The Indian film industry, mainly the Malayalam cinema, has lost one of its most brilliant and versatile characters, and it is a great loss. Sreenivasan, the veteran actor and, at the same time, screenwriter and director, passed away in Kochi after a prolonged fight against various health issues.
The man who was very sharp with his humor and had an exceptional gift for portraying the problems of the ordinary people left the stage when the era of substance over style came to an end. Sreenivasan was not only an actor but also a very conscious person of his time who, through cinematic art, portrayed social contradictions with a grin.
Sreenivasan’s Satirical Genius
Sreenivasan changed the definition of the “common man” figure in Mollywood. He chose to play the parts of the less fortunate, the jobless young adults, and the deluded dreamers while the other heroes were still bigger-than-life characters. Sreenivasan, who co-wrote classic films such as Sandhesam and Nadodikkattu, is still regarded as a master of the art of political and social satire.
He had a remarkable sense of timing to combine sharp criticism with humor, thus making the spectators laugh at their own shortcomings. The collaboration between director Sathyan Anthikad and actor Mohanlal ushered in a new era of cinema that was characterized by relatable storytelling and intellectual depth rather than commercial tricks.
Sreenivasan’s Creative Versatility
Sreenivasan was not only a great writer but also a genius in directing and acting, which were his other major skills. The comic detective Pavitran or the skeptical thinker were for him always very good ways to show his artistry in acting. He moved back and forth between humorous acts and serious dramatization with ease, sometimes even in one single scene. He was not only an actor but also a director who always had a hand in the making of the new and challenging plots for the movies.
His illness could not stop him from being a source of inspiration for the filmmakers who were realizing the importance of storytelling and being honest with reality. The whole life of Sreenivasan is proof that cinema can be a mirror to society, and at the same time, it can be a source of fun that lasts long.
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