The unforgettable Nedumudi Venu
The Hindu
The actor brought to life several memorable characters
Nedumudi Venu had an astonishingly long, fruitful career as one of Indian cinema’s greatest actors. He was part of several landmark Malayalam films. It is not easy to make a selection of his best performances; there have been too many. Here are some of them:
Kallan Pavithran
The 1981 film directed by Padmarajan told a fascinating tale set in rustic background. As the thief Pavithran, Venu gave one of his career’s earliest masterclasses.
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