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.
Fotos
Filme (459)
Indian 2: Zero Tolerance
2024 · Krishnasamy
Centimeter
2022
Jack N Jill
2022 · Retd. Colonel Nair
Puzhu
2022 · Mohan
Bheeshma Parvam
2022 · Iravippilla
By Her
2022
Aaraattu
2022 · Sreedharan Master
Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea
2021 · Samoothiri
Aanum Pennum
2021 · Vasudevan
Yuvam
2021 · Judge Ramakrishnan
Thakkol
2019
Thelivu
2019 · Damodara Panicker
Chila NewGen Nattuvisheshangal
2019 · Karnavar
A for Apple
2019
Shubharathri
2019
Kanchana 3
2019 · Kaali’s Father
Madura Raja
2019 · Madhavan Nair
Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam
2019 · Kurukkan Ponnappan
Sarvam Thaala Mayam
2019 · Vembu Iyer
Panthu
2019
Thattumpurath Achuthan
2018 · Gangadharan
Joseph
2018 · Adv. Srinivasan
Oru Kuprasidha Payyan
2018 · Adv. Santhosh Narayan
Johny Johny Yes Appa
2018 · Adv. Louis
Oru Kuttanadan Blog
2018 · Vasudeva Kaimal
Kammara Sambhavam
2018 · Selvan Moopan
Khaleefa
2018
Carbon
2018 · Basheer
Daivame Kaithozham K.Kumar Akanam
2018 · God
DiwanjiMoola Grand Prix
2018 · Davis
Udaharanam Sujatha
2017 · George Paul
Pokkiri Simon
2017 · Prof. Seetha Raman
Oru Visheshapetta Biriyani Kissa
2017 · Krishnan Nair
Avarude Raavukal
2017 · Scobo Jhons
Buddhanum Chaplinum Chirikkunnu
2016
Ishti
2016 · Ramavikraman Namboodiri
Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho
2016 · Appooppan
Oppam
2016 · Justice Krishnamoorthy
Once Again
2016 · Pappu Pilla
Kadhantharam
2016 · Rajaram
Pavada
2016 · Pillai, Playback Singer
Charlie
2015 · Kunjappan
Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal
2015 · Chief Editor
Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi
2015 · CKAK Menon
Names Unknown
2015 · Work Shop Master
Rudra Simhasanam
2015 · Shivathanu
Nirnayakam
2015 · Venukuttan Nair
Oru Second Class Yathra
2015 · Narayanan
Alif
2015 · Kunjammadu Sahib
Rasam
2015 · Valliyottu Thirumeni, Screenplay
Aamayum Muyalum
2014 · Kashi
Lal Bahadur Shastri
2014 · Bahadur
Ottamandaram
2014
Homely Meals
2014 · Father Dixon
Villali Veeran
2014 · Damodharji
Sapthamashree Thaskaraha
2014 · Nobilettan
Munnariyippu
2014 · Rama Moorthy
Law Point
2014 · Ramakrishnan
To Noora with Love
2014
Mosayile Kuthira Meenukal
2014 · Kuriachen
Gamer
2014 · Gamer
Nadodimannan
2013 · Thiruvithamkodu Thirumanassu
North 24 Kaatham
2013 · Gopalettan
Sringaravelan
2013 · Varmaji, Radha's Grand father
Memories
2013 · Father John
Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty
2013 · Thomas
Tourist Home
2013
Money Back Policy
2013 · Onachan
Orissa
2013
Sound Thoma
2013 · Manikunju
Immanuel
2013 · Jabbar
Celluloid
2013 · Subramaniam
Isaac Newton S/O Philipose
2013 · Philipose
White Paper
2012 · Krishnan Nair
Puthiya Theerangal
2012 · K.P./ Advocate Immanuel / Kurian Paulose / Kumara Panickker
Ithramathram
2012 · Gowdar
Bhoopadathil Illatha Oridam
2012 · Panchayat president
Friday
2012 · Purushothaman
Mr. Marumakan
2012 · Rajagopalan Thampy
Graamam
2012 · Govindankutty Maashu
