Sreenivasan Death: Mammootty, Mohanlal Get Emotional As They Pay Last Respects To Malayalam Legend

Renowned Malayalam actor, screenwriter, and filmmaker Sreenivasan passed away on Saturday at the age of 69 after battling a prolonged illness. He died at a hospital in Kochi, where he had been receiving treatment. Sreenivasan enjoyed a prolific and highly influential career, making an enduring impact on Malayalam cinema as an actor, writer, and director. His vast body of work includes acclaimed films such as Sanghaganam, TP Balagopalan MA, Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam, Chithram, Akkare Akkare Akkare, Nadodikkattu, His Highness Abdullah, Thalayanamanthram, Sandesham, Chandralekha, Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala, Friends, Udayananu Tharam, Arabikkatha, Oru Naal Varum, Katha Parayumpol, and Njan Prakashan, among many others. His contributions have

left an indelible mark on the industry and continue to inspire generations of filmmakers and audiences. On Saturday, December 20,2025, several South stars visited the residence of late actor to pay their last respects. Legendary Malayalam actor Mohanlal, Mammootty joined the family in the tough time.

Mohanlal, Mammootty get emotional while paying last respects to Sreenivasan

In a video posted on ANI's official Twitter handle, Mohanlal and Mammotty are seen getting emotional as they mourn the demise of the iconic Malayalam star.

In another clip, Mohanlal was seen breaking down in tears for his beloved Vijayan, Sreenivasan.

Sreenivasan's funeral to be done with Police honours

Kerala will accord full police honours to veteran Malayalam actor and filmmaker Sreenivasan at his funeral on Sunday, after the state government approved ceremonial respect in his memory. The celebrated artist passed away on Saturday at the age of 69. Officials said the last rites will be held on December 21 at Sreenivasan’s residence in Udayamperoor, Kandanad, in the Ernakulam district. The decision was formally communicated through an official advisory issued by the Secretary to the Government, which also conveyed condolences and recognised his immense contribution to Malayalam cinema.As part of the official tribute, the District Collector has been directed to place wreaths on behalf of the state. The Commissioner of Police has also been instructed to oversee ceremonial honours, including a bugle salute at the funeral.