Malayalam Cinematographer Shaji Kumar Dies at 57 During Film Shoot
Renowned Malayalam cinematographer Shaji Kumar, aged 57, passed away in Kochi due to cardiac failure after experiencing health issues during the shooting of an upcoming film starring Dileep. He was initially treated at a nearby hospital before being shifted to a private hospital where his condition worsened. Known for his work on films like Pulimurugan, Naran, and Thudarum, Kumar had a career spanning over two decades and was respected for his technical skill and adaptability. He is survived by his wife and two sons. The Malayalam film industry mourned his sudden death.
First-hand measurement across 4 sources
We measured how 4 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (43/100). Lens Score 28/100.
Outlets measured: oneindia, thehindu, hindustantimes, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (35–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 10 Nov, 02:16 am. Other outlets followed.