Actor Anil Nedumangad drowns in Malankara reservoir; M-Town celebs pay tributes

In a shocking incident, Malayalam actor Anil Nedumangad drowned while bathing with his friends at Malankara dam site. Though the 48-year-old was immediately rushed to Thodupuzha general hospital, he was pronounced dead on arrival. Anil was in Thodupuzha in connection with the shoot of his new movie ‘Peace’ starring Joju George and had gone to bathe with friends during a break.

The news of Anil’s passing away came in as a big shock for industry insiders as well as common Malayali film lovers. Colleagues from the industry and several others paid their tributes through social medias. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and M-Town celebs like Mohanlal, Mammootty, Prithviraj, Biju Menon, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Dulquer Salmaan, Indrajith, Maala Parvathy, Hareesh Peradi, Rajesh Sharma, Santhosh Keezhattoor mourned his death.

Anil Nedumangad is noted for his performances in films like ‘Njan Steve Lopez’, ‘Kammattipaadam’, ‘Porinju Mariam Jose’ and ‘Ayyappanum Koshiyum’. His performance as Circle Inspector Satheesh in ‘Ayyappanum Koshiyum’ was widely praised. Earlier this year, the film’s director Sachy had also passed away. Last day, it was the late filmmaker’s birthday and Anil Nedumangad had also posted an emotional note about Sachy in his Facebook page, which was hours before his accidental death.