Updated On: 11 October, 2021 08:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Dulquer Salmaan shared a photo of Venu on his Instagram handle and wrote, "Rest in Peace Venu uncle! One of our finest actors and one of the kindest human beings. #heartbroken #unfathomableloss #RIP."

Nedumudi Venu; picture/mid-day archives
Celebrated Malayalam actor Nedumudi Venu, who was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram passed away on Monday at the age of 73. The actor, who in a career spanning four decades had acted in more than 500 films, including a few Tamil films, was in the hospital for some health-related issue. He was suffering from liver-related ailments.
As an actor he had carved a niche in the Malayalam film industry, handling various roles from hero-villain to comedian, bringing alive the characters on the celluloid, which he handled with perfection. Following the news of Venu's demise, people from different walks of life offered their condolences and tributes for the late star.