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.
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Centimeter
2022·0.0
Jack N Jill
2022·3.5
Puzhu
2022·6.4
Bheeshma Parvam
2022·6.8
By Her
2022·0.0
Aaraattu
2022·3.9
Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea
2021·5.7
Aanum Pennum
2021·5.6
Yuvam
2021·5.4
Thakkol
2019·5.7
Thelivu
2019·2.0
Chila NewGen Nattuvisheshangal
2019·3.0
A for Apple
2019·0.0
Shubharathri
2019·4.5
Kanchana 3
2019·4.2
Madura Raja
2019·5.5
Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam
2019·6.1
Sarvam Thaala Mayam
2019·7.0
Panthu
2019·0.0
Thattumpurath Achuthan
2018·4.7
Joseph
2018·7.5
Oru Kuprasidha Payyan
2018·6.8
Johny Johny Yes Appa
2018·4.4
Oru Kuttanadan Blog
2018·3.1
Kammara Sambhavam
2018·6.2
Khaleefa
2018·0.0
Carbon
2018·6.7
Daivame Kaithozham K.Kumar Akanam
2018·2.8
DiwanjiMoola Grand Prix
2018·4.5
Udaharanam Sujatha
2017·6.9
Pokkiri Simon
2017·3.5
Oru Visheshapetta Biriyani Kissa
2017·4.5
Avarude Raavukal
2017·4.3
Buddhanum Chaplinum Chirikkunnu
2016·0.0
Ishti
2016·0.0
Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho
2016·6.0
Oppam
2016·7.1
Once Again
2016·6.0
Kadhantharam
2016·0.0
Pavada
2016·5.6
Charlie
2015·7.6
Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal
2015·6.5
Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi
2015·6.1
Names Unknown
2015·7.8
Rudra Simhasanam
2015·1.0
Nirnayakam
2015·6.4
Oru Second Class Yathra
2015·5.6
Alif
2015·5.0
Rasam
2015·3.8
Aamayum Muyalum
2014·2.9
Lal Bahadur Shastri
2014·4.5
Ottamandaram
2014·0.0
Homely Meals
2014·5.6
Villali Veeran
2014·2.7
Sapthamashree Thaskaraha
2014·6.4
Munnariyippu
2014·7.4
Law Point
2014·5.7
To Noora with Love
2014·4.8
Mosayile Kuthira Meenukal
2014·6.5
Gamer
2014·0.0
Nadodimannan
2013·1.9
North 24 Kaatham
2013·7.6
Sringaravelan
2013·3.2
Memories
2013·7.1
Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty
2013·5.5
Tourist Home
2013·6.5
Money Back Policy
2013·3.0
Sound Thoma
2013·4.7
Immanuel
2013·6.2
Celluloid
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Isaac Newton S/O Philipose
2013·0.0
White Paper
2012·0.0
Puthiya Theerangal
2012·4.6
Ithramathram
2012·4.0
Bhoopadathil Illatha Oridam
2012·4.0
Friday
2012·5.8
Mr. Marumakan
2012·3.3
Graamam
2012·6.0
Akashathinte Niram
2012·4.5
Vadhiyar
2012·5.0
Thiruvambadi Thamban
2012·4.5
Hero
2012·3.8
Mayamohini
2012·3.4
The King & The Commissioner
2012·4.4
Achante Aanmakkal
2012·4.5
Unnam
2012·5.0
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2011·6.1
Ekadashy
2011·0.0
Doctor Love
2011·4.1
Teja Bhai and Family
2011·4.3
Orma Mathram
2011·5.5
Collector
2011·2.2
Violin
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Adaminte Makan Abu
2011·6.5
Manikyakallu
2011·6.1
Mohabbath
2011·0.0
August 15
2011·3.9
Living Together
2011·0.0
Arjunan Saakshi
2011·6.0
Best Actor
2010·6.2
Pathinonnil Vyazham
2010·4.0
Elsamma Enna Aankutty
2010·5.9
Raama Raavanan
2010·0.5
Penpattanam
2010·2.7
Sakudumbam Shyamala
2010·5.1
Malarvaadi Arts Club
2010·6.0
Oru Naal Varum
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Alexander The Great
2010·3.9
Pokkiri Raja
2010·5.3
In Ghost House Inn
2010·5.5
Punyam Aham
2010·0.0
Keralotsavam Mission 2009
2009·0.0
Swa Le
2009·5.5
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja
2009·6.9
Kana Kanmani
2009·3.7
Decent Parties
2009·0.0
Puthiya Mugham
2009·5.9
Ivar Vivahitharayal...?
