Award winning film editor Nishadh Yusuf found dead at his residence in Kochi : Valley Vision

Award winning film editor Nishadh Yusuf (43) was found dead at his residence in Pamapally Nagar in Kerala’s Ernakulam district on Wednesday.

The police officials are conducting the investigation. The cause of death is yet to be ascertained.

Nishadh was celebrated for his work on several popular Malayalam films, including Thallumaala, Unda, One, and Saudi Vellakka. He was also editing the upcoming project featuring Tharun Moorthy-Mohanlal, Mammootty’s Bazooka and Suriya’s Kanguva.

In 2022, Nishadh was honoured with the State Award for Best Editor for his work on Thallumaala.

“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,” read a post by The Film Employees Federation of Kerala (FEFKA) Directors’ Union.

Nishadh Yusuf was a native of Harippad. He is survived by his wife, a son and a daughter.