Kannanthanam, Malayalam film director passes away

Kochi: Noted Malayalam film director Thampi Kannanthanam, who made many hit films in the 1980s and 90s, passed away Tuesday at a private hospital here, a hospital spokesman said.

He was 65 and is survived by his wife and two children. Kannanthanam, director of smash hit Rajavinte Makan, starring Mohanlal, had been undergoing treatment at Aster Medicity hospital here for liver and kidney related diseases since September 22.

His condition worsened this week and he was put on ventilator support. He died of a heart attack this afternoon, the hospital spokesman said.

Beginning his career in the early 1980s, Kannanthanam directed many Mohanlal hit movies, including Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar, Indrajaalam, Naadody and Maanthrikam. — PTI