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Venu Nagavalli

Venu Nagavalli

Actor, writer and director · Died September 9, 2010, aged 61 · Ramankary

Venu Nagavally was an Indian film actor, screenwriter and director worked in Malayalam cinema. He directed 12 films. Son of writer, commentator, and broadcaster Nagavally R. S. Kurup, Venu has acted in about fifty films, directed films such as Sukhamo Devi (1986), Sarvakalashala (1987), Lal Salam (1990), and Aye Auto (1990), and scripted the commercially successful Kilukkam

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
April 16, 1949
Died
September 9, 2010 (aged 61)
From
Ramankary
Works as
Actor, writer and director
Titles
12 on MovieCove · 64 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 27

What are Venu Nagavalli's films like?

Across their 9 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 73rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 81st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 24th percentile
: browse their Action movies

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%
Self
20%
Morality
18%
Society
12%
Power
8%
Survival
6%
Ideas
2%
Family bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 9 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 4 · Serious 2 · Dark 3

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 8 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 4 · Charged 2 · Intense 3

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 5 · Shifting 4 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 2

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

A split, not a type: Slow burn 5 · Even-paced 4 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 5 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 8 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

1 analyzed role

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
4
Joyful
3
Melancholic
3
Warm
3
Romantic
2
Other
9

How their films linger

Feel-good4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteDevastating2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet3
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous1

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 Venu Nagavalli's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 11 of their 12 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Venu Nagavalli'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

64 credits, 12 with a MovieCove page.

  • Bhagyadevatha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Anto

  • Bharya Swantham Suhruthu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Director · Screenplay

  • Roudram(2008)

    as Doctor Isaac Varghese

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • Anchil Oral Arjunan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Padmanabhan

  • Heart Beats (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Prof Abraham Koshi

  • Baba Kalyani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as DIG Bose K. Ninan

  • Pathaka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Shekharji

  • Out of Syllabus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Namitha's Father

  • Pauran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Chief minister

  • Deepangal Sakshi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Advocate

  • Kaazhcha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Magistrate

  • Sathyam(2004)

    as Chief Minister

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Wanted (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Krishnadas

  • Laysa Laysa(2003)

    Story

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films

  • Megham(1999)

    as Colonel Sunny

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Raktha Sakshikal Zindabad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Director

  • Harikrishnans(1998)

    as Kallurkaatil Vishwambharan

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Sakshyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Dr. Narendran

  • Agnidevan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Director

  • Pavam I.A. Ivachan(1994)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Minnaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Baby

  • Pakshe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Unniyettan

  • Kalippattam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Director · Screenplay

  • Aayirappara(1993)

    Director · Writer

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Aham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Writer

  • Kilukkam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Screenplay

  • Kizhakkunarum Pakshi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Director · Writer

  • Lal Salam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Director · Screenplay

  • Aye Auto(1990)

    Director · Writer

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Devadas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Devadas

  • Artham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Writer

  • Swagatham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Director · Writer

  • Moonnam Pakkam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Jayan

  • Ayitham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Director · Writer

  • Sarvakalashala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Director · Screenplay

  • Sukhamo Devi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Director · Writer

  • Meenamasathile Suryan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Matathil Appu

  • Vartha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Oru Kadha Oru Nunakadha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Oru Kudakeezhil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Uyarum Njan Naadake(1985)

    as Vivek

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Guruji Oru Vakku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Writer

  • Gayathridevi Ente Amma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Writer

  • Irakal(1985)

    as Balan

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Ente Ammu Ninte Thulasi Avarude Chakki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Puzhayozhukum Vazhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Adhyayam Onnu Muthal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Rameshan Nair

  • Thirakal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Balan

  • Sandyakkenthinu Sindhooram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Arante Mulla Kochu Mulla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Accountant Joy

  • Panchavadi Palam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Jeemuthavahanan

  • Adaminte Vaariyellu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Gopi

  • April Pathinettu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Prasnam Gurutharam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Lekhayude Maranam: Oru Flashback(1983)

    as Krishnadas

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Oru Swakaryam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Chillu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Ananthu

  • Yavanika (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Joseph Kollapally

  • Archana Teacher (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Kolangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Venu Nagavalli

  • Maniyanpilla Adhava Maniyanpilla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Rahim

  • Shalini Ente Koottukari(1978)

    as Prabha

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Ulkadal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Rahulan

  • Ee Ganam Marakkumo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Writer

Career shape

A full career of 64 titles from 1978 to 2009.

Highest rated

Irakal (1985)

Midcredits 98th

Most popular right now

Lekhayude Maranam: Oru Flashback (1983)

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting45 of 64: 45 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score68thDirecting12 of 64: 3 only directing, 9 with another roleWriting16 of 64: 7 only writing, 9 with another role

64 titles, 9 with more than one role.

By decade

1970s2 · 1 acting · 1 crew1980s33 · 26 acting · 7 crew1990s15 · 6 acting · 9 crew2000s14 · 12 acting · 2 crew

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.

How do Venu Nagavalli's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 64th percentile, the median of all 12; across their 9 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 65th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

65thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Approval · how many liked their films

65thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Reach · how many have seen their films

26thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Midcredits score across 12 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th3
  • 25th to 49th2
  • Below 25th3

Shape of the crowd

5 of their 12 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser5
  • Mixed4

Most divisive · actor

Uyarum Njan Naadake (1985)

92nd percentile spread · 24% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Irakal (1985)

Midcredits 98th · 89% liked

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.

Who does Venu Nagavalli work with?

People who share at least 2 of Venu Nagavalli's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Sreenivasan shares the most, 4.

Directors

Actors

Composers and editors