Thu Dec 26 11:01:44 UTC 2024: ## Renowned Malayalam Writer MT Vasudevan Nair Passes Away at 91
**Kozhikode, Kerala –** Celebrated Malayalam writer, director, and screenwriter MT Vasudevan Nair passed away at the age of 91 on Wednesday night at Baby Memorial Hospital in Kozhikode. He had been hospitalized since December 15th due to severe breathing difficulties. His death has plunged Kerala into mourning, with the state government declaring Thursday and Friday as official days of mourning.
Nair, a towering figure in Malayalam literature and cinema, will be cremated with state honours at the Mavoor Road crematorium on Thursday afternoon. Thousands gathered outside his residence, Sitara, to pay their respects despite the family’s decision against a public viewing of his body, fulfilling his final wishes.
Prominent figures from various fields attended to offer condolences, including Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, who described Nair as a “towering figure” whose works captured the essence of Kerala’s life and culture. Leading actors Mohanlal and Mammootty also paid their respects, sharing heartfelt tributes to the man who had given them some of their most memorable roles. Mohanlal described acting in roles written by Nair as an “unparalleled privilege,” while Mammootty expressed his deep sense of loss in a heartfelt Facebook post.
The atmosphere at Sitara was described as emotional, with mourners reflecting on the profound impact Nair had on Malayalam literature and film. His passing marks the end of an era, leaving behind a rich legacy of literary and cinematic contributions.
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