Akashathinte Niram
2012 · Old Man
Vadhiyar
2012
Thiruvambadi Thamban
2012 · Kunjoonju
Hero
2012 · Thankachan, Antony's father
Mayamohini
2012 · Sankaran Potti
The King & The Commissioner
2012 · Dr. E. K. Sudharshan
Achante Aanmakkal
2012 · Madhava Menon
Unnam
2012 · Murugan
Arabeem Ottakom P. Madhavan Nayarum in Oru Marubhoomi Kadha
2011 · Thoma
Ekadashy
2011
Doctor Love
2011 · Gauri's father
Teja Bhai and Family
2011
Orma Mathram
2011 · Samson
Collector
2011 · Mahendra Varma
Violin
2011 · Doctor
Adaminte Makan Abu
2011 · Govindan Master
Manikyakallu
2011 · Head master
Mohabbath
2011
August 15
2011 · V. G. Sadasivan
Living Together
2011 · Vasudevan Kartha
Arjunan Saakshi
2011 · P.K Nambiithiri
Best Actor
2010 · Denver Aashan
Pathinonnil Vyazham
2010 · Kizhakkedan Narayanan
Elsamma Enna Aankutty
2010 · Kunnel Pappan
Pattinte Palazhi
2010 · Ustaad
Raama Raavanan
2010 · Annadurai
Penpattanam
2010 · Unnithan Muthalali
Sakudumbam Shyamala
2010 · Shekaran IAS
Malarvaadi Arts Club
2010 · Kumaran
Oru Naal Varum
2010 · Havildar Vasudevan
Alexander The Great
2010 · Dr. Korah
Pokkiri Raja
2010 · Madhavan Nair
Pulliman
2010 · Raman
In Ghost House Inn
2010 · Father Dominic
Punyam Aham
2010 · Kaarackal Easwaran Namboodiri
Keralotsavam Mission 2009
2009 · Padmanabhan Embranthiri
Swa Le
2009 · Palazhi Sivasankarappilla
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja
2009 · Moopan
Kana Kanmani
2009 · Iyer
Decent Parties
2009
Puthiya Mugham
2009 · Ramankutty Iyer
Ivar Vivahitharayal...?
2009 · Freddy Uncle
Passenger
2009 · Driver Nair
Bhoomi Malayalam
2009
Banaras
2009 · M.K. Nair
Bhagyadevatha
2009 · Sadanadan Pillai
Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded
2009 · CM Chandrashekharan
Gulumaal: The Escape
2009 · Prabhakara Varma
Love in Singapore
2009 · Andrews Perreira
Silambattam
2008 · Vichu's Grandfather
Pakal Nakshatrangal
2008
Thavalam
2008 · Panikker
Poi Solla Porom
2008 · K.R.Sathyanathan
The Imprints
2008
Mizhikal Sakshi
2008 · Lebba Sahib
Dae! Ingottu Nokkiye...
2008
A Climate for Crime
2008 · Maathu
College Kumaran
2008 · Sivaraman Nair
Ayur Rekha
2007 · Captain Nair
Four Women
2007
Chaurahen
2007 · Mr Nayyar
Indrajith
2007 · Madhavan Nair
Nivedyam
2007 · Ramappan Namboothiri
Thaniye
2007 · Georgekutty
Arabikkatha
2007 · "Society" Gopalan
Khaki
2007 · Balakrishnan Nair
Vinodayathra
2007 · John Matthew
Kaiyoppu
2007 · C.P. Vasudevan
Changathipoocha
2007 · Sreedharan Nair
Palunku
2006 · Teacher
Pothan Vava
2006 · Meppattor Vishnu Narayanan Nampoothiri
Prajapathi
2006 · Muppil Kunjambu Nair
Rashtram
2006 · Chief Minister Janardhanan Kurup
Nottam
2006 · Vasudevan Chakyar
Thanmathra
2005 · Krishnan Nair
Das Schlangenjuwel
2005 · Padmanabhan
Mayookham
2005 · Keshavan Namboothiri
December
2005
Anniyan
2005 · Parthasarathy Iyengar
Ponmudipuzhayorathu
2005 · Muthappan
Finger Print
2005 · Rama Varma Thampuran
Saira
2005 · Ustad Ali
Amrutham
2004 · Ravunni Nair
Mampazhakkalam
2004 · Raghavan Mash
Ee Snehatheerathu
2004 · Sashtri
