Actor Suriya shares emotional note after Nishadh Yusuf's death: A ...

Kanguva actor Suriya offered condolences to Nishadh Yusuf's family after the film editor was found dead at his apartment in Kochi on Wednesday. The actor shared a note on his official social media handles.

Suriya mourns the death of film editor Nishadh Yusuf (Photo: Instagram/ Nishadh Yusuf)

Actor Suriya on Wednesday, October 30, shared a heartfelt note on social media after the demise of Nishadh Yusuf, a popular film editor. The 43-year-old was found dead at his apartment in Panampilly Nagar in Kochi at around 2 am on Tuesday. He worked with Suriya on his upcoming film Kanguva.

The Tamil actor posted a picture of the late film editor on his official X account and offered condolences to his family. He also remembered Nishadh as a 'quiet and important' person in the Kanguva team.

Suriya's note read, "Heartbroken to hear Nishadh is no more! You’ll always be remembered as a quiet and important person of team Kanguva. In our thoughts and prayers! My heartfelt condolences to Nishadh's family & friends. RIP (sic)."

Nishadh Yusuf's sudden demise was confirmed by The Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) Directors' Union on their official Facebook page.

The union shared a photo of Nishadh and wrote, "The unexpected demise of Nishadh Yusuf, film editor, who played a major role in determining the contemporary future of the changing Malayalam cinema is not something the film world will be able to quickly accept. Condolences from FEFKA Directors' Union (sic)."

The news about his death created shock waves in the Malayalam and Tamil film industries. The police officials are conducting the investigation in the case, while the cause of death is yet to be ascertained.

Nishadh was known for his editing work in Thallumaala, Unda, One, Saudi Vellakka and Adios Amigos, among others. He is survived by his wife, son and daughter.