Nedumudi Venu

Actor, also writer · Died October 11, 2021, aged 73 · Alleppey, Travancore

Kesavan Venu Gopal, known popularly by his stage name Nedumudi Venu, was an Indian actor, writer and director. He was widely regarded as one of the greatest actors in Indian cinema. Venu was born as Venugopal to P. K. Kesavan Nair-a school master- and P. Kunjikkuttiyamma in Nedumudi, Alappuzha as the youngest of their five children. He has four elder brothers. He had his primary education from N S S Higher Secondary School, Nedumudi, and St. Mary's Higher Secondary School,Champakulam. He was involved in art and music since his academic period. After graduating from Sanatana Dharma College, Alappuzha, he worked as a journalist in Kalakaumudi and as a teacher in a tutorial institute. Venu was living in Thiruvananthapuram when he made friends with the likes of Aravindan, Padmarajan, and Bharath Gopi. This ultimately paved way for his film career. He is a talented Mridangam player. Venu started his career in theater and went on to act in films. He was a member of Kavalam Narayana Panicker's dramas. He debuted in the film Thambu (1978) by director G. Aravindan. His acting skills were showcased in the Bharathan film Aaravam. Padmarajan's Oridathoru Phayalwan and Kallan Pavithran set a milestone for him. It marked his start in karanavar (head of the family) roles, which included most of his memorable performances. Venu also wrote scripts for movies. He wrote the stories for the films Kattathe Kilikkoodu, Theertham, Sruthi, Ambada Njane, Oru Katha Oru Nunnakkatha, Savidham, and Angane Oru Avadhikkalathu. He also tried his hand in direction with Pooram. He has also acted in a few Tamil films with director Shankar, such as Kamal Hasan's Indian and Vikram's Anniyan. Venu has also acted in some television serials. He acted in NFDC film Parinamam (The Change), directed by P. Venu that won the best screenplay award at the Ashdod International Film Festival held in Israel. He won the Best Actor award for his role in Saira at the Zimbabwe International Film Festival which concluded in September 2007; Saira was the only film from India to be included in the festival. The committee mentioned that he acted compellingly and convincingly in his portrayal of a man caught between secularism and fundamentalism.

Biography from TMDB.

Born: May 22, 1948
Died: October 11, 2021 (aged 73)
From: Alleppey, Travancore
Works as: Actor, also writer
Titles: 57 on MovieCove · 455 credits in all
Links: IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 16% in 30 days

What are Nedumudi Venu's films like?

Across their 55 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Comedy22 titles78^th

Drama19 titles60^th

Action13 titles38^th

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight

Bonds

33%

Morality

24%

Self

18%

Power

11%

Survival

10%

Society

Romantic love17 Family bonds17 Justice9 Ambition9 Corruption6 Sacrifice6 Friendship5 Self-worth4

What they feel like to watch

their average across 55 films

ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category

Earnest

Tone · Sincerity

ironicearnest

Ironic 0 · Wry 1 · Earnest 53

Serious

Tone · Weight

lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 18 · Serious 15 · Dark 22

Grounded

Tone · Style

naturalisticheightened

Grounded 43 · Stylized 10 · Heightened 2

Charged

Feel · Intensity

gentleintense

Gentle 15 · Charged 20 · Intense 20

Shifting

Feel · Swings

steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 26 · Shifting 24 · Whiplash 5

Some laughs

Feel · Humor

noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 26 · Some laughs 18 · Funny 11

Even-paced

Demand · Pace

slowrelentless

A split, not a type: Slow burn 30 · Even-paced 23 · Relentless 2

Engaged

Demand · Attention

casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 29 · Engaged 20 · Full focus 6

Affecting

Demand · Emotional cost

easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 15 · Affecting 18 · Heavy 22

Resolved

Demand · Resolution

resolvedambiguous

Resolved 44 · Open-ended 10 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

24 analyzed roles

Usually the Mentor: 9 of 24 analyzed roles.

