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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.
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- wc Gender: Male
- calendar_month Birth Date: 1948-05-22
- event Death Date 2021-10-11
- school Known for: Acting
- star Popularity: 6.6
- info Birth Place Alleppey, Travancore
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smart_display Movies and TV shows by Nedumudi Venu
6.7
Puzhu
2022-05-13
6.8
Bheeshma Parvam
2022-03-03
6.9
Indian
1996-05-09
0
Sandyakkenthinu Sindhooram
1984-11-03
0
Mangamma
1997-01-01
4.4
Aaraattu
2022-02-18
0
Yamanam
1992-01-01
0
Devadas
1989-12-29
7.3
Vandanam
1989-05-14
0
Venal Kinavukal
1991-10-01
3.1
Silambattam
2008-12-18
0
Rajadhani
1994-05-19
5.1
Khaki
2007-05-22
0
Decent Parties
2009-09-02
4
Ithramathram
2012-09-14
7.7
Thanmathra
2005-12-16
7.4
Anniyan
2005-06-17
0
Centimeter
2022-05-20
0
Manja Mantharangal
1987-03-13
7.5
Manichitrathazhu
1993-12-25
8
Poi Solla Porom
2008-09-12
0
By Her
2022-03-03
0
Isaac Newton S/O Philipose
2013-01-11
0
Devadasi
1999-09-12
4.8
Thiruvambadi Thamban
2012-05-25
7
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja
2009-10-16
5.1
Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded
2009-03-26
6.5
Pranamam
1986-10-24
7.8
Kaiyoppu
2007-01-26
3.8
Hero
2012-05-25
7
Vaishali
1988-08-25
0
Kazhakam
1995-01-01
5.8
Four Women
2007-11-02
5.1
Sakudumbam Shyamala
2010-07-23
6.2
Best Actor
2010-12-09
7
Passenger
2009-05-07
6.9
Akkare Akkare Akkare
1990-01-01
4.6
Aanachandam
2006-08-04
6.6
Abu, Son of Adam
2011-06-24
5.9
Friday
2012-08-18
3.4
Mr. Marumakan
2012-08-18
4.5
Color of Sky
2012-07-20
5.8
Elsamma Enna Aankutty
2010-09-09
5.5
Vadhiyar
2012-06-08
6
Arabeem Ottakom P. Madhavan Nayarum in Oru Marubhoomi Kadha
2011-12-16
5.2
Oru Naal Varum
2010-07-09
7.9
Chithram
1988-12-22
4.4
The King & The Commissioner
2012-03-21
5.3
In Ghost House Inn
2010-03-25
6.1
Arjunan Saakshi
2011-01-27
7.3
Nirnayam
1995-01-01
0.5
Raama Raavanan
2010-07-30
4.7
Sound Thoma
2013-04-04
4.6
Puthiya Theerangal
2012-09-26
2
Money Back Policy
2013-06-21
5
Unnam
2012-02-10
4.3
Teja Bhai and Family
2011-08-30
3.9
Alexander The Great
2010-05-07
7.5
Orma Mathram
2011-07-29
6.2
Manikyakallu
2011-05-05
3.9
August 15
2011-03-24
6.3
Malarvaadi Arts Club
2010-07-16
6.5
Akkare Ninnoru Maran
1985-09-05
1.9
Nadodimannan
2013-10-18
7.6
North 24 Kaatham
2013-09-14
7.5
His Highness Abdullah
1990-03-29
5.7
Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty
2013-08-07
7.1
Memories
2013-08-08
1.9
Love in Singapore
2009-01-23
5.7
Swa Le
2009-10-29
7.6
Arabikkatha
2007-07-15
7.4
Vinodayathra
2007-04-05
5
Vicharana
1988-01-15
7
Puli Varunne Puli
1985-11-01
6.8
Palunku
2006-12-22
8.4
