Kollam (Kerala), March 26 Veteran actor and director E A Rajendran died in Pattathanam here on Thursday, according to sources in the film industry.
He was 71 years old.
According to industry sources, he had been receiving treatment for several months.
The funeral will be held at his hometown in Thrithallur, Thrissur, on Friday.
Rajendran was the brother-in-law of actor Mukesh and the son-in-law of renowned theatre director O Madhavan.
After marrying Sandhya, the daughter of Madhavan and sister of Mukesh, they settled in Pattathanam, Kollam.
A graduate of the National School of Drama in New Delhi and the Film and Television Institute of India, Rajendran began his career as a theatre artist.
He made his film debut with 'Greeshman' in 1981 and went on to act in more than 50 films.
His last film was 'Oru Perumkaliyattam', directed by Jayaraj, released in 2023.
He also worked with the State Horticulture Corporation.
Rajendran is survived by his wife, Sandhya Rajendran, and his son, Divyadarshan.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan expressed his condolences on the actor's death.