Kochi: Ace cinematographer Ananadakuttan passed away at a private hospital here on Sunday, his family announced.
He was 61 and was undergoing treatment for cancer.
He began his full-fledged career as a cinematographer in 1977.
In a career spanning close to four decades, he cranked the camera for over 150 films, including Malayalam films like "His Highness Abdulla", "Manichithrathazhu", "Bhratham" and "Sadayam".