Sreenivasan’s Cause Of Death Revealed, Malayalam Actor Dies At 69 Due To Sudden Medical Emergency

Sreenivasan, the legendary Malayalam actor, screenwriter, and filmmaker, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at the age of 69. Sreenivasan was a towering figure in the film industry, celebrated as an actor, screenwriter, and director whose satirical wit and realistic storytelling reshaped Malayalam cinema. As the news of his passing surfaced, his fans poured heartfelt condolence posts on social media. They are praying for the actor’s surviving family. Politicians and fellow industry acquaintances are also mourning Sreenivasan’s loss. Here’s everything we know about the reason for his demise.

What was Sreenivasan’s cause of death?

Actor, Sreenivasan passed away on December 20, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m.at the Tripunithura Taluk Hospital in Kochi. The Njan Prakashan star had been battling prolonged health issues for several years, as reported by Mathrubhumi. He had recently been under treatment for age-related illnesses. Sreenivasan was being transported for a scheduled dialysis when he experienced physical distress and was hurriedly admitted to the hospital in Thrippunithura. There he breathed his last and was pronounced dead by the doctors.

All about Sreenivasan’s surviving family

Sreenivasan left behind a family deeply integrated into the film industry. His life was fulfilled, with a spouse, children, and grandchildren, before his death at 69. Sreenivasan’s wife, Vimala, is a retired school teacher. Not much is known about her, and she maintains a private life. She reportedly supported Sreenivasan throughout his career and stayed by his side until his last breath. Sreenivasan and Vimala have two children, sons, Vineeth and Dhyan. Elder son, Vineeth Sreenivasan, was born in 1984. Vineeth is a multifaceted talent in Malayalam cinema, working as an actor, director, playback singer, and producer.

Vineeth is known for his work in movies such as Hridayam, Varshangalkku Shesham, Karam, Oru Jaathi Jaatakam, and more. He married Divya Narayanan in 2012, and they had two children, a son, Vihaan Divya Vineeth, and a daughter, Shanaya Divya Vineeth. Vimala and Sreenivasan’s younger son, Dhyan Sreenivasan, was born in 1988. Dhyan is also an actor and director who made his debut in the 2013 film, Thira, directed by his brother Vineeth. He tied the knot with Arpita Sebastian in 2017, and they have one daughter. The entire family is heartbroken by Sreenivasan’s death following a medical emergency. However, they are yet to share an official statement regarding the same.

Who was Malayalam filmstar, Sreenivasan?

Sreenivasan (April 6, 1956 – December 20, 2025) was a legendary Indian actor, screenwriter, and filmmaker who was a cornerstone of Malayalam cinema for nearly five decades. He appeared in over 225 films and was widely considered one of the most influential screenwriters in the industry. Sreenivasan was credited as the screenwriter for iconic films such as Sandesam, Nadodikkattu, Udayamanu Tharam, and Njan Prakashan. He also wrote and directed the award-winning films, Vadakkunokkiyanthram and Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala.

Sreenivasan was part of the golden era of Malayalam cinema, whose collaborations with superstar, Mohanlal were very popular with fans. Sreenivasan’s contributions to the Malayalam film industry were recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the National Film Award for Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala and the Kerala State Film Awards, including the Best Film accolade for Vadakkunokkiyanthram and the Best Screenplay title for Sandesam and Mazhayethum Munpe.

We offer our heartfelt condolences to Sreenivasan’s family during this difficult time.

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