Actor Kochaniyan passed away

Actor

R. Govinda Pillai

, popularly known as Kochaniyan

passed away

at a private hospital on Tuesday morning. The actor started his career with television serial 'Arabikadalinte Rani'. He made his film debut in Balachandra Menon's 'Sesham Kazhcvhayil.'

A few months ago he was diagnosed with cancer and was under medical treatment for the same. He retired as a senior as a senior manager of the Kollam District Cooperative Bank. The veteran actor has also acted in theatre. He is survived by his wife Nalinambika and two daughters.