Mentor

9 of 24

Threshold guardian

4 of 24

Ally

3 of 24

Shadow

3 of 24

Hero

2 of 24

Shapeshifter

2 of 24

Trickster

1 of 24

Show the 24 roles

Heroas Maruthu in Aravam (1980)
Tricksteras Unni in Kinnaram (1983)
Shapeshifteras Vijayan in Eettillam (1983)
Heroas Appunni in Appunni (1984)
Allyas Vakkachan in Parannu Parannu Parannu (1984)
Mentoras Ravunni Menon in Poochakkoru Mookkuthi (1984)
Allyas Venu in Manasariyathe (1984)
Threshold guardianas Kuttan Pillai in Mutharamkunnu P.O. (1985)
Shadowas Shivaraman in Punnaram Cholli Cholli (1985)
Allyas Kunjunni in Kaveri (1986)
Mentoras Dr. K.K. Menon in Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare (1986)
Shadowas Sivadasa Menon in Akkare Akkare Akkare (1990)
Mentoras Father Vattappara in Akashadoothu (1993)
Shapeshifteras Sreekrishnan in Thenmavin Kombath (1994)
Mentoras Fr Thayyil in Nirnayam (1995)
Shadowas Jayan's Father in Ormakalundayirikkanam (1995)
Threshold guardianas Krishnaswamy in Indian (1996)
Threshold guardianas Chandra's Father in Chandralekha (1997)
Threshold guardianas Thampuran in Harikrishnans (1998)
Mentoras Krishnankutty Menon in Ishtam (2001)
Mentoras Swaminathan in Dubai (2001)
Mentoras Balachandran's Father in Balettan (2003)
Mentoras Driver Nair in Passenger (2009)
Mentoras Vembu Iyer in Sarvam Thaala Mayam (2018)

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense

Melancholic

Joyful

Romantic

Bittersweet

Other

How their films linger

Feel-good17 Bittersweet18 Devastating11 Hopeful14 Thought-provoking11 Fun10

How their films end · 6 with a twist

Happy15
Bittersweet25
Tragic9
Ambiguous6

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Nedumudi Venu's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 52 of their 57 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Eros Now47 titles

Subscription and free streaming for Nedumudi Venu's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

455 credits, 57 with a MovieCove page; 3 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

