The Malayalam film industry was deeply saddened by the loss of R.
Subbalakshmi, a respected actor and musician recognized for her affectionate grandmother roles in different films. She passed away at the age of 87 on Thursday, November 30, while receiving medical treatment at a private hospital due to her illness.
Renowned figures in Mollywood, including iconic actors
Mohanlal and
Mammootty, expressed their heartfelt condolences over the loss.
Mohanlal, sharing a picture of the late actor, conveyed his grief simply with the word "condolences."
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Legendary actor Mammootty also shared a picture of Subbalakshmi via his official Facebook handle and penned a note that read, "Condolences.”
Check out the post here.
Manju Warrier honored the departed artist, paying homage to Subbalakshmi with a heartfelt message. Manju Warrier’s note read, “Farewell to the dear artist.”
Actor Dileep, who shared the screen with the late actor in several blockbuster films like 'Pandippada,' 'CID Moosa,' and 'Thilakkam,' expressed his sorrow, addressing Subbalakshmi as 'dear grandmother,' evoking memories of their shared moments on set. Fans flooded Dileep's post, reminiscing about the iconic roles Subbalakshmi portrayed in movies like 'Kalyana Raman' and 'Pandipada,' acknowledging her exceptional talent.
Subbalakshmi's legacy extended beyond the Malayalam film industry, with notable appearances in Tamil films like Vijay starrer 'Beast,' the Telugu remake of 'Kalyanaraman,' and Gautam Menon's 'Ye Maaya Chesave.' Her versatility shone through even in the Hindi film circuit, where she portrayed impactful roles.
Meanwhile, Subbalakshmi’s previous outing in the Malayalam film industry was with the Joju George starrer ‘Star’.