Venu Nagavally
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Venu Nagavally (16 April 1949 – 9 September 2010) was an India
n actor
, screenwriter
and director
who was active in Malayalam cinema
. Son of late writer, commentator, and broadcaster Nagavally R. S. Kurup
, Venu has acted in about fifty films, directed films such as Sukhamo Devi (1986), Sarvakalashala
(1987), Lal Salam
(1989), and Aye Auto
(1990), and scripted the commercially successful Kilukkam
(1991). Venu Nagavally died at Thiruvananthapuram
on 9 September 2010. He is survived by his wife and son Vivek.
and Rajamma. He completed his education from Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School, Thiruvananthapuram
and University College Trivandrum
. He had a bachelors degree in Politics and a Diploma in journalism.
Venu started his career as an announcer in Akasavani. He later sung a song in the movie Chottanikkara Amma (1976) but was noticed only in 1978 when he acted in the movie Ulkkadal directed by K. G. George
, thus starting his acting career in movies. His noted movies as an actor are Shalini Ente Koottukari
, Meenamasathile Sooryan, Pakshe
, and Chillu.
Venu's first movie as a director was Sukhamo Devi (1986) which he himself describes as his own tragical love story. Later he directed the superhit movies Lal Salam, Aey Auto, Aayirappara
etc. Venu has also written scripts for a few movies including the Priyadarshan
directed blockbuster movie Kilukkam
. His first movie as a script writer was Ee Ganam Marakkumo.
The movies for which he has sung songs include Chillu, Ente Ammu, Ninte Thulasi, Avarude Chakki, Oru Painkilikatha out of which the song Kochu chakkarachi pettu from the movie Ente Ammu, Ninte Thulasi, Avarude Chakki became quite popular.
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...
n 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...
, screenwriter
Screenwriter
Screenwriters or scriptwriters or scenario writers are people who write/create the short or feature-length screenplays from which mass media such as films, television programs, Comics or video games are based.-Profession:...
and director
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
who was active in Malayalam cinema
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...
. Son of late writer, commentator, and broadcaster Nagavally R. S. Kurup
Nagavally R. S. Kurup
Nagavally R. S. Kurup, or Nagavally, as he was popularly known was a writer, commentator and broadcaster best known for his works in the All India Radio. He authored over 50 literary works including plays and around 20 film scripts...
, Venu has acted in about fifty films, directed films such as Sukhamo Devi (1986), Sarvakalashala
Sarvakalashala
Sarvakalasala is a 1987 Comedy/Drama/Romance Malayalam film directed by Venu Nagavalli, starring Mohanlal, Jagathi Sreekumar, Sukumaran, Adoor Bhasi, and Seema.-Plot:...
(1987), Lal Salam
Lal Salam (1990 film)
Lal Salam is a 1990 Malayalam political film directed by Venu Nagavalli starring Mohanlal, Murali, Geetha and Urvashi in the lead roles.- Cast :* Mohanlal...Nettoor Stephen * Murali...Anthony* Madhu...Medayil Ittichan...
(1989), and Aye Auto
Aye Auto
Aye Auto is an Indian film in Malayalam language by Venu Nagavalli starring Mohanlal and Rekha. The film is about the life of auto drivers in the city of Calicut.-Plot:...
(1990), and scripted the commercially successful Kilukkam
Kilukkam
Kilukkam is a 1991 Malayalam musical comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Venu Nagavalli...
(1991). Venu Nagavally died at 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...
on 9 September 2010. He is survived by his wife and son Vivek.
Biography
Venu Nagavally was born on 16 April 1949 as the son of the noted play writer Nagavally R. S. KurupNagavally R. S. Kurup
Nagavally R. S. Kurup, or Nagavally, as he was popularly known was a writer, commentator and broadcaster best known for his works in the All India Radio. He authored over 50 literary works including plays and around 20 film scripts...
and Rajamma. He completed his education from Government Model Boys Higher Secondary School, 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...
and University College Trivandrum
University College Trivandrum
His Highness Maharaja's University College, Trivandrum is a constituent college of the University of Kerala, based primarily in Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of the Indian state of Kerala.-Geography and Location:...
. He had a bachelors degree in Politics and a Diploma in journalism.
Venu started his career as an announcer in Akasavani. He later sung a song in the movie Chottanikkara Amma (1976) but was noticed only in 1978 when he acted in the movie Ulkkadal directed by K. G. George
K. G. George
Kulakkatil Geevarghese George is an Indian film director who work in Malayalam film. George is one of the most celebrated filmmakers of Kerala who modernized the Malayalam cinema in the seventies. He is the founder-chairman of MACTA, and continues to be an executive member...