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Manorathangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)
Show 1 episode · as Madhavan Mash
Indian 2(2024)
as Krishnasamy
Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films
Centimeter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)
Actor
Jack N Jill(2022)
as Retd. Colonel Nair
Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films
Puzhu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)
as Mohan
Bheeshma Parvam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)
as Iravippilla
By Her (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)
Actor
Aaraattu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)
as Sreedharan Master
Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea(2021)
as Samoothiri
Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films
Navarasa(2021)
Show 1 episode · as Principal
Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all shows
Aanum Pennum(2021)
as Vasudevan
Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films
Yuvam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)
as Judge Ramakrishnan
Thakkol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)
Actor
Thelivu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)
as Damodara Panicker
Chila NewGen Nattuvisheshangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)
as Karnavar
A for Apple (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)
Actor
Shubharathri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)
Actor
Kanchana 3 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)
as Kaali’s father
Madura Raja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)
as Madhavan Nair
Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)
as Kurukkan Ponnappan
Sarvam Thaala Mayam(2018)
as Vembu Iyer
Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films
Panthu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)
Actor
Thattumpurath Achuthan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)
as Gangadharan
Joseph(2018)
as Adv. Srinivasan
Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films
Oru Kuprasidha Payyan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)
as Adv. Santhosh Narayan
Johny Johny Yes Appa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)
as Adv. Louis
Oru Kuttanadan Blog (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)
as Vasudeva Kaimal
Kammara Sambhavam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)
as Selvan Moopan
Khaleefa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)
Actor
Carbon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)
as Basheer
Daivame Kaithozham K.Kumar Akanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)
as God
DiwanjiMoola Grand Prix (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)
as Davis
Udaharanam Sujatha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)
as George Paul
Pokkiri Simon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)
as Prof. Seetha Raman
Oru Visheshapetta Biriyani Kissa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)
as Krishnan Nair
Avarude Raavukal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)
as Scobo Jhons
Buddhanum Chaplinum Chirikkunnu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)
Actor
Ishti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)
as Ramavikraman Namboodiri
Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)
as Appooppan
Oppam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)
as Justice Krishnamoorthy
Once Again (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)
as Pappu Pilla
Kadhantharam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)
as Rajaram
Pavada (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)
Playback Singer · as Pillai
Charlie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)
as Kunjappan
Valiya Chirakulla Pakshikal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)
as Chief Editor
Lord Livingstone 7000 Kandi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)
as CKAK Menon
Names Unknown (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)
as Work Shop Master
Rudra Simhasanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)
as Shivathanu
Nirnayakam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)
as Venukuttan Nair
Oru Second Class Yathra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)
as Narayanan
Alif (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)
as Kunjammadu Sahib
Rasam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)
Screenplay · as Valliyottu Thirumeni
Aamayum Muyalum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)
as Kashi
Lal Bahadur Shastri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)
as Bahadur
Ottamandaram(2014)
Actor
Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Homely Meals (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)
as Father Dixon
Sapthamashree Thaskaraha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)
as Nobilettan
Villali Veeran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)
as Damodharji
Munnariyippu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)
as Rama Moorthy
Law Point (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)
as Ramakrishnan
Mosayile Kuthira Meenukal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)
as Kuriachen
To Noora with Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)
Actor
Gamer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)
as Gamer
Nadodimannan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
as Thiruvithamkodu Thirumanassu
North 24 Kaatham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
as Gopalettan
Sringaravelan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
as Varmaji, Radha's Grand father
Memories (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
as Father John
Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
as Thomas
Tourist Home (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
Actor
Money Back Policy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
as Onachan
Orissa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
Actor
Immanuel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
as Jabbar
Sound Thoma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
as Manikunju
Celluloid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
as Subramaniam
Isaac Newton S/O Philipose (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
as Philipose
White Paper (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
as Krishnan Nair
Puthiya Theerangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
as K.P./ Advocate Immanuel / Kurian Paulose / Kumara Panickker
Bhoopadathil Illatha Oridam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
as Panchayat president
Ithramathram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
as Gowdar
Friday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
as Purushothaman
Mr. Marumakan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
as Rajagopalan Thampy
Graamam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
as Govindankutty Maashu
Akashathinte Niram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
as Old Man
Vadhiyar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
Actor
Hero(2012)
as Thankachan, Antony's father
Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films
Thiruvambadi Thamban (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
as Kunjoonju
Mayamohini (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
as Sankaran Potti
The King & The Commissioner (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
as Dr. E. K. Sudharshan
Achante Aanmakkal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
as Madhava Menon
Unnam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
as Murugan
Arabeem Ottakom P. Madhavan Nayarum in Oru Marubhoomi Kadha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
as Thoma
Ekadashy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
Actor
Doctor Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
as Gauri's father
Teja Bhai and Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
Actor
Orma Mathram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
as Samson
Collector (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
as Mahendra Varma
Violin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
as Doctor
Adaminte Makan Abu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
as Govindan Master
Manikyakallu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
as Head master
Mohabbath (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
