A very sad piece of news has emerged from South Cinema. Veteran actor Shanavas, who acted in 96 films in his career, has passed away at the age of 71.
Shanavas Death: A very sad piece of news has emerged from the South Indian film industry. Famous Malayalam actor and veteran South Cinema artist Shanavas passed away at the age of 71. He had been suffering from kidney-related ailments for a long time and breathed his last late Monday night while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram. A wave of mourning has spread throughout the South Indian film industry due to his demise.
A Strong Actor and Son of Superstar Prem Nazir
Shanavas was born into a film family. He was the son of South Cinema's legendary superstar Prem Nazir. Although he inherited a film legacy, he created a distinct identity on the strength of his hard work and acting talent. Shanavas played a long and diverse innings in the world of cinema, in which he brought to life all kinds of characters such as romantic, social, villains, and comedians.
Career Started in 1981 with 'Premageethangal'
Shanavas stepped into the world of acting in 1981 with the film 'Premageethangal'. This film was directed by the famous director Balachandra Menon. Interestingly, Shanavas was doing an MA in English Literature when he started his acting career. In his very first film, he grabbed the attention of the industry with his brilliant performance.
In his career, Shanavas worked in a total of 96 films including Malayalam and Tamil films. He made a special place in the hearts of the audience with his acting. He never limited himself to one genre. From romantic hero to villain, he played every character well in his own style. His popular films include 'Oru Minunukunnu, Prema Sandhya, Vivahitaru Madrasil, China Town'.
Strong Comeback with 'China Town' in 2011
After taking a long break from his acting career, Shanavas made a शानदार comeback with the Malayalam film 'China Town' in 2011. This film was successful at the box office and audiences and critics appreciated his acting. After this film, Shanavas was also liked by the new generation of audiences, which led to a resurgence in his popularity.
Shanavas also had the honor of acting in seven films with his father Prem Nazir. This father-son duo showed great chemistry on screen and was well-received by the audience.
