Malayalam actor Kollam Ajith, known for films like Yuvajanotsavam, Nadodikkattu, passes away

Malayalam actor Kollam Ajith, known for his performance in over 500 Malayalam films, breathed his last on 5 April as he succumbed to stomach ailments. [caption id=“attachment_4419051” align=“alignnone” width=“825”] Kollam Ajith. Facebook[/caption] According to a report by The Indian Express, the actor had been undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kochi. On 5 April, at 3.40 am the actor passed away. Ajith debuted in 1983 film Parannu Parannu Parannu directed by Padmarajan. In a career spanning over 34 years, he has acted in multiple south Indian languages and in over 500 films. Particularly in his early years, and even later on, he was primarily seen in villainous and supporting roles. He was the lead actor in the 1989 film Agnipravesham directed by CP Vijayakumar. Some of his most popular on-screen appearances were from the films like Yuvajanotsavam, Nadodikkattu, No. 20 Madras Mail, Nirnayam, Aaraam Thampuran, Olympiyan Anthony Adam and Valliettan to name a few. The 2012 film Ivan Ardhanaari was his last outing as an actor, as reported by manoramaonline.com. India.com, in its report , suggests that the late actor had also tried his hand behind the camera with the 2016 film Calling Bell that he is reported to have written and directed. Born in Kottayam as Ajith Kumar, the actor decided to use Kollam as a suffix to his name as he was brought up in Kollam. Also, his father used to work there, adds the india.com report. Ajith is survived by his wife Prameela, daughter Gayathri and son Sreehari, adds The Indian Express report.