Anil P Nedumangad

Anil Nedumangad (also known as P. Anil; 30 May 1972 – 25 December 2020) was an Indian actor who appeared in Malayalam films.

Acting career He made his debut in Thaskaraveeran with an uncredited appearance. His breakthrough was in the 2014 film Njan Steve Lopez, directed by Rajeev Ravi. Other movies where he played important roles were Ayyappanum Koshiyum, Kammatipaadam, Kismath, Paavada and Porinju Mariam Jose.

Early life Anil was born in Nedumangad, Trivandrum as the son of C. Peethambharan Nair, a retired teacher, and Rajamma. He had an elder brother, Anand, an ayurvedic doctor. He studied in Mancha School, Nedumangad and pursued BA Malayalam course at Mahatma Gandhi College, Trivandrum and then went to School of Drama, Thrissur. He started his career as a TV anchor and program producer for TV Channels Kairali TV, Asianet, JaiHind TV, Reporter TV and Kairali News.

Death Anil died from drowning at Malankara Dam while swimming with friends during a break of the film Peace on 25 December 2020, aged 48. He re-entered the dam for bathing after already having a bath, and was trapped in an undercurrent. After long search his friends could not find him and sought the help of Kerala Fire Force and local people. Though he was taken to the nearby hospital, his life could not be saved. Locals say that it is difficult to swim in Malankara Dam, even for extremely good swimmers.

Filmography All films are in Malayalam language unless otherwise noted. Year Film Role Notes 2005 ThaskaraveeranNarayanankutty Uncredited 2014 Njan Steve Lopez Freddy Kochachan 2015 Ayal Njanalla CI Bhushan Kumar 2016 Pavada Drunkard Storyteller Kammatti Paadam Surendran Kismath Mohanan Mundrothuruth: Munroe Island Father 2017 Samarpanam Aravindan Ayaal Sassi Mansoor 2018 Aami VM Nair Kalyanam Swathanthryam ArdharathriyilJames Parole Vijayan Aabhaasam Nonsense Sudhi 2019 Janaadhipan Monichan Oru Nakshathramulla Aakasham Neermathalam Poothakaalam Porinju Mariyam Jose Raphael Thelivu Philip Poozhikadakan ContractorValiyaperunnal George Zacharia 2020 Ayyappanum KoshiyumC.I. Satheesh Paapam Cheyyathavar Kalleriyatte Rajan Idam Jayakrishnan Released on Neestream2021 Biriyaani NIA Officer AjagajantharamSony NayattuPolice officerPosthumous release Vishudha Rathrikal Cold Case Police Officer 2022 Peace AlexPadavettu Liju Krishna