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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.
Known For
Credits
- 2024 · Indian 2 as Krishnasamy
- 2022 · Centimeter as
- 2022 · Jack N Jill as Retd. Colonel Nair
- 2022 · Puzhu as Mohan
- 2022 · Bheeshma Parvam as Iravippilla
- 2022 · Aaraattu as Sreedharan Master
- 2021 · Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea as Samoothiri
- 2021 · Navarasa as Principal
- 2021 · Aanum Pennum as Vasudevan
- 2021 · Yuvam as
- 2019 · Thakkol as
- 2019 · Thelivu as
- 2019 · Kanchana 3 as Kaali’s father
- 2019 · Madura Raja as Madhavan Nair
- 2019 · Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam as
- 2019 · Sarvam Thaala Mayam as Vembu Iyer
- 2018 · Thattumpurath Achuthan as Avhuthan's Father
- 2018 · Joseph as
- 2018 · Oru Kuprasidha Payyan as Adv. Santhosh Narayan
- 2018 · Oru Kuttanadan Blog as Vasudeva Kaimal
- 2018 · DiwanjiMoola Grand Prix as
- 2017 · Udaharanam Sujatha as George Paul
- 2017 · Pokkiri Simon as
- 2017 · Lal Salam as Himself
- 2016 · Buddhanum Chaplinum Chirikkunnu as
- 2016 · Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho as Appooppan
- 2016 · Oppam as Justice Krishnamoorthy
- 2016 · Pavada as Pillai
- 2015 · Charlie as Kunjappan
- 2015 · Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi as CKAK Menon
- 2015 · Nirnayakam as Vasu Kuttan
- 2015 · Oru Second Class Yathra as Narayanan
- 2015 · Alif as Kunjammadu Sahib
- 2014 · Aamayum Muyalum as Kashi
- 2014 · Homely Meals as Father Dixon
- 2014 · Sapthamashree Thaskaraha as Nobilettan
- 2014 · Villali Veeran as Damodharji
- 2014 · Munnariyippu as Rama Moorthy
- 2014 · Mosayile Kuthira Meenukal as Kuriachen
- 2013 · North 24 Kaatham as Gopalettan
- 2013 · Sringaravelan as Radha's Grand father
- 2013 · Memories as Father John
- 2013 · Money Back Policy as Onachan
- 2013 · Sound Thoma as Manikunju
- 2013 · Immanuel as Jabbar
- 2013 · Celluloid as Subramaniam
- 2012 · Puthiya Theerangal as K.P./ Advocate Immanuel / Kurian Paulose / Kumara Panickker
- 2012 · Bhoopadathil Illatha Oridam as Panchayat president
- 2012 · Mr. Marumakan as Rajagopalan Thampy
- 2012 · Friday as Purushothaman
- 2012 · Color of Sky as Old Man
- 2012 · Hero as Thankachan, Antony's father
- 2012 · Mayamohini as Sankaran Potti
- 2012 · The King & The Commissioner as Dr. E.K.Sudharshan
- 2011 · Arabeem Ottakom P. Madhavan Nayarum in Oru Marubhoomi Kadha as Thoma
- 2011 · Ekadashy as
- 2011 · Teja Bhai and Family as
- 2011 · Violin as Doctor
- 2011 · Manikyakallu as Head master
- 2011 · August 15 as V. G. Sadasivan
- 2011 · Living Together as Vasudevan Kartha
- 2011 · Arjunan Saakshi as
- 2010 · Best Actor as Denver Aashan
- 2010 · Elsamma Enna Aankutty as Kunnel Pappan
- 2010 · Sakudumbam Shyamala as Shekaran IAS
- 2010 · Malarvaadi Arts Club as Kumaran
- 2010 · Oru Naal Varum as Havildar Vasudevan
- 2010 · Pokkiri Raja as Madhavan Nair
- 2010 · Alexander The Great as Dr. Korah
- 2010 · In Ghost House Inn as Father Dominic
- 2010 · Punyam Aham as Kaarackal Easwaran Namboodiri
- 2009 · Keralotsavam Mission 2009 as Padmanabhan Embranthiri
- 2009 · Swa Le as Palazhi Sivasankarappilla
- 2009 · Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja as Moopan
- 2009 · Kana Kanmani as Iyer
- 2009 · Puthiya Mugham as Kichan's father
