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Time of India
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Malayalam actor Vishnu Prasad passes away after liver-related illness
Kochi: Television and film actor Vishnu Prasad , 49, died at a private hospital on Friday. He was under treatment for a liver-related disease for many months. His family was preparing for his liver transplant and the Association of Television Media Artistes ( ATMA ) launched a fundraising campaign to provide financial support. However, his condition worsened and he died around 1am. He was popular for his roles in various films, including Kayyethum Doorath (2002), Runway (2004), Lion (2006) and Mambazhakkalam (2004). His body will be kept at his home in Kakkanad for the public to pay last respect, from 7am to 2pm and the mortal remains will be cremated at Athani public crematorium. He is survived by his daughters, Abhirami and Anamika.
India Today
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Malayalam actor Vishnu Prasad dies of liver disease
Malayalam film and television actor Vishnu Prasad died at a private hospital in the early hours of Friday in Kochi. 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 he needed a liver Prasad's co-star Kishor Satya confirmed the news of his death with a post on social media. He offered condolences to his family members, while mentioning his health wrote, "Priyappettavare, Oru sankada vaartha... Vishnu Prasaad antharichu. Kurachu naalukalaayi rogabadhithanaayi chikilsayil aayirunnu. Aadarajjalikal... Adhehathinte akaala viyogam neridaan kudumbathinu shakthiyundaavatte ennum praarthikkunnu (Dear friends, a sad news... Vishnu Prasad has passed away. He had been undergoing treatment for an illness for quite some time now. My condolences... I pray that his family gains the strength to bear his untimely demise)." Here's the post: Vishnu Prasad's family, along with the Association of Malayalam Television Artists, made arrangements to raise funds for the liver transplant. It was reported that her family was struggling to raise a sum of Rs 30 lakh after one of his daughters agreed to donate a part of her is survived by his wife, and two daughters, Abhirami and Prasad rose to fame after he played villain roles in films and television serials. Some of his popular films include 'Kasi', 'Kaiyethum Doorath', 'Mambazhakkalam', 'Ben Johson', 'Lokanathan IAS' and 'Lion' among others.
India Today
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Jyothika was first choice for Mohanlal's Thudarum before Shobana, says director
When 'Thudarum' was announced as the on-screen reunion of Mohanlal and Shobana after 20 years, it instantly sparked nostalgia and excitement among Malayalam cinema fans. But director Tharun Moorthy recently revealed that actor Jyothika was first approached for the role of Lalitha before Shobana came on a recent interview with Red FM, Tharun said, 'Shobana was always on our mind for Lalitha. But we weren't sure how to get in touch with her. So we began exploring alternatives. We were looking for someone who hadn't acted with Mohanlal before. That's when we thought of Jyothika.'advertisementSharing his experience of narrating the script, the director said, 'Jyothika and Suriya were very excited when I narrated the story, but her dates clashed with a planned family world tour.' Not wanting to push her into the project, Tharun eventually decided to contact Shobana, who had always been their ideal choice. Talking about Shobana's reaction, Tharun said, 'That question kept lingering in my mind: Wouldn't Mohanlal and Shobana be the combination that Malayali viewers want to watch? We decided to contact Shobana, and she was also interested in coming back to movies. She said if the script and space were right, and if I made her feel comfortable, then she would do the film.'The resulting casting brings Mohanlal and Shobana back together after their last full-length collaboration in 'Mambazhakkalam' (2004). The duo also shared screen space in the iconic 'Manichitrathazhu' (1993), 'Minnaram' (1994), and 'Pavithram' (1994).advertisementContrary to speculation, 'Thudarum' is not a crime thriller. In an interview, Tharun clarified that it is a grounded family drama. The story is inspired by a real-life incident involving a man named Sunil. The film also stars Farhaan Faasil, Maniyanpilla Raju, Binu Pappu, and Irshad Ali. It is written by KR Sunil, with music composed by Jakes Bejoy, and produced by Aashirvad Cinemas and Rejaputhra Release. 'Thudarum' is set to release in theatres on April 25.
