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Nedumudi Venu

Acting

0.6 Popularity May 22, 1948 (73 years old) Alleppey, Travancore

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 t...

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.

Filmography 451

2025
Indian 3: War Mode Movie

as Krishnaswamy

2024
Manorathangal TV

as Madhavan Mash

2024
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance Movie

as Krishnasamy

2022
2022
Jack N Jill Movie

as Retd. Colonel Nair

2022
Puzhu Movie

as Mohan

2022
Bheeshma Parvam Movie

as Iravippilla

2022
By Her Movie
2022
Aaraattu Movie

as Sreedharan Master

2021
2021
Navarasa TV

as Principal

2021
Aanum Pennum Movie

as Vasudevan

2021
Yuvam Movie

as Judge Ramakrishnan

2019
Thakkol Movie
2019
Thelivu Movie
2019
2019
2019
Kanchana 3 Movie

as Kaali’s father

2019
Madura Raja Movie

as Madhavan Nair

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday May 22, 1948 (73 years old)
Died October 11, 2021
Place of Birth Alleppey, Travancore
Also Known As Kesavan Venu Gopal, നെടുമുടി വേണു, நெடுமுடி வேணு
Years Active 1978 - 2025
Popularity 0.6
Career Stats
451 Total Credits
440 Movie Roles
3 TV Roles
2 Photos