Thiruvananthapuram: The funeral of the veteran actor Nedumudi Venu was held at Thycaud Santhi Kavadam electric crematorium here on Tuesday. He was laid to rest with all state honours. Unni, the son of the late actor performed the funeral rites.

Celebrities, Politicians and several fans were present along with his family to bid adieu to the legendary actor.

Nedumudi Venu, who was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram passed away on Monday at the age of 73.

The actor, who in a career spanning four decades had acted in more than 500 films, including a few Tamil films, was in the hospital for some health-related issue. He was suffering from liver-related ailments.