A tragic event has emerged from the southern film industry. Nishad Yusuf, the editor of Kanguva, starring Surya and Bobby Deol, has passed away. Authorities found Nishad’s body in an apartment in Kochi on October 30 (Wednesday). His sudden death has sent shockwaves throughout the film industry. Investigators have started looking into the circumstances surrounding Nishad Yusuf’s death and suspect that he may have committed suicide based on preliminary findings.
Two days before his death, Nishad Yusuf shared his final post on Instagram. One of the posts featured him with Kanguva director Shivaay, while another showcased him with Bobby Deol and Surya. The Kerala Film Employees Association (FEFKA) announced his death on its official Facebook page. The association shared a photo of the renowned film editor, expressing in Malayalam, “The unexpected death of film editor Nishad Yusuf, who significantly influenced the contemporary future of changing Malayalam cinema, is a tragic event.”
In 2022, Nishad Yusuf received the Kerala State Film Award for editing the film Thalumala. He also edited several hit films, including Chaveer, Unda, Saudi Vellakka, One, and Operation Java. Currently, his work on Bazooka and Kanguva has garnered attention, but he tragically passed away just before the release of the latter.