This article mentions the death of one person.
The Malayalam film industry is mourning the demise of Kannan Pattambi, a dedicated actor and production controller, who passed away late on January 4. At the age of 62, Kannan breathed his last at a private hospital in Kozhikode after a courageous battle with kidney-related complications.
Kannan was more than a technician; He was an important pillar of the Malayalam cinema community for decades. While he was a familiar face on screen in films like Vettam and Black, his real mastery lay in the complex world of production. He was the logical heartbeat behind big projects, ensuring that the on-screen magic got the necessary support off-screen.
His career was marked by important milestones and high-profile collaborations. He played a key role in the making of the landmark blockbuster Pulimurugan, which was the first Malayalam film to reach the ₹100 crore mark. He also worked on 12th Man and Kandahar, which featured the rare pairing of Mohanlal and Amitabh Bachchan.
Kannan often worked with his elder brother, film producer Major Ravi. Their collaboration on Mission 90 Days was particularly poignant, as it translated Major Ravi’s real-life military experiences into cinema. Major Ravi shared the news of his younger brother’s demise with a heavy heart and paid tribute to him on social media. Kannan’s funeral is set to take place at his family home in Njangtiri, Pattambi, as friends and colleagues gather to honor the man who spent his life bringing stories to the silver screen.
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