Actor
August 15 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
as V. G. Sadasivan
Living Together (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
as Vasudevan Kartha
Arjunan Saakshi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
as P.K Nambiithiri
Best Actor(2010)
as Denver Aashan
Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films
Pathinonnil Vyazham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)
Actor
Elsamma Enna Aankutty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)
as Kunnel Pappan
Raama Raavanan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)
as Annadurai
Penpattanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)
as Unnithan Muthalali
Sakudumbam Shyamala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)
as Shekaran IAS
Malarvaadi Arts Club (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)
as Kumaran
Oru Naal Varum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)
as Havildar Vasudevan
Alexander the Great(2010)
as Dr. Korah
Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films
Pokkiri Raja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)
as Madhavan Nair
In Ghost House Inn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)
as Father Dominic
Punyam Aham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)
as Kaarackal Easwaran Namboodiri
Keralotsavam Mission 2009 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)
as Padmanabhan Embranthiri
Swa Le (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)
as Palazhi Sivasankarappilla
Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)
as Moopan
Kana Kanmani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)
as Iyer
Decent Parties (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)
Actor
Puthiya Mugham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)
as Ramankutty Iyer
Ivar Vivahitharayal...? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)
as Freddy Uncle
Passenger(2009)
as Driver Nair
Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films
Bhoomi Malayalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)
Actor
Banaras (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)
as M.K. Nair
Bhagyadevatha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)
as Sadanadan Pillai
Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)
as CM Chandrashekharan
Gulumaal: The Escape (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)
as Prabhakara Varma
Love in Singapore (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)
as Andrews Perreira
Silambattam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)
as Vichu's Grandfather
Pakal Nakshatrangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)
Actor
Thavalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)
as Panikker
Poi Solla Porom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)
as K.R.Sathyanathan
The Imprints (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)
Actor
Mizhikal Sakshi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)
as Lebba Sahib
Dae! Ingottu Nokkiye... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)
Actor
A Climate for Crime (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)
as Maathu
College Kumaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)
as Sivaraman Nair
Ayur Rekha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)
as Captain Nair
Four Women (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)
Actor
Chaurahen(2007)
as Mr Nayyar
Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Indrajith (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)
as Madhavan Nair
Nivedhyam(2007)
as Ramappan Namboothiri
Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films
Arabikkatha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)
as "Society" Gopalan
Khaki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)
as Balakrishnan Nair
Vinodayathra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)
as John Matthew
Kaiyoppu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)
as C.P. Vasudevan
Changathipoocha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)
as Sreedharan Nair
Palunku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)
as Teacher
Pothan Vava (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)
as Meppattor Vishnu Narayanan Nampoothiri
Prajapathi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)
as Muppil Kunjambu Nair
Rashtram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)
as Chief Minister Janardhanan Kurup
Nottam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)
as Vasudevan Chakyar
Thanmathra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)
as Krishnan Nair
Anandabhadram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)
as Padmanabhan
Mayookham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)
as Keshavan Namboothiri
December (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)
Actor
Anniyan(2005)
as Parthasarathy Iyengar
Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films
Ponmudipuzhayorathu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)
as Muthappan
Finger Print (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)
as Rama Varma Thampuran
Saira (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)
as Ustad Ali
Amrutham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)
as Ravunni Nair
Mampazhakkalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)
as Raghavan Mash
Jalolsavam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)
as Aalakkal Govindanashan
Vettam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)
as Retd D.I.G (Uncle Tom)
Vismayathumbathu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)
as Dr. Sibi Joseph
Parayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)
Actor
Manassinakkare(2003)
as Kuriakose
Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films
Maargam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)
as Venu Menon
Balettan(2003)
as Gopalan Menon
Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films
Ente Veedu... Appuvinteyum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)
as Doctor Krishnakumar
Thilakkam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)
as Padmanabhan Master
Parinamam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)
Actor
Mr. Brahmachari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)
as Sekharan Thampi
Arimpara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)
as Krishnan Unni
Yathrakarude Sradhakku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)
as Viswanathan
Chathurangam(2002)
as Mathew Varghese
Midcredits score: 2nd percentile of all films
Shadow Kill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)
as Jailer
Thandavam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)
as Swaminathan
Kanmashi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)
as Menon
Phantom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)
as Gandhi Gangadharan Pillai
Mazhathullikkilukkam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)
as Father Palaykkal
Kunjikkoonan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)
as Prasad's father
Ishtam(2001)
as Krishnankutty Menon
Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films
Randam Bhavam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)
as Manikutty's Father
Uthaman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)
as Kochantony
Cover Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)
as Retd. Justice Chandrashekara Menon
Dubai(2001)
as Swaminathan
Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films
Kakkakuyil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)
as Blind 'Thampuran'
Ladies & Gentlemen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)
as Fernandez
Jeevan Masai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)
as Jeevan Masai
Aanamuttathe Aangalamar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)
as Shivasankara Menon
Susanna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)
Actor
Mister Butler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)
as Menon
Life Is Beautiful (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)
as Principal
Madhuranombarakattu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)
as Baaghavatar
Saree (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)
Actor
Pranaya Nilavu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)
as Madhavan Nair
English Medium (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)
as Sankunni Nair
Devadasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)
