Who is Sreenivasan?
Sreenivasan was an Indian actor, screenwriter, director, and producer who predominantly worked in Malayalam cinema. He starred in over 225 films. Sreenivasan wrote the screenplays of films such as Odaruthammava Aalariyam (1984), Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam (1986), Gandhinagar 2nd Street (1986), Nadodikkattu (1987), Pattanapravesham (1988), Varavelpu (1989), Thalayana Manthram (1990), Sandesam (1991), Midhunam (1993), Mazhayethum Munpe (1995), Azhakiya Ravanan (1996), Oru Maravathoor Kanavu (1998), Udayananu Tharam (2005), Katha Parayumpol (2007), and Njan Prakashan (2018), the latter being one of the highest-grossing Malayalam films of all time. Sreenivasan died on 20th December 2025 in Thrippunithara, Kochi. He was ill for a long time. Sreenivasan was 69 years old.
Wiki/Overview
| Full Name | Sreenivasan |
| Nickname | N/A |
| Profession | Actor, Screenwriter, Director, and Producer |
| Date of Birth | 6 April 1956 |
| Place of Birth | Kannur, Kerala |
| Age (as of 2025) | 69 (Died on 20 December 2025) |
| Father | N/A |
| Mother | N/A |
| Spouse | Vimala Sreenivasan |
| Education | Graduation in Economics |
| Known for | Sreenivasan was a legendary Malayalam actor, screenwriter, director and producer. |
| Residence | Kerala |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Hair Colour | Black |
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| Eye Colour | Black |
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Early life
Sreenivasan was born on 6 April 1956 at Kannur, Kerala, India. He has a sister and two brothers. His mother was a homemaker and his father a school teacher.
Career
Sreenivasan debuted in the 1976 P. A. Backer movie Manimuzhakkam. His first lead role was Sanghaganam (1979). At film school, he was enrolled by Aniyeri Prabhakaran, who later cast him in Mela (1980). In 1984, Sreenivasan wrote his first film, Odaruthammava Aalariyam. He both wrote and acted in Varavelpu, Gandhinagar 2nd Street, Nadodikkattu and its two sequels, Pattanapravesham, and Akkare Akkare Akkare. As a director he filmed Vadakkunokkiyanthram and Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala. His comedies include Aram + Aram = Kinnaram, Kinnaripuzhayoram, Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu, Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu, Artham, Azhakiya Ravanan, Chithram etc. He starred in over 225 films.
Sreenivasan died on 20th December 2025 in Thrippunithara, Kochi, he was being ill for a long time. Sreenivasan was 69 years old.
Education
Sreenivasan completed his schooling from Kuthuparamba Middle School and Government High School, Kadirur. He received a bachelor’s degree in economics from PRNSS College, Mattanur. In 1977, Sreenivasan studied at the Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu, Chennai.
Family and Affairs
Sreenivasan was married to Vimala Sreenivasan. They have two children, Vineeth and Dhyan. His elder son, Vineeth Sreenivasan is a singer, actor, producer and director. He has acted and directed many Malayalam movies. His younger son, Dhyan Sreenivasan, is also an actor, director and producer.
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Achievements
Sreenivasan has received several prestigious awards for his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema, especially Malayalam films. He won the National Film Award for Best Screenplay for Sandesham and Vadakkunokkiyantram, which highlighted his sharp writing and strong social commentary. He has also earned multiple Kerala State Film Awards for acting and screenplay, proving his versatility as both an actor and writer. Over the years, critics and audiences have praised him for bringing realism, satire, and depth to his work. These awards reflect Sreenivasan’s lasting impact on Malayalam cinema and his ability to tell meaningful stories in a simple yet powerful way.
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Trivia and Facts
- Sreenivasan had a deep passion for sustainable farming. He transformed paddy fields near his home into a model of natural agriculture and encouraged pesticide-free cultivation methods, inspiring local farmers and visitors alike.
- Sreenivasan studied at the Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu in Chennai. This formal training helped shape his skills in acting and screenwriting.
