The grandfather of 'Kalyanaraman' has passed away. Unnikrishnan Namboothiri became known to the audience through his grandfather roles in Malayalam cinema.
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Malayalam Actor Unnikrishnan Namboothiri of Kalyanaraman passes away at 98
Film actor Unnikrishnan Namboothiri has passed away. He was also the survivor of Covid-19 at the age of 98. He became known to the audience through his grandfather roles in Malayalam movies.
He was diagnosed with pneumonia weeks ago and was admitted to a private hospital in Payyanur and later to a private hospital in Kannur. At the time, the Covid-19 test results were negative.
Unnikrishnan Namboothiri, who was resting at home after recovering from pneumonia, contracted fever again two days later and was later admitted to the hospital, and tested positive for Covid-19. He had to stay in the ICU for two days but soon recovered.
Unnikrishnan Namboothiri is active in cinema through his role as the grandfather in 'Desadanam'. He has acted in over 25 movies including Oral Mathram, Kaliyattam, Meghamalhar, Kalyanaraman, Notebook, Rappakal, Photographer, Loudspeaker, Pokkiri Raja, and Mayamohini.
