Sreenivasan (Actor) Age, Death, Wife, Children, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Other Name	Sreenivasen
Nickname	Sreeni
Profession(s)	• Actor • Screenwriter • Film Director • Producer
Known For	His acting predominantly in Malayalam film industry
Physical Stats
Height (approx.)	5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye Colour	Light Brown
Hair Colour	Salt and Pepper
Career
Debut	Film: • Malalayam: Manimuzhakkam (1976) as Vayaran Michael • Tamil: Pullakuttikaran (1995) as Koorapazha Janardhan Writer: Odaruthammava Aalariyam (1984) Director: Vadakkunokkiyanthram (1989) Producer: Kadha Parayumbol (2007) Dubbing Artist: Mela (1980) as Vijayan; dubbed for Mammootty TV: Cheriya Sreeniyum Valiya lokavum (2000)
Last Film	Nancy Rani (2025) as Mess Mohan
Awards, Honours, Achievements	• Kerala State Film Award (1989) in the category Best Film for Vadakkunokkiyantram (1989) (Director) • Kerala Film Critics Association Award (1989) in the category Best Story for Vadakkunokkiyantram (1989) • Kerala State Film Award (1991) in the category Best Story for Sandhesam (1991) • Kerala State Film Award (1995) in the category Best Screenplay for Mazhayethum Munpe (1995) • Kerala Film Critics Association Award (1995) in the category Best Screenplay for Mazhayethum Munpe (1995) • National Film Award (1998) in the category Best Film on Other Social Issues for Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala (1998) (Director) • Kerala State Film Award (1998) in the category Best Popular Film for Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala (1998) (Director) • Kerala Film Critics Association Award (1998) in the category Best Popular Film for Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala (1998) (Director) • Filmfare Award South (1998) in the category Best Director – Malayalam for Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala (1998) • Asianet Film Award (1998) in the category Best Director for Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala (1998) • Ramu Kariat Memorial Award (1998) in the category Best Film for Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala (1998) • Kerala Film Critics Association Award (2002) in the category Best Screenplay for Yathrakarude Sradhakku (2002) • Asianet Film Award (2005) in the category Best Script Writer for Udayananu Tharam (2005) • Kerala State Film Award (2006) in the category Special Mention (Acting) for Thakarachenda (2006) • Kerala State Film Award (2007) in the category Best Popular Film for Katha Parayumpol (2007) (Producer) • Kerala Film Critics Association Award (2007) in the category Best Screenplay for Katha Parayumpol (2007) • Kerala Film Critics Association Award (2007) in the category Special Jury Award • Filmfare Award South (2007) in the category Best Film – Malayalam for Katha Parayumpol (2007) (Producer) • Asianet Film Award (2007) in the category Lifetime Achievement Award • Asianet Film Award (2007) in the category Best Film for Katha Parayumpol (2007) (Producer) • Asianet Film Award (2009) in the category Best Supporting Actor for Makante Achan (2009) and Passenger (2009) • Sathyan Memorial Film Award (2009) for outstanding contributions to Malayalam cinema • Asianet Film Award (2010) in the category Special Jury Award for Aathmakatha (2010) • Ramu Kariat Memorial Award (2010) in the category Best Actor for Aathmakatha (2010) • Golden Friends of Kannur Expatriates Award (2011) for contributions to public and cultural life • T. K. Ramakrishnan Memorial Award (2011) for exemplary contribution to public life • Bharat Balan K. Nair Film Award (2012) for outstanding contributions to Malayalam cinema • Asianet Film Award (2018) in the category Best Script Writer for Njan Prakashan (2018) • Kerala Film Critics Association Award (2023) in the category Chalachitra Ratnam Award • Tapasya Madampu Smriti Award (2024) for contributions to Malayalam film literature
Personal Life
Date of Birth	6 April 1956 (Friday)
Birthplace	Pattiom, Kannur district, Kerala, India
Date of Death	20 December 2025 (Saturday)
Place of Death	Thrippunithura, Kochi, Kerala
Age (at the time of death)	69 Years
Death Cause	Triple Vessel Disease
Zodiac sign	Aries
Nationality	Indian
Hometown	Kochi, Kerala
School	• Kuthuparamba Middle School, Kerala • Government High School, Kadirur
College/University	• Pazhassi Raja N. S. S. College, Mattanur • Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu, Chennai
Educational Qualification	A bachelor's degree in Economics
Religion	Hinduism
Hobbies	Writing, Reading
Relationships & More
Marital Status (at the time of death)	Married
Marriage Date	Year, 1984
Family
Wife/Spouse	Vimala (School Teacher)
Children	Son(s)- 2 • Vineeth Sreenivasan (Actor, Director) • Dhyan Sreenivasan (Actor, Director) Daughter- None
Parents	Father- Unnikrishnan Nair (School Teacher) Mother- (Home Maker)
Siblings	Brother(s)- 2 Sister- 1

Some Lesser Known Facts About Sreenivasan

• Sreenivasan was an Indian actor who predominantly worked in the Malayalam film industry.

• He was born and grew up in a modest family in Pattiom, Kannur district, Kerala.

• In an interview, Sreenivasan mentioned that his father was against his film acting career, but somehow, Sreenivasan managed to convince him and pursued a career in acting and film direction.
  

  Sreenivasan in his young age

• He had spent nearly 50 years in Malalayam film industry.

• In 1976, he made his debut in a supporting role in the film Manimuzhakkam.

• In 1977, to enhance his acting skills, Sreenivasan joined the Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu in Chennai to complete his formal training in films.

• While studying at the Film school, he was introduced to cinema through Aniyeri Prabhakaran, who later cast him in Mela (1980).
• In 1979, Sreenivasan bagged his first lead role in the film Sanghaganam.

• In 1984, he wrote his first film, Odaruthammava Aalariyam (1984).

• Sreenivasan had written over 50 scripts. Some of his notable works as a screenwriter include Nadodikkattu (1987), Vadakkunokkiyantram (1989), Sandesam (1991), Mazhayethum Munpe (1995), Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala (1998), Yathrakarude Sradhakku (2002), Katha Parayumpol (2007), and Njan Prakashan (2018), all of which are remembered for their sharp humor, strong social commentary, and relatable storytelling.

• Sreenivasan also proved to be a great director. His directorial debut film, Vadakkunokkiyanthram (1989), won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Film, while Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala (1998) received the National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues.

• Throughout his film career, he acted in more than 225 films and was always known for his authentic and natural acting style. His performances made audiences laugh, cry, and reflect. Some of his notable films include Vadakkunokkiyantram (1989), Akkare Akkare Akkare (1990), Sandesam (1991), Mazhayethum Munpe (1995), Chinthavishtayaya Shyamala (1998), Makante Achan (2009), Passenger (2009), Aathmakatha (2010), Thattathin Marayathu (2012), and Njan Prakashan (2018).

• As a writer and actor, he mostly collaborated with film directors such as Priyadarshan, Sathyan Anthikad, and Kamal.

• Apart from writing, acting, and direction, he also co-produced films Katha Parayumpol (2007) and Thattathin Marayathu (2012) under the banner Lumiere Film Company, along with actor Mukesh.

• On 20 December 2025, Sreenivasan breathed his last at Taluk Hospital in Tripunithura, Kochi. He was suffering from Triple Vessel Disease for a long time.
  

  Sreenivasan’s family and friends mourn after his death

• Sreenivasan is survived by his wife, Vimala, and two sons, Vineeth Sreenivasan and Dhyan Sreenivasan. Both of his sons are in the Malayalam film industry and work as actors, directors, and producers.
  

  Sreenivasan with his wife and sons