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Malayalam filmmaker Sachy dies at 48; Prithviraj Sukumaran condoles death of frequent collaborator
Sachy had undergone a hip replacement surgery, and a few hours post the operation, he suffered a cardiac arrest, according to the hospital.
FP Staff Last Updated:June 19, 2020 11:10:01 IST 
Malayalam actor Prithviraj Sukumaran and Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan conveyed their condolences over the demise of Malayalam screenwriter and director KR Sachidanandan, popularly known as Sachy, who passed away in Thrissur, Kerala on Thursday.
Sukumaran took to Twitter to offer his condolences.
Below is his tweet
Pinarayi Vijayan said that due to the untimely demise of Sachy, Malayalam cinema has lost a talented artist.
Here is Vijayan’s post
Sachy, who was 48 years old, died of a cardiac arrest. He was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Thrissur.
Sachy had undergone a hip replacement surgery and a few hours post the operation, he suffered a cardiac arrest, according to the hospital.
He directed Sukumaran-starrer Ayyappannum Koshiyum recently, which became a hit and won much applause for its unique narrative and portrait of a police officer played by actor Biju Menon.A theatre artist, Sachy made his directorial debut with Anarkali, also starring Sukumaran. His collaboration with writer Sethu produced popular movies such as Chocolate (2007), Robinhood (2009), Makeup Man (2011) and Seniors (2012).
(With inputs from Asian News International)