'Why did you do this?' Actor Seema G. Nair mourns Hari Murali's demise with an emotional tribute

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Actor Seema G. Nair has shared an emotional tribute following the untimely demise of actor Hari Murali. In an emotional statement, the actress said she still finds it difficult to believe the heartbreaking news. Reportedly Hari Murali passed away at a young age and was found dead at his residence in Annoor, Payyannur. Seema, who had previously worked with the young actor, remembered him as a talented child artist.

Actress turns emotional

As reported by Manorama Online, Seema G. Nair spoke about her emotional reaction after learning about the tragedy. She said, “Hari Murali (Appoos), the son of renowned theatre and serial actor Payyannur Murali Chettan, has passed away. He has acted along with me as well. He was a talented child artist. Why did you do this? When I first heard the news, I found it hard to believe. When I called Murali Chettan, his sister answered the phone and confirmed that it was true. Whatever the situation was, my dear child, you should not have done this. How will your parents and relatives bear this pain? My heart feels shattered. Weren’t you my talented Appoos? So many people who know you and your parents are calling back and forth. No one can believe this news, Appoos.”

Son of veteran theatre actor

Hari Murali was the son of well-known theatre and serial actor Payyannur Murali, who has been actively involved in the theatre field for nearly three decades. Hari Murali began his acting journey at a very young age, and he first entered the industry through television serials.

Director A. M. Naseer reportedly gave him a small role in a serial when he was just four and a half years old. His first film appearance was in the Dileep starrer 'Rasikan,' which was directed by Lal Jose. After the film’s release, he gained recognition as a promising child artist.

Hari went on to appear in several Malayalam films, including Annan Thambi, directed by Anwar Rasheed; Madampi; Don; Pattanathil Bhootham; and Ulakham Chuttum Valiban. In addition to films, he also appeared in around 40 television serials.

Hari was working as a graphic designer in Ernakulam, and he later made a brief return to cinema with a small role in the film Amar Akbar Anthony, which had Prithviraj Sukumaran, Indrajith Sukumaran, and Jayasurya in the lead.





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