Veteran Malayalam lyricist and screenwriter Mankombu Gopalakrishnan has passed away in Kochi. Over his career, he wrote lyrics for over 700 songs across 200 Malayalam films, collaborating extensively with director Hariharan and composers like M.S. Viswanathan. Notable works include songs from SS Rajamouli’s Baahubali and Magadheera. Gopalakrishnan was instrumental in adapting pan-Indian hits for Malayalam audiences. His legacy spans from the golden era of Prem Nazir to modern cinema, leaving an indelible mark on Malayalam film music.
