Nedumudi Venu

Known For: Acting
Born: May 22, 1948
Place of Birth: Alleppey, Travancore
Died: October 11, 2021

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 st…

Filmography

Manorathangal

2024 · Madhavan Mash

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

Navarasa

2021 · Principal

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

Lal Salam

2017 · Self

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

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

Elsamma Enna Aankutty

2010 · Kunnel Pappan

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

In Ghost House Inn

2010 · Father Dominic

Punyam Aham

2010 · Kaarackal Easwaran Namboodiri

Keralotsavam Mission 2009

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...?

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...

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

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

Anandabhadram

2005 · Padmanabhan

Mayookham

2005 · Keshavan Namboothiri

December

2005

Anniyan

2005 · Parthasarathy Iyengar

Finger Print

2005 · Rama Varma Thampuran

Saira

2005 · Ustad Ali

Amrutham

2004 · Ravunni Nair

Mampazhakkalam

2004 · Raghavan Mash

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

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

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

Harikrishnans

1998 · Thampuran

Sidhartha

1998 · Karunakara Menon

Oru Maravathoor Kanavu

1998

Daya

1998 · Sultan

Thirakalkkappuram

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

Itha Oru Snehagatha

1997

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

Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Njanum

1995

Thacholi Varghese Chekavar

1995

Mogamul

1995 · Ranganna

Manikya Chempazhukka

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

Akashadoothu

1993 · Fr.Vattappara

Oru Kadankatha Pole

1993 · , Writer

Midhunam

1993 · Chekkodu Swamy

Maya Mayooram

1993 · Hassan Bhai

Kalippattam

1993

Devasuram

1993 · Appukutty Nair

Kabuliwala

1993 · Kabooliwala (Ameer)

Aalavattam

1993 · Kesavankutty, Story

Venkalam

1993 · Chathukutti

Ente Sreekuttikku

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

Kamaladalam

1992 · Secretary of Kerala Kala Mandiram Institute

Poochakkaru Mani Kettum

1992 · Ambotty

Sargam

1992 · Haridas' father

Yamanam

1992

Champakkulam Thachan

1992 · Kuttiraman

Malootty

1992 · Raghavan

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

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

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, Director, Writer

Alicinte Anweshanam

Alicinte Anweshanam

1989 · Viswanathan

Rugmini

1989

Dhwani

1988 · Shekharan

Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas

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

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

Sarvakalasala

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

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

Atham Chithira Chothy

1986 · Mukundan

Panchagni

1986 · Shekharan

Pappan Priyappetta Pappan

1986 · SI Kochappu

Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare

1986 · Dr. K. K. Menon

Mizhineerppoovukal

1986

Meenamasathile Suryan

1986 · Chirukandan's Father

Kaveri

1986

Ponnum Kudathinum Pottu

Ponnum Kudathinum Pottu

1986 · Dasan

Arappatta Kettiya Graamathil

1986 · Gopi

Ennennum Kannettante

Ennennum Kannettante

1986 · Tharavadu Karanavar

Katturumbinum Kathu Kuthu

Katturumbinum Kathu Kuthu

1986

Love Story

1986 · Kumaran Nair / Radhakrishnan (dual role)

Oru Kadha Oru Nunakadha

1986 · Appu Nair

Doore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam

Doore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam

1986 · Kunjan Nair

Dheem Tharikida Thom

1986 · Keerikkad Chellappan Nair

Oru Kudakeezhil

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

Azhiyatha Bandhangal

1985 · Unnikrishnan

Mutharamkunnu P.O.

1985 · Kuttan Pillai

Oru Sandesam Koodi

Oru Sandesam Koodi

1985

Oduvil Kittiya Vartha

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

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

Aayiram Abilashangal

1984

Kaliyil Alpam Karyam

1984

Poochakkoru Mookkuthi

1984 · Ravunni Menon

Appunni

1984 · Appunni

Mangalam Nerunnu

1984

Ithiri Poove Chuvannapoove

1984 · Potty

Oru Kochukatha Aarum Parayatha Katha

Oru Kochukatha Aarum Parayatha Katha

1984 · Aravindan

Odaruthammava Aalariyam

1984 · Major Nair

Aarorumariyathe

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

Saagaram Santham

1983 · Raghavan

Kingini Kombu

1983

Mandanmar Londonil

1983 · Vasu Kumar

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

Kinnaram

1983 · Unni

Veena Poovu

1983

Enikku Vishakunnu

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

Amrutha Geetham

1982 · Mohan

Kaaliya Mardhanam

Kaaliya Mardhanam

1982 · Sreeni

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

Thenum Vayambum

1981 · Ravi

Vida Parayum Munpe

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

— · Krishnaswamy

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