P. K. Venukuttan Nair (1931 – 26 November 2012) was an Indian theatre personality and Malayalam film actor. He was the vice-president of the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi and member of the Kendra Sangeet Natak Academy.[1] He received the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award in 1995 and the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship in 1998.[2][3] He won many awards at state-level competitions for professional theatre, including the P. J. Antony Award in March 2002.[4]

P. K. Venukuttan Nair
Born1931
Died26 November 2012 (aged 81)
NationalityIndian
OccupationActor

Nair died on 26 November 2012 following a brief illness in Thiruvananthapuram at the age of 81.[5]

Filmography

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  • Swayamvaram (One's Own Choice, 1972)
  • Mazhakkaaru (1973)
  • Oolkatal (Bay, 1978) as Reena's father
  • Swapnadanam (Journey Through a Dream, 1976) as Sumitra's father
  • Ammaayi Amma (1977)
  • Poojakkedukkaatha Pookkal (1977) as P. N. Pilla
  • Kodiyettam (1978)
  • Ulkadal (1979)
  • Simhaasanam (1979)
  • Kannukal (1979) .... Keshavan Nair
  • Daaliyappookkal (1980)
  • Poochasanyaasi (1981)
  • Aambalppoovu (1981)
  • Gaanam (1982)
  • Oru Cheru Punchiri (A Slender Smile, 2000) as Govindettan

References

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  1. ^ http://www.mangalam.com/print-edition/sunday-mangalam/120989 [dead link]
  2. ^ "Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award: Drama". Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 26 February 2023.
  3. ^ "Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Fellowship: Drama". Department of Cultural Affairs, Government of Kerala. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
  4. ^ "Venukutta Nair gets Antony award". The Times of India. 23 February 2002. Archived from the original on 14 December 2013. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
  5. ^ "Theatre personality Venukuttan Nair passes away". Press Trust of India. 26 November 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2012.