# Farewell to a Malayalam Legend: S

# Farewell to a Malayalam Legend: Suriya Joins Stars in Paying Tribute to Sreenivasan **In a heartfelt moment that unites Tamil and Malayalam cinema, Suriya paid his last respects to the iconic Sreenivasan, declaring himself a "huge admirer" of the late actor.** Sreenivasan, the multifaceted Malayalam filmmaker, actor, and screenwriter, passed away on Saturday morning during a routine dialysis trip, leaving an irreplaceable void in Indian cinema.[1] Sreenivasan's body was brought to his Kandanad residence after public homage at Tripunithura's Town Hall, with cremation scheduled for 10 AM Sunday. Tributes flooded in from across the industry: **Mammootty and Mohanlal arrived emotional, honoring their long-time colleague**, while Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan called his death an "irreparable loss," praising his humour, realism, and social insight into the common man's life.[1][2] Suriya's gesture, highlighted in reports, bridged regional divides, echoing his admiration for Sreenivasan's satirical storytelling in films like *Sandesam* and *Mazhayethum Munpe*, which earned him a National Film Award, two Filmfare Awards South, and six Kerala State Film Awards.[1]

Malayalam cinema legend Sreenivasan tribute scene with fans and stars

Image: A poignant scene from Malayalam cinema tributes (Unsplash free stock photo).

Over five decades, Sreenivasan enlightened audiences with simplicity and sharp wit, as actor-director Basil Joseph noted: "Some artists entertain, some enlighten—Sreenivasan did it all." He leaves behind wife Vimala and sons Vineeth and Dhyan Sreenivasan, both thriving in Malayalam films.[1][3] His legacy in portraying everyday struggles through satire will inspire generations. What are your favorite Sreenivasan memories or films? **Share in the comments below, tag a friend who needs to read this, or share on social media to keep his stories alive!**
Citations
1.https://www.onmanorama.com/news/kerala/2025/12/20/sreenivasan-malayalam-film-director-actor-passes-away-funeral-updates-live.html
2.https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/malayalam/sreenivasan-death-mammootty-mohanlal-get-emotional-as-they-pay-last-respects-to-malayalam-legend-article-153322543
3.https://www.deshabhimani.com/deshabhimani-english-/sreenivasan-malayalam-actor-writer-passes-away-36140-32170/some-artists-entertain-some-enlighten-sreenivasan-film-fraternity-mourning-79136
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