Kathakku Pinnil
1987
Neela Kurinji Poothappol....
1987
Ezhuthappurangal
1987
Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi
1986
Pranamam
1986
Thalavattam
1986
Adiverukal
1986
Moonnu Masangalkku Munpu
1986
Panchagni
1986
Pappan Priyappetta Pappan
1986
Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare
1986
Mizhineerppoovukal
1986
Meenamasathile Suryan
1986
Kaveri
1986
Arappatta Kettiya Graamathil
1986
Love Story
1986
Oru Kadha Oru Nunakadha
1986
Dheem Tharikida Thom
1986
Kathodu Kathoram
1985
Guruji Oru Vakku
1985
Puli Varunne Puli
1985
Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar
1985
Irakal
1985
Akkare Ninnoru Maran
1985
Iniyum Kadha Thudarum
1985
Kaiyum Thalayum Purathidaruthu
1985
Mutharamkunnu P.O.
1985
Chidambaram
1985
Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram
1985
Punnaram Cholli Cholli
1985
Ente Upasana
1984
Uyarangalil
1984
Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu
1984
Akkare
1984
Panchavadi Palam
1984
My Dear Kuttichathan
1984
Parannu Parannu Parannu
1984
Kaliyil Alpam Karyam
1984
Poochakkoru Mookkuthi
1984
Appunni
1984
Mangalam Nerunnu
1984
Ithiri Poove Chuvannapoove
1984
Odaruthammava Aalariyam
1984
Manasariyathe
1984
Oru Kochu Swapnam
1984
Veruthe Oru Pinakkam
1984
Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla
1983
Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback
1983
Asthram
1983
Mandanmar Londonil
1983
Onnu Chirikku
1983
Aadhipathyam
1983
Rachana
1983
Naseema
1983
Kinnaram
1983
Njan Onnu Parayatte
1982
Marmaram
1982
Enikkum oru Divasam
1982
Ormakkayi
1982
Chillu
1982
Kelkatha Sabdam
1982
Ente Mohangal Poovaninju
1982
Ponnum Poovum
1982
Yavanika
1982
Football
1982
Kaattile paattu
1982
Gaanam
1982
Chatta
1981
Dhanya
1981
Venal
1981
Kallan Pavithran
1981
Palangal
1981
Manjil Virinja Pookkal
1980
Chamaram
1980
Thakara
1979
Aaravam
1978
The Circus Tent
1978
