Quick Info
| Profession | Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 02/05/1950 |
| Age | 75 years (died on 20, Dec, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Pattiom, Kannur district, Kerala, India |
| Date of Death | 20/12/2025 |
Latest News about Sreenivasan
20/12/2025
Veteran Malayalam actor, screenwriter, director, and producer Sreenivasan passed away on 20 December 2025 at the age of 75. He had been undergoing treatment for Triple Vessel Disease and other age-related health issues. His death marked the end of a prolific career spanning nearly five decades, during which he contributed to over 225 films as an actor, writer, and director, and became a beloved figure in Malayalam cinema.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Sreenivasen |
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| Nickname | Sreeni |
| Known For | His acting predominantly in Malayalam film industry, screenwriting, directing, and producing satirical black comedies |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 4" (163 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| Educational Qualification | A bachelor's degree in Economics |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 1984 |
Family
| Father | Unnikrishnan Nair (School Teacher) |
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| Mother | (Home Maker) |
| Siblings | Brother(s) - 2, Sister - 1 |
| Spouse | Vimala (School Teacher) |
| Children | Son(s) - 2, Vineeth Sreenivasan (Actor, Director, Singer), Dhyan Sreenivasan (Actor, Director) |
Career
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| Last Film | Nancy Rani (2025) as Mess Mohan | ||||||||||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Sreenivasan was a distinguished actor mainly recognized for his contributions to the Malayalam film industry. | |
| 2. He experienced a humble upbringing in Pattiom, Kannur district, Kerala. | |
| 3. In his youth, he faced resistance from his father regarding his acting aspirations but successfully pursued a career in this field. | |
| 4. He devoted nearly five decades to the Malayalam cinema landscape. | |
| 5. His initial foray into acting was through a supporting role in Manimuzhakkam in 1976. | |
| 6. To sharpen his craft, he enrolled at the Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu in Chennai in 1977. | |
| 7. While studying, he connected with Aniyeri Prabhakaran, leading to his participation in the film Mela (1980). | |
| 8. Sreenivasan achieved his first lead role in the 1979 film Sanghaganam. | |
| 9. He started his writing career with Odaruthammava Aalariyam in 1984. | |
| 10. Throughout his career, he authored over 50 scripts, many celebrated for their humor and social insight. | |
| 11. Sreenivasan excelled as a director, securing major accolades for his directorial projects like Vadakkunokkiyanthram and Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala. | |
| 12. With over 225 films to his credit, he was known for his authentic performances that resonated deeply with audiences. | |
| 13. His collaborations with esteemed directors such as Priyadarshan and Sathyan Anthikad are noteworthy. | |
| 14. In addition to his work in acting, Sreenivasan co-produced films under the Lumiere Film Company banner. | |
| 15. He was known as a voice of common people, creating characters that felt like people audiences knew in daily life. | |
| 16. His storytelling style had a raw feel mixed with humor that touched ordinary people in Kerala. |