Veteran Tamil and Malayalam actor Ravikumar, known for his memorable characters in a number of Tamil and Malayalam movies, died here on Friday following his battle with cancer, PTI confirmed.
Veteran Tamil and Malayalam actor Ravikumar, known for his memorable roles in Tamil and Malayalam films, died on Friday after battling cancer.
Veteran Tamil and Malayalam actor Ravikumar, known for his memorable characters in a number of Tamil and Malayalam movies, died here on Friday following his battle with cancer, PTI confirmed.
"Veteran film actor Ravikumar, known for his prolific career in Malayalam and Tamil cinema, has died in Chennai. He succumbed to cancer on Friday morning at 10:30 AM," an artistes' association said as quoted by PTI.
His funeral was scheduled for Saturday, it added. The actor was said to be in his early 70s.
In Tamil, Ravikumar has acted in movies including veteran K Balachander-directed 'Avargal,' which also starred top stars Rajinikant and Kamal Haasan, 'Pagalil Oru Iravu,' and 'Ramanaa.'
His Malayalam flicks include 'Avalude Raavukal', 'Lisa', 'Sarpam,'and 'Angaadi,' among others. In his later years, he also acted in many TV serials.