Oscar-winning sound designer Resul Pookutty expressed his condolences on the passing of one of India’s greatest filmmakers, Sreenivasan, highlighting the immense void left behind.
Taking to his X timeline, Pookutty reflected on the legacy of the legendary filmmaker: “A face we will never forget, a voice we will never be tired of hearing, the void that you left will never be filled. It’s our collective loss of a voice that constantly tried to converse with us and shown us a world that was ‘different’—in his own inimitable way. #RIPSreenivasan”.
The Malayalam film industry was enveloped in sorrow upon learning of Sreenivasan’s demise.
Tributes poured in from various celebrities and fans alike, acknowledging the profound impact he had on Malayalam cinema.
Actor Asif Ali posted a broken heart emoji on his X timeline with a heartfelt farewell: “Goodbye Legend!”
Actor Prithviraj shared a brief yet poignant message on Instagram, saying, “Adieu to one of the greatest ever writer/director/actor! Thank you for the laughs and the thoughts! Rest in peace, legend!”
Dileep reflected on the personal loss, lamenting that Sreeniyettan would no longer be there to offer his love and guidance. He expressed his sorrow in Malayalam on Instagram, stating that his absence leaves a significant void in both his life and in Malayalam cinema.
Well-known singer K S Chithra also expressed her grief on her X timeline, writing, “I am deeply saddened to hear about Sreenivas sir’s passing. I was fortunate enough to sing for so many of his movies. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. #KSChithra #Sreenivasan”.
Sreenivasan was a beloved icon of Malayalam cinema when he breathed his last at the Trippunithura Taluk Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment for age-related illnesses. He was 69 years old.
He is survived by his wife, Vimala, and his sons, Vineeth Sreenivasan, an acclaimed director, actor, and singer, and Dhyan Sreenivasan, a popular actor.
Throughout his remarkable 48-year career, Sreenivasan made a lasting impact on Malayalam storytelling, characterized by incisive humor, social satire, and deeply human characters.
An actor of exceptional versatility, he appeared in nearly 225 films, mastering both comedic and serious roles, often portraying the flawed everyman with remarkable authenticity.