, thus starting his acting career in movies. His noted movies as an actor are Shalini Ente Koottukari
Shalini Ente Koottukari
Shalini Ente Koottukari is a 1978 Malayalam film about the friendship between two young women named Shalini and Ammu.-Plot:The film follows the life of a young woman named Shalini. Shalini is in love with her classmate, but with the suicide of her brother, her life becomes painful; this leads her...
, Meenamasathile Sooryan, Pakshe
Pakshe
Pakshe is a 1994 Malayalam romantic drama film written by Venu Nagavally and directed by Mohan. It stars Mohanlal and Shobhana in the lead roles. Though a usually repeated story in Malayalam films, the director is successful in saying the story in the most heart-touchable way...
, and Chillu.
Venu's first movie as a director was Sukhamo Devi (1986) which he himself describes as his own tragical love story. Later he directed the superhit movies Lal Salam, Aey Auto, Aayirappara
Aayirappara
Aayirappara is a 1993 Malayalam film directed by Venu Nagavalli starring Mammootty, Urvashi and Madhu in the lead roles.The movie was produced by Sreekanth and Ashok in the banner of Gauridarshana and it has been distributed by Mak Release.- Cast :...
etc. Venu has also written scripts for a few movies including the Priyadarshan
Priyadarshan
Priyadarshan is an Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter. In a career spanning over two decades, Priyadarshan has directed over 80 films in several Indian languages including Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu...
directed blockbuster movie Kilukkam
Kilukkam
Kilukkam is a 1991 Malayalam musical comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Venu Nagavalli...
. His first movie as a script writer was Ee Ganam Marakkumo.
The movies for which he has sung songs include Chillu, Ente Ammu, Ninte Thulasi, Avarude Chakki, Oru Painkilikatha out of which the song Kochu chakkarachi pettu from the movie Ente Ammu, Ninte Thulasi, Avarude Chakki became quite popular.
Actor
- College DaysCollege Days-References:* *...
(2010) - BhagyadevathaBhagyadevathaBhagyadevatha is a 2009 Malayalam film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad. The movie features Jayaram, Kanika, Narain, and Innocent in the lead roles. This movie was mainly shot around the scenic Kuttanad region in Kerala.- Plot :...
(2009) .... Anto - RoudramRoudramRaudram is a 2008 Malayalam film directed by Renji Panicker. Mammootty plays the lead role of Narendran, a dedicated IPS officer. Sai Kumar, Vijayaraghavan, and Rajan P Dev plays other leading roles.-Plot:...
(2008) .... Doctor - Anchil Oral Arjunan (2007) .... Padmanabhan
- Baba KalyaniBaba KalyaniBabasaheb Neelkanth Kalyani is an Indian businessman who serves as the chairman and managing director of Bharat Forge, the flagship company of the Kalyani Group and the world's second-largest forgings manufacturer after ThyssenKrupp of Germany....
(2006) .... V. Ninan - Photographer (2006)
- Pathaka (2006) .... Shekharji
- PauranPauranPauran is a 2005 Malayalam movie directed by Sunildas featuring Jayaram, Kalabhavan Mani and Geethu Mohandas in the lead roles. The movie was produced by Sunil Baby under the banner of Dolphin Creations and was distributed by Dolphin Creations and Sreemovies.- Plot :Divakaran, son of martyr...
(2005) .... Chief Minister - Deepangal Sakshi (2005) .... Advocate
- KaazhchaKaazhchaKaazcha is a 2004 Malayalam drama film written and directed by Blessy. It stars Mammootty in the lead role.-Plot:Madhavan , a simple village man who in childhood got bitten by the film bug threw up his studies and finally ended up as the Operator Madhavan who toured the countryside with his 16 mm...
(2004) .... Magistrate - Sathyam (2004) .... Chief Minister
- WantedWanted (2004 film)Wanted is a 2004 Malayalam movie directed by Murali Nagavally. The movie features Mohanlal, Madhu Warrier and Nishanth Sagar in the lead roles.- Plot :...
(2004/I) .... Krishnadas - HarikrishnansHarikrishnansHarikrishnans is a 1998 Malayalam film directed by Fazil and starring Mammootty, Mohanlal, and Juhi Chawla in the lead roles...
(1998) .... Vishwambharan - MinnaramMinnaramMinnaram is a 1994 Malayalam musical film written and directed by Priyadarshan, starring Mohanlal, Shobana, Thilakan, Sankaradi, K. P. Ummer, Jagathy Sreekumar, Geetha Vijayan, Venu Nagavally, and Lalu Alex....
