Malayalam cinema mourns the passing of Sreenivasan, a writer and actor celebrated for his intelligent humor and sharp social commentary. His work, particularly in films like 'Sandesam,' often satirized the hypocrisies of the educated Malayali and the performative nature of political discourse. Tributes frequently reference his iconic line, 'Polandine patti nee oraksharam mindaruthu,' highlighting his ability to distill complex social behaviors into memorable dialogue and his unique way of making audiences laugh at themselves.