Renowned Malayalam cinematographer Shaji Kumar, known for his work in blockbuster films such as Pulimurugan, Naran and Thudarum, starring Mohanlal, passed away at the age of 57, film industry sources said on Tuesday.
Shaji Kumar was in Alappuzha for the shooting of an upcoming film featuring actor Dileep when he experienced physical discomfort in his hotel room on Saturday night.
He informed the film’s director, Ullas Krishna, about his health condition and was initially taken to a nearby hospital. He was later shifted to a private hospital in Kochi for further treatment.
