Meghnathan, a well-known Malayalam actor who featured in numerous films and television serials, passed away at the age of 60 in a private hospital in Kozhikode on Thursday. He had been undergoing treatment for a respiratory illness.
The son of actor Balan K Nair, Meghnathan began his acting career in 1980 with a small role in PN Menon’s Asthram. Over the years, he appeared in more than 50 films, carving a niche for himself in antagonist roles. His most memorable performances include playing a villain in Kamal's Ee Puzhayum Kadannu and portraying a simpleton in Abrid Shine's Action Hero Biju.
Some of his other notable films include Panchagni, Chamayam, Rajadhani, Bhoomi Geetham, Chenkol, Malappuram Haji Mahanaya Joji, Prayikkara Pappan, Udhyanapalakan, Ullasapoongattu, Rashtram, Kudamattam, Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum, and Vaasthavam. His final film appearance was in Samadhana Pusthakam, which was released earlier this year.
Meghnathan is survived by his wife, Sushmitha, and their daughter, Parvathy.
