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Malayalam cinematographer Shaji Kumar, known for his work on films like 'Pulimurugan' and 'Thudarum', passed away at 57. He was in Alappuzha for the shoot of an upcoming film starring Dileep when he experienced discomfort in his hotel room. He was taken to a nearby hospital and later shifted to a private hospital in Kochi. Although his condition improved, his health deteriorated again, leading to his death. Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan, actors Mohanlal and Prithviraj Sukumaran, and filmmaker Vysakh have paid tribute to him, remembering his contribution to Malayalam cinema and the relationships he built over the years.
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