Sreenivasan Photo Credit: H. VIBHU
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 was 69.
He had been ailing for some time owing to cardiac and other ailments. He is survived by his wife, Vimala Sreenivasan, sons and actors Vineeth Sreenivasan and Dhyan Sreenivasan.
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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.
Notable screenplays
Some of his notable screenplays include Sandesham, Azhakiya Ravanan, Varavelpu, Nadodikattuand Thalayanamanthram to name a few.
His directorial works that include Vadakkunokkiyanthram and Chinthavishtaya Shyamala received both critical and popular acclaim.
He had received numerous awards, including a National Film Award and six Kerala State Film Awards.
His cremation will be held at 10 a.m on Sunday (December 21, 2025) at his residence in Kandanadu near Thripunitura.
Published – December 20, 2025 09:32 am IST