Panchavadi Palam
1984-09-28
6.5
Shadow Kill
2002-09-07
0
Komaram
1982-05-07
7.1
Devasuram
1993-04-14
3.8
Dubai
2001-08-14
0
Amrutha Geetham
1982-10-01
0
Saagaram Santham
1983-10-07
5
Mampazhakkalam
2004-11-04
7.4
Spadikam
1995-03-30
4.2
Uncle Bun
1991-08-15
4.2
Mahasamudram
2006-09-01
3.2
Sringaravelan
2013-09-14
0
Aagneyam
1993-08-27
5.8
Puthiya Mugham
2009-07-23
7.7
Thenmavin Kombath
1994-01-22
6.9
Dasharatham
1989-10-08
6.9
Bharatham
1991-03-29
0
Eettillam
1983-03-18
0
Aayiram Abilashangal
1984-07-10
0
Aarorumariyathe
1984-04-28
0
Ambili Ammavan
1986-11-28
0
Oduvil Kittiya Vartha
1985-03-22
6.6
Perumthachan
1991-01-01
7.7
Thalavattam
1986-10-09
6.8
Oru Yaatra Mozhi
1997-03-27
5.8
Enchantment
1994-10-02
7.8
Kaalapani
1996-04-06
5.8
Rajaputhran
1996-04-06
10
Oru Kadha Oru Nunakadha
1986-01-16
0
Ilayum Mullum
1994-09-11
9.5
Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar
1985-09-25
0
Onnu Chirikku
1983-06-21
0
Oru Sandesam Koodi
1985-05-09
0
Ente Upasana
1984-11-14
0
Mangalam Nerunnu
1984-06-21
0
Ithiri Poove Chuvannapoove
1984-06-21
0
Kathodu Kathoram
1985-11-14
0
Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram
1985-01-25
6.5
Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback
1983-11-12
0
Oru Kochukatha Aarum Parayatha Katha
1984-06-21
0
Ponnum Poovum
1982-06-21
0
Moonnu Masangalkku Munpu
1986-08-15
0
Rareeram
1986-12-18
3.2
Thachiledathu Chundan
1999-03-31
9
Padheyam
1993-11-21
6.5
Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu
1990-11-29
6.5
Harikrishnans
1998-06-22
4
Sidhartha
1998-06-22
6.2
Megham
1999-04-15
3.8
Pallavur Devanarayanan
1999-06-22
0
Ennennum Kannettante
1986-04-12
6.3
Oru Maravathoor Kanavu
1998-06-22
7
Udhyanapalakan
1996-12-20
4.1
Prajapathi
2006-06-15
0
Susanna
2000-07-01
4.8
Phantom
2002-05-03
0
Ekadashy
2011-10-01
0
Bhoomi Malayalam
2009-05-01
0
Thavalam
2008-11-08
0
Pakal Nakshatrangal
2008-11-28
7.4
Munnariyippu
2014-08-22
8
Parannu Parannu Parannu
1984-07-11
4.5
Mr. Brahmachari
2003-03-02
4.4
Thandavam
2002-09-01
6.2
Balettan
2003-08-29
4.8
Vismayathumbathu
2004-04-09
6.1
Life Is Beautiful
2000-04-14
3.9
Chathurangam
2002-11-29
7.1
Kakkakuyil
2001-04-14
6.6
Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu
1998-07-04
5.8
Raktha Sakshikal Zindabad
1998-07-04
7.5
Chandralekha
1997-09-04
7.1
Guru
1997-09-12
5.8
Thacholi Varghese Chekavar
1995-07-04
7.6
Sadayam
1992-07-04
7
Rajashilpi
1992-07-09
7.7
Midhunam
1993-07-04
6.6
Maya Mayooram
1993-07-04
6
Kalippattam
1993-07-04
6.5
Kamaladalam
1992-03-26
6.3
Vishnulokam
1991-03-31
5.2
Dhanam
1991-02-07
0
Appu
1990-07-04
5
Kizhakkunarum Pakshi
1991-07-04
8
Vellanakalude Naadu
1988-11-30
7.3
Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu
1988-01-29
7.3
Orkkapurathu
