Nedumudi Venu
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Nedumudi Venu (born 22 May 1948) is a popular Malayalam film
actor
from Kerala
, India
. He has also written screenplay
s and has directed one film.
as one of their five children. He was involved in art and music since his academic period. He was also a member of the Kerala Students Union
. 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.
. His acting skills were showcased in the Bharathan
film Aaravam. Padmarajan's Oridathoru Phayalwan
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 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.
:
Kerala State Film Awards:
Asianet Film Awards
Filmfare Award
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards
Other Awards
Malayalam cinema
The Cinema of Kerala or Malayalam cinema refers to the film industry in the Indian state of Kerala, which makes films in the Malayalam language. Malayalam movies typically portray social or family issues and are considered more realistic than films from other parts of India. Malayalam cinema has...
actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
from Kerala
Kerala
or Keralam is an Indian state located on the Malabar coast of south-west India. It was created on 1 November 1956 by the States Reorganisation Act by combining various Malayalam speaking regions....
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
. He has also written screenplay
Screenplay
A screenplay or script is a written work that is made especially for a film or television program. Screenplays can be original works or adaptations from existing pieces of writing. In them, the movement, actions, expression, and dialogues of the characters are also narrated...
s and has directed one film.
Early life
Venu was born to P. K. Kesavan Pillai and P. Kunjikkuttiyamma in Nedumudi, AlappuzhaAlappuzha
Alappuzha , also known as Alleppey, is a town in Alappuzha District of Kerala state of southern India. As per 2001 census Alleppey is the sixth largest city in Kerala with an urban population of 177,029. Alleppey is situated to the south of Kochi and north of Trivandrum...
as one of their five children. He was involved in art and music since his academic period. He was also a member of the Kerala Students Union
Kerala Students Union
Kerala Students Union is the Kerala branch of the National Students Union of India, the student wing of the Indian National Congress. KSU was founded on May 30, 1957 in Alappuzha.-About KSU:...
. After graduating from Sanatana Dharma College
Sanatana Dharma College
Sanatana Dharma College or S. D. College is an educational institution in Alappuzha, Kerala, India, affiliated with the University of Kerala. It is one of the oldest affiliated aided colleges under the University of Kerala...
, Alappuzha
Alappuzha
Alappuzha , also known as Alleppey, is a town in Alappuzha District of Kerala state of southern India. As per 2001 census Alleppey is the sixth largest city in Kerala with an urban population of 177,029. Alleppey is situated to the south of Kochi and north of Trivandrum...
, he worked as a journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
in Kalakaumudi and as a teacher in a tutorial institute.
Venu was living in Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram , formerly known as Trivandrum, is the capital of the Indian state of Kerala and the headquarters of the Thiruvananthapuram District. It is located on the west coast of India near the extreme south of the mainland...
when he made friends with the likes of Aravindan
G. Aravindan
Govindan Aravindan who was popularly known as G. Aravindan was a national award winning film director, screenwriter, musician and cartoonist from Kerala, India. He was known for his unorthodox way of film-making; he changed his cinematic forms consistently and experimented in story telling without...
, Padmarajan
Padmarajan
P. Padmarajan was an Indian author, screenwriter, and film director who contributed in Malayalam language. Padmarajan was the founder of a new school of film making in Malayalam, along with Bharathan, in the 1980s, which created films that were widely received while also being critically acclaimed...
and Bharath Gopi
Bharath Gopi
V. Gopinathan Nair, popularly known as Bharath Gopi was an Indian film actor, producer, and director. He was one of the first actors to be associated with the New Wave cinema movement in Kerala....
. This ultimately paved way for his film career.
Career
Venu started his career in theatre and went on to act in films. He debuted in the film Thambu (1978) by director G. AravindanG. Aravindan
Govindan Aravindan who was popularly known as G. Aravindan was a national award winning film director, screenwriter, musician and cartoonist from Kerala, India. He was known for his unorthodox way of film-making; he changed his cinematic forms consistently and experimented in story telling without...
. His acting skills were showcased in the Bharathan
Bharathan
Bharathan was an Indian film director, artist, lyricist, music director, sculptor, poster designer, editor and art director. Bharathan is noted for being the founder of a new school of film making in Malayalam cinema, along with Padmarajan, in the 1980s, which created films that were widely...
film Aaravam. Padmarajan's Oridathoru Phayalwan
Oridathoru Phayalwan
Oridathoru Phayalvaan is a 1981 Malayalam film written, edited and directed by P. Padmarajan. The film is a folk parable about the success and failure in the life of a wrestler. Having an unusual and different plot, the movie was critically acclaimed...