- 2009 · Passenger as Driver Nair
- 2009 · Bhagyadevatha as Sadanadan Pillai
- 2009 · Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded as Chief Minister of Kerala
- 2009 · Love in Singapore as Andrews Perreira
- 2008 · Silambattam as Vichu's Grandfather
- 2008 · Thavalam as Panikker
- 2008 · Dae! Ingottu Nokkiye... as
- 2007 · Four Women as
- 2007 · Chaurahen as Mr. Nair
- 2007 · Nivedyam as
- 2007 · Arabikkatha as "Society" Gopalan
- 2007 · Vinodayathra as John Matthew
- 2006 · Palunku as Teacher
- 2006 · Mahasamudram as
- 2006 · Aanachandam as
- 2006 · Prajapathi as Kaliyarmadom Kunjambu Nair
- 2005 · Thanmathra as Krishnan Nair
- 2005 · Anandabhadram as
- 2005 · Mayookham as Unni's Father
- 2005 · December as
- 2005 · Anniyan as Parthasarathy Iyengar
- 2005 · Saira as Ustad Ali
- 2004 · Jalolsavam as Aalakkal Govindanashan
- 2004 · Vettam as Retd D.I.G (Uncle Tom)
- 2004 · Vismayathumbathu as Dr. Sunny Joseph
- 2003 · Manassinakkare as Kuriakose
- 2003 · Balettan as Balachandran's Father
- 2003 · Ente Veedu... Appuvinteyum as Child Psychologist
- 2003 · Thilakkam as Padmanabhan Master
- 2003 · Mr. Brahmachari as Sekharan Thampi
- 2002 · Yathrakarude Sradhakku as Viswanathan
- 2002 · Chathurangam as Mathew Varghese
- 2002 · Thandavam as Swaminathan
- 2002 · Phantom as
- 2002 · Mazhathullikkilukkam as Father Palaykkal
- 2001 · Ishtam as Krishnankutty Menon
- 2001 · Randam Bhavam as Manikutty's Father
- 2001 · Uthaman as Kochantony
- 2001 · Cover Story as
- 2001 · Dubai as Swaminathan
- 2001 · Kakkakuyil as Blind 'Thampuran'
- 2001 · Jeevan Masai as Jeevan Masai
- 2000 · Mr. Butler as
- 2000 · Life Is Beautiful as Principal
- 1999 · Pranaya Nilavu as Madhavan Nair
- 1999 · Devadasi as
- 1999 · Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal as Aravindan
- 1999 · Stalin Sivadas as
- 1999 · Pallavur Devanarayanan as Aasan
- 1999 · Megham as Meenakshi's father
- 1999 · Angene Oru Avadhikkalathu as Delhi Pappachan
- 1998 · Sundara Killadi as Head of Swapna Bhoomi
- 1998 · Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala as The Headmaster
- 1998 · Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu as Dr. Subhash
- 1998 · Harikrishnans as Thampuran
- 1998 · Oru Maravathoor Kanavu as
- 1998 · Thirakalkkappuram as Vellayudhachan
- 1997 · Guru as Teacher
- 1997 · Chandralekha as Chandra's father
- 1997 · Rishyasringan as
- 1997 · Ishtadanam as Dhanapalan
- 1997 · Manasam as Menon
- 1996 · Udhyanapalakan as
- 1996 · Indian as Krishnasamy
- 1996 · Rajaputhran as M. K. Nair
- 1996 · Kaalapani as Sreekandan Nair
- 1995 · Thacholi Varghese Chekavar as
- 1995 · Spadikam as Ravunni Master
- 1995 · Nirnayam as Fr. Thayyil
- 1995 · Kazhakam as Aashaan
- 1994 · Rajadhani as Panikker
- 1994 · Thenmavin Kombath as Sreekrishnan Thampuran
- 1993 · Manichitrathazhu as Thampy
- 1993 · Samooham as Balan Poduval
- 1993 · Midhunam as Chekkodu Swamy
- 1993 · Devasuram as Appu master
- 1992 · Vietnam Colony as Moosa Settu
- 1992 · Sadayam as Father Dominic
- 1992 · Aham as
- 1992 · Kamaladalam as Secretary of Kerala Kala Mandiram Institute
- 1991 · Nettippattam as Kumaran
- 1991 · Uncle Bun as Jameskutty Chacko
- 1991 · Mukhachithram as Fr. Felix
- 1991 · Kadavu as
- 1991 · Perumthachan as Unni Thampuran
- 1990 · Lal Salam as Father Felix
- 1990 · Appu as Chandikunju
