Popular Malayalam actor Mamukkoya died in Kozhikode on Wednesday. He was 76.
Mamukkoya acted in over 400 films over the last four decades and was popular for handling comedian roles.
A native of Kozhikode, Mamukkoya suffered a cardiac arrest while attending the inauguration of a local football tournament in Malappuram district on Monday. His condition was stated to be criticial since then and he died by Wednesday noon.
Mamukkoya started his acting career as a theater actor during 1970s. He made his first appearance in the silver screen in 1979 through the film Anyarude Bhoomi . Later on he created his own space in the film industry with his typical slang. He has left behind many memorable roles and comic dialogues in films.
Mamukkoya also did the title roles in a few films including Korappan in 2001. Mamukkoya proved his caliber in handling serious roles by winninng a special mention in Kerala state film awards for his role in the film Perumazhakalam. He won the state award for best comedian in 2008 for his role in Innathe Chintha Vishayam.
Mamukkoya leaves behind wife and four children. His funeral would be held on Thursday at Kozhikode.
Published 26 April 2023, 08:44 IST