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{{short description|Indian film director (born 1940)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2014}}
{{Infobox person
| name = P. Venu
| image = venu in chennai in 2010.jpg
| caption=
| birth_name =Pattathil Venugopala Menon
| birth_date = {{Birth date|df=yes|1940|11|8}}
| birth_place =Purannatukara, [[Thrissur]], [[Kingdom of Cochin]], [[British India]]
| death_date= {{Death date and age|df=yes|2011|5|25|1940|11|8}}
| death_place = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]
| other_names = Venu , Udhyogastha Venu
| occupation = Film director, producer, script writer, lyricist
| notable_works = {{unbulleted list
| {{nowrap|''[[Udhyogastha]]''}}
| ''[[Virunnukari]]''
| ''[[Veettu Mrugam]]''
| ''[[Viruthan Shanku]]''
| ''[[C.I.D. Nazir]]''
| ''[[Taxi Car]]''
| ''[[Prethangalude Thazhvara]]''
| ''[[Ariyappedatha Rahasyam]]''
| ''[[Parinamam]]'' (''The Change'')
}}
| years_active= 1967-2011
| spouse= {{marriage|Sasekala|1972|2011}}
| children= Vijay Menon<br>Sridevi Venu Suraj
| awards= Kala Prathiba ([[Kerala Film Critics Association]]) (2005)
}}
'''Pattathil Venugopala Menon''' ({{lang-ml|പട്ടത്തിൽ വേണുഗോപാല മേനോൻ}}, 8 November 1940 – 25 May 2011) was an Indian [[film director]], [[Film producer|producer]], [[script writer]], and [[lyricist]] with over 20 films to his credit. His directorial venture ''[[Udhyogastha]]'' in 1967 was the first-ever multi-star cast film of south [[India]]. His work in [[Malayalam cinema]] was significant and most influential, covering all themes and genres over a career spanning more than 40 years. His most recognized film ''[[C.I.D. Nazir]]'', in 1971, revolutionized movie-making in the investigative genre in Malayalam cinema. Following this film's commercial and critical success, he came up with two more in the series - ''[[Taxi Car]]'' in 1972 and [[Prethangalude Thazhvara]] in 1973, as the first investigative sequels in Malayalam cinema. His last film, ''[[Parinamam]] (The Change)'', in 2003 won an honour for the Malayalam cinema on the global stage by winning the Best Screenplay Award at the ''Ashdod International Film Festival'' in Israel. In 2005 he was bestowed with the ''Kala Prathiba'' (Icon of Creative Arts) Award by the [[Kerala Film Critics Association]] for his immense contribution to Malayalam cinema. He was also an active member of ''MACTA'' (Malayalam Cine Technicians Association). He published his book titled ''Udyogastha Muthal'' (meaning ‘Udyogastha Onwards’) in 2010, reminiscing his life as a filmmaker and his experiences in the film industry.

==Early life==

Venu was born in Purannatukara, Thrissur district, Kerala, he was the son of Madhava Kurup and Amminiamma. His fascination and passion for filmmaking led him to [[Merryland Studio]], Trivandrum, Kerala, where he worked as an assistant director for a few years before making his directorial debut [[Udhyogastha]] in 1967.

==Personal life==

In 1972, Venu married Sasekala from Parithipulli in Palakkad district, Kerala. Their son Vijay Menon is a writer, filmmaker, freelancer, and creative consultant. Their daughter Sridevi was a professor at Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai, presently settled with her husband in Canada.

