Malayalam filmmaker KR Mohanan passes away at 69
Malayalam filmmaker KR Mohanan passed away on Sunday in Thiruvananthapuram at the age of 69. Some of his well known films include Ashwathama (1978), Purushartham (1987) and Swaroopam (1992). Mohanan, who was also an accomplished documentary filmmaker, had also headed the Kerala State Chalachitra Academy and served as the director of the International Film Festival of Kerala (IFFK).
Noted filmmaker KR Mohanan died  in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday, his family said. He was 69.Mohanan was ailing for a month. He breathed his last at a private hospital.His prominent films include "Ashwathama" (1978), "Purushartham" (1987) and "Swaroopam" (1992). He was also an accomplished documentary filmmaker.A graduate from the Film and Television Institute of India, Mohanan played a key role in setting up the CPI-M-backed Kairali TV in the nineties and also headed the programme division of the channel during its formative period.He also headed the Kerala State Chalachithra Academy.Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said Mohanan had brought laurels to the Malayalam film industry. His last rites will be held in his home district Thrissur on Monday.