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. #NedumudiVenu was an immensely versatile actor. To know his ability to play any role in a script, you just have to take Mohanlal movies as base. Its interesting how he has played just about any character revolving around Mohanlal as a hero. #Thread
In Bharatham - He is the jealous elder brother, an alcoholic who first couldn't digest the fact that his younger brother starts getting more fame and praise than his younger brother. He finally comes terms with it and gives his blessings before being met with an accident Image
In His Highness Abdulla, he is the character whom the hero has taken contract to kill but then slowly develops a special bond with. A special performance that won National Award Image
In Sarvakalasala, he is hero's aashan and a close friend. Who can forget his crooning of "Athirukaakkum malayonnu thuduthe thuduthe thaka thaka" Image
In Balettan, he is the father who passes a secret to his son just before his demise and passes him a great responsibility. Another role which proves Nedumudi Venu just had an amazing chemistry with Mohanlal. Image
In Thanmathra though the tables are turned and it is now father's turn to take full care of his son and his family after the hero has been affected with Alzemiers. An absolutely adoring character here. Image
In Orkkapurathu, he plays an interesting father who is more like a friend. The way the dad and son always tosses a coin to make important decisions in their life was pretty amusing. Image
In Midhunam, a very brief guest role makes a lasting impact. His "aaaaaaa" became a part of our pop culture. Image
Thenmavin Kombath had another jealous character in the lines of Bharatham. But here showcasing the actor's comedy skills alongside. His "Swabhaavikam" becomes another big thing ! Image
In Spadikam, he was the hero's teacher who was forced to put low marks for him. But then decided to leave the school out of guilt. Another memorable work in such a wonderfully cast movie. Image
In Dasharatham, he is a friend who explains to the hero how each kid is special to his father and how he cannot give away his kid in a sequence where two legendary actors sit opposite each other and exhibit their top skills Image
In Thalavattam, he is the neighbour and doctor who has a special affection to the hero from the time he was a kid. He first tries all he could do to cure him. But then ends up strangling his Vishnu's neck as he did not have the strength to see him in the state he had become. Image
In Poochakkoru Mookkuthi, now he doubts his wife has an affair with the hero and Priyadarshan starts his career in style utilizing Nedumudi Venu's penchant for comedy straight away. Both would go on to team up for so many more wonderful movies and characters. Image
In Vandanam, Priyadarshan lands Nedumudi Venu one of his most diverse characters and the actor is in such fine form giving the character different shades in the flashback sequences and as a maniac criminal that circumstances make him. Image
Finally ending with my favorite character of Nedumudi Venu- Kaimal from Chithram. The sequence where the hero is behind him for the money he committed and he keeps making excuses is one which you can watch so many times even after all these years !
One more -Manichitrathaazhu had perhaps one of the most subtle work by Nedumudi Venu. A man with strong superstitious beliefs,how he transforms slowly is a job nicely done. His expression when Sunny Joseph asks for his approval in an indirect way before leaving in climax is gold. Image

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