Malayalam actor Srinivasan dies at the age of 69, he has been honored with National Film Award

New Delhi. Malayalam actor, screenwriter, director and producer Sreenivasan died on Saturday at the age of 69. He left behind a body of work that shaped the social and comic sensibilities of Malayalam cinema for more than four decades. As soon as this news came out, fans are mourning this great loss and condolences are also pouring in for the legendary star.

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Born on 6 April 1956 in Pattiyam near Thalassery in Kannur district of Kerala, Srinivasan was one of the most influential voices in Malayalam cinema. He was known for writing sharp social satire in an accessible story. In his career he acted in more than 225 films and wrote many historical scripts. His writing credits include classic films like Odaruthammava Aalariyam, Sammansullavarakku Samadhanam, Gandhinagar 2nd Street, Nadodikkattu, Pattanapravesham, Varavelpu, Thalayana Mantram, Sandesham, Mithunam, Mazhayethum Munpe, Azhakiya Ravanan, Oru Maravathoor Kanavu, Udayananu Tharam, Katha Parayumpol and Njan Prakashan, the last of which is now One of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time. His scripts were widely known for their humor, political insight, and moral clarity. As a filmmaker he scripted and directed ‘Vadakkunokkiyantram’ and ‘Chintavisthaya Shyamala’. Vadakkunokkiyantram won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film, while Chinthavisthaya Shyamala received the National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues and the Kerala State Film Award for Best Popular Film. Sreenivasan also received several honors during his career, including a National Film Award, two Filmfare Awards South and six Kerala State Film Awards. He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay for Sandesham and Mazhayethum Munpe. Working frequently with directors Priyadarshan, Sathyan Anthikad and Kamal, he played a key role in shaping the golden era of Malayalam comedy and social drama.