K. B. Venu

K. B. Venu
Born (1970-04-19) 19 April 1970 (age 54)
Puthenvelikkara, Ernakulam
Occupation(s)Film director, author

K. B. Venu (born 19 April 1970) is an Indian film director, author, screen writer and actor who works in Malayalam film industry. He is known for his directorial August Club (2013) which was released in 2013.[1][2] He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Book on Cinema for his book, K. G. Georgente Chalachithra Yathrakal in 2015.[3]

Early life and career

Venu was born in Puthenvelikkara, Ernakulam. He completed post-graduation with MA English literature in, from Union Christian College, Aluva and Master of communication and Journalism from University of Calicut. He curently lives in Thrissur.[4]

In 2013, he directed his debut film, August Club . It stars Rima Kallingal, Murali Gopi and Thilakan in titular roles. It tells the story about the nuances in marital life. The film's screenplay is written by Anantha Padmanabhan and is based on his novelette titled Venalinte Kalaneekkangal.[5] He wrote the script for the film Headmaster (2022), which is based on Karoor Neelakanta Pillai’s classic short story ‘Pothichoru’.[6]

Refference

  1. ^ "Bennet Veetraag composes music for K B Venu". timesofindia. 2 June 2012. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  2. ^ "Celebrity at the muhurth of debutant director K. B. Venu's Ven". timesofindia. 10 January 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  3. ^ "Malayalm film Charlie wins eight State awards". newsandviews. 1 March 2016. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  4. ^ "Spaces in their Togetherness". newindianexpress. 22 September 2014. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  5. ^ "Review: August Club Since 1969 is nothing great". rediff. 23 April 2013. Retrieved 1 January 2025.
  6. ^ "'Headmaster' movie review: Rajiv Nath's film, based on a short story by Karur Neelakanda Pillai, works in parts". thehindu. 29 July 2022. Retrieved 1 January 2025.