ALAPPUZHA:
Scriptwriter and novelist Karthikeyan (
Alleppey Karthikeyan) died following age-related ailments at Alappuzha medical college hospital around 3.15am on Wednesday. He was 78.
Karthikeyan had written script for movies like Kochu Thampuratty, Agniyudham, Itha Oru Dhikkarri, Amme Narayana and Sree Ayyappan. He had published around 12 novels, including Anthardhanam, Abhayam Thedi and Kadhanayika.
Karthikeyan is survived by wife
Thankamani and daughter
Rethi.