(1994)... Baby (Bobby's elder brother) - Pavam Ia Ivachan (1994) Main Villain
- PakshePakshePakshe is a 1994 Malayalam romantic drama film written by Venu Nagavally and directed by Mohan. It stars Mohanlal and Shobhana in the lead roles. Though a usually repeated story in Malayalam films, the director is successful in saying the story in the most heart-touchable way...
(1994) .... Unniyettan - DevadasDevadasDevadas is a 1989 Malayalam film based on the Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay novel, Devdas.-External links:**...
(1989) .... Devadas - VarthaVarthaVartha is a 1986 Malayalam political drama film directed by I. V. Sasi and starring Mammootty, Mohanlal, Rahman and Seema. The film was a big box office hit.-Cast:*Mammootty as Madhavankutty*Mohanlal as Vasu...
(1986) ....Devan - Oru Katha Oru Nunnakkatha (1986)
- Sunil Vayassu 20 (1986) .... Jayakumar
- Adhyayam Onnu Muthal (1985) .... Rameshan Nair
- Ente Ammu Ninte Thulasi Avarude Chakki (1985) .... Shakthi
- Meenamasathile Sooryan (1985) .... Matathil Appu
- Uyarukm Njan Nadaake (1985)
- Arante Mulla Kochu Mulla (1984) .... Joy
- Adaminte Variyellu (1983) .... Gopi
- April 18 (1983).....Advocate Thomachan
- Lekhayude Maranam Oru FlashbackLekhayude Maranam Oru FlashbackLekhayude Maranam: Oru Flashback is a 1983 Malayalam film by K. G. George. The movie is loosely based on the real life incident of the death of actress Shobha who committed suicide, following a relationship with director Balu Mahendra.-Plot:...
(1983) - Prasnam Gurutharam (1983) .... Venu
- Omanathinkal (1983)
- Chillu (1982) .... Ananthu
- Ithiri Neram Othiri Karyam (1982)
- YavanikaYavanikaYavanika is a 1982 Indian Malayalam mystery thriller film co-written and directed by K. G. George and starring Bharath Gopi, Mammootty and Jalaja. The film explores backstage drama of a travelling drama group...
(1982) .... Joseph Kollapally - Kolangal (1981) (as Venu Nagavally)
- Archana Teacher (1981)
- Aniyatha Valakkal (1980) .... Ravi Shankar
- Shalini Ente KoottukariShalini Ente KoottukariShalini Ente Koottukari is a 1978 Malayalam film about the friendship between two young women named Shalini and Ammu.-Plot:The film follows the life of a young woman named Shalini. Shalini is in love with her classmate, but with the suicide of her brother, her life becomes painful; this leads her...
(1978) .... Prabha - Ulkkadal (1978) .... Rahulan( First film)
As Director
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| 1986 | Sukhamo Devi | Malayalam 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... |
Shankar Shankar (actor) Shankar Panikkar, popularly known as Shankar is an Indian film actor and director. He was one of the prominent lead actors of Malayalam cinema during the 1980s.- As an Actor :... , Mohanlal Mohanlal Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star... , Urvashi Urvashi (actress) Kavitha Ranjini, better known by her stage name Urvashi , is an Indian film actress and producer. She was a prominent lead actress during the 1980s and 1990s in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films. She has dubbed in her own voice in all these languages. And she produced the film Pidakkozhi... , Geetha |
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| 1987 | Sarvakalashala Sarvakalashala Sarvakalasala is a 1987 Comedy/Drama/Romance Malayalam film directed by Venu Nagavalli, starring Mohanlal, Jagathi Sreekumar, Sukumaran, Adoor Bhasi, and Seema.-Plot:... |
Malayalam 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... |
Mohanlal Mohanlal Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star... , Sukumaran Sukumaran Edappal Ponnamkuzhi Veettil Sukumaran Nair , popularly known as Sukumaran, was an Indian film actor, and producer.... , Nedumudi Venu Nedumudi Venu Nedumudi Venu is a popular Malayalam film actor from Kerala, India. He has also written screenplays and has directed one film.- Early life :... , Seema Seema (actress) Seema is an Indian actress. She has performed in approximately 250 films in Malayalam, nine in Tamil, seven in Telugu, three in Kannada and one in Hindi. Seema is still active in the movie industry.She began her career in Tamil film at fourteen as a dancer... |
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| 1988 | Ayitham | Malayalam 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... |
Mohanlal Mohanlal Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star... , Sukumaran Sukumaran Edappal Ponnamkuzhi Veettil Sukumaran Nair , popularly known as Sukumaran, was an Indian film actor, and producer.... , Ambika Ambika (actress) Ambika is an Indian film actress. She was worked in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu films. Ambika's sister Radha was also an actress. Both of them acted in a number of south Indian films in 80s and they have a movie studio called "ARS Studios".... , Radha Radha (actress) Udaya Chandrika, better known by her screen name Radha is an Indian actress popular in the 80s and early 90s. She has acted in numerous movies with top actors of the South Indian cinema such as Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan , Sathyaraj, Prabhu, Vijayakanth, Chiranjeevi, Karthik, Suresh, Mohan,... |
