Biography
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
all 432
Movies 430
self 4
Writer 4
TV Shows 2
Director 1
Voice 1
Centimeter (2022)
Jack N Jill (2022)
Puzhu (2022)
Bheeshma Parvam (2022)
Aaraattu (2022)
Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea (2021)
Navarasa (2021)
Aanum Pennum (2021)
Yuvam (2021)
Thakkol (2019)
Thelivu (2019)
Chila NewGen Nattuvisheshangal (2019)
A for Apple (2019)
Shubharathri (2019)
Kanchana 3 (2019)
Madura Raja (2019)
Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam (2019)
Sarvam Thaala Mayam (2019)
Panthu (2019)
Thattumpurath Achuthan (2018)
Joseph (2018)
Oru Kuprasidha Payyan (2018)
Johny Johny Yes Appa (2018)
Oru Kuttanadan Blog (2018)
Kammara Sambhavam (2018)
Khaleefa (2018)
Carbon (2018)
Daivame Kaithozham K.Kumar Akanam (2018)
DiwanjiMoola Grand Prix (2018)
Udaharanam Sujatha (2017)
Pokkiri Simon (2017)
Oru Visheshapetta Biriyani Kissa (2017)
Lal Salam (2017)
Avarude Raavukal (2017)
Buddhanum Chaplinum Chirikkunnu (2016)
Ishti (2016)
Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho (2016)
Oppam (2016)
Pinneyum (2016)
Kadhantharam (2016)
Pavada (2016)
Charlie (2015)
Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal (2015)
Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi (2015)
Rudra Simhasanam (2015)
Nirnayakam (2015)
Oru Second Class Yathra (2015)
Alif (2015)
Rasam (2015)
Names Unknown (2014)
Aamayum Muyalum (2014)
Lal Bahadur Shastri (2014)
Ottamandaram (2014)
Homely Meals (2014)
Sapthamashree Thaskaraha (2014)
Villali Veeran (2014)
Munnariyippu (2014)
Law Point (2014)
To Noora with Love (2014)
Mosayile Kuthira Meenukal (2014)
Gamer (2014)
Nadodimannan (2013)
North 24 Kaatham (2013)
Sringaravelan (2013)
Memories (2013)
Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty (2013)
Tourist Home (2013)
Money Back Policy (2013)
Orissa (2013)
Immanuel (2013)
Sound Thoma (2013)
Celluloid (2013)
Isaac Newton S/O Philipose (2013)
Puthiya Theerangal (2012)
Bhoopadathil Illatha Oridam (2012)
Ithramathram (2012)
Mr. Marumakan (2012)
Friday (2012)
Graamam (2012)
Color of Sky (2012)
Vadhiyar (2012)
Hero (2012)
Thiruvambadi Thamban (2012)
Mayamohini (2012)
The King & The Commissioner (2012)
Achante Aanmakkal (2012)
Unnam (2012)
Arabeem Ottakom P. Madhavan Nayarum in Oru Marubhoomi Kadha (2011)
Ekadashy (2011)
Teja Bhai and Family (2011)
Orma Mathram (2011)
Collector (2011)
Violin (2011)
Abu, Son of Adam (2011)
Manikyakallu (2011)
Mohabbath (2011)
August 15 (2011)
Living Together (2011)
Arjunan Saakshi (2011)
Best Actor (2010)
Pathinonnil Vyazham (2010)
Elsamma Enna Aankutty (2010)
Raama Raavanan (2010)
Sakudumbam Shyamala (2010)
Malarvaadi Arts Club (2010)
Oru Naal Varum (2010)
Alexander The Great (2010)
Pokkiri Raja (2010)
In Ghost House Inn (2010)
Punyam Aham (2010)
Keralotsavam Mission 2009 (2009)
Swa Le (2009)
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja (2009)
Kana Kanmani (2009)
Decent Parties (2009)
Puthiya Mugham (2009)
Ivar Vivahitharayal...? (2009)
Passenger (2009)
Bhoomi Malayalam (2009)
Banaras (2009)
Bhagyadevatha (2009)
Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded (2009)
Love in Singapore (2009)
Silambattam (2008)
Pakal Nakshatrangal (2008)
Thavalam (2008)
Poi Solla Porom (2008)
Mizhikal Sakshi (2008)
Dae! Ingottu Nokkiye... (2008)
A Climate for Crime (2008)
Four Women (2007)
Chaurahen (2007)
Indrajith (2007)
Nivedyam (2007)
Arabikkatha (2007)
Khaki (2007)
Vinodayathra (2007)
Kaiyoppu (2007)
Changathipoocha (2007)
Palunku (2006)
Pothan Vava (2006)
Mahasamudram (2006)
Aanachandam (2006)
Prajapathi (2006)
