Archive · 7 Jan 2026
S Chandran, Kerala Film Legend, Passes Away
S Chandran, a well-known person in Kerala's movie world, has passed away at the age of 90.
He was the director of City Theatres and took over his father's famous Merryland Studio.
He managed some of the oldest movie theaters in Thiruvananthapuram, even when fewer people were going to see movies.
Many famous actors, like Kamal Haasan, are sad about his death and remember him fondly.
Kamal Haasan said they shared a love for art and photography.
S Chandran kept the theaters running despite challenges, showing his dedication to the film industry.
S Chandran, director of City Theatres and son of Merryland Studio founder P. Subramaniam, has passed away at 90.
He managed iconic cinemas in Thiruvananthapuram, including some of the oldest surviving movie theaters.
Kamal Haasan expressed condolences, highlighting their shared love for art and photography.
Several celebrities from the Malayalam film industry are mourning his death.
Chandran ran theaters despite setbacks and thinning crowds in the age of OTT.
- Who
- S Chandran, director of City Theatres and son of P. Subramaniam
- What
- Passed away at the age of 90
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Why
- Not explicitly stated in the articles
- Name
- S Chandran
- Age
- 90
- Role
- Director of City Theatres
- Father
- P. Subramaniam (founder of Merryland Studio)
- Theatres Managed
- Iconic cinemas in Thiruvananthapuram
- Notable Condolence
- Kamal Haasan
- Date of Passing
- Tuesday