Acting
Nedumudi Venu
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
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance
Film · 2024
Manorathangal
Series · 2024
Puzhu
Film · 2022
Bheeshma Parvam
Film · 2022
Aaraattu
Film · 2022
Centimeter
Film · 2022
By Her
Film · 2022
Jack N Jill
Film · 2022
Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea
Film · 2021
Yuvam
Film · 2021
Aanum Pennum
Film · 2021
Navarasa
Series · 2021
Sarvam Thaala Mayam
Film · 2019
Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam
Film · 2019
Panthu
Film · 2019
Kanchana 3
Film · 2019
Madura Raja
Film · 2019
Shubharathri
Film · 2019
A for Apple
Film · 2019
Chila NewGen Nattuvisheshangal
Film · 2019
Thelivu
Film · 2019
Thakkol
Film · 2019
DiwanjiMoola Grand Prix
Film · 2018
Daivame Kaithozham K.Kumar Akanam
Film · 2018
Carbon
Film · 2018
Khaleefa
Film · 2018
Oru Kuttanadan Blog
Film · 2018
Oru Kuprasidha Payyan
Film · 2018
Johny Johny Yes Appa
Film · 2018
Thattumpurath Achuthan
Film · 2018
Joseph
Film · 2018
Kammara Sambhavam
Film · 2018
Avarude Raavukal
Film · 2017
Oru Visheshapetta Biriyani Kissa
Film · 2017
Udaharanam Sujatha
Film · 2017
Pokkiri Simon
Film · 2017
Lal Salam
Series · 2017
Pavada
Film · 2016
Oppam
Film · 2016
Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho
Film · 2016
Once Again
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Kadhantharam
Film · 2016
Buddhanum Chaplinum Chirikkunnu
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Ishti
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Rasam
Film · 2015
Oru Second Class Yathra
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Alif
Film · 2015
Nirnayakam
Film · 2015
Charlie
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Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal
Film · 2015
Names Unknown
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Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi
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Rudra Simhasanam
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Munnariyippu
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Homely Meals
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Villali Veeran
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Sapthamashree Thaskaraha
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To Noora with Love
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Aamayum Muyalum
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Ottamandaram
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Lal Bahadur Shastri
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Mosayile Kuthira Meenukal
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Law Point
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Gamer
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Isaac Newton S/O Philipose
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Sound Thoma
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Money Back Policy
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Nadodimannan
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North 24 Kaatham
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Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty
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Memories
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Sringaravelan
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Tourist Home
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Immanuel
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Celluloid
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Orissa
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Ithramathram
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Thiruvambadi Thamban
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Hero
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Friday
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Mr. Marumakan
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Akashathinte Niram
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Vadhiyar
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The King & The Commissioner
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Puthiya Theerangal
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Unnam
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Graamam
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Achante Aanmakkal
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Mayamohini
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Arabikkatha
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Rashtram
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Nottam
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Thanmathra
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Anniyan
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Saira
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Anandabhadram
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Daya
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Birthday
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Thirakalkkappuram
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Thattakam
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Mangamma
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Vadakkunokkiyantram
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Pooram
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Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam
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Rugmini
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Isabella
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Aranyakam
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Ore Thooval Pakshikal
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Padamudra
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Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas
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Dhwani
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Sanghunadam
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Manja Mantharangal
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Sarvakalashala
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Cheppu
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Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam
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Ezhuthappurangal
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And There Was a Village...
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Chilambu
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Swathi Thirunal
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Rithubhedam
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Achuvettante Veedu
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Archanappookkal
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Thalavattam
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Ponnum Kudathinum Pottu
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Adiverukal
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Love Story
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Akkare Ninnoru Maran
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Oduvil Kittiya Vartha
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Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar
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Kathodu Kathoram
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Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram
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Mutharamkunnu P.O.
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Chidambaram
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Iniyum Kadha Thudarum
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Punnaram Cholli Cholli
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Oru Kudakeezhil
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Kaiyum Thalayum Purathidaruthu
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Sandyakkenthinu Sindhooram
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Parannu Parannu Parannu
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Kaliyil Alpam Karyam
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Appunni
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Poochakkoru Mookkuthi
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My Dear Kuttichathan
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Odaruthammava Aalariyam
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Uyarangalil
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Oru Kochu Swapnam
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Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu
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Akkare
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Manasariyathe
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Veruthe Oru Pinakkam
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Saagaram Santham
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Eettillam
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Onnu Chirikku
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Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback
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Kingini Kombu
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Kinnaram
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Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla
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Rachana
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Asthram
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Naseema
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Aadhipathyam
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Aashrayam
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Enikku Vishakunnu
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Komaram
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Film · 1980
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