Jalolsavam
2004 · Aalakkal Govindanashan
Vettam
2004 · Retd D.I.G (Uncle Tom)
Vismayathumbathu
2004 · Dr. Sibi Joseph
Parayam
2004
Manassinakkare
2003 · Kuriakose
Maargam
2003 · Venu Menon
Balettan
2003 · Gopalan Menon
Ente Veedu... Appuvinteyum
2003 · Doctor Krishnakumar
Thilakkam
2003 · Padmanabhan Master
Parinamam
2003
Mr. Brahmachari
2003 · Sekharan Thampi
Arimpara
2003 · Krishnan Unni
Yathrakarude Sradhakku
2002 · Viswanathan
Chathurangam
2002 · Mathew Varghese
Shadow Kill
2002 · Jailer
Thandavam
2002 · Swaminathan
Phantom
2002 · Gandhi Gangadharan Pillai
Kanmashi
2002 · Menon
Mazhathullikkilukkam
2002 · Father Palaykkal
Kunjikkoonan
2002 · Prasad's father
Ishtam
2001 · Krishnankutty Menon
Randam Bhavam
2001 · Manikutty's Father
Uthaman
2001 · Kochantony
Cover Story
2001 · Retd. Justice Chandrashekara Menon
Dubai
2001 · Swaminathan
Kakkakuyil
2001 · Blind 'Thampuran'
Ladies & Gentlemen
2001 · Fernandez
Jeevan Masai
2001 · Jeevan Masai
Aanamuttathe Aangalamar
2000 · Shivasankara Menon
Susanna
2000
Mister Butler
2000 · Menon
Life Is Beautiful
2000 · Principal
Madhuranombarakattu
2000 · Baaghavatar
Saree
1999
Pranaya Nilavu
1999 · Madhavan Nair
English Medium
1999 · Sankunni Nair
Devadasi
1999
Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal
1999 · Aravindan
Pallavur Devanarayanan
1999 · Aasan
Stalin Sivadas
1999
Megham
1999 · Kumaran
Thachiledathu Chundan
1999 · Vasukutty
Angene Oru Avadhikkalathu
1999 · Delhi Pappachan, Writer
Sundara Killadi
1998 · Rajamanikkam
Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala
1998 · The Headmaster
Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu
1998 · Dr. Subhash
Raktha Sakshikal Zindabad
1998
Oru Maravathoor Kanavu
1998
Harikrishnans
1998 · Thampuran
Sidhartha
1998 · Karunakara Menon
Daya
1998 · Sultan
Thirakalkkappuram
1998 · Vellayudhachan
Birthday
1998
Thattakam
1998
Superman
1997 · Raman Nair
Guru
1997 · Teacher
Churam
1997 · Balagopalan
Chandralekha
1997 · Udhaya Varma
Karunyam
1997
Itha Oru Snehagatha
1997
Poonilamazha
1997 · Dr. Balagopal
Manthramothiram
1997 · M. K. S. Warrier
Oru Yaatra Mozhi
1997 · Appu
Rishyasringan
1997
Ishtadanam
1997 · Dhanapalan
Mangamma
1997 · Nair
Manasam
1997 · Menon
Vaachalam
1997
Udhyanapalakan
1996
Indian
1996 · Krishnasamy
Kaalapani
1996 · Sreekandan Nair
Rajaputhran
1996 · M. K. Nair
Devaraagam
1996
Sakshyam
1995 · Dominic Fernandes
Sreeragam
1995 · Periya Shasthri
Ormakalundayirikkanam
1995 · Nambiar
Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Njanum
1995
Thacholi Varghese Chekavar
1995
Mogamul
1995 · Ranganna
Manikya Chempazhukka
1995 · Adv. Bharathan
Spadikam
1995 · Ravunni Master
Alancheri Thamprakkal
1995 · Chathukutti Bhagavathar
Kazhakam
1995 · Aashaan
Nirnayam
1995 · Fr. Thayyil
Saadaram
1995
Enchantment
1994 · Ummini
Ilayum Mullum
1994
Parinayam
1994
Rajadhani
1994 · Panikker
Thenmavin Kombath
1994 · Sreekrishnan Thampuran
Pavithram
1994 · Warrier
Nandini Oppol
1994 · Balan
Manichitrathazhu
1993 · Thampy
Padheyam
1993 · Kunjikannan Nair