1988-03-31
6
Doore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam
1986-01-11
5.8
Cheppu
1987-07-04
6.8
Sarvakalasala
1987-04-21
8
Panchagni
1986-07-04
6.4
Pappan Priyappetta Pappan
1986-07-04
7
Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare
1986-07-04
0
Mizhineerppoovukal
1986-07-04
0
Kaliyil Alpam Karyam
1984-07-04
0
Azhiyatha Bandhangal
1985-07-04
5.2
Poochakkoru Mookkuthi
1984-07-04
6
Appunni
1984-07-04
0
Kelkatha Sabdam
1982-07-04
5
Ente Mohangal Poovaninju
1982-07-04
6.3
Manjil Virinja Pookkal
1980-12-25
6.2
Daya
1998-06-17
6
Graamam
2012-08-10
0
Itha Oru Snehagatha
1997-07-09
4.2
Pothan Vava
2006-12-21
7.5
My Dear Kuttichathan
1984-08-24
0
Kingini Kombu
1983-09-23
6.5
Tourist Home
2013-07-05
5.9
Arappatta Kettiya Graamathil
1986-05-01
0
Aaravam
1978-11-24
5.6
Homely Meals
2014-10-03
8.3
Irakal
1985-09-17
6
Kallan Pavithran
1981-06-26
2.7
Villali Veeran
2014-09-06
6.4
Sapthamashree Thaskaraha
2014-09-06
0
Champakkulam Thachan
1992-01-01
0
Birthday
1998-04-10
0
Anagha
1989-07-21
7.6
Akashadoothu
1993-08-13
5.2
Meenamasathile Suryan
1986-05-28
4.2
To Noora with Love
2014-05-01
0
Kaveri
1986-05-23
3.1
Aamayum Muyalum
2014-12-19
0
Ottamandaram
2014-11-14
0
Keralotsavam Mission 2009
2009-12-17
0
Kolangal
1981-08-28
7
Vida Parayum Munpe
1981-09-10
0
Thakara
1979-09-28
4.3
Rasam
2015-01-23
4.5
Lal Bahadur Shastri
2014-11-21
5.8
Oru Second Class Yathra
2015-05-08
0
Njangalude Kochu Doctor
1989-01-26
0
Kaattile paattu
1982-01-07
0
Saree
1999-12-01
6.7
Vettam
2004-08-20
6.5
Madhuranombarakattu
2000-01-26
7.8
Kabuliwala
1993-03-24
5.2
Jalolsavam
2004-08-26
3.7
Kana Kanmani
2009-09-04
0
Santhwanam
1991-11-19
4
Pathinonnil Vyazham
2010-11-12
3
Witness
1988-02-20
7.1
Pavithram
1994-01-10
7.1
Manassinakkare
2003-12-25
5.6
Odaruthammava Aalariyam
1984-05-07
7.1
Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal
1999-09-06
7
Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala
1998-10-15
5.4
Superman
1997-10-14
5.5
Angene Oru Avadhikkalathu
1999-02-17
4.8
Ivar Vivahitharayal...?
2009-06-12
6.2
Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam
1990-01-24
7.1
Vadakkunokkiyantram
1989-05-19
5.5
Dheem Tharikida Thom
1986-01-02
0
Aalavattam
1993-01-30
6.8
Ishtam
2001-10-01
4.5
Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi
1986-11-07
7.3
Mutharamkunnu P.O.
1985-06-14
4.5
Vidhyarambham
1990-12-21
6.2
Randam Bhavam
2001-10-01
5.4
Lal Salam
1990-11-30
0
Ente Sreekuttikku
1993-01-12
5
Alif
2015-02-27
10
Alicinte Anweshanam
1989-01-01
4.5
Achante Aanmakkal
2012-03-02
6.6
Yathrakarude Sradhakku
2002-12-20
6
Kunjikkoonan
2002-02-24
3.8
Changathipoocha
2007-01-19
6.7
English Medium
1999-09-16
6.5
Mazhathullikkilukkam
2002-03-12
2
Dae! Ingottu Nokkiye...
