Ayyappanum Koshiyum director Sachy passes away at 48 due to cardiac arrest

Sachy was known for writing films like Chettayees, Ramaleela, Sherlock Toms and Driving Licence. KR Sachidanandan made his directorial debut in 2015 with Anarkali.

By BollywoodLife
Published: June 19, 2020 12:25 AM IST

Popular filmmaker KR Sachidanandan aka Sachy, who is known for directing Prithviraj Sukumaran's Ayyappanum Koshiyum has passed away due to cardiac arrest at the age of 48. The filmmaker who underwent hip replacement was hospitalised in Thrissur. Om June 16, he suffered from cardiac arrest after giving anaesthesia ahead of his second surgery. It was reported that he also suffered hypoxic brain damage. Also Read - Bade Miyan Chote Miyan: Prithviraj Sukumaran's character details revealed; South star to play a hi-tech baddie

Shocked to hear the sudden demise of Sachy ettan. Indeed a big loss to Malayalam cinema. May his soul rest in peace! pic.twitter.com/sWy7Au3O6V

— Nivin Pauly (@NivinOfficial) June 18, 2020

പോയി. pic.twitter.com/PxzCfQ3p13

— Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) June 18, 2020

Just when I thought we finally had a scenarist who married good writing with the sensibilities of commercial film making, #Sachy has left us all too soon, leaving behind a large void among the finest writers of our industry. Thoughts and prayers with his family. Rest in peace.

— Govind Sreekumar (@thegovindspace) June 18, 2020

It's not even a week I saw this fantastic movie #AyyappanumKoshiyum, googled its director and now he is no more! What the heck is going on??! #Sachy #OmShanti ????

— Chaitanya Mujumdar (@Chaitanya8464) June 18, 2020

His writing was so meticulous and fresh. He will truly be missed. A great loss for Malayalam. #Sachy pic.twitter.com/SbioiVHY7P

— Adlin Antony (@adlinantony) June 18, 2020

A few days back Jubilee Mission Medical College released a statement, which read, “Mr. Sachidanandan was received today early morning at Jubilee Mission Medical College from another hospital on 16th June 2020 after sustained a cardiac arrest, few hours post total hip replacement surgery. Currently he is being treated in critical care unit with mechanical ventilation and other supportive measures. A multidisciplinary team is involved in his care. He is presently neurologically obtunded. CT Brain is suggestive of Hypoxic Brain Damage. His recovery can be prognosticated only after 48-72 hours post insult.” Also Read - Veteran Malayalam actor Mamukkoya passes away at 76; Prithviraj Sukumaran, Dulquer Salmaan and others mourn his demise

Sachy was known for writing films like Chettayees, Ramaleela, Sherlock Toms and Driving Licence. KR Sachidanandan made his directorial debut in 2015 with Anarkali. Also Read - Akshay Kumar-Mohanlal do Bhangra, Aamir Khan uses walking stick and more visuals from K Madhavan's son's wedding; fans worry about Dangal star

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ByBollywoodLife
Published: June 19, 2020 12:25 AM IST