New Delhi, March 26 -- E.A. Rajendran, veteran Malayalam actor-director, passed away on Thursday, March 26. He was 71.

Rajendran was undergoing treatment for age-related ailments for a long time, according to a Manorama Online report. He took his last breath at his residence in Pattathanam, Kollam, Kerala.

Rajendran, a native of Thrithallur in Thrissur district, is survived by his wife, Sandhya Rajendran and son Divyadarshan.

The Manorama Online report said that Rajendran's mortal remains will be kept for public homage in Kollam. They will then be taken to his hometown in Thrissur later in the day.

Rajendran's funeral rites will be held on Friday, March 27, at his residence in Thrithallur, Thrissur.

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