2009·5.0
Passenger
2009·6.9
Bhoomi Malayalam
2009·0.0
Banaras
2009·2.3
Bhagyadevatha
2009·6.0
Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded
2009·5.1
Gulumaal: The Escape
2009·5.9
Love in Singapore
2009·2.1
Silambattam
2008·2.9
Pakal Nakshatrangal
2008·0.0
Thavalam
2008·0.0
Poi Solla Porom
2008·8.0
The Imprints
2008·0.0
Mizhikal Sakshi
2008·5.3
Dae! Ingottu Nokkiye...
2008·2.0
A Climate for Crime
2008·0.0
College Kumaran
2008·2.4
Ayur Rekha
2007·4.0
Four Women
2007·5.8
Chaurahen
2007·10.0
Indrajith
2007·0.0
Nivedyam
2007·4.4
Arabikkatha
2007·7.6
Khaki
2007·5.1
Vinodayathra
2007·7.4
Kaiyoppu
2007·7.6
Changathipoocha
2007·3.8
Palunku
2006·6.9
Pothan Vava
2006·4.1
Prajapathi
2006·4.1
Rashtram
2006·3.2
Nottam
2006·7.0
Thanmathra
2005·7.8
Anandabhadram
2005·7.5
Mayookham
2005·5.8
December
2005·0.0
Anniyan
2005·7.4
Ponmudipuzhayorathu
2005·0.0
Finger Print
2005·5.8
Saira
2005·7.0
Amrutham
2004·8.0
Mampazhakkalam
2004·5.4
Jalolsavam
2004·6.4
Vettam
2004·6.9
Vismayathumbathu
2004·4.8
Parayam
2004·0.0
Manassinakkare
2003·7.3
Maargam
2003·7.0
Balettan
2003·6.2
Ente Veedu... Appuvinteyum
2003·6.1
Thilakkam
2003·6.8
Parinamam
2003·8.0
Mr. Brahmachari
2003·4.6
Arimpara
2003·9.0
Yathrakarude Sradhakku
2002·6.8
Chathurangam
2002·4.2
Shadow Kill
2002·6.9
Thandavam
2002·4.8
Phantom
2002·5.3
Kanmashi
2002·7.0
Mazhathullikkilukkam
2002·6.5
Kunjikkoonan
2002·6.2
Ishtam
2001·6.6
Randam Bhavam
2001·6.6
Uthaman
2001·5.8
Cover Story
2001·7.0
Dubai
2001·4.6
Kakkakuyil
2001·7.3
Ladies & Gentlemen
2001·10.0
Jeevan Masai
2001·0.0
Aanamuttathe Aangalamar
2000·0.0
Susanna
2000·8.0
Mister Butler
2000·5.8
Life Is Beautiful
2000·6.6
Madhuranombarakattu
2000·6.6
Saree
1999·0.0
Pranaya Nilavu
1999·8.0
English Medium
1999·7.3
Devadasi
1999·0.0
Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal
1999·7.3
Pallavur Devanarayanan
1999·5.8
Stalin Sivadas
1999·10.0
Megham
1999·6.1
Thachiledathu Chundan
1999·3.3
Angene Oru Avadhikkalathu
1999·6.0
Sundara Killadi
1998·5.9
Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala
1998·7.0
Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu
1998·6.3
Raktha Sakshikal Zindabad
1998·5.7
Oru Maravathoor Kanavu
1998·7.3
Harikrishnans
1998·6.5
Sidhartha
1998·5.5
Daya
1998·6.3
Thirakalkkappuram
1998·7.0
Birthday
1998·7.0
Thattakam
1998·7.0
Superman
1997·5.9
Guru
1997·7.2
Churam
1997·10.0
Chandralekha
1997·7.4
Karunyam
1997·10.0
Itha Oru Snehagatha
1997·0.0
Manthramothiram
1997·6.0
Oru Yaatra Mozhi
1997·7.8
Rishyasringan
1997·0.0
Ishtadanam
1997·8.0
Mangamma
1997·9.0
Manasam
1997·7.0
Vaachalam
1997·10.0
Udhyanapalakan
1996·7.0
Indian
1996·6.9
Kaalapani
1996·7.8
Rajaputhran
1996·6.2
Devaraagam
1996·8.0
Sakshyam
1995·10.0
Sreeragam
1995·9.0
