Thiruvananthapuram: Veteran Malayalam actor Mamukkoya passed away at the age of 76 on Wednesday. The news of his demise has left his fans, admirers and the film fraternity very sad. Several celebrities from South India including Tovino Thomas, Revathy and Dulquer Salmaan took to social media and expressed their grief on his demise.
Sharing a picture of Mamukkoya on Instagram, Tovino Thomas wrote, “Rest in peace.” Kunchacko Boban was all emotional as he posted a picture of Mamukkoya on his Instagram handle and penned a note that read, “Another legend bids Adieu leaving some fond memories………… MAMMOOKKOYA CHETTAN.” Revathy on the other hand, penned an emotional note which read, “#Mamukkoya… have always admired him as an actor and person. Very well read, when in a role he is constantly thinking of how to make it better. Worked with him in very few films, the last being #mollyauntyrocks . Enjoyed every shot we did, every input he gave, memories that will always remain with me. May his soul rest in peace.”
Dulquer Salmaan also shared a picture of Mamukkoya. Actor Dileep took to Instagram and wrote, “That full smile has faded, with the heart, like a friend and brother, goodbye to the Sultan of laughter.”
Mamukkoya passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest. He was admitted to a private hospital in Kozhikode, Kerala, on Monday. The actor had gone to attend a football tournament in Kalikavu district where he collapsed. The ‘Gafoor Ka Dost’ actor was born on 5 July 1946 in Kerala and was quite fond of theatre from the very beginning of his career.
He contributed widely to Malayalam cinema and acted in more than 450 movies after his debut movie `Anyarude Bhoomi` (1979). His first prominent role came in ‘Doore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam’ (1986), which was directed by Sibi Malayil and had Mohanlal in the lead. He was married to Suhara Mammukoya and had four children.
