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'''K. B. Venu''' (born 19 April 1970) is an Indian film director, author, screenwriter and actor who works in [[Malayalam film industry]]. He is known for his directorial ''[[August Club]]'' (2013) which was released in 2013.<ref>{{cite news|title = Bennet Veetraag composes music for K B Venu|url = http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-02/news-and-interviews/31982988_1_directorial-debut-composer-duo-music|publisher = timesofindia|date = 2 June 2012|accessdate = 1 January 2025|language = English|archive-date = 19 December 2013|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131219040536/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-06-02/news-and-interviews/31982988_1_directorial-debut-composer-duo-music|url-status = dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title = Celebrity at the muhurth of debutant director K. B. Venu's Ven.|url=http://m.timesofindia.com/articleshow/13390215.cmsutm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst|publisher = timesofindia|date = 10 January 2014|accessdate = 1 January 2025 |language = English}}</ref> He won the [[Kerala State Film Award for Best Book on Cinema]] for his book, ''K. G. Georgente Chalachithra Yathrakal'' in 2015.<ref>{{cite news |title = Malayalm film Charlie wins eight State awards<br />
|url = https://newsandviews.org.in/?q=content/malayalm-film-charlie-wins-eight-state-awards |publisher = newsandviews<br />
|date = 1 March 2016|accessdate = 1 January 2025|language = English}}</ref><br />
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==Early life and career==<br />
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 currently lives in [[Thrissur]].<ref>{{cite news|title = Spaces in their Togetherness|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2014/Sep/22/spaces-in-their-togetherness-663437.html |publisher = newindianexpress|date = 22 September 2014 |accessdate = 1 January 2025 |language = English}}</ref><br />
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In 2013 he directed his debut film, [[August Club]]. It stars [[Rima Kallingal]], [[Murali Gopi]] and [[Thilakan]] in titular roles.<br />
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''.<ref>{{cite news |title = Review: August Club Since 1969 is nothing great<br />
|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-august-club-since-1969/20130429.htm |publisher = rediff|date = 23 April 2013<br />
|accessdate = 1 January 2025 |language = English}}</ref><br />
He wrote the script for the film ''Headmaster'' (2022), which is based on [[Karoor Neelakanta Pillai]]’s classic short story ‘Pothichoru’.<ref>{{cite news |title = 'Headmaster' movie review: Rajiv Nath's film, based on a short story by Karur Neelakanda Pillai, works in parts<br />
|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/headmaster-movie-review-rajiv-naths-film-based-on-a-short-story-by-karur-neelakanda-pillai-works-in-parts/article65693057.ece|publisher = thehindu |date = 29 July 2022 |accessdate = 1 January 2025 |language = English}}</ref><br />
==Filmography==<br />
===As actor===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Year !! Film !! Director!! Role<br />
|-<br />
| 2008 || ''[[Pakal Nakshatrangal]]'' ||[[Rajeev Nath]] || Madhavan<br />
|-<br />
|rowspan =2|2010 || ''[[Aagathan]]'' || [[Kamal (director)|Kamal]]||<br />
|-<br />
| ''[[Sufi Paranja Katha (film)|Sufi Paranja Katha]]'' || [[Priyanandanan]] || Kesava menon<br />
|-<br />
| 2012 || ''[[Last Bench]]'' || [[Jiju Asokan]] || Professor <br />
|-<br />
| 2016 || ''[[Kappiri Thuruthu]]'' || Saheer Ali || <br />
|-<br />
|2021 ||''[[Vishudha Rathrikal]]'' ||[[S. Sunil]]||<br />
|-<br />
| 2025 || ''[[Rekhachithram]]'' || [[Jofin T. Chacko]] || film director [[Bharathan]]<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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===As screenwriter===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Year !! Film !! Director <br />
|-<br />
| 2022 || ''Headmaster'' || [[Rajeev Nath]]<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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===As director===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
! Year !! Film !! note<br />
|-<br />
| 2013 || ''[[August Club]]'' || <br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
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==References==<br />
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==External links==<br />
* {{IMDb name|nm4049774}}<br />
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