Malayalam cinematographer Shaji Kumar dies at 57, was shooting for Dileep's next film

Malayalam cinematographer Shaji Kumar has died at the age of 57 while working on an upcoming film starring actor Dileep. Kumar was in Alappuzha for the production when he experienced physical discomfort at his hotel on Saturday night.

Health emergency during film shoot

Kumar informed the film’s director, Ullas Krishna, about his condition. He was initially taken to a nearby hospital and was later shifted to a private hospital in the area.

The cinematographer’s death comes during the production of the yet-to-be-released Dileep-starrer. The available information does not specify the cause of death.

Production team affected

Kumar’s involvement in the film placed him with the production team in Alappuzha at the time of the medical emergency. Director Ullas Krishna was informed directly about Kumar’s discomfort before arrangements were made to transfer him for further treatment.

Further details about the film’s production and the circumstances surrounding Kumar’s death were not provided.