Thrissur: Eminent novelist, actor, and screenplay author Madampu Sankaran Namboodiri alias Madampu Kunjukuttan, who had been underneath remedy for COVID-19, succumbed to the viral an infection at a personal hospital right here on Tuesday. He was 81.
He was admitted to the hospital following fever and respiratory difficulties and examined constructive for the virus not too long ago, hospital sources mentioned.
Kunjukuttan, fondly known as Madampu by his admirers within the literary and movie world, had over 10 novels and 5 screenplays to his credit score.
As an actor, he was recognized for his roles within the films like “Paithrikam”, “Vadakkunnathan”, “Karunam”, “Deshadanam”, “Aaramthampuram” and so forth.
He penned screenplays for critically acclaimed films akin to “Gourisankaram”, “Deshadannam”, “Karunam” and “Makalkku”.
Hailing from a standard Namboodiri household in Kiraloor in Thrissur district, Madampu Kunjukuttan was typically thought-about as an individual and author who stood for reformation in his neighborhood.
His well-known guide, ‘Bhrashtu”, which received the Kerala Sahitya Akademi Award for the most effective novel in 1983, revolves round the true story of Kuriyedathu Thathri, who fought towards the patriarchy and inflexible and traditional norms locally.
His different literary works embrace “Ashwathamavu”, “Mahaprasthanam”, “Nishdam”, “Aryavartham” (all novels), and so forth.
Kunjukuttan received the nationwide award for his screenplay for the Jayaraj-directed film “Karunam” within the 12 months 2000.
A scholar in Vedas, Sanskrit, Indian philosophy, and Mathanga Leela (Elephant Science), Kunjukuttan was additionally recognized for his fascination for elephants.
He unsuccessfully contested Kodungallur as a BJP candidate within the 2001 meeting elections.
Several individuals from varied walks of life together with Governor Arif Mohammed Khan condoled the loss of life of Madampu Kunjukuttan.
“RIP! Folded arms #MadambuKunjukuttan Sir.
PS: Social media timelines are starting to appear like obituary columns. Prayers for the departed and their households.. And hope that occasions change for the higher quickly (sic),” actor Prithviraj Sukumaran tweeted.