- 1990 · Pavakkoothu as Aditya Varma
- 1990 · His Highness Abdullah as Maharaja Udayavarma
- 1989 · Devadas as
- 1989 · Vandanam as Kurian Fernandez
- 1989 · Swagatham as Devan Nair
- 1989 · Pooram as Chellappan
- 1988 · Dhwani as Shekharan
- 1988 · Vaishali as Rajaguru
- 1988 · Orkkapurathu as Nicholas
- 1988 · Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu as Kumaren Nair
- 1987 · Oridathu as Overseer Sundaresan
- 1987 · Chilampu as
- 1987 · Rithubhedam as
- 1986 · Thalavattam as Dr. Unni Krishnan
- 1986 · Adiverukal as
- 1986 · Pappan Priyappetta Pappan as SI Kochappu
- 1986 · Arappatta Kettiya Graamathil as Gopi
- 1986 · Love Story as Kumaran Nair / Radhakrishnan (dual role)
- 1986 · Dheem Tharikida Thom as Keerikkad Chellappan Nair
- 1985 · Irakal as Andrews
- 1985 · Akkare Ninnoru Maran as Sree Thankappan Nair
- 1985 · Mutharamkunnu P.O. as Kuttan Pillai
- 1984 · Ente Upasana as Lathika's Uncle
- 1984 · Akkare as Johnny
- 1984 · My Dear Kuttichathan as Invisible Kuttichatan (voice)
- 1983 · Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback as Paul Raj
- 1983 · Oru Swakaryam as
- 1982 · Kelkatha Sabdam as Devan
- 1982 · Yavanika as Balagopalan
- 1978 · Aaravam as Maruthu
- Future · Mindscapes as
- 2022 · By Her as
- 2019 · Chila NewGen Nattuvisheshangal as
- 2019 · A for Apple as
- 2019 · Shubharathri as
- 2019 · Panthu as
- 2018 · Johny Johny Yes Appa as
- 2018 · Kammara Sambhavam as Selvan Moopan
- 2018 · Khaleefa as
- 2018 · Carbon as Basheer
- 2018 · Daivame Kaithozham K.Kumar Akanam as God
- 2017 · Oru Visheshapetta Biriyani Kissa as Krishnan Nair
- 2017 · Avarude Raavukal as Scobo Jhons
- 2016 · Ishti as Ramavikraman Namboodiri
- 2016 · Pinneyum as Pappu Pilla
- 2016 · Kadhantharam as Rajaram
- 2015 · Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal as Chief Editor
- 2015 · Rudra Simhasanam as Shivathanu
- 2015 · Rasam as Valliyottu Thirumeni
- 2014 · Names Unknown as Work Shop Master
- 2014 · Lal Bahadur Shastri as Bahadur
- 2014 · Ottamandaram as
- 2014 · Law Point as Ramakrishnan
- 2014 · To Noora with Love as
- 2014 · Gamer as Gamer
- 2013 · Nadodimannan as Thiruvithamkodu Thirumanassu
- 2013 · Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty as Thomas
- 2013 · Tourist Home as
- 2013 · Isaac Newton S/O Philipose as Philipose
- 2012 · Ithramathram as Gowdar
- 2012 · Graamam as Govindankutty Maashu
- 2012 · Vadhiyar as
- 2012 · Thiruvambadi Thamban as Kunjoonju
- 2012 · Achante Aanmakkal as Madhava Menon
- 2012 · Unnam as Murugan
- 2011 · Orma Mathram as
- 2011 · Collector as
- 2011 · Abu, Son of Adam as Govindan Master
- 2011 · Mohabbath as
- 2010 · Pathinonnil Vyazham as
- 2010 · Raama Raavanan as Annadurai
- 2009 · Decent Parties as
- 2009 · Ivar Vivahitharayal...? as Freddy Uncle
- 2009 · Bhoomi Malayalam as
- 2009 · Banaras as
- 2008 · Pakal Nakshatrangal as
- 2008 · Poi Solla Porom as K.R.Sathyanathan
- 2008 · Mizhikal Sakshi as Lebba Sahib
- 2008 · A Climate for Crime as Maathu
- 2007 · Indrajith as Madhavan Nair
- 2007 · Khaki as
- 2007 · Kaiyoppu as C.P. Vasudevan
- 2007 · Changathipoocha as Sreedharan Nair
- 2006 · Pothan Vava as Meppattor Vishnu Narayanan Nampoothiri
- 2006 · Rashtram as Chief Minister Janardhanan Kurup
- 2005 · Finger Print as Rama Varma Thampuran
- 2004 · Amrutham as Ravunni Nair
