‘Bheeshma Parvam’ co-scenarist Devadath Shaji recalls working with the late actor Nedumudi Venu

“A true artist doesn't die. He just stopped giving live concerts.” This popular saying comes true in the case of the legendary actor Nedumudi Venu who left for his heavenly abode on 11 October 2021. Even death didn't stop the maestro as his posthumous performances in the films ‘Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea’, and ‘Bheeshma Parvam’ has literally stunned the audience.

Recently the Mammootty starrer ‘Bheeshma Parvam’ co-scenarist Devadath Shaji recalled his experience of working with the late legend Nedumudi Venu in the film. Devadath took to his official Instagram handle and shared a picture with Nedumudi Venu with a note that read, “ Was a lifetime achievement to work with him. Iravippilla.”

Nedumudi Venu played a negative shaded character in the gangster drama film ‘Bheeshma Parvam’ as the character named Iravippilla. The film also saw the terrific performance of the late actress KPAC Lalitha, who played the wife character of Nedumudi Venu and also had a negative shade to her character design.
Nedumudi Venu also had his posthumous performances in the films ‘Aaraattu’, and ‘Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea’, where he played the characters Sreedharan Master and Samoothiri respectively.
Meanwhile, the Amal Neerad- Mammootty film ‘Bheeshma Parvam’ is having a successful run in both theatres and OTT platform and the film also crossed 100 crores at the box office within one month of its release.
Apart from Mammootty, ‘Bheeshma Parvam’ also showcased the terrific performances of the actors Shine Tom Chacko, Lenaa, Sreenath Bhasi, Anagha, Nadhiya Moidu, and Soubin Shahir.