Actor Sreenivasan’s Mortal Remains To Be Kept At Ernakulam Town Hall For Public Tribute

Malayalam cinema veteran Sreenivasan passed away on Saturday at the age of 69. The actor, screenwriter, director and producer had been admitted in Tripunithura on Friday night after developing breathing difficulties. He was reportedly travelling for dialysis at a private hospital in Kochi when his condition worsened and was shifted to the Government Taluk Hospital in Tripunithura.

The body has been taken to his residence at Kandanad in Ernakulam district, where relatives, friends and members of the Malayalam film community are gathering to offer condolences. His mortal remains will later be moved to the Ernakulam Town Hall for the public to pay their last respects between 1 pm and 3 pm. Family members, including his elder son Vineeth who has already

reached the residence, are expected to be present before the body is taken for public homage. His younger son Dhyan is travelling to Kochi.

Sreenivasan had been struggling with health issues in recent years and underwent heart surgery in 2022. Filmmaker Sathyan Anthikkad, speaking to reporters, said the actor had been dealing with ailments for a long time. “I used to visit him once every two weeks. I spoke to him on Thursday. He had recently undergone surgery and had difficulty walking. Even then, his mind and thought process were very sharp,” he said. Anthikkad recalled their conversation, adding, “He had recently told me he was fed up with frequent ailments. I told him not to worry about it and that we would come back.”

Sreenivasan is survived by his wife Vimala Sreenivasan and sons Vineeth and Dhyan.