Renowned cinematographer Anandakuttan, who worked in hit Malayalam films like "His Highness Abdullah" and "Manichitrathazhu", passed away at a private hospital in Kochi. He was 61.
According to hospital sources, Anadakuttan had been undergoing treatment for cancer and he died this morning due to cardiac arrest.
Anandakuttan began his career in 1977 with the film "Manasil Oru Mayil" directed by Chandrakumar.
The cinematographer worked in more than 150 films including Malayalam super hits "Bharatham", "Akasadooth" and "Kamaladalam."
Anandakuttan is survived by wife Geetha and three children.