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Veteran Actress Savithri Sreedharan Passes Away: Stage Icon, Film Star, Leaves Lasting Legacy
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News18•24-09-2026, 13:32
Veteran Actress Savithri Sreedharan Passes Away: Stage Icon, Film Star, Leaves Lasting Legacy
- •Veteran actress Savithri Sreedharan passed away at her home in Kozhikode at the age of 78.
- •She dominated the stage for almost five decades, earning numerous prestigious awards for her theatrical contributions.
- •Savithri made her professional stage debut in 1984 with K. T. Mohammed's Kalinga Theater's play 'Ithu Bhoomiyanu'.
- •She gained widespread recognition for her role as Jameela in the 2018 film 'Sudani from Nigeria', receiving state and national awards.
- •Her last film was 'Boysthrayi Muppathi', and her demise marks the end of an era for Malayalam theater.
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Savithri Sreedharan passed away at her residence in Kozhikode on September 23 due to age-related ailments at the age of 78.
She gained widespread recognition and critical acclaim for her role as Jameela in the 2018 film 'Sudani from Nigeria'.
For her acclaimed performance in 'Sudani from Nigeria', she won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Character Actress alongside a special mention at the National Film Awards.
