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Nedumudi Venu
Born	May 22, 1948 (1948-05-22) (age 61) Alappuzha, Kerala, India
Years active	31

Nedumudi Venu (Malayalam: നെടുമുടി വേണു) (born May 22, 1948) is a popular Malayali actor. He has also written screenplays and has directed one film.

Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Awards 3.1 National Film Awards 3.2 State 3.3 Film Festivals 4 Filmography

[edit] Early life

Venu was born to P. K. Kesavan Pillai and Kunjikkuttiyamma in Nedumudi, Alappuzha. He was involved in art and music since his academic period. After graduating from S.D College, Alappuzha, he worked as a journalist in Kalakaumudi and as a teacher in a tutorial institute. Venu was living in Thiruvananthapuram, when he got friends like of Aravindan, Padmarajan and Bharath Gopi. This ultimately paved way for his film career. He is considered as one of the best actors in Indian Cinema enacting a wide range of characters.

[edit] Career

Venu started his career in theatre and went on to act in films. He debuted in the film Thambu (1978) by G Aravindan, a highly acclaimed director. His acting skills were showcased in the Bharatham film, Aaravam. Padmarajan's Oridathoru Phayalvan 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 is also called "Paachi". The stories for the films Kaattathe Kilikkoodu, Teertham, Sruthi, Ambada Njane, Our Katha, Oru Nunakkadha, Savidham, and Angane Oru Avadhikkalathu were written by him. He also tried his hand in direction with Pooram. In addition he has also acted in some Tamil films like Kamal Hasan's Indian and Vikram's Anniyan.

Venu has also acted in some television serials. Recently, Venu won the Best Actor award for his role in Saira during the Zimbabwe International Film Festival which concluded in Sep 2007. The committee mentioned that he acted compellingly and convincingly in his portrayal of a man caught between tradition and modernity and secularism and fundamentalism.

[edit] Awards

[edit] National Film Awards

• 1990 His Highness Abdullah - Best Supporting Actor
• 2003 Maargam - Special Jury Award

[edit] State

• 2003 Maargam - Best Actor
• 1987 Oru Minnaminunginte Nurungu Vettam - Best Actor
• 1980 Chamaram- Second Best Actor
• 1994 Thenmavin Kombathu- Second Best Actor

[edit] Film Festivals

• 2005 Maargam Havana International Film Festival-
• 2007 Saira - Best Actor Award in Zimbabwe International Film Festival

[edit] Filmography