Ormakalundayirikkanam
1995·7.0
Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Njanum
1995·9.0
Thacholi Varghese Chekavar
1995·6.1
Mogamul
1995·9.0
Manikya Chempazhukka
1995·8.0
Spadikam
1995·7.3
Alancheri Thamprakkal
1995·5.5
Kazhakam
1995·7.0
Nirnayam
1995·7.4
Saadaram
1995·7.0
Enchantment
1994·6.0
Ilayum Mullum
1994·9.0
Parinayam
1994·8.0
Rajadhani
1994·9.0
Thenmavin Kombath
1994·7.6
Pavithram
1994·7.0
Nandini Oppol
1994·9.0
Manichitrathazhu
1993·7.5
Padheyam
1993·8.0
Bhoomi Geetham
1993·10.0
Samooham
1993·6.5
Aagneyam
1993·7.0
Akashadoothu
1993·7.8
Oru Kadankatha Pole
1993·8.0
Kalippattam
1993·7.5
Midhunam
1993·7.6
Maya Mayooram
1993·6.8
Devasuram
1993·7.1
Kabuliwala
1993·7.2
Aalavattam
1993·6.5
Venkalam
1993·8.5
Ente Sreekuttikku
1993·10.0
Samagamam
1993·10.0
Vietnam Colony
1992·7.3
Soorya Gayathri
1992·7.5
Kunjikuruvi
1992·0.0
Rajashilpi
1992·7.5
Sadayam
1992·7.3
Aham
1992·6.8
Kamaladalam
1992·6.8
Poochakkaru Mani Kettum
1992·5.0
Sargam
1992·8.5
Yamanam
1992·10.0
Champakkulam Thachan
1992·10.0
Malootty
1992·7.7
Pandu Pandoru Rajakumari
1992·7.0
Nettippattam
1991·6.7
Santhwanam
1991·0.0
Venal Kinavukal
1991·7.0
Bhoomika
1991·10.0
Uncle Bun
1991·4.5
Mukhachithram
1991·5.5
Kizhakkunarum Pakshi
1991·6.0
Vishnulokam
1991·6.8
Bharatham
1991·7.1
Keli
1991·7.0
Dhanam
1991·6.2
Kadavu
1991·9.0
Perumthachan
1991·7.1
Vidhyarambham
1990·6.3
Lal Salam
1990·5.1
Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu
1990·6.2
Champion Thomas
1990·7.0
Appu
1990·7.0
Pavakkoothu
1990·8.0
His Highness Abdullah
1990·7.5
Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam
1990·6.5
Akkare Akkare Akkare
1990·7.0
Dr. Pasupathy
1990·6.7
Devadas
1989·7.0
Dasharatham
1989·6.8
Chakkikotha Chankaran
1989·7.6
Anagha
1989·0.0
Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam
1989·10.0
Vadakkunokkiyantram
1989·7.0
Vandanam
1989·7.3
Swagatham
1989·8.0
Njangalude Kochu Doctor
1989·0.0
Pooram
1989·9.0
Alicinte Anweshanam
1989·9.0
Rugmini
1989·7.0
Dhwani
1988·10.0
Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas
1988·4.0
Chithram
1988·7.9
Aranyakam
1988·7.0
Vellanakalude Naadu
1988·7.9
Vaishali
1988·7.3
Isabella
1988·8.0
Padamudra
1988·10.0
Orkkapurathu
1988·7.4
Sanghunadam
1988·7.0
Witness
1988·6.0
Daisy
1988·8.0
Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu
1988·6.7
Vicharana
1988·6.0
Ore Thooval Pakshikal
1988·10.0
Swathi Thirunal
1987·9.0
Achuvettante Veedu
1987·8.0
Naradhan Keralathil
1987·8.0
Cheppu
1987·6.2
And There Was a Village...
1987·8.0
Chilambu
1987·7.0
Sarvakalasala
1987·6.8
Rithubhedam
1987·8.0
Manja Mantharangal
1987·9.0
Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam
1987·7.0
Kathakku Pinnil
1987·8.5
Neela Kurinji Poothappol....
