Renowned Malayalam cinematographer Shaji Kumar, best known for films such as Pulimurugan, Naran and Thudarum, tragically died at the age of 57 on Tuesday, November 10. Kumar was shooting for an upcoming film featuring Dileep in Alappuzha, Kerala, when he reportedly developed health complications over the weekend.

Cinematographer Shaji Kumar dies

During the film's shoot, Kumar was staying at a hotel in Alappuzha when he experienced physical discomfort on Saturday night. He immediately alerted the film's director, Ullas Krishna. He was then taken to a nearby hospital for treatment and was subsequently shifted to a private hospital for further treatment.