Kochi : Noted Malayalam director and producer Thampi Kannanthanam passed away. He was 64. He has been suffering from age-related ailments for a while. He had directed 16 movies, produced five and written three films.
Born as the sixth son of Baby Kannantham and Thankamma, Thampi Kannanthanam debuted into the Malayalam film industry with the movie Thavalam as a director. He was mostly active in the film industry during 90s.
The director also played a crucial role in the super stardom of Mohanlal. His notable films include Rajavinte Makan, Vazhiyorakazhchakal, Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar, Indrajaalam, Nadody and Manthrikam.
