Malayalam cinematographer Shaji Kumar has died at 57, with multiple outlets reporting he passed away while on the set of an upcoming film. NDTV reports he dies in Alappuzha after developing health complications during shooting for a Dileep-starring project, while other coverage places the death in Kochi and similarly links it to the Dileep film shoot.
Several outlets highlight Kumar’s reputation for his visual work in Malayalam cinema, including films such as Pulimurugan, Narasimham and Thudarum (and in some accounts Odiyan). Actor Prithviraj Sukumaran pays tribute on social media, and Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan also sends condolences. NDTV notes that Kumar was known for his work with Mohanlal, and that they had collaborated on multiple films over the years.
Some articles list additional titles from his filmography, while others focus more on the tributes and the circumstances of his death, with details about location and the exact nature/timing of the health episode varying between reports. Further updates on the circumstances are described as pending in the coverage.