==Career==

Venu made his debut as a filmmaker with [[Udhyogastha]] in 1967, the first multi-superstar cast Malayalam film starring [[Prem Nazir]], [[Satyan]], [[Madhu (actor)|Madhu]], [[K. P. Ummer]], [[Sharada (actress)|Sharada]] and [[Vijaya Nirmala]]. It was also the debut film of the National award winner [[Shoba]] as a child artist. She was named 'Baby Shoba' by Venu. He followed this commercial success with family dramas [[Virunnukari]] and [[Veettu Mrugam]], both in 1969. His versatility was widely acclaimed when he directed the first full-length comedy [[Viruthan Shanku]] in 1968, starring the legendary comedian [[Adoor Bhasi]]. His works covered different themes and genres, earning him much regard as one of the veteran film directors of south India. He revolutionized Malayalam movie-making in the investigative genre in 1971 with [[C.I.D. Nazir]], followed by [[Taxi Car]] in 1972 and [[Prethangalude Thazhvara]] in 1973. The first-ever investigative sequel made in Malayalam cinema history. His collaboration with the then superstar action hero [[Jayan]] created the iconic action scene in [[Ariyappedatha Rahasyam]] in 1981. Apart from a strong storyline, action, and drama, his movies were also famous for songs. Few of the compositions like Anuraga Ganam Pole (Udhyogastha), Ezhuthiyatharanu Sujatha (Udhyogastha), Ninmamiarayile (CID Nazir), Neela Nishidhini (C.I.D. Nazir), Malayala Bashathan (Prethangalude Thazhvazha) have become evergreen hits of Malayalam cinema. Music in his movies was composed by legendary music directors like M.S. Baburaj ([[Baburaj]]), [[G. Devarajan]], [[K. Raghavan]], [[R. K. Shekhar]], [[M. K. Arjunan]], [[Raveendran]] and [[Johnson (composer)|Johnson]]. He worked with the leading actors, musicians, cinematographers, production houses for over four decades. He also debuted the careers of many of today’s top film and entertainment personalities in the industry. His last film, ''[[Parinamam]] (The Change)'', for '''NFDC''' (National Film Development Corporation of India), won an honour for Malayalam cinema in 2003. It won the Best Screenplay Award at the ''Ashdod International Film Festival'' in Israel. His creative works and love for cinema urged him to publish ''Udyogastha Muthal'' in 2010, where he penned his life and experience as a filmmaker. In 2005 ''Kerala Film Critics Association'' bestowed him with the ''Kala Prathiba ‘Icon of Creative Arts'' Award for his film-making, creativity, and contribution to the Malayalam cinema industry.

[[File:Udhyogastha.jpg|thumb|right|350px| P. Venu, along with [[Prem Nazir]] and [[Vijaya Nirmala]] during the making of ''[[Udhyogastha]]''.]]

==Parinamam (The Change)==

[[File:Madampu Kunjukuttan in "Parinamam".jpg|thumb|right|350px| [[Madampu Kunjukuttan]] in ''[[Parinamam]] (The Change)''.]]
''[[Parinamam]]'' (''The Change''), an NFDC film released in 2003 directed by Venu, tackles the age-old issue of loneliness and redundancy among the aged. Balakrishna Marar played by [[Madampu Kunjukuttan]], faces callous treatment from his family after his retirement. Parallel to his story is that of the mentally disturbed and lonely former judge Damodaran Nambeeshan played by [[Nedumudi Venu]], who goes to Kashi searching for peace. There are five other senior citizens whose problems form the basis of the film. The story revolves around the lives of these characters, who lose everything they hold dear, feel rejected, and develop a feeling of being a burden on their respective families and society. In 2003 the film was screened at the ''Malayalam Film Festival'', Dubai, [[Chennai International Film Festival]], and the Indian Panorama section of the ''International Film Festival of India''. The film won a selection at [[Cannes]] 2004. In 2005, the film won the Best Screenplay Award at the ''Ashdod International Film Festival'' held in Israel. It was one of the films NFDC India released in 2012-13 under ''Cinemas of India'' with the highly acclaimed ''[[Gandhi (film)|Gandhi]]'' by [[Richard Attenborough]] and ''[[Train to Pakistan]]'' by [[Pamela Rooks]]. It was recently screened at the ''Indian Film Festival'' in Budapest (7–12 February 2014), celebrating the 100 years of [[Indian Cinema]]. And also the first Malayalam film to be shown in Hungary with Hungarian subtitles. ''Parinamam'' (''The Change'') was screened in ''The XXX International Festival Sarajevo'', celebrating the 30th anniversary of ''Sarajevo Winter 2014'', held under the motto ''Peace, Art, Freedom''.

