Quick Info
| Profession | Theatre Director, Actor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1955 |
| Age | 71 years (died on 26, Mar, 2026) |
| Birthplace | Thrithallur, Thrissur district, Kerala, India |
| Date of Death | 26/03/2026 |
Latest News about E.A. Rajendran
26/03/2026
Malayalam actor-director E. A. Rajendran died at his residence in Pattathanam, Kollam, at the age of 71 after a prolonged illness. Reports said he had been suffering from diabetes and was widely known for his work in Malayalam theatre, cinema, and television.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous for | His versatile performances in Malayalam film and television industry |
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| Full Name | E.A. Rajendran |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Light Brown |
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| Hair Colour | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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Relationships & More
| Wife/Spouse | Sandhya Rajendran (actress) |
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| Children | Divyadarshan (actor) |
| Brother-in-law | M. Mukesh (actor and Kollam MLA) |
Family
| Father | Ayyappan |
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| Mother | Sumathi |
| Father-in-law | O. Madhavan |
Career
| Debut Film | Greeshman (1981) |
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| Last Film | Oru Perumkaliyattam (2023) |
| Award | Venjaramoodu Ramachandran Memorial State Professional Drama Festival award (2010) in the category best director for the drama Ramanan |
| Notable Films |
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| Total Films | Approximately 60 Malayalam films |
| Theatre Work | Active in Kerala theatre scene, associated with Kalidasa Kalakendram in Kollam |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. E.A. Rajendran was born and raised in Engor Tharavat, district Thrissur, Kerala. | |
| 2. Since childhood, he showed interest in acting, participating in drama performances in school. | |
| 3. He graduated top of his class from the National School of Drama. | |
| 4. Met his wife Sandhya at Film and Television Institute of India. | |
| 5. Moved to Kollam after marriage and joined his father-in-law's theatre. | |
| 6. One of his plays won the State Government Award for best play in 1987. | |
| 7. Managed Kalidasa Kalakendram for a decade alongside his wife. | |
| 8. Returned to the film industry in 1997 with Kaliyattam. | |
| 9. Appeared in over 60 Malayalam films portraying a variety of characters. | |
| 10. Served as Chairman of the State Horticulture Corporation. | |
| 11. Passed away at his residence after battling prolonged illness. | |
| 12. E.A. Rajendran was born and raised in Engoor, Thrithallur, Thrissur, Kerala. | |
| 13. After completing his college studies, he joined the National School of Drama, New Delhi, graduating with first rank. He further pursued a television course at the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune. | |
| 14. After marrying Sandhya, Rajendran moved to Kollam and became involved with Kalidasa Kalakendram, a theatre group owned by his father-in-law, O. Madhavan, where he honed his skills as an actor and stage director. | |
| 15. E.A. Rajendran was born and raised in Engoor Tharavat, district Thrissur, Kerala. | |
| 16. He was suffering from diabetes at the time of his death. |