Actor
Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)
as Aravindan
Pallavur Devanarayanan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)
as Aasan
Stalin Sivadas(1999)
Actor
Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Megham(1999)
as Kumaran
Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films
Thachiledathu Chundan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)
as Vasukutty
Angene Oru Avadhikkalathu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)
Writer · as Delhi Pappachan
Sundara Killadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)
as Rajamanikkam
Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)
as The Headmaster
Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)
as Dr. Subhash
Raktha Sakshikal Zindabad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)
Actor
Harikrishnans(1998)
as Thampuran
Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films
Oru Maravathoor Kanavu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)
Actor
Sidhartha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)
as Karunakara Menon
Daya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)
as Sultan
Thirakalkkappuram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)
as Vellayudhachan
Birthday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)
Actor
Thattakam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)
Actor
Superman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)
as Raman Nair
Guru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)
as Teacher
Churam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)
as Balagopalan
Chandralekha(1997)
as Udhaya Varma
Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films
Karunyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)
Actor
Itha Oru Snehagatha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)
Actor
Poonilamazha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)
as Dr. Balagopal
Manthramothiram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)
as M. K. S. Warrier
Oru Yaatra Mozhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)
as Appu
Rishyasringan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)
Actor
Ishtadanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)
as Dhanapalan
Manasam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)
as Menon
Mangamma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)
as Nair
Vaachalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)
Actor
Udhyanapalakan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)
Actor
Indian(1996)
as Krishnasamy
Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films
Devaraagam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)
Actor
Kaalapani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)
as Sreekandan Nair
Rajaputhran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)
as M. K. Nair
Sakshyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)
as Dominic Fernandes
Sreeragam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)
as Periya Shasthri
Ormakalundayirikkanam(1995)
as Nambiar
Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Njanum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)
Actor
Thacholi Varghese Chekavar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)
Actor
Mogamul (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)
as Ranganna
Manikya Chempazhukka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)
as Adv. Bharathan
Spadikam(1995)
as Ravunni Master
Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films
Alancheri Thamprakkal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)
as Chathukutti Bhagavathar
Kazhakam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)
as Aashaan
Nirnayam(1995)
as Fr. Thayyil
Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films
Saadaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)
Actor
Enchantment (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)
as Ummini
Ilayum Mullum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)
Actor
Parinayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)
Actor
Rajadhani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)
as Panikker
Thenmavin Kombath(1994)
as Sreekrishnan Thampuran
Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films
Pavithram(1994)
as Warrier
Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films
Nandini Oppol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)
as Balan
Manichitrathazhu(1993)
as Thampy
Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films
Padheyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
as Kunjikannan Nair
Bhoomi Geetham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
as Balan Mashu
Samooham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
as Balan Poduval
Aagneyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
Actor
Akashadoothu(1993)
as Fr.Vattappara
Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films
Oru Kadankatha Pole (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
Writer · Actor
Kalippattam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
Actor
Maya Mayooram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
as Hassan Bhai
Midhunam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
as Chekkodu Swamy
Devasuram(1993)
as Appukutty Nair
Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films
Kabuliwala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
as Kabooliwala (Ameer)
Aalavattam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
Story · as Kesavankutty
Venkalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
as Chathukutti
Ente Sreekuttikku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
as Ananthan Mashu
Samagamam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
as Fr. Puthenthara
Vietnam Colony (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
as Moosa Settu
Soorya Gayathri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
as Manisankar Iyer
Kunjikuruvi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
Actor
Rajashilpi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
as Madhavan
Sadayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
as Ft. Dominic
Aham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
Actor
Apaaratha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
as K. P. Menon
Kamaladalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
as Secretary of Kerala Kala Mandiram Institute
Poochakkaru Mani Kettum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
as Ambotty
Sargam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
as Haridas' father
Champakkulam Thachan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
as Kuttiraman
Pandu Pandoru Rajakumari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
as Balan Nambyar
Yamanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
Actor
Nettippattam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
as Kumaran
Santhwanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
as Thambi
Venal Kinavukal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
as Venkita Ramayyar
Bhoomika(1991)
as Rama Warrier
Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Uncle Bun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
as Jameskutty Chacko
Mukhachithram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
as Fr. Felix
Kizhakkunarum Pakshi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
Actor
Vishnulokam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
as Krishnanunni
Bharatham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
as Ramanathan
Keli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
as 'Romance' Kumaran
Dhanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
as Rajappan
Kadavu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
Actor
Perumthachan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
as Unni Thampuran
Vidhyarambham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
as Madhavan Ezhuthachan
Lal Salam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
as Father Felix
Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
as Warrier
Champion Thomas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
as Madhavan
Appu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
as Chandikunju
Pavakkoothu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
as Aditya Varma
His Highness Abdullah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
as Maharaja Udayavarma
Malootty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
as Raghavan
Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
