Renowned Malayalam actor, scriptwriter and filmmaker Sreenivasan, who redefined Malayalam cinema through his unique acting and compelling stories, died in Kochi on Saturday (December 20, 2025). He is survived by his wife, Vimala Sreenivasan, sons and actors Vineeth Sreenivasan and Dhyan Sreenivasan. Tributes poured in for Sreenivasan from all walks of life on Saturday (December 20, 2025). Born on April 6, 1956 at Pattiam, near Thalassery, in Kannur district, Sreenivasan had acted in over 225 movies in a career spanning about five decades. Some of his notable screenplays include Sandesham, Azhakiya Ravanan, Varavelpu, Nadodikattu, and Thalayanamanthram to name a few.

Source: The Hindu December 20, 2025 05:34 UTC