Legendary Malayalam poet and lyricist Anil Panachooran passed away after suffering a cardiac arrest while undergoing treatment for COVID-19 at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram, Kereala on Sunday. He was 51. Panachooran is known for his famous lyrics in movies including 'Arabikadha', 'Kadha Parayumbol', 'Madambi', 'Marykkundoru Kunjaadu', 'Velipadinte Pusthakam' among many others.

Reportedly, he had difficulty in breathing and brought to the hospital in an unconscious state.  The songs like 'Chora veena mannil ninnu...' and 'Thirike njan varumenna...' gave him a permanent place in Malayalam music lovers hearts.  He is survived by wife Maya and their children Maitreyi and Arun.

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala offered their condolences on the death of Panachooran. "Anil's songs "Chora Veena Mannil" in Arabi Katha and 'Barbaram Balane' in Kathaparayumpol will always be in the minds of Malayalees. His untimely demise is a great loss," said CM.

In his condolence message, Ramesh Chennithala said that with the demise of Anil Panachooran, Kerala have lost a great person who belongs to the new generation of poets.

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