Venu Nagavalli
Biography
Venu Nagavalli was an Indian film actor, screenwriter, and director who worked in Malayalam cinema. He was the son of writer, commentator, and broadcaster Nagavally R. S. Kurup. Throughout his career, Venu Nagavally directed 12 films, including Sukhamo Devi in 1986, Sarvakalashala in 1987, Lal Salam in 1990, and Aye Auto in 1990. In addition to directing, he scripted the commercially successful film Kilukkam and acted in about fifty films, with sixty-four known acting credits recorded on the Movie Database. He was born in Ramankary on April 16, 1949, and passed away on September 9, 2010, at the age of sixty-one.
Career overview
Venu Nagavally was an Indian film actor, screenwriter, and director who worked in Malayalam cinema. Born on April 16, 1949, in Ramankary, he was the son of writer, commentator, and broadcaster Nagavally R. S. Kurup. Throughout his career in the film industry, he built a notable body of work as both a performer and a filmmaker.
As an actor, Venu Nagavally appeared in about fifty films, with his known credits totaling sixty-four. Expanding his creative contributions behind the camera, he directed twelve films in total. Among his notable directorial works are Sukhamo Devi in 1986, Sarvakalashala in 1987, Lal Salam in 1990, and Aye Auto in 1990. In addition to his acting and directing achievements, he also contributed as a screenwriter, penning the script for the commercially successful film Kilukkam.
Venu Nagavally passed away on September 9, 2010, at the age of sixty-one. His enduring footprint in Malayalam cinema spans multiple disciplines, encompassing his memorable acting roles as well as his work as a writer and director.
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73 titles- Bhagyadevatha (2009) as Anto
- Bharya Swantham Suhruthu (2009) Screenplay
- Bharya Swantham Suhruthu (2009) Director
- Roudram (2008) as Doctor Isaac Varghese
- Heart Beats (2007) as Prof Abraham Koshi
- Anchil Oral Arjunan (2007) as Padmanabhan
- Pathaka (2006) as Shekharji
- Baba Kalyani (2006) as DIG Bose K. Ninan
- Out of Syllabus (2006) as Namitha's Father
- Deepangal Sakshi (2005) as Advocate
- Pauran (2005) as Chief minister
- Kaazhcha (2004) as Magistrate
- Wanted (2004) as Krishnadas
- Sathyam (2004) as Chief Minister
- Lesa Lesa (2003) Story
- Megham (1999) as Colonel Sunny
- Raktha Sakshikal Zindabad (1998) Director
- Harikrishnans (1998) as Kallurkaatil Vishwambharan
- Sakshyam (1995) as Dr. Narendran
- Agnidevan (1995) Director
- Pakshe (1994) as Unniyettan
- Minnaram (1994) as Baby
- Pavam I. A. Ivachan (1994)
- Kalippattam (1993) Screenplay
- Kalippattam (1993) Director
- Aayirappara (1993) Director
- Aham (1992) Writer
- Kilukkam (1991) Screenplay
- Kizhakkunarum Pakshi (1991) Director
- Kizhakkunarum Pakshi (1991) Writer
- Aye Auto (1990) Director
- Aye Auto (1990) Writer
- Lal Salam (1990) Director
- Lal Salam (1990) Screenplay
- Swagatham (1989) Director
- Swagatham (1989) Writer
- Artham (1989) Writer
- Devadas (1989) as Devadas
- Moonnam Pakkam (1988) as Jayan
- Ayitham (1988) Director
- Ayitham (1988) Writer
- Sarvakalasala (1987) Director
- Sarvakalasala (1987) Screenplay
- Oru Kadha Oru Nunakadha (1986)
- Meenamasathile Suryan (1986) as Matathil Appu
- Sukhamo Devi (1986) Director
- Sukhamo Devi (1986) Writer
- Vartha (1986)
- Puzhayozhukum Vazhi (1985)
- Uyarum Njan Nadake (1985) as Vivek
- Adhyayam Onnu Muthal (1985) as Rameshan Nair
- Gayathridevi Ente Amma (1985) Writer
- Irakal (1985) as Balan
- Oru Kudakeezhil (1985)
- Guruji Oru Vakku (1985) Writer
- Ente Ammu Ninte Thulasi Avarude Chakki (1985)
- April Pathinettu (1984)
- Panchavadi Palam (1984) as Jeemuthavahanan
- Adaminte Vaariyellu (1984) as Gopi
- Thirakal (1984) as Balan
- Arante Mulla Kochu Mulla (1984) as Accountant Joy
- Sandyakkenthinu Sindhooram (1984)
- Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback (1983) as Krishnadas
- Oru Swakaryam (1983)
- Prasnam Gurutharam (1983)
- Yavanika (1982) as Joseph Kollapally
- Chillu (1982) as Ananthu
- Archana Teacher (1981)
- Kolangal (1981) as Venu Nagavalli
- Maniyanpilla Adhava Maniyanpilla (1981) as Rahim
- Shalini Ente Koottukari (1980) as Prabha
- Ulkadal (1979) as Rahulan
- Ee Ganam Marakkumo (1978) Writer
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What movies or TV shows is Venu Nagavalli best known for?
Venu Nagavalli is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Kaazhcha (2004), Raktha Sakshikal Zindabad (1998), Aham (1992), Sarvakalasala (1987).
When and where was Venu Nagavalli born?
Venu Nagavalli was born on April 16, 1949 in Ramankary. They passed away on September 9, 2010.
How many credits does Venu Nagavalli have?
Venu Nagavalli has accumulated over 73 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2009.
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Venu Nagavalli was an Indian film actor, screenwriter, and director who worked in Malayalam cinema. He was the son of writer, commentator, and broadcaster Nagavally R. S. Kurup. Throughout his career, Venu Nagavally directed 12 films, including Sukhamo Devi in 1986, Sarvakalashala in 1987, Lal Salam in 1990, and Aye Au...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Oru Kadha Oru Nunakadha (1986) — aged about 37
- Yavanika (1982) as Joseph Kollapally — aged about 33
- Kaazhcha (2004) as Magistrate — aged about 55
- Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback (1983) as Krishnadas — aged about 34
- Meenamasathile Suryan (1986) as Matathil Appu — aged about 37
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