Nedumudi Venu, rated as one of the most talented actors in Indian cinema, died at a private hospital here on Monday. Born in 1948 in Nedumudi in Kerala’s Alappuzha district, Venu began his career as a theatre artiste with famous dramatist Kavalam Narayana Panicker’s experimental theatre group. In his film career spanning over four decades, Venu acted in over 500 movies as hero, villain and character actor. According to film scholar N. Balagopal, Venu was one of the few actors in Indian cinema who excelled both as stylised actor and realistic actor, which in Indian theatre tradition is called Natya Dharmi and Lokadharmi, respectively. A recipient of national and state film awards, Venu did notable roles in movies such as His Highness Abdullah and Bharatham.

Source: The Telegraph October 11, 2021 11:26 UTC