A prolific writer and filmmaker, MT Vasudevan was the doyen of Malayalam-language literature.

MT Vasudevan Nair, a Padma Bhushan and Jnanpith awardee, was celebrated for his deeply emotive works and vivid depictions of Kerala’s culture, using literature as a unifying force for minds and hearts.

Prominent figures in cinema pay final respects to legendary M.T. Vasudevan Nair, a towering figure in Indian literature and cinema.

M.T. Vasudevan Nair, celebrated Indian screenwriter, director and novelist, died on Dec. 25 in Kozhikode. He was 91.

Malayalam director and writer MT Vasudevan Nair died on Wednesday at the age of 91. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and actors Mammootty and Kamal Haasan mourned his loss, expressing their disbelief and sorrow over his passing.

M.T. Vasudevan Nair, legendary Indian writer and screenwriter, passed away in Kozhikode at 91, leaving behind a rich legacy.

Popularly known as MT, Vasudevan Nair is celebrated for his evocative storytelling, which explores human emotions and the complexities of rural life.

Condoling MT Vasudevan Nair's demise, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan termed him as a towering figure in the fields of Malayalam short story writing, novel writing, screenplay writing, film direction, journalism, and cultural leadership.

MT Vasudevan Nair received several awards including prestigious honours like Jnanpith Award in 1996 and Padma Bhushan in 2005.