Kesavan Venugopal (22 May 1948 – 11 October 2021), better known by his
stage nameNedumudi Venu, was an Indian actor and screenwriter from
Kerala, who predominantly worked in
Malayalam cinema.[1][2][3] He acted in more than 500 films, primarily in
Malayalam and also in
Tamil in a career spanning nearly five decades.[4][5] He wrote screenplays and directed one film. Nedumudi Venu won three
National Film Awards and six
Kerala State Film Awards for his various performances in various Movies.[6][7][8][9]
Early life
Venu was born as Venugopal to P. K. Kesava Pillai, a school master and P. Kunjikkuttiyamma. He had his primary education from NSS Higher Secondary School, Nedumudi, and St. Mary's Higher Secondary School, Champakulam.[10]
Venu was married to T. R. Susheela. The couple had two sons: Unni and Kannan.[2]
Death
Venu died at
KIMS Hospital in
Thiruvananthapuram on 11 October 2021, at the age of 73. He was receiving treatment for
liver cancer prior to his death and died from post COVID-19 complications.[11] He also had
diabetes, which complicated his condition.[12][13][1] He was cremated with full state honours at Santhikavadam Crematorium in Thiruvananthapuram on 12 October 2021.[14]