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.
