I V Sasi’s demise: Mammootty, Mohanlal, other celebs offer condolences

Kochi: Acclaimed Malayalam film director I.V. Sasi, who was instrumental in the success stories of superstars Mammootty, Mohanlal and Jayan, died here on Tuesday.

In a career spanning close to four decades in which he also helmed some Tamil and Hindi projects, Sasi directed nearly 150 films. He was ailing for sometime.

The news of Sasi’s demise drew emotional tributes from the film fraternity.

Mourning his death, Mammootty said, "I feel sad on the demise of my beloved friend."

Calling him the "master of Malayalam movie industry", Mohanlal said, "Portraying the life of commoners, IV Sasi was a man who made wonders on the silver screen. I salute the master of Malayalam movie industry who made the viewers and actors, including me, understand the basics of cinema."

Kamal Haasan wrote on Twitter, "My friend for 45 years IV Sasi is no more. The industry and I mourn a great technician.

My support and love to my sister Seema Sasi and family."

Sound designer Resul Pookutty tweeted, "The man who rewrote the course of mainstream Malayalam cinema IV Sasi is no more. We had been in discussions on a film together, it's my personal loss!"

Mammootty's son Dulquer Salmaan wrote on Facebook, "RIP Sasi uncle! He created an Era of his own in Malayalam Cinema.

Have fond memories of him from my childhood."

"One of the greatest film makers of mainstream Indian cinema bids goodbye. We will miss you Sasi sir! So many personal memories!" Prithviraj Sukumaran posted.