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Kesavan Venugopal (22 May 1948 – 11 October 2021), better known by his stage name Nedumudi Venu, was an Indian actor and screenwriter from Kerala, who predominantly worked in Malayalam cinema.[1][2] He acted in more than 500 films, primarily in Malayalam and also in Tamil in a career spanning nearly five decades.[3][4] He wrote screenplays and directed one film. Nedumudi Venu won three National Film Awards and six Kerala State Film Awards for his various performances.[5][6][7][8]
Nedumudi Venu | |
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 Nedumudi Venu in 2008 | |
| Born | Kesavan Venugopal 22 May 1948 |
| Died | 11 October 2021 (aged 73) Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
| Alma mater | Sanatana Dharma College, Alappuzha |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 1972 – 2021 |
| Spouse(s) | T. R. Susheela |
| Children | 2 |
Early lifeEdit
Venu was born as Venugopal to P. K. Kesava Pillai, a school master and P. Kunjikkuttiyamma in Nedumudi as the youngest of their five children.[9] He had four elder brothers.[10] He had his primary education from NSS Higher Secondary School, Nedumudi, and St. Mary's Higher Secondary School, Champakulam.[11]
Venu was married to T. R. Susheela. The couple had two sons: Unni and Kannan.[12]
DeathEdit
Venu died at KIMS Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram on 11 October 2021, at the age of 73. He was receiving treatment for liver cancer after recovering from COVID-19 prior to his death and died from kidney-related issues and sepsis.[13][14][15] He was cremated with full state honours at Santhikavadam Crematorium in Thiruvananthapuram on 12 October 2021.[16]
FilmographyEdit
AwardsEdit
National Film AwardsEdit
- 1990 – Best Supporting Actor – His Highness Abdullah
- 2003 – Special Mention – Margam
- 2006 – National Film Award for Best Non-Feature Film Narration / Voice Over – Minukku
Kerala State Film AwardsEdit
- 1980 – Second Best Actor – Chamaram
- 1981 – Best Actor – Vida Parayum Munpe
- 1987 – Best Actor – Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam
- 1990 – Special Jury Award – Bharatham, Santhwanam
- 1994 – Second Best Actor – Thenmavin Kombath
- 2003 – Best Actor – Margam
Kerala State Television AwardsEdit
- 2001 - Best Actor : Avasthatarangal
Asianet Film AwardsEdit
- 2005 – Best Supporting Actor Award – Thanmatra
- 2007 – Best Script Writer Award – Thaniye
- 2011 – Best Supporting Actor – Best Actor, Elsamma Enna Aankutty
- 2013 – Best Character Actor – North 24 Kaatham
- 2015 – Best Villain – Oru Second Class Yathra, Rudra Simhasanam
- 2017 – Asianet Film Award for Lifetime Achievement
Vanitha Film AwardsEdit
2015 – Best Actor In A Negative Role – Oru Second Class Yatra
Filmfare AwardsEdit
- 1981 – Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam – Vida Parayum Munpe
- 1987 – Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Malayalam -Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam[17][18]
- 1997 – Lifetime Achievement Award[19]
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards[20]Edit
- 2007 – Second Best Actor – Thaniye
- 2007 – Lifetime Achievement Award/Prathibha Puraskaram
Other awardsEdit
- 2003 – Best Actor Award won in Television Gallup Poll conducted by University of Kerala union for Ragardram (Doordarshan)[21]
- 2006 – Sathyan Award[22]
- 2006 – Kalavedi International Prathibha Award was presented at Tagore Theatre, Trivandrum in 2006.
- 2007 – Bahadoor Award[23]
- 2008 – Kala Ratnam Award of KALA Abu Dhabi
- 2011 – Serve India Media Award
- 2015 – Vanitha Film Award for Best Villain for Oru Second Class Yathra and Rudra Simhasanam
- 2007 – Saira – Best Actor award at the Zimbabwe International Film Festival[24]
ReferencesEdit
- ^ Onmanorama Staff (11 October 2021). "Nedumudi Venu, who acted in 500 movies and won 3 national awards, passes away at 73". Manorama Online. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ^ ലേഖകൻ, മാധ്യമം (11 October 2021). "നെടുമുടി വേണു അന്തരിച്ചു | Madhyamam". www.madhyamam.com (in Malayalam). Retrieved 16 October 2021.
- ^ Chandran, Mangala (1987). Cinema in India. Vol. 3. National Film Development Corporation.
- ^ Parameswaran, Biju (30 July 2015). "Remembering Bharathan's magical trip on celluloid". Malayala Manorama. Archived from the original on 16 August 2015. Retrieved 18 August 2015.
- ^ "Bring theatre to the people: Nedumudi Venu". The Hindu. 21 September 2008. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 18 April 2019 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Votary of good cinema". The Hindu. 6 April 2007. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 18 April 2019 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "In the role of an actor". The Hindu. 27 June 2008 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "Another year of plenty for Malayalam cinema". The Hindu. 11 June 2008. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 18 April 2019 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ^ "CINIDIARY - A Complete Online Malayalam Cinema News Portal". cinidiary.com. Archived from the original on 8 July 2011. Retrieved 15 January 2011.
- ^ "Onam Interview with Nedumudi Venu". asianetnews.tv. Archived from the original on 24 March 2016. Retrieved 31 August 2015.
- ^ "CINIDIARY - A Complete Online Malayalam Cinema News Portal". cinidiary.com. Archived from the original on 15 February 2016. Retrieved 6 May 2015.
- ^ Aiyappan, Arya (24 August 2009). "Nedumudi Venu's son ties the knot". FilmiBeat. Archived from the original on 18 April 2019. Retrieved 18 April 2019.
- ^ Jeevan Ravindran. "Nedumudi Venu, acclaimed Indian film actor, dies aged 73". CNN. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
- ^ "National Award winning actor Nedumudi Venu passes away - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ^ "നെടുമുടി വേണു അന്തരിച്ചു; വിടവാങ്ങിയത് അഭിനയത്തിന്റെ അതുല്യ പ്രതിഭ". Manoramanews. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ^ "Kerala's thespian Nedumudi Venu laid to rest with state honours". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 7 December 2021.
- ^ "35th Annual Filmfare Awards South Winners : Santosh : Free Download &…". archive.is. 5 February 2017. Archived from the original on 5 February 2017.
- ^ "Nedumudi Venu 35th Annual Filmfare Best Actor Malayalam Special : san…". archive.is. 5 February 2017. Archived from the original on 5 February 2017.
- ^ Competition Science Vision. Pratiyogita Darpan. August 1998. p. 791. Retrieved 24 November 2017.
- ^ "'Thaniye' awards". ArtKerala.com. Archived from the original on 29 September 2011. Retrieved 11 August 2011.
- ^ "TV Award for Nedumudi". The Hindu. 1 March 2004. Archived from the original on 10 November 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2011.
- ^ "Sathyan Award presented". The Hindu. 10 November 2006. Archived from the original on 2 November 2013. Retrieved 11 August 2011.
- ^ "Bahadur Award for Nedumudi". The Hindu. 22 April 2007. Archived from the original on 10 November 2012. Retrieved 11 August 2011.
- ^ "Metro Film Society to screen Saira". The Hindu. 9 October 2007. Archived from the original on 29 June 2018. Retrieved 17 December 2017.
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