Veteran Tamil and Malayalam actor Ravikumar Menon passed away today at the age of 71 after battling lung cancer, leaving a void in the entire entertainment world. The actor, who is known for his contributions to both the television and film industry, was admitted to a hospital in Chennai, where he breathed his last. The heartbreaking news of the actor's demise was confirmed by his son.

Ravikumar has contributed to over 100 Malayalam movies, along with many Tamil films and a handful of television serials. Following his debut with Indhulekha in 1967, Ravi rose to prominence by playing lead and villainous roles in the 1970s and 1980s. While he appeared in movies like Ullaasayaathra (1975), Neelasaari (1976), and Ayalkkaari (1976), it was M. Krishnan Nair’s Amma (1976) that earned him heavy praise.