KOCHI: Popular editor Nishadh Yusuf was found dead at his flat in Kochi. Some of his notable films include Unda, Saudi Vellakka, Thallumaala, Wolf, Operation Java, One, Chaver, Ramachandra Boss & Co, Udal, Alangam, Ayirathonnu Nunaka, Adios Amigos and Exit. Bazooka and Alappuzha Gymkhana are the films to be released.
Nishadh Yusuf was 43. He is a native of Harippad. He was found dead in his apartment in Panampilly Nagar in Kochi Wednesday morning at 2 am. Suicide is suspected.
FEFKA, an association of film technicians, confirmed his death on its official Facebook page. ‘The unexpected demise of Nishadh, who played a major role in determining the contemporary outlook of the changing Malayalam cinema, is not something the film world will be able to accept’.
Nishadh was honoured with the Kerala State Award for best editor for his work in Thallumaala in 2022. He is the editor of the Tamil film Kanguva starring Suriya and Bobby Deol, to release on November 14.