Veteran Malayalam actor Rajasekharan, popularly known as SI Rajasekharan for his memorable portrayals of police officers on screen, passed away on Sunday at his residence in Chingavanam in Kerala’s Kottayam district. The cause of his death has not been disclosed.A familiar face in Malayalam cinema and television, Rajasekharan was best known for essaying the roles of sub-inspectors and police officials in numerous films, earning him the affectionate sobriquet “SI Rajasekharan” among audiences and colleagues alike.
Appeared in more than 100 films
According to reports, Rajasekharan featured in more than 100 Malayalam films during his career. His notable credits include Sandarbham, Rajavinte Makan, Vazhiyorakazchakal, Nair Saab, Mudra, Sethurama Iyer CBI, No. 20 Madras Mail, Thappana, Parassala Pachan Payyannur Paramu, and Oru Second Class Yathra.Besides films, he was also an active presence on Malayalam television, appearing in several popular serials over the years.
Frequent collaborator of Joshiy
Rajasekharan was a regular presence in films directed by veteran filmmaker Joshiy, with many of his police roles becoming memorable among Malayalam film audiences.Mammootty, who shared screen space with Rajasekharan in several films, paid his last respects to the late actor through a heartfelt Facebook post.Rajasekharan’s passing marks the end of a career that spanned decades, during which he carved a niche for himself with impactful supporting performances, particularly in uniformed roles that became his signature on screen.
