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He learned to perform on a mimicry stage in Cochin. He finished on a national podium. The house in North Paravur was named Laughing Villa. It is quiet now.
The Malayalam film industry woke up to sad news on Sunday night with the passing away of actor and production controller Kannan Pattambi. He was 62 and had been undergoing treatment for a kidney-related illness.
Kannan Pattambi breathed his last at around 11:40 pm at a private hospital in Kozhikode. The news was confirmed by his elder brother, filmmaker Major Ravi.
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Funeral to be held at home town
The funeral of Kannan Pattambi will take place on Monday at 4 pm. The last rites will be held at his residence in Njanganthiri, Pattambi.
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Relatives, well-wishers, and members of the film fraternity are expected to attend and pay their final respects.
Major Ravi’s emotional note
Major Ravi shared the news through a Facebook post written in Malayalam. Along with a photograph of his younger brother, he informed followers about the time of death and funeral details.
Kannan shared a close professional bond with his brother Major Ravi, a former Indian Army officer who later became a filmmaker. He was actively involved in the production of films directed or produced by Major Ravi.
One of the most talked-about projects was Mission 90 Days. It is a film based on Major Ravi’s experiences during the investigation into Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.
Kannan Pattambi: Long journey in Malayalam cinema
Kannan Pattambi was familiar and respected name behind the scenes of Malayalam cinema. For many years, he worked as production controller. This role is crucial in managing film shoots, schedules, budgets.
Apart from his behind-the-camera work, Kannan also appeared as an actor in several films mostly in supporting roles.
Kannan Pattambi also worked on several films starring Mohanlal. Among them was Pulimurugan, a historic film that became the first Malayalam movie to cross the Rs 100 crore mark at the box office.
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