Malayalam film and television actor Vishnu Prasad died in a private hospital in Kochi in the early hours of Friday. He was 49 years old. According to reports, he was undergoing treatment for liver related issues for a few months. It is also being said that they needed a liver transplant.

Vishnu Prasad’s co-star Kishore Satya confirmed the news of his death with a post on social media. He expressed condolences to his family members, mentioning his health conflicts.

The teenager wrote, “Priyppatavare, Oru Sankada Vartha … Vishnu Prasad Anthichu. Kurachu Nalukalai Rosabadithai Chikilsil Ayirunanu. Honorzalic … (Dear friend, a sad news … Vishnu Prasad has passed away. He had been treating for a disease for some time. My condolences … I pray that his family gains the strength to bear his untimely death). ,

Here’s the post:

The family of Vishnu Prasad, along with the association of Malayalam television artists, made arrangements for raising funds for liver transplant. It was told that after one of his daughters agreed to donate a part of their liver, his family was struggling to raise an amount of Rs 30 lakh.

He is alive by his wife, and two daughters, Abhirami and Ananika.

Vishnu Prasad rose for fame after playing the role of a villain in films and television serials. Some of his popular films include ‘Kasi’, ‘Kaitem Dorath’, ‘Mambazakkalam’, ‘Ben Johson’, ‘Loknathan Iya’ and ‘Lion’.