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Sreenivasan Cause of Death: How Did Malayalam Actor Die? Here's What We Know so Far

Sreenivasan, who acted in over 225 films and won multiple awards, died after prolonged illness, leaving a lasting impact on Malayalam cinema through his social satire and storytelling.

  • On Saturday , Sreenivasan, renowned Malayalam actor-screenwriter-director, died in Thripunithura, Ernakulam at age 69 after a prolonged illness.
  • Hospital sources said he experienced physical distress during dialysis and was admitted to Tripunithura taluk hospital; his body is kept there, and funeral arrangements will be announced.
  • Across nearly five decades, he acted in more than 225 films, wrote screenplays including Nadodikkattu and Njan Prakashan, and received a National Film Award and Kerala State Film Awards.
  • Several film personalities expressed grief and Prithviraj Sukumaran hailed Sreenivasan as a great writer/director/actor, while observers said his death closes a defining Malayalam cinema chapter.
  • His work redefined Malayalam cinema through a blend of unique acting and compelling storytelling, transforming middle-class narratives and satire into cult classics like Nadodikkattu.
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Social News XYZ broke the news in on Saturday, December 20, 2025.
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