Veteran Malayalam actor Kannan Pattambi dies at 62
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Kannan Pattambi, a veteran Malayalam actor and production controller, passed away on Sunday night in Kozhikode. He was 62. The news of his demise was confirmed on social media by his elder brother, filmmaker and actor Major Ravi. Pattambi had been undergoing treatment for a kidney-related ailment prior to his death. His funeral will take place at 4:00pm on Monday at his family home in Njangattiri, Pattambi.
Career highlights
Pattambi's career in Malayalam cinema
Pattambi was a prominent figure in the Malayalam film industry for nearly three decades, balancing on-screen performances with demanding behind-the-scenes work. He acted in around 23 Malayalam films, including Pulimurugan, Ananthabhadram, Odiyan, Keerthichakra, Crazy Gopalan, Kandahar, and Thantra. His last acting project is reportedly the upcoming Honey Rose-starrer Rachel.
Production work
Pattambi's contributions to film production
Apart from acting, Pattambi was well-known for his work in the production department. He worked as a production controller on projects directed by several renowned filmmakers such as Ravi, Shaji Kailas, and Santosh Sivan. One of his most notable movies is Mission 90 Days, based on Ravi's personal experiences during the investigation into the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.
Notable projects
Pattambi's involvement in high-profile films
Pattambi also had a significant role in films starring Mohanlal, including the historic Pulimurugan, which was the first Malayalam film to cross the ₹100cr mark at the box office. He also worked on high-profile projects like Kandahar (2010), which starred Mohanlal and Amitabh Bachchan. May his soul rest in peace.