2008-04-17
0
Mohabbath
2011-04-28
5.3
Sundara Killadi
1998-11-30
5
Manthramothiram
1997-04-15
6.7
Nirnayakam
2015-06-05
0
Bhoomika
1991-09-10
0
Ishtadanam
1997-02-01
0
Manikya Chempazhukka
1995-04-16
5.8
Samooham
1993-09-01
6.9
Thilakkam
2003-04-11
5
Poochakkaru Mani Kettum
1992-03-11
0
Pranaya Nilavu
1999-09-24
0
Sreeragam
1995-12-01
0
Katturumbinum Kathu Kuthu
1986-02-16
0
Sakshyam
1995-12-21
5
Kinnaram
1983-03-01
6.5
Keli
1991-03-15
6.1
Dr. Pasupathy
1990-01-01
5.9
Ente Veedu... Appuvinteyum
2003-07-16
3
Mukhachithram
1991-07-12
3.8
Alancheri Thamprakkal
1995-03-19
0
Swagatham
1989-04-03
7
Sargam
1992-02-15
0
Ponnum Kudathinum Pottu
1986-05-19
0
Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam
1987-03-02
6.5
Mosayile Kuthira Meenukal
2014-05-01
8.3
Yavanika
1982-04-30
7.5
Charlie
2015-12-24
0
Stalin Sivadas
1999-06-22
0
Ormakalundayirikkanam
1995-09-29
7
Saira
2005-01-01
5
Uyarangalil
1984-11-11
0
Punyam Aham
2010-01-22
5.9
Adiverukal
1986-09-19
0
Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Njanum
1995-07-15
5.8
Pavada
2016-01-15
9
Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal
2015-11-01
0
Maargam
2003-12-16
6.3
Immanuel
2013-04-04
7.2
Oppam
2016-09-08
6
Mizhikal Sakshi
2008-06-20
0
Ezhuthappurangal
1987-01-03
0
Indian 3: War Mode
6.2
Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho
2016-09-09
5.7
Law Point
2014-05-02
4.1
Violin
2011-07-01
3.2
Mayamohini
2012-04-07
5.9
Bhagyadevatha
2009-03-31
9
Names Unknown
2014-12-19
6.6
Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi
2015-10-16
6.6
Celluloid
2013-02-14
4
Bhoopadathil Illatha Oridam
2012-09-14
0
Living Together
2011-02-19
0
A Climate for Crime
2008-02-15
7.5
Chakkikotha Chankaran
1989-08-18
0
Venal
1981-07-03
5
The Circus Tent
1978-01-18
8
Oru Kochu Swapnam
1984-03-02
0
Chillu
1982-07-09
0
Ormakkayi
1982-10-10
0
Dhanya
1981-08-14
6
Once Again
2016-08-18
7.8
And There Was a Village...
1987-05-29
0
Guruji Oru Vakku
1985-11-09
0
Gamer
2014-04-04
6
Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla
1983-11-25
0
Rachana
1983-03-10
0
Pooram
1989-01-06
3.5
Collector
2011-07-14
5.6
Mr. Butler
2000-06-20
6
Daisy
1988-02-19
0
Kadhantharam
2016-01-22
4.4
Avarude Raavukal
2017-06-23
7.5
Anandabhadram
2005-11-03
0
Rudra Simhasanam
2015-07-31
0
Buddhanum Chaplinum Chirikkunnu
2016-12-02
6
Oru Visheshapetta Biriyani Kissa
2017-08-24
8
Kathakku Pinnil
1987-01-16
7.4
Vietnam Colony
1992-12-25
7.4
Chidambaram
1985-03-08
7.5
Malootty
1992-01-01
0
Oru Kadankatha Pole
1993-08-10
6.1
Finger Print
2005-02-18
6.5
Pandu Pandoru Rajakumari
1992-01-01
0
Ilakkangal
1982-01-22
7
Soorya Gayathri
1992-11-10
7
Udaharanam Sujatha
2017-09-28
4.2
Nivedyam
2007-09-01
3.2
Rashtram
2006-03-01
5
DiwanjiMoola Grand Prix
2018-01-05
2.3
Banaras
2009-04-07
5.3
Mayookham
2005-09-11
0.5
Daivame Kaithozham K.Kumar Akanam
2018-01-12
6.7
Carbon
2018-01-19
0
Churam
1997-09-09
7
Sarvam Thaala Mayam
2019-02-01
6.8
Aham
1992-05-01
0
Khaleefa
2018-03-02
0
Devaraagam
1996-04-06
0
Manasam
1997-01-01
0
Enikkum oru Divasam
1982-10-22
8.4
Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu
1984-10-26
6
Nettippattam
1991-11-22
0
Chamaram
1980-09-19
0
Samagamam
1993-01-01
7
Amrutham
2004-12-24
3.3
Oru Kuttanadan Blog
2018-09-14
0
Ladies & Gentlemen
2001-03-30
0
Asthram
1983-11-09
7
Oru Kuprasidha Payyan
2018-11-09
0
Parinamam
2003-03-28
0
Neela Kurinji Poothappol....
