CHALAKUDY: Renowned costume designer Keezhillam Velayudhan(66) passed away in Chalakkudy due to a cardiac arrest on Sunday.
Velayudhan, who began his career as an assistant costume designer for the film 'Ulkadal' in 1979, went on to work with various directors such as Sathyan Anthikad, Sibi Malayil, Kamal, Priyadarshan, Fasil, Lohithadas, Siddique and many others.
A state award-winning costume designer, Velayudhan is known for his work in the iconic Malayalam film 'Manichitrathazhu'. His last film was Mohanlal starrer 'Big Brother'.