1987·0.0
Ezhuthappurangal
1987·0.0
Archanappookkal
1987·0.0
Rareeram
1986·9.0
Ambili Ammavan
1986·7.0
Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi
1986·4.8
Pranamam
1986·7.7
Thalavattam
1986·7.8
Adiverukal
1986·6.3
Moonnu Masangalkku Munpu
1986·9.0
Atham Chithira Chothy
1986·0.0
Pappan Priyappetta Pappan
1986·6.5
Mizhineerppoovukal
1986·9.0
Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare
1986·7.0
Panchagni
1986·8.0
Meenamasathile Suryan
1986·5.8
Kaveri
1986·9.0
Ponnum Kudathinum Pottu
1986·10.0
Arappatta Kettiya Graamathil
1986·5.8
Ennennum Kannettante
1986·10.0
Katturumbinum Kathu Kuthu
1986·8.0
Love Story
1986·8.0
Oru Kadha Oru Nunakadha
1986·9.0
Doore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam
1986·6.3
Dheem Tharikida Thom
1986·6.7
Oru Kudakeezhil
1985·8.0
Kathodu Kathoram
1985·8.0
Guruji Oru Vakku
1985·9.0
Puli Varunne Puli
1985·7.5
Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar
1985·8.5
Irakal
1985·8.4
Akkare Ninnoru Maran
1985·7.8
Iniyum Kadha Thudarum
1985·7.0
Kaiyum Thalayum Purathidaruthu
1985·8.0
Azhiyatha Bandhangal
1985·8.0
Mutharamkunnu P.O.
1985·7.2
Oru Sandesam Koodi
1985·7.0
Oduvil Kittiya Vartha
1985·9.0
Chidambaram
1985·7.5
Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram
1985·0.0
Punnaram Cholli Cholli
1985·6.0
Ente Upasana
1984·8.0
Uyarangalil
1984·5.0
Sandyakkenthinu Sindhooram
1984·8.0
Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu
1984·8.0
Akkare
1984·8.0
Panchavadi Palam
1984·8.5
My Dear Kuttichathan
1984·7.5
Parannu Parannu Parannu
1984·9.0
Aayiram Abilashangal
1984·7.0
Appunni
1984·8.0
Poochakkoru Mookkuthi
1984·6.3
Kaliyil Alpam Karyam
1984·9.0
Oru Kochukatha Aarum Parayatha Katha
1984·10.0
Mangalam Nerunnu
1984·0.0
Ithiri Poove Chuvannapoove
1984·8.0
Odaruthammava Aalariyam
1984·5.9
Aarorumariyathe
1984·10.0
Manasariyathe
1984·9.0
Oru Kochu Swapnam
1984·8.5
Veruthe Oru Pinakkam
1984·0.0
Prem Nazirine Kanmanilla
1983·8.0
Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback
1983·6.1
Asthram
1983·7.0
Saagaram Santham
1983·9.0
Kingini Kombu
1983·7.0
Mandanmar Londonil
1983·9.0
Onnu Chirikku
1983·0.0
Aashrayam
1983·9.0
Aadhipathyam
1983·9.0
Eettillam
1983·8.0
Oru Swakaryam
1983·7.0
Rachana
1983·9.0
Naseema
1983·7.5
Kinnaram
1983·6.0
Veena Poovu
1983·8.0
Enikku Vishakunnu
1983·0.0
Vaarikuzhi
1982·0.0
Njan Onnu Parayatte
1982·10.0
Marmaram
1982·10.0
Enikkum oru Divasam
1982·10.0
Ormakkayi
1982·9.0
Amrutha Geetham
1982·8.0
Kaaliya Mardhanam
1982·8.0
Aalolam
1982·8.0
Chillu
1982·10.0
Kelkatha Sabdam
1982·9.0
Ente Mohangal Poovaninju
1982·7.0
Ponnum Poovum
1982·10.0
Komaram
1982·8.0
Yavanika
1982·8.3
Football
1982·8.0
Ilakkangal
1982·10.0
Kaattile paattu
1982·0.0
Gaanam
1982·0.0
Thenum Vayambum
1981·7.5
Vida Parayum Munpe
1981·7.5
Chatta
1981·9.0
Kolangal
1981·7.0
Dhanya
1981·7.0
Parankimala
1981·8.0
Venal
1981·7.0
Kallan Pavithran
1981·7.5
Palangal
1981·7.5
Manjil Virinja Pookkal
1980·7.3
Chamaram
1980·0.0
Thakara
1979·10.0
Aaravam
1978·9.0
The Circus Tent
1978·6.7