Samuel Robinson remembers ‘Sudani’ co-star Savithri Sreedharan
Dubai: Actor Samuel Abiola Robinson has paid an emotional tribute to veteran Malayalam actress and theatre artiste Savithri Sreedharan , his co-star in the acclaimed film Sudani from Nigeria . It was Zakariya Mohammed’s debut film as director but Sudani from Nigeria, released on March 23, 2018, certainly marked its place as a creative gem in Malayalam cinema. Robinson, who played the titular…
Savithri Sreedharan, the accomplished Malayalam actress and theatre artiste, passed away at the age of 83 after battling age-related ailments. Robinson, her co-star in the 2018 film Sudani from Nigeria, expressed his deep sorrow over her loss. The film, directed by Zakariya Mohammed, marked its place in Malayalam cinema as a creative gem.
Sreedharan's portrayal of Jameela, a Nigerian footballer injured in Kerala, became one of the film's most memorable moments. She had a prolific career in Malayalam theatre for over four decades and earned recognition for her stage performances. Besides Sudani from Nigeria, Sreedharan appeared in several other films including Dakini, Virus, Mera Naam Shaji, Ittymaani: Made in China, Pada, and Paappan.
Her last film appearance was in Vayasethrayaayi Muppathiee in 2024. For Robinson, Sreedharan was more than just an actress; she was a wonderful person and an exceptional artiste.
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