Thrissur, May 11 : Renowned writer and film personality Matamp Kunjukuttan passed away at Aswani hospital here due to Covid related illness today.

He was 80.

Matamp Kunjukuttan has written novels, short stories, and screenplays.

He won the National film award for the best screenplay for Karunam, directed by Jayaraj, in 2000.

The renowned writer was also a winner of Kerala Sahitya Academy award.

Born in Kiralur village in Thrissur, Matamp Kunjukuttan has worked as a Sanskrit teacher and also in All India Radio (AIR).

He has scripted Deshadanam and co-written Shantham, both directed by Jayaraj.

He had acted in Pothan Vava, Vadakkumnathan, Kaattu Vannu Vilichappol, Agnisakshi, Chithrasalabham, Karunam, Deshadanam and Araam Thapuran besides a few other films.(UNI)