==Death==

Venu died due to cardiac arrest on 25 May 2011 at his residence in Shenoy Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. His cremation was held at Cheruthuruthy on the banks of Bharathapuzha, Shornur, Kerala.

==Filmography==

*[[Udhyogastha]] - 1967
*[[Viruthan Shanku]] - 1968
*[[Virunnukari]] - 1969
*[[Veettu Mrugam]] - 1969
*[[Detective 909 Keralathil]] - 1970
*[[C.I.D. Nazir]] - 1971
*[[Taxi Car]] - 1972
*[[Prethangalude Thazhvara]] - 1973
*Boy Friend - 1975
*Cherupakkar Sukshikuga - 1976
*[[Raathriyile Yaathrakkaar]] - 1976
*[[Aalmaaraattam]] - 1978
*Amrutha Chumbanam - 1979
*Avalude Prathikaram - 1979
*Ward No.7 - 1979
*Pichathikuttapan - 1979
*[[Ariyappedatha Rahasyam]] - 1981
*[[Aranjaanam]] - 1982
*Thacholi Thankappan - 1984
*Shesham Screenil - 1990
*Parassala Pachan Payyannur Paramu - 1999
*[[Parinamam]] (The Change) - 2003

==Published==

* {{Cite book |title=Udhyogastha Muthal |author=Venu |publisher=Kairali Books India |year=2010 |location=[[Kannur]]}}

==References==

* {{cite web
|title = Honour for Malayalam film
|date = 2005-05-13
|url = http://www.thehindu.com/fr/2005/05/13/stories/2005051302250200.htm|work = [[The Hindu]]
|access-date = 2005-05-13}}
* {{cite web
|title = CANNES Product Guide 2004
|publisher = thebusinessoffilm
|date = 2004-05-01
|url = http://www.thebusinessoffilm.com/magazine_editions/Cannes2004_ProductGuide.pdf
|access-date = 2004-05-01}}
* {{cite web
|title = Inauguration of Film Festival commemorating the Centenary year of Indian Cinema
|publisher = Embassy of India, Budapest, Hungary
|url = http://www.indianembassy.hu/?p=8577
}}
* {{cite web
|title = Ashdod international film festival
|publisher = Sify
|date = 2005-04-29
|url = https://www.google.ca/#q=ashdod+international+film+festival
|access-date =2005-04-29}}
* {{cite web
|title = International Festival, Sarajevo Winter 2014
|publisher = Sarajevo2014
|url = http://sarajevo2014.com/en/news/international-festival-sarajevo-winter-celebrated-its-30th-birthday/31
|url-status = dead
|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20151117071027/http://sarajevo2014.com/en/news/international-festival-sarajevo-winter-celebrated-its-30th-birthday/31
|archive-date = 17 November 2015
|df = dmy-all
}}

==External links==
* {{cite web
|title = Indian film festival - Budapest
|publisher = Rollinginbudapest
|date = 2014-02-08
|url = http://rollinginbudapest.com/2014/02/08/incredible-india-incredible-indian-films-in-budapest-february-2014/
|access-date = 2014-02-08}}
* {{cite web
|title = Malayalam film wins award at Israel fest
|publisher = sify
|date = 2005-04-30
|url = http://www.sify.com/movies/malayalam-film-wins-award-at-israel-fest-news-malayalam-kkfv5gbbfhjsi.html
|access-date = 2005-04-30}}
* {{cite web
|title = The Week of Indian Film, ''Parinamam''
|publisher = SarajevskaZima.ba
|date = 2014-03-18
|url = http://sarajevskazima.ba/en/the-week-of-indian-film-parinamam-malayalam-2003-director-venu/
|access-date = 2014-03-18
|url-status = dead
|archive-url = https://archive.today/20140918202612/http://sarajevskazima.ba/en/the-week-of-indian-film-parinamam-malayalam-2003-director-venu/
|archive-date = 18 September 2014
|df = dmy-all
}}

==Further reading==

* {{Cite book |title=Udhyogastha Muthal |author=Venu |publisher=Kairali Books India |year=2010 |location=[[Kannur]]}}

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