Famous Malayalam and Tamil actor Ravikumar passes away @ 71

CHENNAI: Famous Malayalam and Tamil actor Ravikumar passed away Friday morning. He was 71. He was battling cancer and died at Prashanth Hospital in Velacheri, Chennai. His death was announced by his son. He will be laid to rest on Friday.

Ravi Kumar was born to producer K M K Menon and R Bharathi, natives of Thrissur. His film debut was via Indulekha released in 1967.

He rose to prominence in Malayalam with ‘Amma’ released in 1976. He has acted in over 100 films, including Avalude Ravaukal, Lisa, Angadi, Sarppam, Theekadal, Anupallavi and many more. He has acted in many Tamil films also. He has also acted in several television serials.