as Valiya Thampuran
Akkare Akkare Akkare(1990)
as Sivadasa Menon
Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films
Dr. Pasupathy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
as Unnikannan Nair
Devadas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
Actor
Dasharatham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
as Scariah
Chakkikotha Chankaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
as Prabhakaran Thampi
Anagha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
Actor
Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
as Dr Kuriakose
Vadakkunokkiyantram(1989)
as Doctor
Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films
Vandanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
as Kurian Fernandez
Swagatham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
as Devan Nair
Njangalude Kochu Doctor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
as Hameed
Pooram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
Director · Writer · as Chellappan
Alicinte Anweshanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
as Viswanathan
Rugmini (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
Actor
Dhwani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
as Shekharan
Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
Actor
Chithram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
as Kaimal
Aranyakam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
as Grandfather
Vellanakalude Naadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
as Minister
Vaishali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
as Rajaguru
Isabella (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
as Tourist Guide
Padamudra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
Actor
Orkkapurathu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
as Nicholas
Sanghunadam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
Actor
Daisy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
as Pradees's Uncle
Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
as Kumaren Nair
Vicharana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
as Ramettan
Ore Thooval Pakshikal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
Actor
Achuvettante Veedu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
as Achuthankutty Nair
Swathi Thirunal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
Actor
Naradhan Keralathil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
as Naradhan
Cheppu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
as Lecturer
And There Was a Village... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
as Overseer Sundaresan
Chilambu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
Actor
Sarvakalashala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
as Aasan
Rithubhedam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
Actor
Manja Mantharangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
as Professor Varma
Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
as Ravunni Nair
Kathakku Pinnil(1987)
Actor
Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films
Neela Kurinji Poothappol.... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
as Sivaramakrishnan Nair
Ezhuthappurangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
Actor
Archanappookkal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
as Sukumaran
Rareeram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
as Venu
Ambili Ammavan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Actor
Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi(1986)
as Sasidharan
Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Pranamam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
as Usha's Father
Thalavattam(1986)
Story · as Dr. Unni Krishnan
Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films
Adiverukal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Actor
Moonnu Masangalkku Munpu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Actor
Atham Chithira Chothy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
as Mukundan
Mizhineerppoovukal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Actor
Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare(1986)
as Dr. K. K. Menon
Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films
Panchagni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
as Shekharan
Pappan Priyappetta Pappan(1986)
as SI Kochappu
Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films
Meenamasathile Suryan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
as Chirukandan's Father
Kaveri(1986)
Dialogue · Screenplay · as Kunjunni
Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Ponnum Kudathinum Pottu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
as Dasan
Arappatta Kettiya Graamathil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
as Gopi
Ennennum Kannettante (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
as Tharavadu Karanavar
Katturumbinum Kathu Kuthu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Actor
Love Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
as Kumaran Nair / Radhakrishnan (dual role)
Oru Kadha Oru Nunakadha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
as Appu Nair
Doore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
as Kunjan Nair
Dheem Tharikida Thom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
as Keerikkad Chellappan Nair
Oru Kudakeezhil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
Actor
Kathodu Kathoram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
as Priest
Guruji Oru Vakku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
as Charlie
Puli Varunne Puli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
as Ramdas
Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
as Sakhavu
Irakal(1985)
as Andrews
Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films
Akkare Ninnoru Maran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
as Sree Thankappan Nair
Iniyum Kadha Thudarum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
as Moidu
Kaiyum Thalayum Purathidaruthu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
as Secretary
Azhiyatha Bandhangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
as Unnikrishnan
Mutharamkunnu P.O.(1985)
as Kuttan Pillai
Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films
Oru Sandesam Koodi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
Actor
Oduvil Kittiya Vartha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
Actor
Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
Actor
Punnaram Cholli Cholli(1985)
as Sivaraman
Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Ente Upasana(1984)
as Lathika's Uncle
Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Uyarangalil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
as Johnie
Sandyakkenthinu Sindhooram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
Actor
Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
as The Priest
Akkare(1984)
as Johnny
Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films
Panchavadi Palam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
as Shikhandi Pillai
My Dear Kuttichathan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
as Invisible Kuttichatan (voice)
Parannu Parannu Parannu(1984)
as Vakkachan
Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Aayiram Abilashangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
Actor
Appunni(1984)
as Appunni
Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films
Kaliyil Alpam Karyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
Actor
Poochakkoru Mookkuthi(1984)
as Ravunni Menon
Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films
Ithiri Poove Chuvannapoove (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
as Potty
Mangalam Nerunnu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
Actor
Oru Kochukatha Aarum Parayatha Katha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
as Aravindan
Manasariyathe(1984)
as Venu
Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Lekhayude Maranam: Oru Flashback(1983)
as Paul Raj
Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films
Asthram(1983)
as Krishnanunni
Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Eettillam(1983)
as Vijayan
Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Kinnaram(1983)
as Unni
Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Ente Mohangal Poovaninju(1982)
as Damu
Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Aravam(1980)
as Maruthu
Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

