Veteran Film Director Biju Vattappara Passes Away

Biju Vattappara, a renowned film director and screenwriter, passed away at age 54 on May 13. Known for his films "Ramaravanan" and "Swantham Karyam Zindabad," he also penned screenplays like "Lokanathan IAS." The film industry expressed condolences through the FEFKA directors' union.

Film director and screenplay writer Biju Vattappara, known for his work on movies, several serials and documentaries, died on May 13, according to sources in the film industry here on Tuesday.

He was 54. Vattappara, a native of Okkal, collapsed and died while he was in Muvattupuzha for personal reasons on Monday.

He directed movies such as ''Ramaravanan,'' ''Swantham Karyam Zindabad,'' and ''My Dear Mummy.'' Additionally, he wrote screenplays for films like ''Lokanathan IAS,'' starring Kalabhavan Mani, among others.

The FEFKA directors' union condoled Vattappara's demise.