Malayalam cinema lost one of its finest today. Lohithadas passed away due to a massive heart attack in Kochi at around 10:50AM. Lohithadas, who pennned many masterpieces  was also one of the last links between our cinema and its past glory.  He was also our last hopes to regain lost glory.

His scripts created some of the best movies and finest characters in Malayalam cinema. Script writer, director, song writer … Lohitha Das shone is all these roles. Thaniyavathanam, Kireedom, His Highness Abdulla, Amaram, Sallapam … a long list of movies having well etched characters.

In an era where movies flood theatres, cashing on collective amnesia of viewers and disappear into oblivion faster, Lohi’s characters have stood the test of time. In a career spanning 22 years, Lohithadas wrote 44 scripts and directed 11 movies.

Here is Sibi Malayail and Lohithadas talking about Kireedam and other movies.

PS:  On a personal note – Last year this time we were fortunate spend few weeks  with Lohithadas. A gentleman, a caring person and nice sense of humour. What stood apart was his deep knowledge on various subjects.