After 500 films, Malayalam cinema's cult actor Venu to be honoured
Thriruvananthapuram
November 20, 2017
Actor Nedumudi Venu has had a long and eventful association
with the Malayalam film industry, that saw him acting in 500 films over 40
years. To honour the 69-year-old "gentleman" film actor, a cultural night will
be hosted here on November 26.
Leading film producer Suresh Kumar told
media on Monday that apart from a public meeting to honour Venu, there will be a
special cultural and musical programme based on some of the characters Venu had
played.
The programme will be organised by the Trivandrum Film Fraternity
along with the Kerala government and the Vayalar Ramavarma Cultural
organisation.
"One of the biggest reasons for his success and his 500
films is because he came from the theatre and has excelled in each and every
role that he has played," said Kumar.
Venu, who hails from water-locked
Nedumudi in Alappuzha, came to the state capital more than four decades back and
starting his career as a journalist.
It was his association with popular
playwright, theatre director, poet and lyricist Kavalam Narayana Panicker, that
made his entry into Malayalam films easy.
After donning the greasepaint
in "Thampu" (1978) by director G. Aravindan, Venu's journey began in the film
industry. He has since played numerous roles that have been etched in the minds
of many.
Among his hugely popular roles are ones in films like "Thakara",
"Chamaram", "Kallan Pavithran", "Vida Parayum Munpe", "Panchavadi Palam" and has
been a live wire in many a films directed by Priyadarshan.
A
multi-faceted personality, Venu is a good mridangam player and besides scripting
films, he has also directed one.
A hugely popular person on film sets,
Venu is known for his mild manners and his unassuming personality has helped him
in having a wide circle of friends both from the film industry and outside.
Thriruvananthapuram
November 20, 2017
Actor Nedumudi Venu has had a long and eventful association
with the Malayalam film industry, that saw him acting in 500 films over 40
years. To honour the 69-year-old "gentleman" film actor, a cultural night will
be hosted here on November 26.
Leading film producer Suresh Kumar told
media on Monday that apart from a public meeting to honour Venu, there will be a
special cultural and musical programme based on some of the characters Venu had
played.
The programme will be organised by the Trivandrum Film Fraternity
along with the Kerala government and the Vayalar Ramavarma Cultural
organisation.
"One of the biggest reasons for his success and his 500
films is because he came from the theatre and has excelled in each and every
role that he has played," said Kumar.
Venu, who hails from water-locked
Nedumudi in Alappuzha, came to the state capital more than four decades back and
starting his career as a journalist.
It was his association with popular
playwright, theatre director, poet and lyricist Kavalam Narayana Panicker, that
made his entry into Malayalam films easy.
After donning the greasepaint
in "Thampu" (1978) by director G. Aravindan, Venu's journey began in the film
industry. He has since played numerous roles that have been etched in the minds
of many.
Among his hugely popular roles are ones in films like "Thakara",
"Chamaram", "Kallan Pavithran", "Vida Parayum Munpe", "Panchavadi Palam" and has
been a live wire in many a films directed by Priyadarshan.
A
multi-faceted personality, Venu is a good mridangam player and besides scripting
films, he has also directed one.
A hugely popular person on film sets,
Venu is known for his mild manners and his unassuming personality has helped him
in having a wide circle of friends both from the film industry and outside.
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