Rashtram (2006)
Thanmathra (2005)
Anandabhadram (2005)
Mayookham (2005)
December (2005)
Anniyan (2005)
Finger Print (2005)
Saira (2005)
Amrutham (2004)
Mampazhakkalam (2004)
Jalolsavam (2004)
Vettam (2004)
Vismayathumbathu (2004)
Manassinakkare (2003)
Maargam (2003)
Balettan (2003)
Ente Veedu... Appuvinteyum (2003)
Thilakkam (2003)
Parinamam (2003)
Mr. Brahmachari (2003)
Arimpara (2003)
Yathrakarude Sradhakku (2002)
Chathurangam (2002)
Shadow Kill (2002)
Thandavam (2002)
Kanmashi (2002)
Phantom (2002)
Mazhathullikkilukkam (2002)
Kunjikkoonan (2002)
Ishtam (2001)
Randam Bhavam (2001)
Uthaman (2001)
Cover Story (2001)
Dubai (2001)
Kakkakuyil (2001)
Ladies & Gentlemen (2001)
Jeevan Masai (2001)
Susanna (2000)
Mr. Butler (2000)
Life Is Beautiful (2000)
Madhuranombarakattu (2000)
Snehapoorvam Anna (2000)
Aanamuttathe Aangalamar (2000)
Saree (1999)
Pranaya Nilavu (1999)
English Medium (1999)
Devadasi (1999)
Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal (1999)
Stalin Sivadas (1999)
Pallavur Devanarayanan (1999)
Megham (1999)
Thachiledathu Chundan (1999)
Angene Oru Avadhikkalathu (1999)
Sundara Killadi (1998)
Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala (1998)
Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu (1998)
Raktha Sakshikal Zindabad (1998)
Oru Maravathoor Kanavu (1998)
Harikrishnans (1998)
Sidhartha (1998)
Daya (1998)
Thirakalkkappuram (1998)
Birthday (1998)
Superman (1997)
Guru (1997)
Churam (1997)
Chandralekha (1997)
Itha Oru Snehagatha (1997)
Manthramothiram (1997)
Oru Yaatra Mozhi (1997)
Rishyasringan (1997)
Ishtadanam (1997)
Manasam (1997)
Mangamma (1997)
Udhyanapalakan (1996)
Indian (1996)
Devaraagam (1996)
Rajaputhran (1996)
Kaalapani (1996)
Sakshyam (1995)
Sreeragam (1995)
Ormakalundayirikkanam (1995)
Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Njanum (1995)
Thacholi Varghese Chekavar (1995)
Mogamul (1995)
Manikya Chempazhukka (1995)
Spadikam (1995)
Alancheri Thamprakkal (1995)
Kazhakam (1995)
Nirnayam (1995)
Enchantment (1994)
Ilayum Mullum (1994)
Parinayam (1994)
Rajadhani (1994)
Thenmavin Kombath (1994)
Pavithram (1994)
Manichitrathazhu (1993)
Padheyam (1993)
Samooham (1993)
Aagneyam (1993)
Akashadoothu (1993)
Oru Kadankatha Pole (1993)
Kalippattam (1993)
Midhunam (1993)
Maya Mayooram (1993)
Devasuram (1993)
Kabuliwala (1993)
Aalavattam (1993)
Venkalam (1993)
Ente Sreekuttikku (1993)
Samagamam (1993)
Vietnam Colony (1992)
Soorya Gayathri (1992)
Rajashilpi (1992)
Sadayam (1992)
Aham (1992)
Kamaladalam (1992)
Poochakkaru Mani Kettum (1992)
Sargam (1992)
Malootty (1992)
Champakkulam Thachan (1992)
Yamanam (1992)
Pandu Pandoru Rajakumari (1992)
Nettippattam (1991)
Santhwanam (1991)
Venal Kinavukal (1991)
Bhoomika (1991)
Uncle Bun (1991)
Mukhachithram (1991)
Kizhakkunarum Pakshi (1991)
Vishnulokam (1991)
Bharatham (1991)
Keli (1991)
Dhanam (1991)
Kadavu (1991)
Perumthachan (1991)
Vidhyarambham (1990)
Lal Salam (1990)
Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu (1990)
Champion Thomas (1990)
Appu (1990)
Pavakkoothu (1990)
His Highness Abdullah (1990)
Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam (1990)
Dr. Pasupathy (1990)
Akkare Akkare Akkare (1990)
Devadas (1989)
Dasharatham (1989)
Chakkikotha Chankaran (1989)
Anagha (1989)
Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam (1989)
Vadakkunokki Yantram (1989)
Swagatham (1989)
Njangalude Kochu Doctor (1989)
Pooram (1989)
Alicinte Anweshanam (1989)
Rugmini (1989)
Vandanam (1989)
Dhwani (1988)
Chithram (1988)
Aranyakam (1988)
Vellanakalude Naadu (1988)
Vaishali (1988)
Isabella (1988)
Padamudra (1988)
