Malayalam actor Vishnu Prasad passed away on Thursday night at a private hospital in Ernakulam, following complications from a prolonged liver illness. He was undergoing treatment in critical condition for several days, as doctors and his family prepared for a potential liver transplant.

Despite the best medical efforts, his health deteriorated rapidly, and he succumbed late Thursday night. He was surrounded by family, including his daughters Abhirami and Ananika, who had been closely involved in his care.

Prasad’s friend and fellow actor Kishore Sathya confirmed the news on social media, writing, “Dear all, a very sad news… Vishnu Prasad has passed away. He had been undergoing treatment for an illness for some time. Condolences… Praying that his family finds the strength to cope with this untimely loss.”

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According to reports, Vishnu's daughter had stepped forward to donate a portion of her liver, but the family was still in the process of raising Rs 30 lakh to fund the surgery. The Association of Television Media Artistes had also launched a fundraising campaign. However, Prasad's condition took a turn for the worse before the transplant could take place.

A familiar face in Malayalam cinema and television, Prasad had acted in several notable films such as ‘Kashi’, ‘Kai Ethum Doorethu’, ‘Runway’, ‘Mambazhakaalam’, ‘Lion, Ben Johnson’, ‘Lokanathan IAS’, ‘Pathaka’, and ‘Maratha Naadu’. In recent years, he became increasingly active in television, earning a steady following.

His untimely death has sent ripples across the Malayalam entertainment industry, with colleagues and fans mourning the loss of a versatile and beloved performer.

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