With the death of former Kerala Chief Minister VS Achuthanandan on July 21, 2025, an era of the state's political history came to a close. He was widely known as VS and was frequently lauded as a man of the people. He also had a large following that transcended party lines. In addition to his significant accomplishments in politics, VS also starred in a film. The towering Communist leader from Kerala, VS Achuthanandan, starred in the Malayalam film Campus Diary, which you did read.

During VS Achuthanandan's performance in a Malayalam film

At the age of 101, VS Achuthanandan passed away on Monday. At age 93, the legendary figure who has left his mark on practically all aspects of Kerala's culture also starred in a movie.

The political leader made his cinematic debut in the 2016 film Campus Diary, despite the fact that numerous movies have copied his speech delivery and behavior. The movie marks Jeevan Das's first foray into directing. In addition to Sudev Nair, Gauthami Nair, and RJ Mathukutty, the cast includes well-known Malayalam performer Suraj Venjaramoodu.

The movie, which centers around activism and student politics, featured VS as himself. He filmed his scenes in Kannur. Campus Diary was seen on the big screen by Achuthanandan and his family when the film came out. Malayalam news stations also covered the event.

VS receives the last honors from Malayalam actors

The passing of VS, one of the most well-liked politicians from Kerala, elicited an outpouring of sorrow and condolences from individuals and figures from all walks of life. The iron-willed politician also received a sincere homage from Malayali celebrities.

Superstar Mohanlal paid homage to the leader, calling VS a 'true people's hero'. Mammootty too paid his tribute to the dear comrade VS Achuthanandan. Actors Manju Warrier and Prithviraj Sukumaran, and the legendary singer KJ Yesudas, were among the other noted personalities to pay rich tributes to VS, who was Kerala's Chief Minister from 2006 to 2011.
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