Venu Nagavally Malayalam Film Actor and Director Died

 Venu Nagavally (1949-2010) renowned Malayalam film actor and director, Venu Nagavally, died at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram this morning. Venu had been suffering from bad health for some time. His condition worsened a week back and he was moved to the hospital, family sources said. The son of veteran writer and broadcaster late Nagavally RS Kurup, Venu had acted in over 200 films and directed 12 movies, many of them super hits during the 1990s. . He is survived by his wife and his son Vivek.

 

Venu had his breakthrough in 1978 with Ulkkadal, in which he played the role of a tragic hero and his subdued but sensitive portrayal made him an instant hit with the audience. This was followed by a string of notable roles in successful movies like Yavanika and Salini Ente Koottukari. Venu, however, chose to withdraw behind the screen with the emergence of the superstar era in the 90s, concentrating more on direction, script writing and production. He also had a brief stint in All India Radio before giving up the job of broadcaster to become a full time director.

 

His directorial hits included Lal Salaam, which revolved around the lives of the early Communist leaders of Kerala, Sukhamo Devi and Ai Auto. Members of film fraternity, political leaders and cultural personalities expressed profound grief in the death of Venu.

 

He Directed following Pictures 

• Bharya Swantham Suhruthu (2009)
• Rakthasakshikal Sindabad (1998) 
• Agni Devan (1995) 
• Aayirappara (1993)
• Kalippattam (1993) 
• Kizhakkunarum Pakshi (1991) (as Venu Nagavally) 
• Aye Auto (1990) 
• Lal Salam (1990) 
• Swagatham (1989)
• Ayitham (1987) 
• Sarvakalasala (1987) 
• Sukhamodevi (1986)

As a writer 

• Bharya Swantham Suhruthu (2009) (screenplay)  
• Vishnu (1994) (screenplay and dialogue)  
• Aayirappara (1993) (writer)  
• Kalippattam (1993) (writer)  
• Kilukkam (1991) (writer)  
• Kizhakkunarum Pakshi (1991) (screenplay and dialogue)  
• Aye Auto (1990) (writer)  
• Ardham (1989) (writer)  
• Sarvakalasala (1987) (screenplay and dialogue)  
• Sukhamodevi (1986) (writer)