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| 1989 | Swagatham | Malayalam 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... |
Jayaram Jayaram Jayaram is an Indian film actor who mainly acts in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is also a chenda percussionist and mimic artist. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution towards the arts.-Early life:... , Nedumudi Venu Nedumudi Venu Nedumudi Venu is a popular Malayalam film actor from Kerala, India. He has also written screenplays and has directed one film.- Early life :... , Ashokan Ashokan (actor) Ashokan is Malayalam actor who is best known for his roles in Peruvazhiyambalam, In Harihar Nagar and Amaram.-Career:He made debut in 1978 was Peruvazhiyambalam was directed by Padmarajan where he played as a 15 year old boy who becomes fugitive after killing of bully... , Parvathi, Urvashi Urvashi (actress) Kavitha Ranjini, better known by her stage name Urvashi , is an Indian film actress and producer. She was a prominent lead actress during the 1980s and 1990s in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films. She has dubbed in her own voice in all these languages. And she produced the film Pidakkozhi... |
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| 1989 | Lal Salam Lal Salam (1990 film) Lal Salam is a 1990 Malayalam political film directed by Venu Nagavalli starring Mohanlal, Murali, Geetha and Urvashi in the lead roles.- Cast :* Mohanlal...Nettoor Stephen * Murali...Anthony* Madhu...Medayil Ittichan... |
Malayalam 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... |
Mohanlal Mohanlal Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star... , Geetha, Murali, Urvashi Urvashi (actress) Kavitha Ranjini, better known by her stage name Urvashi , is an Indian film actress and producer. She was a prominent lead actress during the 1980s and 1990s in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films. She has dubbed in her own voice in all these languages. And she produced the film Pidakkozhi... |
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| 1990 | Aye Auto Aye Auto Aye Auto is an Indian film in Malayalam language by Venu Nagavalli starring Mohanlal and Rekha. The film is about the life of auto drivers in the city of Calicut.-Plot:... |
Malayalam 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... |
Mohanlal Mohanlal Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star... , Rekha, Murali, Sreenivasan |
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| 1991 | Kizhakkunarum Pakshi Kizhakkunarum Pakshi Kizhakkunarum Pakshi is a 1991 Malayalam-language Indian feature film directed by Venu Nagavalli, starring Mohanlal, Shankar, Murali, Rekha, Jagathy Sreekumar, Ashokan, and Innocent.-Plot:... |
Malayalam 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... |
Mohanlal Mohanlal Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star... , Shankar Shankar (actor) Shankar Panikkar, popularly known as Shankar is an Indian film actor and director. He was one of the prominent lead actors of Malayalam cinema during the 1980s.- As an Actor :... , Rekha, Murali |
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| 1993 | Kalippattam Kalippattam Kalippattam is a 1993 Malayalam film written and directed by Venu Nagavalli and starring Mohanlal, Urvashi, Thilakan, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Jagathy and Nedumudi Venu in pivotal roles. Mohanlal also sang a song with Chithra for the film... |
Malayalam 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... |
Mohanlal Mohanlal Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star... , Urvashi Urvashi (actress) Kavitha Ranjini, better known by her stage name Urvashi , is an Indian film actress and producer. She was a prominent lead actress during the 1980s and 1990s in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films. She has dubbed in her own voice in all these languages. And she produced the film Pidakkozhi... , Jagathy Sreekumar Jagathy Sreekumar Sreekumar Achary, better known by his stage name Jagathy Sreekumar, is an Indian film actor who has performed in more than 1,000 Malayalam films. He has also directed two films and has written screenplays for two films... , Thilakan Thilakan Surendranatha Thilakan , known mononymously as Thilakan, is an Indian actor who works in Malayalam cinema and theatre. He was awarded Padma Shri on 25 January 2009.- Theatre:... |
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| 1993 | Aayirappara Aayirappara Aayirappara is a 1993 Malayalam film directed by Venu Nagavalli starring Mammootty, Urvashi and Madhu in the lead roles.The movie was produced by Sreekanth and Ashok in the banner of Gauridarshana and it has been distributed by Mak Release.- Cast :... |
Malayalam 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... |
