<p>Viswambharan was ailing for some time, and his condition worsened Tuesday. The funeral will take place at Palakkad.<br /><br />In a career spanning close to four decades, Viswambharan directed close to 60 Malayalam films. He quit movie making after "Puthooramputhri Unniyarcha", which was released in 2002.<br /><br />Viswambharan started as an assistant director. For a decade, he worked with veteran Sasikumar before turning a full-fledged director in 1976 with "Ozhukkinethire". Since then he has given numerous box office hits.<br /><br />Superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal hit stardom with Viswambharan's films.<br />Some of his hits include "Chakara", "Ee Sabdham Ennathe Sabdam", "Thirakkil Alpasamayam", "Kattu Kuthira", "Ezhupunna Tharakan" and "Gajakesariyogam".</p>
<p>Viswambharan was ailing for some time, and his condition worsened Tuesday. The funeral will take place at Palakkad.<br /><br />In a career spanning close to four decades, Viswambharan directed close to 60 Malayalam films. He quit movie making after "Puthooramputhri Unniyarcha", which was released in 2002.<br /><br />Viswambharan started as an assistant director. For a decade, he worked with veteran Sasikumar before turning a full-fledged director in 1976 with "Ozhukkinethire". Since then he has given numerous box office hits.<br /><br />Superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal hit stardom with Viswambharan's films.<br />Some of his hits include "Chakara", "Ee Sabdham Ennathe Sabdam", "Thirakkil Alpasamayam", "Kattu Kuthira", "Ezhupunna Tharakan" and "Gajakesariyogam".</p>