Prolific Malayalam actor Nedumudi Venu passed away at the age of 73 at a hospital in Thiruvananthapuram after suffering from liver-related ailments. The veteran actor had acted in more than 500 films. He had recovered from the Kovid-19 infection, but was again admitted to the hospital after increasing uneasiness. Several celebrities from the film industry took to social media to offer condolences to the late actor. Sharing a picture of Venu, Prithviraj Sukumaran wrote, “Farewell Venu Uncle! Your body of work and your expertise on the craft will be forever research material for generations to come! Rest In Peace Tale! #Nedumudivenu”.
Deeply saddened to hear about the passing of a great great actor #nedumudivenu Sir. He was not only a great actor but also a wonderful human being. It was my husband’s honor to direct him in one of his films. He will be missed. may his soul rest in peace. #tear out 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/twCUKWkzgc— KhushbuSundar (@khushsundar) 11 October 2021
Actor Siddharth wrote, “Malayalam cinema has lost one of its greatest actors of all time. An irreplaceable presence in our lives. Thanks for all the memories”
Malayalam cinema lost one of its greatest actors of all time. An irreplaceable presence in our lives. Thanks for all the memories ️ pic.twitter.com/v3RmpJCnNX
— Siddharth (@DearthOfSid) 11 October 2021
Last year the actor came up with a song to spread awareness about ways to tackle the deadly COVID-19 disease.
Venu was an exemplary actor who won three National Film Awards and six Kerala State Film Awards. He started his career as a journalist and then entered the acting world and made his debut in 1978 with the film Thambu. Some of his famous screenplays include Kattathe Kilikkadu, Theertham, Shruti, Ambada Najane!, Oru Katha Oru Nunnakkatha, Savidham and others. Angane Oru Awadakkalathu. He also donned a director’s hat with the film Pooram.
He was last seen on the big screen in the anthology Aum Penam.
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