Adhithyan, director of ‘Santhwanam’ serial dies

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Adhithyan (47), director of ‘Santhwanam’ serial died here Thursday morning. He was 47. He died of a cardiac arrest in the capital city. He died while he was being taken to the hospital after developing severe chest pain at 2 am as soon as he reached home after shooting last night. Adhithyan, native of Anchal in Kollam was staying in a rented house at Vittiyam near Peyad. After postmortem, the body will be kept in Bharat Bhavan for the people to pay homage and later will be taken to his native place.

Apart from Santhwanam, he had directed hit serials like Vanambadi, Akashadoothu which had caught the attention of the audience. His serials were also far ahead in ratings. He died while he was planning to direct a film.Adithya’s sudden demise is a shock to the people in the film and television industry. Many are flocking to the hospital where the body is kept.