Kannan Pattambi, Malayalam actor and film controller, dies: Brother Major Ravi confirms tragedy

A familiar face to Malayalam cinema fans, Kannan Pattambi appeared in several films

Last updated: January 05, 2026 | 11:36

Manjusha Radhakrishnan, Entertainment, Lifestyle and Sport Editor

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Kannan Pattambi

Dubai: Malayalam film actor and production controller Kannan Pattambi died late on Sunday night at 11.40 pm, marking the end of a long and quietly influential career in the industry.

The news was confirmed by his brother, filmmaker and actor Major Ravi.

A familiar face to Malayalam cinema audiences, Kannan Pattambi appeared in several notable films across genres, while also playing a key behind-the-scenes role as a production controller. He was known for his close professional association with leading directors and for being deeply involved in the logistical backbone of many major projects.

Beyond acting, he also worked as an executive producer on select films, contributing significantly to their production processes. Colleagues often described him as dependable and deeply committed to his craft.

The final rites will be held on Monday evening at his residence in Pattambi, Palakkad district. His passing has been met with an outpouring of condolences from members of the Malayalam film fraternity.

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Manjusha RadhakrishnanEntertainment, Lifestyle and Sport Editor

Manjusha Radhakrishnan has been slaying entertainment news and celebrity interviews in Dubai for 18 years—and she’s just getting started. As Entertainment Editor, she covers Bollywood movie reviews, Hollywood scoops, Pakistani dramas, and world cinema. Red carpets? She’s walked them all—Europe, North America, Macau—covering IIFA (Bollywood Oscars) and Zee Cine Awards like a pro. She’s been on CNN with Becky Anderson dropping Bollywood truth bombs like Salman Khan Black Buck hunting conviction and hosted panels with directors like Bollywood’s Kabir Khan and Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh. She has also covered film festivals around the globe. Oh, and did we mention she landed the cover of Xpedition Magazine as one of the UAE’s 50 most influential icons? She was also the resident Bollywood guru on Dubai TV’s Insider Arabia and Saudi TV, where she dishes out the latest scoop and celebrity news. Her interview roster reads like a dream guest list—Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Shah Rukh Khan, Robbie Williams, Sean Penn, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Joaquin Phoenix, and Morgan Freeman. From breaking celeb news to making stars spill secrets, Manjusha doesn’t just cover entertainment—she owns it while looking like a star herself.