- 2004 · Mampazhakkalam as Raghavan Mash
- 2003 · Maargam as Venu Menon
- 2003 · Parinamam as
- 2003 · Arimpara as Krishnan Unni
- 2002 · Shadow Kill as Jailer
- 2002 · Kanmashi as Menon
- 2002 · Kunjikkoonan as Prasad's father
- 2001 · Ladies & Gentlemen as Fernandez
- 2000 · Susanna as
- 2000 · Madhuranombarakattu as Baaghavatar
- 1999 · Saree as
- 1999 · English Medium as Sankunni Nair
- 1999 · Thachiledathu Chundan as Vasukutty
- 1998 · Raktha Sakshikal Zindabad as
- 1998 · Sidhartha as Karunakara Menon
- 1998 · Daya as Sultan
- 1998 · Birthday as
- 1997 · Superman as Raman Nair
- 1997 · Churam as Balagopalan
- 1997 · Itha Oru Snehagatha as
- 1997 · Manthramothiram as M. K. S. Warrier
- 1997 · Oru Yaatra Mozhi as Appu
- 1997 · Mangamma as Nair
- 1996 · Devaraagam as
- 1995 · Sakshyam as Dominic Fernandes
- 1995 · Sreeragam as Periya Shasthri
- 1995 · Ormakalundayirikkanam as Nambiar
- 1995 · Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Njanum as
- 1995 · Mogamul as Ranganna
- 1995 · Manikya Chempazhukka as Adv. Bharathan
- 1995 · Alancheri Thamprakkal as Chathukutti Bhagavathar
- 1994 · Enchantment as Ummini
- 1994 · Ilayum Mullum as
- 1994 · Parinayam as
- 1994 · Pavithram as Warrier
- 1993 · Padheyam as Kunjikannan Nair
- 1993 · Aagneyam as
- 1993 · Akashadoothu as Fr.Vattappara
- 1993 · Oru Kadankatha Pole as
- 1993 · Maya Mayooram as Hassan Bhai
- 1993 · Kalippattam as
- 1993 · Kabuliwala as Kabooliwala
- 1993 · Aalavattam as Kesavankutty
- 1993 · Venkalam as Chathukutti
- 1993 · Ente Sreekuttikku as Ananthan Mashu
- 1993 · Samagamam as Fr. Puthenthara
- 1992 · Soorya Gayathri as Manisankar Iyer
- 1992 · Rajashilpi as Madhavan
- 1992 · Poochakkaru Mani Kettum as Ambotty
- 1992 · Sargam as Haridas' father
- 1992 · Malootty as Raghavan
- 1992 · Pandu Pandoru Rajakumari as Balan Nambyar
- 1992 · Champakkulam Thachan as Kuttiraman
- 1992 · Yamanam as
- 1991 · Santhwanam as Thambi
- 1991 · Venal Kinavukal as Venkita Ramayyar
- 1991 · Bhoomika as Rama Warrier
- 1991 · Kizhakkunarum Pakshi as
- 1991 · Vishnulokam as Krishnanunni
- 1991 · Bharatham as Ramanathan
- 1991 · Keli as 'Romance' Kumaran
- 1991 · Dhanam as Rajappan
- 1990 · Vidhyarambham as Madhavan Ezhuthachan
- 1990 · Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu as Godman
- 1990 · Champion Thomas as Madhavan
- 1990 · Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam as Valiya Thampuran
- 1990 · Akkare Akkare Akkare as Sivadasa Menon
- 1990 · Dr. Pasupathy as Unnikannan Nair
- 1989 · Dasharatham as Scariah
- 1989 · Chakkikotha Chankaran as Prabhakaran Thampi
- 1989 · Anagha as
- 1989 · Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam as Dr Kuriakose
- 1989 · Vadakkunokki Yantram as Doctor
- 1989 · Njangalude Kochu Doctor as Hameed
- 1989 · Rugmini as
- 1989 · Alicinte Anweshanam as Viswanathan
- 1988 · Chithram as Kaimal
- 1988 · Aranyakam as Grandfather
- 1988 · Vellanakalude Naadu as Minister
- 1988 · Isabella as Tourist Guide
- 1988 · Padamudra as
- 1988 · Sanghunadam as
- 1988 · Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas as
- 1988 · Witness as Himself
- 1988 · Daisy as
- 1988 · Vicharana as Ramettan
- 1988 · Ore Thooval Pakshikal as
- 1987 · Achuvettante Veedu as Achuthankutty Nair
- 1987 · Swathi Thirunal as
- 1987 · Cheppu as Lecturer
- 1987 · Sarvakalasala as Aasan