Orkkapurathu (1988)
Sanghunadam (1988)
Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas (1988)
Witness (1988)
Daisy (1988)
Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu (1988)
Vicharana (1988)
Ore Thooval Pakshikal (1988)
Achuvettante Veedu (1987)
Swathi Thirunal (1987)
Cheppu (1987)
Oridathu (1987)
Chilampu (1987)
Sarvakalasala (1987)
Rithubhedam (1987)
Manja Mantharangal (1987)
Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam (1987)
Kathakku Pinnil (1987)
Neela Kurinji Poothappol.... (1987)
Rareeram (1986)
Ambili Ammavan (1986)
Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi (1986)
Pranamam (1986)
Thalavattam (1986)
Adiverukal (1986)
Moonnu Masangalkku Munpu (1986)
Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare (1986)
Pappan Priyappetta Pappan (1986)
Panchagni (1986)
Mizhineerppoovukal (1986)
Meenamasathile Suryan (1986)
Ponnum Kudathinum Pottu (1986)
Arappatta Kettiya Graamathil (1986)
Ennennum Kannettante (1986)
Katturumbinum Kathu Kuthu (1986)
Love Story (1986)
Oru Kadha Oru Nunakadha (1986)
Doore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam (1986)
Dheem Tharikida Thom (1986)
Kathodu Kathoram (1985)
Guruji Oru Vakku (1985)
Puli Varunne Puli (1985)
Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar (1985)
Irakal (1985)
Akkare Ninnoru Maran (1985)
Iniyum Kadha Thudarum (1985)
Azhiyatha Bandhangal (1985)
Mutharamkunnu P.O. (1985)
Oru Sandesam Koodi (1985)
Oduvil Kittiya Vartha (1985)
Chidambaram (1985)
Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram (1985)
Punnaram Cholli Cholli (1985)
Ente Upasana (1984)
Uyarangalil (1984)
Sandyakkenthinu Sindhooram (1984)
Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu (1984)
Akkare (1984)
Panchavadi Palam (1984)
My Dear Kuttichathan (1984)
Parannu Parannu Parannu (1984)
Aayiram Abilashangal (1984)
Appunni (1984)
Poochakkoru Mookkuthi (1984)
Kaliyil Alpam Karyam (1984)
Oru Kochukatha Aarum Parayatha Katha (1984)
Ithiri Poove Chuvannapoove (1984)
Mangalam Nerunnu (1984)
Odaruthammava Aalariyam (1984)
Aarorumariyathe (1984)
Manasariyathe (1984)
Oru Kochu Swapnam (1984)
Veruthe Oru Pinakkam (1984)
Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla (1983)
Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback (1983)
Asthram (1983)
Saagaram Santham (1983)
Kingini Kombu (1983)
Mandanmar Londonil (1983)
Kattathe Kilikkoodu (1983)
Onnu Chirikku (1983)
Aadhipathyam (1983)
Eettillam (1983)
Oru Swakaryam (1983)
Rachana (1983)
Naseema (1983)
Kinnaram (1983)
Veena Poovu (1983)
Njan Onnu Parayatte (1982)
Marmaram (1982)
Enikkum oru Divasam (1982)
Ormakkayi (1982)
Amrutha Geetham (1982)
Kaaliya Mardhanam (1982)
Chillu (1982)
Kelkatha Sabdam (1982)
Ente Mohangal Poovaninju (1982)
Ponnum Poovum (1982)
Komaram (1982)
Yavanika (1982)
Football (1982)
Ilakkangal (1982)
Kaattile paattu (1982)
Thenum Vayambum (1981)
Oridathoru Phayalvaan (1981)
Vida Parayum Munpe (1981)
Chatta (1981)
Kolangal (1981)
Dhanya (1981)
Parankimala (1981)
Venal (1981)
Kallan Pavithran (1981)
Palangal (1981)
Manjil Virinja Pookkal (1980)
Chamaram (1980)
Thakara (1979)
The Evil Deeds of Cheriyachan (1979)
Aaravam (1978)
The Circus Tent (1978)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1948-05-22
Deathday2021-10-11 (73 years old)
Birth PlaceNedumudi, India
CitizenshipsIndia
Also Known AsKesavan Venu Gopal, നെടുമുടി വേണു, நெடுமுடி வேணு
AwardsKerala State Film Award for Best Actor, Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam, National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
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