Actor Munshi Venu, who became popular for essaying the role of a panchayath member in tele-strip Munshi, passed away at a palliative care centre at Chalakudy, Thrissur, following kidney failure on Thursday, April 13.
The 63-year-old actor was diagnosed with kidney-related ailments last year and had been undergoing dialysis. He was battling for life, with not enough money in his possession for a kidney transplant treatment.
Originally hailing from Vazhuthakkad in Thiruvananthapuram, Venu aka Venu Narayanan remained unmarried and was living alone in a lodge in Chalakudy for the past 10 years. He later moved out of the lodge since he had no money to pay the rent. He was admitted to the palliative care by some local people who found him roaming in the streets.
Actor Mammootty and Rajeev Pillai had offered some financial support while he was struggling for medical help last year.
Venu acted in more than 75 Malayalam movies, including Chotta Mumbai, Salt 'n' Pepper, Kanyaka Talkies, Immanuel and Daddy Cool. He debuted on the big screen with Kamal's comedy drama, Pachakuthira, in 2006. He was most known for the character he played in the socio-political satire, Munshi, since the show went on air in September 2000.
The cremation will be held on Saturday.
