Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran paid an emotional tribute to legendary actor, screenwriter, and director Sreenivasan, remembering him as one of the finest creative minds Malayalam cinema has ever produced.

Sreenivasan, one of the most influential figures in Malayalam cinema, has died at the age of 69, according to Indian media reports. The veteran actor, director, and screenwriter passed away on Saturday morning after battling a long-term illness.