Noted Malayalam film Producer Vindhyan passes away

Thrissur: Noted Malayalam film producer Vindhyan, who produced super hit films such as Shalini Ente Koottukari and Vadakkunokki Yanthram among many others, died at a private hospital in Kochi on Saturday. He was 61. His body was cremated on Sunday at Thriprayar, which is his native place.

Producer Vindhyan, who produced and even wrote scripts for few of the biggest blockbusters in Mollywood had also acted in Kerala Cafe in the anthology co-ordinated by Ranjith. He also acted in Shyama Prasad's film.

Vindhyan was hospitalised recently following a brief illness. The producer was responding well to treatment some time back, but his condition became worse on Saturday and he breathed his last.

The body was later taken to his home at Peringottukara near Triprayar in Thrissur district. The cremation took place in his residence compound around 2.30 pm. Vindhyan is survived by wife Soya, daughter Puthuma and son Novel.