India, April 4 -- Veteran Tamil and Malayalam actor Ravikumar Menon died at a private hospital in Chennai around 9 am, according to a report by On Manorama. The 71-year-old was reportedly undergoing treatment for cancer, and his body will be brought to his residence in Valasaravakkam, Chennai.

A CinemaExpress report states that Ravikumar's son confirmed the news of his death. He died at Prashanth Hospital in Velachery, Chennai, on Friday morning. Since news of his demise broke, fans have shared condolences for his family on social media. His last rites will be held in Chennai over the weekend.

Ravikumar was born in the Thrissur district of Kerala to Malayalam film producer KMK Menon and actor Bharathi Menon. He has acted in numerous Tam...