Baiju Paravoor (1981-2023) was a respected production controller and director in the Kollywood and Mollywood film industries. |
He passed away on 26 June 2023, with reports attributing his death to suspected food poisoning. |
From his teenage years, Baiju had a strong interest in the film industry and started working in film production during his 20s. |
His career spanned two decades as a production executive and controller, contributing to over 45 films in Kollywood and Mollywood. |
Some notable films he worked on include ‘Jamaai’ (2014), ‘Mythily Veendum Varunnu’ (2017), and ‘Kaitholachathan’ (2018). |
Baiju made his directorial debut with the Malayalam film 'Secrets,' which began filming in 2020 and was scheduled for release in July 2023. |
Following family claims of food poisoning, he fell ill and passed away prematurely. |
During a visit to Kozhikode on 24 June 2023, Baiju experienced chest pain after dining out, leading him to seek medical assistance. |
Initially discharged on 25 June 2023, his discomfort persisted, prompting further hospitalization in Kuzhuppilly. |
His condition worsened, necessitating a transfer to a Kochi hospital where he eventually succumbed on the morning of 26 June 2023. |
A funeral service was conducted in the evening of the same day to honor and remember Baiju Paravoor. |