Kanguva editor Nishadh Yusuf found dead days before film's release, heartbroken fans pay tribute
The 43-year-old film editor Nishadh Yusuf, who was most recognised for his work on Thallumaala and the much-anticpated film Kanguva was found dead at his Kochi home. His death is being investigated by the police currently.
Nishadh Yusuf, a well-known Malayalam film editor, was found dead in his Kochi home. He served as editor of the highly anticipated, high-budget Tamil fantasy action drama Kanguva, which stars Suriya. Two weeks prior to the film's November 14 release date, the 42-year-old the shocking incident took place. As per Mathrubhumi, he was found dead around two in the morning on Wednesday. The investigation is underway and the reason for his death is currently not known.
Kanguva editor Nishadh Yusuf dies
After the news broke, the editor¡¯s fans and friends from the industry expressed their shock on social media. Many shared photos and wrote about how great he was and how he has ¡®gone to soon.¡¯
RIP Nishad Yusuf bro ??
¡ª Mohammed Afridi (@afi_2710) October 30, 2024
But why ? ?
He was on the peak of his career with multiple big projects and still Suicide ?
Life is unpredictable man ?#NishadYusuf pic.twitter.com/a81yQCEfeH
One wrote, IP Nishad Yusuf bro. But why? He was on the peak of his career with multiple big projects and still Suicide? Life is unpredictable man.¡±
Another added, ¡°This is very shattering for me. I was in touch with this man during his early career. Man had to do a lot for Indian cinema, but gone too Soon.¡±
Still can't believe that Nishad is no more , May his soul rest in peace ??
¡ª Suriya Fanatics Kerala ? (@TeamSFK__Offl) October 30, 2024
Gone but never forgotten ??#NishadYusuf pic.twitter.com/m9tTIaQjBF
A third went on to add, ¡°Still can't believe that Nishad is no more , May his soul rest in peace. Gone but never forgotten.¡±
Nishad Yusuf¡¯s Instagram
The editor just posted images of the Kanguva cast, including Bobby Deol and Suriya, from a massive promotional event a few days ago to his Instagram.
For the unversed, he had won the Kerala State Film Awards for best editing for Thallumaala. In addition to Kanguva, Nishad Yusuf was recruited as an editor for the forthcoming action thriller Bazooka in Malayalam, which starred Mammootty.
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