Kerala bid farewell to MT Vasudevan Nair, a legendary Malayalam writer and filmmaker, who passed away at 91. Thousands paid their respects, including

M T's extensive body of work during a career spanning seven decades included nine novels, 19 collections of short stories, six film directions, 54 screenplays, and several collections of essays and memoirs.

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan condoled MT Vasudevan Nair’s demise and wrote on X, “With MT Vasudevan Nair’s passing, we’ve lost a doyen of Malayalam literature who elevated our language to global heights.

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has directed the postponement of all government events, including the Cabinet meeting scheduled for December 26, as a mark of respect, the CMO said in a statement.

MT Vasudevan Nair, the legendary figure of Malayalam literature and a Jnanpith Award recipient, passed away at the age of 91 at a private hospital in Kozhikode,

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.