Kochi : Television and drama star Kaladi Jayan has passed away following cardiac arrest. He was 77. Jayan played roles in several Malayalam movies such as Artha, Mazhavilkkavadi, CBI Diary, Thalayanamantram, Jagurta, Klekalam, Chiri Loka and Vilai Manaman, Vyuham, Ekalavyan, Janam etc. He was also producer to TV series.