Subi Suresh dies at 44: From Mohanlal to Mammootty, celebs mourn untimely death of Malayalam actress

Known for her slapstick roles, and spontaneous on-stage dialogue delivery, Subi Suresh had a huge fan-following among audiences on small and big screens.

Multifaceted Malayalam actress Subi Suresh has passed away in Kochi at the age of 41, leaving entire Malayalam film and television fraternities in a state of shock.

Subi Suresh, who was also a television host and stage-show performer, Subi died at a private hospital in Kochi while undergoing treatment for liver-related ailments for some time. She is survived by her parents and brother.

Who was Subi Suresh?
Known for her slapstick roles, and spontaneous on-stage dialogue delivery, Suresh had a huge fan-following among audiences on small and big screens.

Beginning her career as a mimicry artist in the Cochin Kalabhavan troupe years ago, she gradually created a niche for herself in male-dominated comedy shows on stage and on television.

Within a short span of time, she had become an inevitable presence in the live stage shows, organised by various television channels, and won the hearts of audiences through her hilarious avatars in famous TV series like Cinemala. She also proved her mettle as a successful TV host on various channels.

Entering the tinsel town in 2006 through the movie Kanakasimhasanam, Subi Suresh essayed small but memorable roles in over 20 films, including Elsamma Enna Aankutty and Happy Husbands.

People from various walks of life expressed shock over the unexpected demise of the actor-anchor.

Condoling her death, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that she won a place in the hearts of Malayalis through reality shows and comedy programmes.

"Subi Suresh, the beloved artist who captured the love of the Malayali audience with a smile, left us untimely. Painful condolences on the departure of dear sister who was supposed to go to many heights in acting and presentation," Mohanlal said on his Facebook account.

Actress Surabhi Lakshmi, on her Facebook, claimed that the deceased never mentioned about her illness, though they spoke for a long time over phone, last month. "One would always end up laughing, after receiving a call from Subi chechi, despite the mood you are in. Whenever she called me, she would always start the phone call with the dialogue, 'Illathu Enthundu Subadhre Visheshangal.' That was how she always was. When I received the National Award, she called up and said, "your award is an award for all of us who do comedy, especially, women," Surabhi claimed.