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
Kattathe Kilikkoodu
Kattathe Kilikkoodu is a 1983 Malayalam film directed by Bharathan. The story is about an unhappy marriage that unravels in a bad way. It stars Bharath Gopi, Mohanlal, Srividya and Revathi.-Cast:* Bharath Gopi as Prof...
, Theertham
Theertham
Theertham is a 1987 Malayalam language film. It was directed by Mohan....
, Sruthi, Ambada Njane, Oru Katha Oru Nunnakkatha
Oru Katha Oru Nunnakkatha
Oru Katha Oru Nunnakkatha is a 1986 Malayalam language film. It was directed by Mohan....
, 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
Anniyan
Anniyan is a 2005 Tamil psychological thriller film directed by S. Shankar. The film stars Vikram, Sadha, Prakash Raj, and Vivek, while featuring background score and soundtrack composed by Harris Jayaraj. The film was released worldwide on 10 June 2005....
.
Venu has also acted in some television serials. He won the Best Actor award for his role in Saira
Saira (film)
Saira is a 2005 Indian film starring Navya Nair and Nedumudi Venu.Saira marks the directorial debut of Dr. Biju. It was the opening film in the section Tous Les Cinemas Du Monde at the Cannes International Film Festival in 2007...
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.
Awards
National Film AwardsNational Film Awards
The National Film Awards is the most prominent film award ceremony in India. Established in 1954, it is administered, along with the International Film Festival of India and the Indian Panorama, by the Indian government's Directorate of Film Festivals since 1973.Every year, a national panel...
:
- 1990 - Best Supporting ActorNational Film Award for Best Supporting ActorThe National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor is an annual award that was first given in 1968. The actors to have won the most awards in this category include Nana Patekar, Atul Kulkarni, and Pankaj Kapoor, each have received two....
- His Highness AbdullahHis Highness AbdullahHis Highness Abdullah is a musical Malayalam film released in 1990, written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil; featuring Mohanlal, Nedumudi Venu, Gauthami, Sreenivasan and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. It was produced by Mohanlal under the banner of Pranavam Arts... - 2003 - Special Jury AwardNational Film Award - Special Jury Award / Special Mention (Feature Film)The National Film Award of India - Special Jury Award / Special Mention - Feature Film winners are:...
- MargamMargam (film)Margam is a 2003 Malayalam film co-written, directed and produced by Rajiv Vijayaraghavan, and starring Nedumudi Venu, Meera Krishna and Shobha Mohan...
Kerala State Film Awards:
- 1980 - Second Best ActorKerala State Film Award for Second Best ActorThe Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor winners:- Best Comedy Artist :The Kerala State Film Award for Best Comedy Artist winners:-References:**...
- ChamaramChamaramChaamaram is a 1980 Malayalam film written by John Paul Puthusery and directed by Bharathan starring Nedumudi Venu, Zarina Wahab, Prathap K. Pothan, Ratheesh. The story is about the tumultuous affair between a student and his college lecturer, an uncommon type of love story in Indian Cinema. This... - 1981 - Best ActorKerala State Film Award for Best ActorThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor has been awarded annually in India since 1969. The Kerala State Film Awards were managed directly by the Government of Kerala's Department of Cultural Affairs until 1997; they are now given by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, an autonomous non-profit...
- Different films - 1987 - Best ActorKerala State Film Award for Best ActorThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor has been awarded annually in India since 1969. The Kerala State Film Awards were managed directly by the Government of Kerala's Department of Cultural Affairs until 1997; they are now given by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, an autonomous non-profit...
- Oru Minnaminunginte NurunguvettamOru Minnaminunginte NurunguvettamOru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam is a 1987 Malayalam drama film directed by Bharathan, written by John Paul and starring Nedumudi Venu, Sharada and Parvathy. The film is about an elderly teacher couple, who bring up a girl with devotion — only to lose her as well as her son... - 1990 - Special Jury AwardKerala State Film Award (Special Jury Award)Winners of Kerala State Film Award :-References:**...
- BharathamBharathamBharatham is a 1991 musical/drama Malayalam film directed by Sibi Malayil, produced by Mohanlal under the banner of Pranavam Arts and starring Mohanlal, Urvashi, Nedumudi Venu and Lakshmi. The film is especially known for its music that is largely Carnatic Classical and Semi Classical...
, Santhwanam - 1994 - Second Best ActorKerala State Film Award for Second Best ActorThe Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor winners:- Best Comedy Artist :The Kerala State Film Award for Best Comedy Artist winners:-References:**...
