M.T. Vasudevan Nair, celebrated Indian screenwriter, director and novelist, died on Dec. 25 in Kozhikode. He was 91.

M.T. Vasudevan Nair, legendary Indian author, screenwriter and director, died Wednesday, Dec. 25 at a hospital, days after suffering cardiac arrest.

M T Vasudevan Nair, a legendary Malayalam writer and filmmaker, wove intricate narratives that deeply influenced India's cultural landscape. His works, rooted in Kerala's rural life, transformed literature and cinema.

M T Vasudevan Nair, the celebrated Malayalam author and filmmaker, has died at 91. Known for works like Naalukettu, he received numerous accolades including the Jnanpith Award and Padma Bhushan. His passing marks a significant loss to Kerala’s literary and cultural world.

Renowned Malayalam writer and filmmaker M.T. Vasudevan Nair passes away at 91, leaving behind a lasting legacy in literature and cinema.

The great literary figure of Malayalam and Jnanpith Award winner M T Vasudevan Nair, who had been undergoing treatment at a private hospital here following heart failure, has died, hospital sources said on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences over the death of M T Vasudevan Nair, a prominent Malayalam literary figure. Recognized for his profound exploration of human emotions, Nair's works have inspired generations.