Bhoomi Geetham
1993 · Balan Mashu
Samooham
1993 · Balan Poduval
Aagneyam
1993 · Mathew Stephen, Jail SP
Akashadoothu
1993 · Fr.Vattappara
Oru Kadankatha Pole
1993 · Writer
Kalippattam
1993
Midhunam
1993 · Chekkodu Swamy
Maya Mayooram
1993 · Hassan Bhai
Devasuram
1993 · Appukutty Nair
Kabuliwala
1993 · Kabooliwala (Ameer)
Aalavattam
1993 · Kesavankutty, Story
Venkalam
1993 · Chathukutti
Ente Sreekuttikku
1993 · Ananthan Mashu
Samagamam
1993 · Fr. Puthenthara
Vietnam Colony
1992 · Moosa Settu
Soorya Gayathri
1992 · Manisankar Iyer
Kunjikuruvi
1992
Rajashilpi
1992 · Madhavan
Sadayam
1992 · Ft. Dominic
Aham
1992
Apaaratha
1992 · K. P. Menon
Kamaladalam
1992 · Secretary of Kerala Kala Mandiram Institute
Poochakkaru Mani Kettum
1992 · Ambotty
Sargam
1992 · Haridas' father
Yamanam
1992
Champakkulam Thachan
1992 · Kuttiraman
Pandu Pandoru Rajakumari
1992 · Balan Nambyar
Nettippattam
1991 · Kumaran
Santhwanam
1991 · Thambi
Venal Kinavukal
1991 · Venkita Ramayyar
Bhoomika
1991 · Rama Warrier
Uncle Bun
1991 · Jameskutty Chacko
Mukhachithram
1991 · Fr. Felix
Kizhakkunarum Pakshi
1991
Vishnulokam
1991 · Krishnanunni
Bharatham
1991 · Ramanathan
Keli
1991 · 'Romance' Kumaran
Dhanam
1991 · Rajappan
Kadavu
1991
Perumthachan
1991 · Unni Thampuran
Vidhyarambham
1990 · Madhavan Ezhuthachan
Lal Salam
1990 · Father Felix
Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu
1990 · Warrier
Champion Thomas
1990 · Madhavan
Appu
1990 · Chandikunju
Pavakkoothu
1990 · Aditya Varma
His Highness Abdullah
1990 · Maharaja Udayavarma
Malootty
1990 · Raghavan
Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam
1990 · Valiya Thampuran
Akkare Akkare Akkare
1990 · Sivadasa Menon
Dr. Pasupathy
1990 · Unnikannan Nair
Devadas
1989
Dasharatham
1989 · Scariah
Chakkikotha Chankaran
1989 · Prabhakaran Thampi
Anagha
1989
Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam
1989 · Dr Kuriakose
Vadakkunokkiyantram
1989 · Doctor
Vandanam
1989 · Kurian Fernandez
Swagatham
1989 · Devan Nair
Njangalude Kochu Doctor
1989 · Hameed
Pooram
1989 · Chellappan, Writer, Director
Alicinte Anweshanam
1989 · Viswanathan
Rugmini
1989
Dhwani
1988 · Shekharan
Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas
1988
Chithram
1988 · Kaimal
Aranyakam
1988 · Grandfather
Vellanakalude Naadu
1988 · Minister
Vaishali
1988 · Rajaguru
Isabella
1988 · Tourist Guide
Padamudra
1988
Orkkapurathu
1988 · Nicholas
Sanghunadam
1988
Witness
1988 · Himself
Daisy
1988 · Pradees's Uncle
Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu
1988 · Kumaren Nair
Vicharana
1988 · Ramettan
Ore Thooval Pakshikal
1988
Swathi Thirunal
1987
Achuvettante Veedu
1987 · Achuthankutty Nair
Naradhan Keralathil
1987 · Naradhan
Cheppu
1987 · Lecturer
And There Was a Village...
1987 · Overseer Sundaresan
Chilambu
1987
Sarvakalashala
1987 · Aasan
Rithubhedam
1987
Manja Mantharangal
1987 · Professor Varma
Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam
1987 · Ravunni Nair
Kathakku Pinnil
1987
Neela Kurinji Poothappol....
