R. Sarath: key obituary facts
Is R. Sarath dead? Yes. R. Sarath died on September 7, 2026, at age 65.
Cause of death: R. Sarath's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was R. Sarath known for?
He was an Indian film director.
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Sarath, an Indian film director and screenwriter known for Sayahnam, The Desire and Buddhanum Chaplinum Chirikkunnu, died on September 7, 2026, aged 65. Based in Kerala’s Malayalam film industry, he was born in Kollam and began his career making documentaries before moving into feature films.
His debut feature, Sayahnam, released in 2000, drew notice for its focus on environmental and anti-nuclear issues and went on to win seven Kerala State Film Awards and a National Film Award. Sarath later continued directing and writing in Malayalam cinema, with films including Buddhanum Chaplinum Chirikkunnu and Swayam among his credited works.