- 1987 · Manja Mantharangal as Professor Varma
- 1987 · Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam as Ravunni Nair
- 1987 · Kathakku Pinnil as
- 1987 · Neela Kurinji Poothappol.... as Sivaramakrishnan Nair
- 1986 · Rareeram as Venu
- 1986 · Ambili Ammavan as
- 1986 · Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi as Sasidharan
- 1986 · Pranamam as Usha's Father
- 1986 · Moonnu Masangalkku Munpu as
- 1986 · Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare as Dr. K. K. Menon
- 1986 · Panchagni as Shekharan
- 1986 · Mizhineerppoovukal as
- 1986 · Meenamasathile Suryan as Chirukandan's Father
- 1986 · Kaveri as
- 1986 · Ponnum Kudathinum Pottu as Dasan
- 1986 · Ennennum Kannettante as Tharavadu Karanavar
- 1986 · Katturumbinum Kathu Kuthu as
- 1986 · Oru Kadha Oru Nunakadha as Appu Nair
- 1986 · Doore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam as Kunjan Nair
- 1985 · Kathodu Kathoram as Priest
- 1985 · Guruji Oru Vakku as Charlie
- 1985 · Puli Varunne Puli as Ramdas
- 1985 · Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar as Sakhavu
- 1985 · Iniyum Kadha Thudarum as
- 1985 · Azhiyatha Bandhangal as Unnikrishnan
- 1985 · Oru Sandesam Koodi as
- 1985 · Oduvil Kittiya Vartha as
- 1985 · Chidambaram as Himself
- 1985 · Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram as
- 1985 · Punnaram Cholli Cholli as Sivaraman
- 1984 · Uyarangalil as Johnie
- 1984 · Sandyakkenthinu Sindhooram as
- 1984 · Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu as The Priest
- 1984 · Panchavadi Palam as Shikhandi Pillai
- 1984 · Parannu Parannu Parannu as Vakkachan
- 1984 · Aayiram Abilashangal as
- 1984 · Poochakkoru Mookkuthi as Ravunni Menon
- 1984 · Kaliyil Alpam Karyam as
- 1984 · Appunni as Appunni
- 1984 · Ithiri Poove Chuvannapoove as Potty
- 1984 · Mangalam Nerunnu as
- 1984 · Oru Kochukatha Aarum Parayatha Katha as Aravindan
- 1984 · Odaruthammava Aalariyam as Major Nair
- 1984 · Aarorumariyathe as Govindankutty
- 1984 · Manasariyathe as Venu
- 1984 · Oru Kochu Swapnam as Venu
- 1984 · Veruthe Oru Pinakkam as
- 1983 · Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla as Nedumudi Venu
- 1983 · Asthram as Krishnanunni
- 1983 · Saagaram Santham as Raghavan
- 1983 · Kingini Kombu as
- 1983 · Mandanmar Londonil as Vasu Kumar
- 1983 · Onnu Chirikku as Dr. George
- 1983 · Aadhipathyam as Antony
- 1983 · Eettillam as Vijayan
- 1983 · Rachana as Achuthanunni
- 1983 · Naseema as Ravi
- 1983 · Kinnaram as Unni
- 1983 · Veena Poovu as
- 1982 · Njan Onnu Parayatte as Charlie
- 1982 · Marmaram as Narayana Iyer
- 1982 · Enikkum oru Divasam as Vasu
- 1982 · Ormakkayi as Balu
- 1982 · Amrutha Geetham as Mohan
- 1982 · Kaaliya Mardhanam as Sreeni
- 1982 · Chillu as
- 1982 · Ente Mohangal Poovaninju as Damu
- 1982 · Ponnum Poovum as Dasan
- 1982 · Komaram as
- 1982 · Football as
- 1982 · Ilakkangal as Unni
- 1982 · Kaattile paattu as
- 1981 · Thenum Vayambum as Ravi
- 1981 · Vida Parayum Munpe as Xavier
- 1981 · Chatta as Kosara Bhairavan
- 1981 · Kolangal as Paramu
- 1981 · Dhanya as
- 1981 · Parankimala as
- 1981 · Venal as
- 1981 · Kallan Pavithran as Pavithran
- 1981 · Palangal as Ramankutty
- 1980 · Manjil Virinja Pookkal as Seythalavi
- 1980 · Chamaram as Father
- 1979 · Thakara as Chellappanasar
- 1978 · The Circus Tent as