Malayalam Cinema Icon Sreenivasan Dies at 69 After Prolonged Illness

• Veteran Malayalam actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, and producer Sreenivasan passed away at 69 on December 20 in Trippunithura.
• He died after a prolonged illness, having been receiving treatment at home before a sudden health deterioration.
• Sreenivasan had a remarkable nearly five-decade career, acting in over 225 films and known for his honest writing and sharp humor.
• He penned iconic screenplays like Nadodikkattu and Sandesam, directed films, and received numerous awards including National Film Awards.
• Survived by wife Vimala and sons Vineeth Sreenivasan and Dhyan Sreenivasan; Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan mourned his 'irreparable loss'.

Why It Matters: Malayalam cinema loses a multifaceted legend, Sreenivasan, whose legacy spans acting, writing, and directing.