Kerala LoP Satheesan condoles death of director KG George

"The director who paved the way for the new wave in Malayalam cinema. He was the forefather of what we now call NewGen movies. Films that honestly portray the harsh conditions of life," Satheesan said in a post on Facebook.

LoP further said that KG George''s work will forever remain a textbook.

"Timeless films that retain both artistic value and commercial potential. Adaminte Variyellu is one of the best feminist films Indian cinema has ever seen. KG George is the director who made the theme a reality on different screens. KG George is the best director not just in Malayalam cinema but whole the South Indian film world," he added.

Director KG George, 78 years passed away at the Signature Age of Care geriatric centre, Kakkanad today morning.

He had been in respite care at a nursing home for the past five years following a stroke and his health has been deteriorating last two months. George''s body is kept in cold storage in Thammanam.

It is suggested that the funeral may take place on Tuesday after his relatives from Goa and Doha arrive.

KG George was a filmmaker who won hearts by dealing with socially responsible issues.

His first film ''Swapnadanam'' won the National Award for Best Film in 1976. His major movies include Yavanika, Kolangal, Panchavadi Palam, Mannu, Lekhayude maranam oru Flash Back, Adaminte Variyellu, Ullakadal and Irakal. (ANI)