Updated On: 20 December, 2025 05:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Sreenivasan, a veteran Malayalam actor, playwright, and filmmaker, died at 69. The Kerala government has promised police honours, including a bugle salute, for his funeral on December 21. A public homage will be held in Town Hall.

Sreenivasan
Veteran Malayalam cinema stalwart Sreenivasan passed away at the age of 69, leaving the film fraternity and his admirers in deep mourning. A multifaceted talent known for his sharp wit, socially conscious storytelling, and memorable performances, Sreenivasan’s demise marks the end of an era in Malayalam cinema.
The legendary actor, screenwriter, director, and producer breathed his last in Kochi after battling prolonged health issues. Following his death, his mortal remains were brought to his residence in Kandanad, Ernakulam, where family members, close friends, and colleagues gathered to pay their respects. Later, his body was kept at the Ernakulam Town Hall, allowing members of the public to offer their final tributes to the beloved artist who touched millions through his work.