Veteran Malayalam music director Alleppey Ranganath, who composed some evergreen devotional songs and film songs, passed away on Sunday. He was 73.

Ranganath was undergoing treatment at the Kottayam Medical College after contracting COVID-19.

The eldest son of Vezhapra Kunjukunju Bhagavatar and Ganabhooshanam MG Devammalu, Ranganath entered Malayalam cinema as a composer through the movie Jesus (1972). He has composed nearly 2,000 songs for various films and dramas. His work also includes more than 200 devotional songs as well as light music. 

Last week, he was presented with the prestigious 'Harivarasanam' award by the Kerala Government.