Thu Nov 21 04:11:26 UTC 2024: ## Veteran Malayalam Actor Meghanathan Passes Away at 60
**Kozhikode, Kerala:** Veteran Malayalam actor Meghanathan passed away at a private hospital in Kozhikode on [Date of death – needs to be inserted], succumbing to a lung-related illness. He was 60.
Meghanathan, the third son of National Award-winning actor Balan K Nair, began his acting career in 1983 with the film *Asthram*. Over a three-decade career, he appeared in over 50 films, earning widespread acclaim for his roles in popular movies such as *Panchagni*, *Chamayam*, *Rajadhani*, and *Haji Mahanaya Joji*.
His funeral will be held at his residence in Shoranur on Thursday. He is survived by his wife, Susmitha, and daughter, Parvathi. The Malayalam film industry mourns the loss of this talented and respected actor.
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