Sreenivasan passes away: Rajinikanth mourns the loss, says 'He was a better human being'

Malayalam actor Sreenivasan breathed his last on Saturday (December 20) morning. This has made many cinema fans feel very sad. Many celebs are sharing their tributes for the veteran. Actor Rajinikanth’s message about Sreenivasan has especially touched many hearts.

Rajinikanth recalls his film institute days with Sreenivasan

Rajinikanth shared his tribute through a voice message. Rajinikanth says,'This news is a big shock to me. Sreenivasan is my good friend. He and I studied together at the Cinema Institute. He was a great actor. An even better human being. May his soul rest in peace.' Rajinikanth also said that Sreenivasan’s memories will live via his films.

Sreenivasan’s lasting contribution

Sreenivasan began his journey in Malayalam cinema in the 1970s and stayed in the film industry for more than fifty years.

Acting in over 200 films, he won the hearts of fans with his acting and humor. Sreenivasan wrote stories and dialogues for films such as ‘Boing Boing’, ‘Sandesam’, and ‘Natodikkattu’. Sreenivasan spoke about social issues through his film in a solid way and with humor.

Sreenivasan leaves a legacy behind

Sreenivasan is known among Tamil fans through his role in 'Lesa Lesa'. His comedy scenes in the film along with Vivek will ever be memorable to Kollywood fans. Sreenivasan was born in 1956 in the Kannur district of Kerala. He received a National award and several Kerala state awards.Sreenivasan has two sons

Dhyan Sreenivasan

and

Vineeth Sreenivasan

. Both Dhyan and Vineeth are rising stars in Malayalam cinema.