Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Renowned Filmmakers S Krishnaswamy and Sreenivasan Pass Away
Two famous filmmakers, S Krishnaswamy and Sreenivasan, have passed away.
S Krishnaswamy was a well-known documentary filmmaker who made important films about India's history and culture.
He won the Padma Shri award in 2009 for his work.
One of his most famous films is 'Indus Valley to Indira Gandhi,' which tells the story of India over 5,000 years.
Sreenivasan was a celebrated screenwriter and actor in Malayalam cinema.
He was known for his sharp wit and for writing about the everyday lives of ordinary people.
His films often made people laugh at themselves and think about the world around them.
Both men made big contributions to Indian cinema and will be remembered for their work.
S Krishnaswamy, a renowned documentary filmmaker, passed away in Chennai at the age of 87-88 due to heart-related issues.
He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2009 for his contributions to Indian cinema, including the four-hour documentary 'Indus Valley to Indira Gandhi,' which traces 5,000 years of Indian history.
Krishnaswamy also directed documentaries on Operation Bluestar, the ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka, and India’s cultural influence in Southeast Asia.
Sreenivasan, a celebrated screenwriter and actor in Malayalam cinema, passed away at the age of 75 on December 21, 2025.
Sreenivasan was known for his sharp wit and for writing about the everyday lives of ordinary people, with notable works including 'Sandesam' (1991).
- Who
- S Krishnaswamy, a renowned documentary filmmaker, and Sreenivasan, a celebrated screenwriter and actor in Malayalam cinema
- What
- Passed away at the ages of 87-88 and 75 respectively
- When
- S Krishnaswamy on December 29, 2025; Sreenivasan on December 21, 2025
- Where
- S Krishnaswamy in Chennai; Sreenivasan's location not specified
- Why
- S Krishnaswamy due to heart-related issues; Sreenivasan's cause of death not specified
- Name
- S Krishnaswamy
- Age
- 87-88
- Profession
- Documentary Filmmaker
- Notable Work
- Indus Valley to Indira Gandhi
- Award
- Padma Shri (2009)
- Birth Date
- July 29, 1938
- Death Location
- Chennai
- Name
- Sreenivasan
- Profession
- Screenwriter, Actor
- Notable Work
- Sandesam (1991)
- Death Date
- December 21, 2025
