Actor Nedumudi Venu cremated with state honours

October 12, 2021 19:15

The funeral of legendary Malayalam actor Nedumudi Venu, who passed away at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram yesterday, was held with full state honours at the government-run electric crematorium, Shantikavadom, in the state capital on Tuesday.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, various ministers, political leaders, social and cultural personalities and hundreds of people paid their last respects to the veteran actor when his body was kept at the Ayyankali hall in Thiruvananthapuram for the public to pay homage.

At the Ayyankali Hall, a team of musicians led by Kavalam Sreekumar sang various folk songs as a tribute to the actor.

Top actors Mammootty and Mohanlal had yesterday visited Venu's house and paid their last respects.

Having recovered from COVID-19, Venu, 73, had been unwell for quite some time and was admitted to a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram after he complained of uneasiness.

Shifted to the ICU, his condition worsened on Sunday despite efforts by doctors.

He died on Monday afternoon.

In his film career spanning over four decades, Venu acted in over 500 movies as hero, villain and character actor.

His unique style of acting and talent made him one of the finest actors in Indian cinema. -- PTI

IMAGE: Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan pays his last respects to veteran film actor Nedumudi Venu in Thiruvananthapuram, on Tuesday. Photograph: PTI Photo

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