He enriched Malayalam literature and cinema

Madampu Kunjukuttan, who died in Thrissur at the age of 79, was as a writer of exceptional skills

Madampu Kunjukuttan, who died in Thrissur on Tuesday aged 79, contributed greatly to Malayalam literature and cinema as a writer of exceptional skills. He wrote much-talked about novels like Ashwathamavu and Bhrasht and penned the scripts of some fine films, including a small-budget one that took the box office by surprise and another that fetched him the national award. And yes, he was also an actor, who dabbled mostly in character roles, despite making his debut as a hero.