Mammootty Mammootty Mammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles... , Urvashi Urvashi (actress) Kavitha Ranjini, better known by her stage name Urvashi , is an Indian film actress and producer. She was a prominent lead actress during the 1980s and 1990s in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films. She has dubbed in her own voice in all these languages. And she produced the film Pidakkozhi... , Madhu Madhu (actor) Madhavan Nair , commonly known by his stage name Madhu is an actor in Malayalam cinema. He was a prominent lead actor during the 60s and 70s. He has also directed and produced films, and at one time he owned Uma film studio.-Early life:... , Narendra Prasad Narendra prasad Narendra Prasad was a popular Indian movie actor, playwright, director, teacher and literary critic. He was born at Mavelikara, Alappuzha District, in the south Indian state of Kerala.... |
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| 1995 | Agnidevan Agnidevan Agnidevan is an Indian film in Malayalam written by P. Balachandran and directed by Venu Nagavalli, starring Mohanlal and Revathi. The Leadership over the family newspaper, causes the family to split apart and have problems. This is main theme of the film and is of Genre Musical/Drama... |
Malayalam 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... |
Mohanlal Mohanlal Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star... , Revathi, Rohini Hattangadi Rohini Hattangadi Rohini Hattangadi is an Indian actress of film, theatre and television. She has won two Filmfare Awards, one National Film Award, and is the only Indian actress to win the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance as Kasturba Gandhi in Gandhi... , Captain Raju Captain Raju Captain Raju is a Malayalam film actor. He was born at Omallur in Pathanamthitta District, Kerala.After finishing his graduation in Zoology, Raju joined the Indian Army as a first class officer at the age of 21. He started acting in films after leaving the army service. He has acted in more than... , Devan Devan (actor) Devan is an Indian film actor and politician. He started his film career as the producer of the technically brilliant, but box-office flop movie Vellam and then opted to become an actor. Devan is known for his handling of serious roles, though he started his career with supporting roles... |
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| 1998 | Rakthasakshikal Sindabad Rakthasakshikal Sindabad Rakthasakshikal Sindabad is a Malayalam movie released in 1998 directed by Venu Nagavalli and featuring Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi and Sukanya.- Cast :* Mohanlal - Siva Subrahmanya Iyyar* Suresh Gopi - Urnees* Nassar - Divan* Murali* Nedumudi Venu* Sukanya... |
Malayalam 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... |
Mohanlal Mohanlal Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star... , Suresh Gopi Suresh Gopi Suresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles... , Murali, Sukanya |
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| 2009 | 27th Feb | Bharya Swantham Suhruthu Bharya Swantham Suhruthu Bharya Swantham Suhruthu is a 2009 Malayalam film co-written and directed by Venu Nagavally, starring Mukesh, Padmapriya, Urvashi, Jyothirmayi, and Jagathy Sreekumar in the lead roles. It was Venu Nagavally's last film as director.-Plot:Zakhariah is a private banker who has returned from the gulf... |
Malayalam 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... |
Jagathy Sreekumar Jagathy Sreekumar Sreekumar Achary, better known by his stage name Jagathy Sreekumar, is an Indian film actor who has performed in more than 1,000 Malayalam films. He has also directed two films and has written screenplays for two films... , Urvashi Urvashi (actress) Kavitha Ranjini, better known by her stage name Urvashi , is an Indian film actress and producer. She was a prominent lead actress during the 1980s and 1990s in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films. She has dubbed in her own voice in all these languages. And she produced the film Pidakkozhi... , Mukesh Mukesh (actor) Mukesh , born Mukesh Babu, is an Indian film actor and producer known for his work in Malayalam cinema.- Personal Life :... , Padmapriya |
Writer
- Bharya Swantham Suhruthu (2009) (screenplay)
- Vishnu (1994) (screenplay and dialogue)
- Aayirappara (1993) (writer)
- KalippattamKalippattamKalippattam is a 1993 Malayalam film written and directed by Venu Nagavalli and starring Mohanlal, Urvashi, Thilakan, Kaviyoor Ponnamma, Jagathy and Nedumudi Venu in pivotal roles. Mohanlal also sang a song with Chithra for the film...
(1993) (writer) - KilukkamKilukkamKilukkam is a 1991 Malayalam musical comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Venu Nagavalli...
(1991) (writer) - Kizhakkunarum Pakshi (1991) (screenplay and dialogue)
- Aye Auto (1990) (writer)
- Ardham (1989) (writer)
- Sarvakalasala (1987) (screenplay and dialogue)
- Sukhamodevi (1986) (writer)
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