Career shape

Star power in the 97^th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 455 titles, 454 of them dated from 1978 to 2024; peak year 2014.

Biggest box office

Indian 2 (2024)

$1.9M worldwide

Highest rated

Anniyan (2005)

Midcredits 99^th

Film career

19782024

Peak 2014 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 4 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

1988Screen debut· Chithram
2013Career best· North 24 Kaatham

By role

only this rolewith another role

Acting454 of 455 · 71^stDirecting1 of 455Writing8 of 455Other crew1 of 455

455 titles, 8 with more than one role — acting and writing overlap on 7 of them.

By decade

1970s3 · acting1980s143 · 142 acting · 4 crew1990s112 · 112 acting · 3 crew2000s81 · acting2010s103 · 103 acting · 2 crew2020s12 · acting

Billing

usually 5th · top billed in 0% of 22 roles

8803

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Nedumudi Venu's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 72^nd percentile, the median of all 56; across their 55 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 65^th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

65^thpercentile

Typical film, the median of 55

Approval · how many liked their films

75^thpercentile

Typical film, the median of 55

Reach · how many have seen their films

33^rdpercentile

Typical film, the median of 55

Midcredits score across 57 titles, by percentile

75^th and up27
50^th to 74^th10
25^th to 49^th7
Below 25^th13

Shape of the crowd

17 of their 57 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

Universally Loved14
Universally Panned3
Loved with Detractors2
Divisive4
Cult Classic3
Crowd Pleaser17
Broadly Agreed1
Mixed13

Most divisive · actor

Indian 2 (2024)

99^th percentile spread · 31% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Anniyan (2005)

Midcredits 99^th · 92% liked

Reviewers score the acting 76/100 in their films, across 24 reviewed titles; fans 83, detractors 49. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.