Kochi: Ace director J Sasikumar, referred to as the first "hitmaker" of the Malayalam film industry died on Thursday at a private hospital here, his family members said. He was 86.
Mr Sasikumar, who was born N Varkey John, was suffering from age-related illnesses.
His first film Kudumbini came in 1964 and his last film was Dollar in 1993.
Another record that he has is, that he cast, Prem Nazir, the legendary evergreen hero of the Malayalam film industry, in 84 films.
He directed a huge number of stars including Sathyan, Prem Nazir, Madhu, Jayan, Kamal Hassan, Sukumaran, Soman Mammootty and Mohanlal.
The Kerala State Government honoured him last year by conferring the coveted JC Daniel Award for his contribution to Malayalam cinema.
Mr Sasikumar, who was born N Varkey John, was suffering from age-related illnesses.
His first film Kudumbini came in 1964 and his last film was Dollar in 1993.
Another record that he has is, that he cast, Prem Nazir, the legendary evergreen hero of the Malayalam film industry, in 84 films.
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He directed a huge number of stars including Sathyan, Prem Nazir, Madhu, Jayan, Kamal Hassan, Sukumaran, Soman Mammootty and Mohanlal.
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The Kerala State Government honoured him last year by conferring the coveted JC Daniel Award for his contribution to Malayalam cinema.
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