Nedumudi Venu, a National Award-winning actor, died on Monday at the age of 73 at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram. He had been in a critical state for a long time because of liver problems.
Nedumudi Venu began his career as a theatrical performer with Kavalam Narayana Panicker’s productions. In 1978, he made his cinematic debut in Thambu, directed by G Aravindan. Venu is a Malayalam and Tamil actor who has appeared in over 500 films.
Nedumudi Venu has established himself as an actor capable of delivering strong performances over the years. In the business, his ability to handle serious and comic parts with equal ease was appreciated.
Aravam, Vidaparayum Munpe, Kallan Pavithran, Chamaram, Bharatham, Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam, Chithram, Thenmavin Kombath, His Highness Abdullah, Margam, and Arimpara are just a few of his greatest flicks.
Kattathe Kilikkoodu, Theertham, Sruthi, Ambada Njane, Oru Katha Oru Nunnakkatha, Savidham, and Angane Oru Avadhikkalathu were among his screenplays. Pooram, a film directed by the actor, was also released.
For his performances, Nedumudi Venu received three National Film Awards and six Kerala State Film Awards.
Venu could not only act, but he could also play the mridangam.
Prithviraj Sukumaran, an actor and filmmaker, took to Twitter to express his sorrow at Nedumudi Venu’s death.
Sangeeth Sivan, a filmmaker, was equally saddened by the news. “Absolutely shattered to learn that #NedumudiVenu is no longer!” he said in his post. One of our most talented actresses. Malayalam film has suffered a tremendous loss. He leaves an outstanding and diverse filmography behind him, and he will live on in our hearts forever. #OmShanti.”