Malayalam Cinema Bids Farewell to Sreenivasan, Last Rites Held

New Delhi: The last rites of Malayalam cinema legend Srinivasan took place at his residence in Kandanad at 10 am today near his home in Kandanad, Ernakulam. After his death, his cremation is being done at this place. His mortal remains were earlier kept in the Ernakulam Town Hall for the public to mourn. 

When and how did Srinivasan die?

Srinivasan died on 20 December 2025 at Thripunithura Hospital in Kochi after a prolonged illness. He was 69 years old and was recognized as a versatile artist and creative force in Malayalam cinema.

#WATCH | Kochi, Kerala: Mortal remains of veteran Malayalam actor, screenwriter, and filmmaker Sreenivasan are being taken to his residence in Kandanad. Cremation rituals will be done at 10 am tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/gb8nAKIeYn

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What event happened after his death?

After the news of his demise broke, his mortal remains were kept for the public at the Town Hall of Ernakulam, where thousands of fans and people from the film industry came to pay their respects. His body was taken to his home in Kandanad in the evening, and the last rites ceremony is being performed this morning. 

How did people from the film industry pay tribute?

Many big actors and filmmakers of the Malayalam film industry shared their sentiments on social media on the demise of Srinivasan. Actors Prithviraj Sukumaran, Lal, Fazil, Siddique, and many other celebrities paid their last respects to him. 

Who expressed grief from the politics and sports world?

On the demise of Srinivasan, condolence messages came not only from the film world but also from the political and sports worlds. Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan reached Ernakulam Town Hall and paid his last tribute. Legendary athlete PT Usha also expressed his condolences through social media and described him as the “voice of the common people.”

What was the popularity and fan reaction?

After his demise, fans shared their memories on social platforms and described him as a multi-talented artist. Many people wrote that he became the voice of the common man and his work gave a new direction to Malayalam cinema.