The actor and screenwriter Nedumudi Venu died on October 11 at the age of 73. Nedumudi Venu won three national film awards and six kerala state film awards for his performances.
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| Nedumudi Venu acted in more than 500 films (Pic:- PrithvirajSukumaran/twitter) |
The actor and screenwriter Nedumudi Venu died on October 11 at the age of 73. He took his last breath in the private hospital of Thiruvananthapuram on monday. He had liver related ailments for some time.
He acted in number of malayalam films and also in tamil films. He started his career as a theatre artist. His debut movie was Thambu (1978) directed by G Aravindan. He spanned almost five decades in his career and acted in more than 500 films.
Some of his best films are Aaravam, Aarohanam, Chillu, Komaram, Saira, Aaroodam, Kinnaram, Asthram, Oridathoru Phayalvaan, Kallan Pavithran and many more. He also directed one film titled Pooram.
Besides actor, he was also a screenwriter. He wrote the stories of the films Kattathe Kilikkoodu, Theertham, Sruthi, Ambada Njaane, Oru Katha Oru Nunnakkatha, Savidham and Angane Oru Avadhikkalathu. He also played roles in some tv serials.
Nedumudi Venu won three national film awards and six kerala state film awards for his performances. He was one of the finest actors in the malayalam cinema.
Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran mourned on the death of Nedumudi Venu. He tweeted, “Farewell Venu uncle! Your body of work and your expertise over the craft will forever be research material for generations to come! Rest in peace legend!”
Farewell Venu uncle! Your body of work and your expertise over the craft will forever be research material for generations to come! Rest in peace legend! #NedumudiVenu pic.twitter.com/VzZ4LF49Nq
— Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) October 11, 2021
The legend is no more … Rest In Peace #NedumudiVenu sir . a kind person and a great teacher . Will miss u sir pic.twitter.com/rxSmfimQeY
— G.V.Prakash Kumar (@gvprakash) October 11, 2021
RIP #NedumudiVenu, a man who always stole the scene with his matured and unique portrayal of his roles. Indian cinema will miss this sea of talent and acting expertise. pic.twitter.com/57LIwn9aQm
— Siddarth Srinivas (@sidhuwrites) October 11, 2021