Malayalam actor Vishnu Prasad dies
The Hindu
Malayalam TV actor Vishnu Prasad dies at 49 after battling liver-related ailments, known for villain roles in films.
Popular Malayalam television actor Vishnu Prasad died at a private hospital in Kochi on Friday (May 2, 2025) early morning. He was 49.
He had been undergoing treatment for liver-related ailments for some time and required a liver transplant. The death occurred around 1.09 a.m, according to the Public Relations wing at the Aster Medcity Hospital.
The family along with his friends in the Association of Malayalam Television Artists were making arrangements to carry out the transplant.
He rose to prominence in the film and television industry for his portrayals of villains.
Besides acting in various Malayalam television serials, Vishnu had acted in movies including Kaasi, Kaiyethum Doorathu, Lion, Runway, Mampazhakaalam, Ben Johnson and Lokanathan IAS.
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