Veteran actor and director E.A. Rajendran passed away on Thursday at his residence in Pattathanam, Kollam, after battling prolonged illness. He was 71.
According to Manorama Online, Rajendran had been undergoing treatment for age-related ailments for a long time.
His health became a subject of intense public debate following a recent interview where his dramatic weight loss was visibly evident. While social media was rife with speculation that he was battling a terminal illness, the actor had previously debunked the rumours, clarifying that his weight loss was a result of a strictly monitored medical diet to control his blood sugar levels.
However, his wife, Sandhya Rajendran, clarified that his weight loss was a result of strict dietary changes to control his blood sugar levels under medical supervision.
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Versatile actor-director
Rajendran was the brother-in-law of popular actor and Kollam MLA Mukesh. He is the son-in-law of noted Malayalam theatre director O. Madhavan.
Widely regarded as a versatile artist, Rajendran's illustrious career spanned decades across Kerala's theatre and cinema landscapes.
An alumnus of the National School of Drama, New Delhi, and the Film and Television Institute of India, Rajendran began his career as a theatre artist. He made his film debut with 'Greeshman' in 1981 and went on to act in more than 50 films. His last film was 'Oru Perumkaliyattam', directed by Jayaraj, in 2023.
Rajendran is survived by his wife, Sandhya Rajendran, and his son, Divyadarshan.