- Thenmavin KombathThenmavin KombathBerny-Ignatius composed the film's songs and Girish Puthenchery wrote the lyrics. The soundtrack won that year's Kerala State Film Award.-National Film Awards:* Best Art Director- Sabu Cyril* Best Cinematographer- K. V. Anand-Kerala State Film Awards:... - 2003 - Best ActorKerala State Film Award for Best ActorThe Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor has been awarded annually in India since 1969. The Kerala State Film Awards were managed directly by the Government of Kerala's Department of Cultural Affairs until 1997; they are now given by the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy, an autonomous non-profit...
- MargamMargam (film)Margam is a 2003 Malayalam film co-written, directed and produced by Rajiv Vijayaraghavan, and starring Nedumudi Venu, Meera Krishna and Shobha Mohan...
Asianet Film Awards
Asianet Film Awards
The Asianet Film Awards is the most prominent award ceremony for Malayalam films presented annually by Asianet, a Malayalam-language television network from the south-Indian state of Kerala. The awards ceremony has been instituted to honour both artistic and technical excellence in the Malayalam...
- 2005 - Best Supporting Actor Award - Thanmatra
- 2007 - Best Script Writer Award - Thaniye
- 2011 - Best Supporting Actor - Best ActorBest Actor (film)- External links :* http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/7722/malayalam/best-actor/index.htm Best Actor] at Nowrunning.com*...
, Elsamma Enna AankuttyElsamma Enna AankuttyElsamma Enna Aankutty is a 2010 Malayalam film directed by Lal Jose and written by M. Sindhuraj, starring Kunchacko Boban, Ann Augustine, and Indrajith in the lead roles.The film was produced by M. Renjith, and distributed by Lal Creations.- Plot :...
Filmfare Award
Filmfare Awards South
Filmfare Awards South is the South Indian segment of the annual Filmfare Awards, presented by The Times Group to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the South Indian film industry. The awards are separately given for Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films...
- 1997 - Lifetime Achievement Award
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards
The Kerala Film Critics Association Awards are presented annually by the Kerala Film Critics Association to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the Malayalam language film industry of India. The awards were instituted in 1977....
- 2007 - Second Best Actor - Thaniye
- 2007 - Lifetime Achievement Award/Prathibha Puraskaram
Other Awards
- 2003 - Best Actor Award won in Televison Gallup Poll conducted by University of Kerala union for Ragardram (DoordarshanDoorDarshanDoordarshan is an Indian public service broadcaster, a division of Prasar Bharati. It is one of the largest broadcasting organizations in India in terms of the infrastructure of studios and transmitters. Recently, it has also started Digital Terrestrial Transmitters. On September 15, 2009,...
) - 2006 - Sathyan Award
- 2007 - BahadoorBahadoorBahadoor , born P. K. Kunjalu, was a Malayalam film comedian who, along with Adoor Bhasi, redefined the way in which comedy and funny scenes were perceived in Malayalam cinema. They made a significant contribution toward establishing comedy as the predominant genre of Malayalam cinema...
Award - 2011 - Serve India Media Award
Film festivals
- 2003 - ArimparaA Story That Begins at the EndA Story That Begins at the End is a 2003 Indian drama film directed by Murali Nair. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2003 Cannes Film Festival.-Plot:...
at the cannes International Film Festival & other filim festivals - 2005 - MargamMargam (film)Margam is a 2003 Malayalam film co-written, directed and produced by Rajiv Vijayaraghavan, and starring Nedumudi Venu, Meera Krishna and Shobha Mohan...
at the Havana International Film Festival - 2007 - SairaSaira (film)Saira is a 2005 Indian film starring Navya Nair and Nedumudi Venu.Saira marks the directorial debut of Dr. Biju. It was the opening film in the section Tous Les Cinemas Du Monde at the Cannes International Film Festival in 2007...
- Best Actor Award at the Zimbabwe International Film Festival
Tamil
- 2008 SilambaattamSilambattam (film)Silambattam is a 2008 Indian Tamil action film written and directed by cinematographer-turned-director Saravanan, making his directorial debut. The film stars Silambarasan Rajendar in dual roles while Sneha, Sana Khan, Prabhu and Kishore also play lead roles. Nedumudi Venu, Raaghav, Santhanam and...
- 2008 Poi Solla PoromPoi Solla PoromPoi Solla Porom is a Tamil comedy film starring Nedumudi Venu, Karthik Kumar and Piaa Bajpai released in 2008. The film is a remake of the Bollywood cult film, Khosla Ka Ghosla.-Plot:...
- 2005 AnniyanAnniyanAnniyan is a 2005 Tamil psychological thriller film directed by S. Shankar. The film stars Vikram, Sadha, Prakash Raj, and Vivek, while featuring background score and soundtrack composed by Harris Jayaraj. The film was released worldwide on 10 June 2005....
- 1996 Indian