Thiruvananthapuram, Dec. 20 -- Veteran Malayalam film icon Sreenivasan - an acclaimed actor, screenwriter, director and producer - passed away on Saturday, marking the end of a remarkable career that spanned decades, playing a key role in shaping the landscape of Malayalam cinema.

News of Sreenivasan's passing triggered a profound wave of grief, with political figures offering heartfelt tributes on social media.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan offered his tributes and honoured Sreenivasan's cinematic legacy.

"The passing of Sreenivasan is an irreparable loss to Malayalam cinema. What we are losing is a talent who rose to leading positions across every domain of filmmaking. Very few filmmakers have succeeded, as he did, in bringi...