THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Prominent editor of Malayalam cinema Harihara Puthran passed away. He was 79 years old. He died at his residence in Thiruvananthapuram. The cremation will be held today at 2 pm at Santhikavadam, Thaycaud.

Harihara Puthran was active in the Malayalam film industry for almost five decades. He was the editor of many hit films like Sukhamo Devi, Samrajyam, Punjabi House, Mayavi, and Pandipada.