Veteran makeup artist Pandian dies at 74

Veteran makeup artist Pandian has died at the age of 74, the reports said on Monday, 3 November. The sources do not give a cause of death or details of the funeral.

Pandian entered the film industry as a teenager, beginning his career at the age of 16. He went on to build a long career behind the camera, working on the look of actors across many productions.

Recognition for his work

Pandian's most notable honour came in 2001, when he received the Kerala State Film Award for Best Makeup Artist. He won the award for his work on the film Madhuranombarakattu.

Director Sathyan Anthikad, who worked with him on film sets, recalled Pandian as a dependable presence. Anthikad described him as a steady hand during shoots, a quality that made him valued by the people he worked with.

Legacy in Malayalam cinema

Makeup artists rarely get the same public attention as actors and directors, but their work shapes how characters look on screen. Pandian's career, which spanned several decades, is one example of the craft behind Malayalam films.

The reports did not say what survivors he leaves behind or when his final rites will take place.