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F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 23, 2026 • 3 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth30 May 1972

Age54 years

BirthplaceNedumangad, Kerala (alternative record: Malaysia)

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

FamilyFather: C. Peethambharan Nair; Mother: Omanakkunjamma; Brother: Anand

Anil Nedumangad Biography

Malayalam actor and theatre artist known for strong supporting roles in films and a background in stage and television.

Early life and background
Anil Nedumangad was born P. Anil on 30 May 1972. Sources give Nedumangad, Kerala, as his birthplace, with an alternate record listing Malaysia. He was the son of C. Peethambharan Nair, a retired teacher, and Omanakkunjamma. He grew up in the Thiruvananthapuram area and pursued higher education at MG College in Thiruvananthapuram before completing formal training in drama at the Thrissur School of Drama. His academic credentials include a BA in Malayalam and a graduation in drama.

Career
Nedumangad trained and worked extensively in theatre before moving into film. He wrote and performed comic stage pieces and participated in numerous plays; his theatre group earned an opportunity to perform on television early in his career. He also worked as a television presenter across several channels, including Kairali TV, Asianet, JaiHind TV, Reporter TV, and Kairali News.

He made his film debut with a cameo in Thaskaraveeran (2005) and steadily built a reputation for memorable supporting performances. Over the following years he appeared in a string of Malayalam films, including Kammatti Paadam (2016), Kalyanam (2018), Oru Nakshathramulla Aakasham (2019), Porinju Mariyam Jose (2019), and Ayyappanum Koshiyum (2020). His last credited role listed in this material is as Rajan in Paapam Cheyyathavar Kalleriyatte (2020). In December 2020 he was reportedly working on the film Peace, which featured Joju George.

Nedumangad was known for bringing intensity and realism to his characters, attributes grounded in his theatre training and experience as a scriptwriter for stage comedy. Across theatre, television hosting, and film, he cultivated a persona that made him a recognizable face in the Malayalam entertainment scene.

Public profile
Physically, Nedumangad was described as approximately 170 cm tall (about 5 feet 7 inches) with black eyes and salt-and-pepper hair. Personal details in public records note that his brother Anand worked as an ayurvedic doctor. His father, C. Peethambharan Nair, was identified as a retired teacher.

His work and sudden death drew widespread attention and public expressions of grief. Prominent industry figures and political leaders acknowledged his contributions to cinema and theatre and offered condolences, noting the loss to the Malayalam film community.

Death
Anil Nedumangad died on 25 December 2020. He passed away after drowning at Malankara Dam in Kerala. Reports at the time recorded his date of death and the cause as drowning.

Latest updates
At the time of his passing in December 2020, he was reported to be involved in active film projects, including work on the film Peace. His last released role noted here was in Paapam Cheyyathavar Kalleriyatte (2020). Ongoing references to his work continue to reflect his theatrical roots and the range of supporting parts he played in recent Malayalam cinema.

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Recent Work

Paapam Cheyyathavar Kalleriyatte

Played the role of Rajan.

2020
Peace

Reportedly working on this film at the time of his death; cast included Joju George.

2020
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Career Highlights

  1. Started as a theatre artist and writer of comic stage plays.
  2. Worked as a television host across multiple Malayalam channels.
  3. Film debut with a cameo in Thaskaraveeran (2005).
  4. Notable film appearances include Kammatti Paadam, Porinju Mariyam Jose, and Ayyappanum Koshiyum.
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