Senior Tamil and Malayalam actor Ravikumar, who is known for acting in films like Avargal, Ullaasayaathra and Pagalil Oru Iravu, has passed away. The news of his demise was shared by his son. The actor reportedly breathed his last at the Prashanth Hospital in Velachery, Chennai. More details about the reason for his demise are awaited.

Ravikumar was born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Malayalam film producer K M K Menon and actor Bharathi Menon.

In K Balachander’s Avargal (1977), which marked Ravikumar’s Tamil debut, the actor starred alongside Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan and Sujatha, among others. Having made his Malayalam film debut with Lakshyaprabhu (1968), Ravikumar went on to star in hundreds of South Indian films in his long career. Some of his other film credits include Youth, Ramanaa, Lesa Lesa, Whistle, and CBI 5: The Brain.

In 1997, Ravikumar also began his stint in television acting with Naga’s Iyandhira Paravai from the Marmadesam series for Raj TV. He then went on to star in K Balachander’s Jannal: Marabu Kavithaigal for Sun TV. Most recently, he played an extended cameo in Kalaignar TV’s Kannedhirey Thondrinal.

Details about family members who survive him and his last rites are awaited.