Sreenivasan, the esteemed Malayalam actor, screenwriter, director, and producer, passed away in Kochi on Saturday at the age of 69. He had been receiving treatment for cardiac and related health issues.
He is survived by his wife, Vimala Sreenivasan, and his sons, actors Vineeth Sreenivasan and Dhyan Sreenivasan.
Born on April 6, 1956, in Pattiam near Thalassery in Kannur district, Sreenivasan enjoyed a career that spanned nearly five decades and included appearances in more than 225 films. He was widely recognized as a pivotal figure in Malayalam cinema, known for his distinctive acting style and contributions to screenwriting.
Sreenivasan made his film debut in 1976 with “Manimuzhakkam,” directed by P. A. Backer, and gained prominence with his first lead role in “Sanghaganam” in 1979. His introduction to cinema occurred while studying at film school under Aniyeri Prabhakaran, who later cast him in “Mela” (1980).
He began screenwriting in 1984 with “Odaruthammava Aalariyam,” marking the beginning of a fruitful period as a writer. He scripted several influential films, including “Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam,” “Gandhinagar 2nd Street,” “Nadodikkattu,” “Pattanapravesham,” “Varavelpu,” “Sandesham,” “Midhunam,” “Mazhayethum Munpe,” “Azhakiya Ravanan,” “Katha Parayumpol,” and “Njan Prakashan.” Many of his works adeptly blended humor with incisive social commentary.
As an actor, Sreenivasan was celebrated for performances that emphasized realism over spectacle. His comedic roles in films such as “Aram + Aram = Kinnaram,” “Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu,” “Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu,” “Artham,” and “Chithram” remain particularly popular, often featuring collaborations with actor Mukesh.
Sreenivasan also directed critically acclaimed films, including “Vadakkunokkiyanthram” and “Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala,” noted for their emotional depth and social relevance. His works earned him numerous accolades, including a National Film Award and six Kerala State Film Awards.
Later in his career, Sreenivasan appeared in selected projects, including “Kurukkan” and made his final on-screen appearance in “Aap Kaise Ho?,” which starred his son, Dhyan Sreenivasan.
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