Thiruvananthapuram : Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan condoled the demise of actor Unnikrishnan Namboothiri. Unnikrishnan Namboothiri outshone character roles in filmsl His spirit and enthusiasm that defied age made him an outstanding personality in the film world, said CM adding that, “Always a co-traveler of the Left, Unnikrishnan Namboothiri shared a deep bond with CPI(M); His demise is a loss to the world of art and culture, one that cannot filled easily. ”
Actor Unnikrishnan Namboothiri passed away in a private hospital on Wednesday in Payyannur where he had undergone treatment for pneumonia a few weeks ago. He was 98.
