Popular Malayalam poet and beloved lyricist Anil Panachooran passed away last night (3.1.2021). According to reports, his demise occurred at a private hospital on Sunday night after suffering a heart attack.
Panachooran (55), who tested positive for Covid-19, was undergoing treatment at a hospital in Kollam district and was brought to another facility here at around 7.20 pm, and he is touted to have passed away at 8.20 PM.
Panachooran is known for his famous lyrics in movies including ''Arabikadha'', ''Kadha Parayumbol'', ''Madambi'', ''Marykkundoru Kunjaadu'', ''Velipadinte Pusthakam'' among many others. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala and many celebrities condoled the demise of Panachooran.