The Malayalam film industry has grieved the death of Kannan Pattambi, a talented actor who made his presence felt in the cinema sphere and, over the span of three decades, made a very significant contribution to the field. He was 62 at the time of his death and was in the process of treating a kidney-related disease when he died at a private hospital in Kozhikode, Kerala, on January 4, 2026, around 11:40 PM.
Pattambi’s death was confirmed by his elder brother, the famous director and actor Major Ravi, who announced it on social media. The funeral for Pattambi will take place on January 5, 2026, at his family’s home in Njangattiri, Palakkad, where friends, family, and coworkers will pay their last respects.
Kannan Pattambi had a career full of many faces and much hard work. He was a very skilled production controller and an equally good actor who earned the workers’ acceptance on both the filming and non-filming fronts through his professionalism. He acted in more than 20 movies, including “Pulimurugan,” “12th Man,” “Odiyan,” “Keerthichakra,” “Vettam,” and “Ananthabhadram,” among others, all of which are among his most significant works. The audience and the filmmakers loved him for the genuine, profound emotions he conveyed through his performances.
More than just an actor, Pattambi supported the Malayalam cinema industry with his logistical backbone on these projects. He was a production controller, and as such, his services were in high demand from directors such as Major Ravi, Shaji Kailas, and Santosh Sivan. Among movies like “Kandahar” (Amitabh Bachchan and Mohanlal) and “Mission 90 Days,” he proved himself a very capable manager of intricate productions and large teams.
The film industry in Kerala has suffered a major loss with Kannan Pattambi’s death. The industry recognizes him as one of its bright stars not only for his skill and commitment but also for his gentleness and generosity. His name will be synonymous with the magnificent films he helped create and the countless individuals he influenced and supported throughout his long career.
