Kannan Pattambi, a prominent figure in Malayalam cinema as both an actor and production controller, passed away on Sunday night, January 4, 2026, at the age of 62. He had been receiving treatment for a kidney-related ailment at a private hospital in Kozhikode. His demise occurred around 11:40 PM.
The news was confirmed by his brother, Major Ravi, a well-known filmmaker, who shared the information via a Facebook post. The post, written in Malayalam, conveyed the sorrow of losing his dear brother.
Kannan Pattambi had a long and impactful career in the Malayalam film industry, contributing significantly for several decades. He worked as a production controller in films helmed by leading directors such as Major Ravi, Shaji Kailas, Santhosh Sivan, and V. K. Prakash. He also served as an executive producer.
As an actor, Kannan Pattambi appeared in several notable movies, including Pulimurugan, Punaradhivasam, Anandabhadram, Odiyan, Keerthi Chakra, Vettam, Crazy Gopalan, Kandahar, Thantra, and 12th.
The funeral will be held at his residence in Nhangattiri, Pattambi. His loss is being mourned by colleagues, friends, and family in the Malayalam film industry. Kannan Pattambi's contributions to Malayalam cinema as both an actor and a production controller will be remembered.
