
Malayalam film star actor Ravi Vallathol passed awayat his residence on Saturday afternoon.
The 67-year-old actorhad been unwell ever since he retired from acting, andwas undergoing treatment in Thiruvananthapuram
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He was known for his flawless performance, and heacted in around 50 films and several television serials. He also penned many short stories.
His first film was 'Swathi Thirunal', which was directed by the late director Lenin Rajendran in 1987.
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Vallathol entered showbiz through soap operas and plays. Some of his notable performances were in movies like `Mathilukal`, `Naalu Pennungal`, `Vidheyan`, and `Samantharangal`.
He bagged the Kerala State Television Award for Best Actor in 2003 for his role in the series 'American Dreams'.