1987 · Sivaramakrishnan Nair
Ezhuthappurangal
1987
Archanappookkal
1987 · Sukumaran
Rareeram
1986 · Venu
Ambili Ammavan
1986
Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi
1986 · Sasidharan
Pranamam
1986 · Usha's Father
Thalavattam
1986 · Dr. Unni Krishnan, Story
Adiverukal
1986
Moonnu Masangalkku Munpu
1986
Atham Chithira Chothy
1986 · Mukundan
Pappan Priyappetta Pappan
1986 · SI Kochappu
Mizhineerppoovukal
1986
Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare
1986 · Dr. K. K. Menon
Panchagni
1986 · Shekharan
Meenamasathile Suryan
1986 · Chirukandan's Father
Kaveri
1986 · Kunjunni, Screenplay, Dialogue
Ponnum Kudathinum Pottu
1986 · Dasan
Arappatta Kettiya Graamathil
1986 · Gopi
Ennennum Kannettante
1986 · Tharavadu Karanavar
Katturumbinum Kathu Kuthu
1986
Love Story
1986 · Kumaran Nair / Radhakrishnan (dual role)
Oru Kadha Oru Nunakadha
1986 · Appu Nair
Doore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam
1986 · Kunjan Nair
Dheem Tharikida Thom
1986 · Keerikkad Chellappan Nair
Oru Kudakeezhil
1985
Kathodu Kathoram
1985 · Priest
Guruji Oru Vakku
1985 · Charlie
Puli Varunne Puli
1985 · Ramdas
Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar
1985 · Sakhavu
Irakal
1985 · Andrews
Akkare Ninnoru Maran
1985 · Sree Thankappan Nair
Iniyum Kadha Thudarum
1985 · Moidu
Kaiyum Thalayum Purathidaruthu
1985 · Secretary
Azhiyatha Bandhangal
1985 · Unnikrishnan
Mutharamkunnu P.O.
1985 · Kuttan Pillai
Oru Sandesam Koodi
1985
Oduvil Kittiya Vartha
1985
Chidambaram
1985 · Self
Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram
1985
Punnaram Cholli Cholli
1985 · Sivaraman
Ente Upasana
1984 · Lathika's Uncle
Uyarangalil
1984 · Johnie
Sandyakkenthinu Sindhooram
1984
Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu
1984 · The Priest
Akkare
1984 · Johnny
Panchavadi Palam
1984 · Shikhandi Pillai
My Dear Kuttichathan
1984 · Invisible Kuttichatan (voice)
Parannu Parannu Parannu
1984 · Vakkachan
Aayiram Abilashangal
1984
Appunni
1984 · Appunni
Poochakkoru Mookkuthi
1984 · Ravunni Menon
Kaliyil Alpam Karyam
1984
Oru Kochukatha Aarum Parayatha Katha
1984 · Aravindan
Mangalam Nerunnu
1984
Ithiri Poove Chuvannapoove
1984 · Potty
Odaruthammava Aalariyam
1984 · Major Nair
Aarorumariyathe
1984 · Govindankutty
Manasariyathe
1984 · Venu
Oru Kochu Swapnam
1984 · Venu
Veruthe Oru Pinakkam
1984
Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla
1983 · Nedumudi Venu
Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback
1983 · Paul Raj
Asthram
1983 · Krishnanunni
Saagaram Santham
1983 · Raghavan
Kingini Kombu
1983
Mandanmar Londonil
1983 · Vasu Kumar
Kinnaram
1983 · Unni
Kattathe Kilikkoodu
1983 · Story
Onnu Chirikku
1983 · Dr. George
Aashrayam
1983
Aadhipathyam
1983 · Antony
Eettillam
1983 · Vijayan
Oru Swakaryam
1983
Rachana
1983 · Achuthanunni
Naseema
1983 · Ravi
Veena Poovu
1983
Enikku Vishakunnu
1983 · Chacko
Vaarikuzhi
1982
Njan Onnu Parayatte
1982 · Charlie
Marmaram
1982 · Narayana Iyer
Enikkum oru Divasam
1982 · Vasu
Ormakkayi
1982 · Balu
Amrutha Geetham
1982 · Mohan
Kaaliya Mardhanam
1982 · Sreeni
Aalolam
1982 · Kuttan Thampuran
Chillu
1982
Kelkatha Sabdam
1982 · Devan
Ente Mohangal Poovaninju
1982 · Damu
Ponnum Poovum
1982 · Dasan
Komaram
1982
Yavanika
1982 · Balagopalan
Football
1982
Ilakkangal
1982 · Unni
Kaattile paattu
1982
Gaanam
1982
Thenum Vayambum
1981 · Ravi
Vida Parayum Munpe
1981 · Xavier
Chatta
1981 · Kosara Bhairavan
Kolangal
1981 · Paramu
Dhanya
1981
Parankimala
1981
Venal
1981
Kallan Pavithran
1981 · Pavithran
Palangal
1981 · Ramankutty
Manjil Virinja Pookkal
1980 · Seythalavi
Chamaram
1980 · Father
Thakara
1979 · Chellappanasar
Aaravam
1978 · Maruthu
The Circus Tent
1978
Indian 3: War Mode
· Krishnasamy