1987-01-09
0
Ishti
2016-11-21
4.4
Johny Johny Yes Appa
2018-10-26
0
Isabella
1988-07-01
3.6
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance
2024-07-12
0
Akkare
1984-10-14
5.8
Uthaman
2001-09-07
0
Arimpara
2003-01-01
0
Aranyakam
1988-12-08
10
Chaurahen
2007-10-06
4.8
Pokkiri Simon
2017-09-22
7
Thenum Vayambum
1981-11-17
0
Football
1982-03-19
0
Njan Onnu Parayatte
1982-11-25
0
Kaaliya Mardhanam
1982-08-06
6
Naseema
1983-03-04
5.2
Thattumpurath Achuthan
2018-12-22
6
Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam
2019-02-22
0
Aadhipathyam
1983-04-30
0
Manasariyathe
1984-03-04
7.6
Joseph
2018-11-16
0
Panthu
2019-01-25
4.1
Kanchana 3
2019-04-19
5.3
Pokkiri Raja
2010-05-07
5.6
Madura Raja
2019-04-12
5
Cover Story
2001-08-19
0
Parinayam
1994-08-26
6.7
Kammara Sambhavam
2018-04-14
4.5
Shubharathri
2019-07-05
6
Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea
2021-12-01
0
A for Apple
2019-07-19
0
Chila NewGen Nattuvisheshangal
2019-07-26
0
Thelivu
2019-10-18
0
Thirakalkkappuram
1998-06-12
0
Chilambu
1987-05-09
0
Chatta
1981-09-05
0
Mandanmar Londonil
1983-08-19
7
Venkalam
1993-01-22
0
Marmaram
1982-11-05
0
Parankimala
1981-07-10
0
Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam
1989-06-16
6
Palangal
1981-06-25
5.7
Thakkol
2019-12-06
0
Mogamul
1995-05-14
0
Veena Poovu
1983-01-21
0
Kanmashi
2002-05-03
0
December
2005-09-07
0
Indrajith
2007-09-07
0
Kadavu
1991-01-12
0
Rugmini
1989-01-01
0
Ore Thooval Pakshikal
1988-01-01
0
Iniyum Kadha Thudarum
1985-08-22
0
Veruthe Oru Pinakkam
1984-01-06
0
Swathi Thirunal
1987-09-04
0
Rithubhedam
1987-04-09
0
Pavakkoothu
1990-05-01
0
Padamudra
1988-06-24
5.2
Yuvam
2021-02-12
0
Achuvettante Veedu
1987-09-04
0
Oru Swakaryam
1983-03-18
4.1
Jack N Jill
2022-05-20
5.9
Aanum Pennum
2021-03-26
1
Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas
1988-12-24
0
Dhwani
1988-12-25
0
Love Story
1986-01-24
0
Champion Thomas
1990-11-15
0
Rishyasringan
1997-02-11
4
Punnaram Cholli Cholli
1985-01-11
0
Sanghunadam
1988-03-20
0
Jeevan Masai
2001-01-01
0
Naradhan Keralathil
1987-08-28
0
Thattakam
1998-01-01
0
Karunyam
1997-07-18
0
Bhoomi Geetham
0
Parayam
2004-01-01
0
Oru Kudakeezhil
1985-12-09
0
Vaarikuzhi
1982-12-24
0
White Paper
2012-12-16
0
Aanamuttathe Aangalamar
2000-11-17
5.7
Navarasa
2021-08-06
10
Lal Salam
2017-08-18
0
Manorathangal
2024-08-15
