Thiruvananthapuram ∙ Nedumudi Venu had a passion for this city. He wanted to settle permanently in Thiruvananthapuram, which turned him into an actor. So at home he was called ‘Thumb’. Thampil lived happily for a long time. Thambili is not needed now. Today is a year since he said goodbye. Friends and art lovers will gather today to refresh Nedumudi’s memory. The passing of Nedumudi Venu, who had a place in the hearts of the Malaysian audience through several roles, was unexpected.
He died of liver cancer. Three times the operation didn’t work. Doctors suggested a liver transplant, but he refused. His wife TRSusheela was ready to donate the liver but Nedumudi did not agree. “Even if life is bought at a price, it won’t do much good. Birth has natural death. It will happen when it has to happen.” – This was the position of Nedumudi Venu. He repeated it many times. He was an actor who shone in film and theater for half a century. He has starred in over five hundred films. Many roles as villain, supporting actor and character actor.
An actor who put all the characters he played in the mind of the audience. He wrote plays during his school days. After college, he worked for some time as a journalist and parallel college teacher. He later became part of the professional comedies. He became famous as an actor after moving from Nedumudi to Thiruvananthapuram. He settled here on the basis of his friendship with him. The relationship and friendship with Kavalam, Aravindan, Padmarajan, Bharat, Bharat Gopi etc. they were deep.
He made his debut in 1978 with Tamp under the direction of Aravindan. He got the name of the best actor with the hype of Bharata. Nedumudi Venu rose to stardom with the role of Chellappanashari in “Takara” directed by Bharathan himself. Padmarajan Eruthit Oru Filewan’s film was his foray into character roles. Nedummudi’s characters were strengthened by her spontaneous acting, dialogue style and distinct body language. The drama, the traditional songs, the shila and the mridanga were fascinating. The story and script were prepared under the pseudonym of Pachy. He directed the film ‘Pooram’. He has won state and national awards and other accolades.
