Legendary Malayalam filmmaker K S Sethumadhavan, who created many classic movies based on established literary works passed away at his residence at Kodambakam Directors’ Colony on December 24, 2021, at the age of 90.
He directed over 60 movies in five languages including Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi during his career. He directed popular movies such as Odayil Ninnu, Anubhavangal Palichakal, Oppol, Aranazhikaneeram, Achanum Bappayum, etc. He has won 10 National Film Awards, 9 Kerala State Awards among others.
