Veteran Malayalam actor Munshi Venu passes away

Veteran Malayalam actor Munshi Venu breathed his last in Thrissur. He was 63.

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Veteran Malayalam actor Munshi Venu passes away
Munshi Venu

Munshi Venu, who's known for playing supporting roles in Malayalam films, passed away at a palliative care centre at Chalakudy, Thrissur. According to reports, the actor suffered kidney failure today. He was 63.

The actor, was diagnosed with kidney-related ailments last year, had been undergoing dialysis since then. Reports also suggest that Munshi Venu didn't own a house and that he was living at a lodge in Chalakudy for the last 10 years.

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Making his acting debut with Kamal's comedy drama Pachakuthira, Munshi Venu will be more remembered for his comical characters. Venu has acted in over 75 Malayalam films. He's known for films like Chotta Mumbai, Salt 'n' Pepper, Kanyaka Talkies, Immanuel and Daddy Cool.

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