M.T. Vasudevan Nair, celebrated Indian screenwriter, director and novelist, died on Dec. 25 in Kozhikode. He was 91.

M.T. Vasudevan Nair, legendary Indian author, screenwriter and director, died Wednesday, Dec. 25 at a hospital, days after suffering cardiac arrest.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences over the death of M T Vasudevan Nair, a prominent Malayalam literary figure. Recognized for his profound exploration of human emotions, Nair's works have inspired generations.

M T Vasudevan Nair, the celebrated Malayalam author and filmmaker, has died at 91. Known for works like Naalukettu, he received numerous accolades including the Jnanpith Award and Padma Bhushan. His passing marks a significant loss to Kerala’s literary and cultural world.

M T Vasudevan Nair’s works drew inspiration from the agrarian life along the banks of the river Nila, where he spent his childhood in an upper-caste Nair family

Renowned Malayalam writer and filmmaker M.T. Vasudevan Nair passes away at 91, leaving behind a lasting legacy in literature and cinema.

M T Vasudevan Nair, a luminary of Indian literature and cinema, passed away on December 25. A figure who shaped the Malayalam film industry, his contributions as a screenwriter and director are profound.